Recap: AFA University

AFA University Arlington took place April 24-29th at the Hilton Arlington. The two schools that were offered were Operations Manager School (OMS) and Fence Contractor Business School (FCBS). 
OMS covered five topics that all successful managers must master, including: Building team members, Cycle of Sales Operations, Cycle of Project Management, Cycle of Installation Operations, and Operations Manager Toolbox. 
FCBS consisted of six courses covering the most critically important aspects of managing a fence contracting business including Marketing, Advertising and Sales, Estimating, Bidding, Insurance and Legal Issues, Accounting and Corporate Structure, OSHA Compliance and Safety Management and UL 325 and ASTM F2200. 

A big thank you to our sponsors: D&D Technologies, mySalesman, Wood Defender, Master Halco, Fence Cloud and Fencing Supply Group.

On The Road Baton Rouge took place May 11th-13th at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Baton Rouge.  The two schools offered were condensed versions of FIS (Chain link and Wood) and a GATS.  FIS was sold out and GATS also had a great attendance with over 30 students.

The condensed FIS focused on chain link and wood. Attendees installed wood fences on three different types of posts and built two gates with two different frames. They also learned how to protect the customers investment by staining the fence. Fence companies from as far west as Washington State and as far north as Ohio, and many other states in between, were represented. 
The condensed GATS was taught in two days by Mike Gulledge and Brian Boutte. It was a great review for the testing for certification. Most of the students tested after the class. The students were thrilled with what was taught and how the class went. It was an exhilarating and exciting experience for those who attended. 

A big thank you to our sponsors: D&D Technologies, Master Halco, Wood Defender, mySalesman, and SAS. Also, a big thank you to Jackson Fence, Fence King and Stephens Pipe and Steel.