Convention 2007 – The MARS Evolution


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The ultimate business convention - designed just for MARS operators. Expand your business with technical tips and marketing techniques. As the reconditioning industry evolves to include retail and expands to reach beyond automotive, you will be armed with the latest know-how from your franchisor, vendors and operators that are blazing the path.

Education:

3M Miracle Shield Marketing  - Directly from 3M! Get educated on how to best leverage the new 3M Certified training to find and keep Miracle Shield accounts. Learn about the opportunities available in the 3M Window Tinting and how it can gain you entry to new customers and new business. 3M can help you get programs started in your area.

Interior repairs - Gary Babinec, one of the first 10 operators trained by MARS, presents his profitable business techniques focused on interior repairs. Learn how to sell and perform a great interior repair and deliver it every time.

Advanced Scratch Repair – Chief Training Officer Jayson Jones will discuss the characteristics of scratches and the best methods and techniques to address different kinds. Add new skills to your arsenal with hands-on a demonstration.

Business Management - Managing the "business" of your business is crucial to your success.  Mel Luigs, President and CEO, will lead a seminar on the Franchise Business System and strategies for success in your business.

Marketing – Join successful MARS operators and Chief Marketing Officer Donovan Hall for a professional development experience that provides solutions to the marketing puzzle. Operators will offer their own case studies and best practices, as well as applicable tactics you can put to use immediately. Shift your thinking about how you approach and make an impact on marketing success in your business.

Industry Previews:

MARS Mobile Retail –In 2006, MARS acquired Optic-Kleer ® Limited, a UK based franchisor specializing in mobile windshield repair.  MARS has combined some of our specialties with a marketing approach developed by Optic-Kleer to present an exciting new option that will quickly and effectively add great retail income to your operation.  Learn how straight from Optic-Kleer founder, Eric Howe.

The MARSMobile -The MARSMobile was a big hit at the SEMA show. The MARSMobile, designed specifically for the MARS Operator with the premier utility body manufacturer in the United States, Knapheide. Come and check it out in person. We are working to provide you with affordable ways to gain access to one of these totally self contained, highly professional, units.

Supplier Exposition - Our suppliers are setting up just for you! See what is new in the industry and what will make your 2007 a lot more profitable. Enjoy special product deals and incentives over twenty suppliers will be here just for you!

Fellowship:
Take some time to re-connect with your MARS family. For golfers, our Annual Golf Tournament kicks off the event. Share meals and relate with other operators who can share your successes and challenges. Kick up your heels at a Casino Night that will benefit an extraordinary organization, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (www.specialops.org/). MARS will match 100% of the money raised at this event! 

Special Operations Warrior Foundation:
Since the Iranian hostage rescue attempt in 1980, America's Special Operations Forces have suffered casualties at over four times the rate of conventional forces. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation strives to relieve Special Operations personnel of the one concern, their families, that might distract them from peak performance when they need to be - and when America needs them to be - at their very best. Today, more than 700 deserving children exist who are not denied the education their fallen parent would surely have wanted for them to have. With nearly 100 children eligible each year for college in the upcoming years, the Foundation's estimated financial need through 2018 is $60 million. MARS International® and our Operators are looking forward to helping to meet these goals.

You can't afford to miss The MARS Evolution! 

Contact Supply@marsinternational.com to sign up today!