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IDA Education Day

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Registration is free and open to members and non-members.

9:00 am - 10:00 am Central

The Evolution of Polishing Science - How Coating Technology Has Inspired Advances in Polishing Technology

Jim Lafeber, CD-SV, RT; Dr. Beasley's, Inc

The Evolution of Polishing Science presentation will show the professional detailer which polish technology (nanotech versus organic based) is appropriate for the service that you are providing. Detailers will also learn how you can tell if your polish is compatible with ceramic coatings.

10:00 am - 11:00 am Central

Equipping Your Shop the Right Way

Keith Duplessie, CD-SV, MC, RT; Detail Plus

In this session, Keith will discuss how to determine what equipment and tools you need to run your mobile, fixed, or larger scale operation. Know what to buy, how to buy it, and how to financially manage your purchases to leverage these assets to your advantage operationally and financially.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Central

The Wall

John Corinella, CD-SV, MC; American Detail Corp

Join John in this motivational seminar focused on identifying and overcoming the obstacles in your path. John will be touching on topics related to identifying challenges, chasing your dream, building self-confidence, positive and negative influences, the impact of being tapped into the IDA, and much more. Leaving 2020 behind and looking into a fresh year in 2021, you won't want to miss this session!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Central

The 30-Minute Paint Enhancement with Protection: Maximizing One-Step Performance. More Customers! More Profit!

Dylan von Kleist; Rupes USA

This an overview of tips and techniques to get the ultimate performance while doing one step paint enhancement procedures. Dylan will show you how to do this with maximum efficiency and quality.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central

Insulate Earning Capability with Additional Revenue Streams

Prentice St. Clair, CD-SV, RT; Detail In Progress, Inc

Was your income impacted last year by the pandemic? Some of us had greatly reduced income because we rely solely on revenue from detailing services. In this session, Prentice will talk about what it takes to be a more rounded “automotive reconditioning” technician. With 22 years of experience teaching and providing multiple services, Prentice can help you understand what it takes to learn and equip yourself to be multi-talented, so that you can dramatically increase the average ticket price per vehicle.

Please Note: All sessions will be recorded. While the live event will be open to both members and non-members, the recordings will only be made available to members following the event.


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