THE LIGHTING SUMMIT GUEST SPEAKERs: 

Brad thorman

Brad is the Owner of ThorSight Solutions, a full service Human Resource Consulting Company located in Toronto, Canada. Brad is a Midwest native with over 25 years of human resource experience and specializes in strategic planning, talent identification, leadership development, organizational design, coaching, and succession planning. 

Successful companies, and those on their way to success, understand their most valuable assets are those people they call employees. ThorSight Solutions provides clients with practical, customized solutions to meet their HR needs.   

Doug Smith

Doug is the Executive Chairman at Ervin & Smith, a digital marketing agency that specializes in optimized brand marketing located in Omaha, Nebraska. Doug is a founder, advertising executive, entrepreneur and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Doug started Ervin & Smith in 1983 with a commitment to outstanding client service and results-driven marketing. Ervin & Smith is a digital marketing agency that helps brands improve online marketing results and optimize brand presence.

2015 Conference Topics: 

How to Hire and Manage Productive Employees

Brad Thorman share tips and strategies for hiring and managing productive employees. 

Formalizing the Sales Process

Jerry McKay discussed creating a formal sales process and what the typical sales process looks like for McKay Landscape Lighting. 

Managing Your Finances Made Simple, tips from a CPa

A CPA discussed common mistakes business owners make and shared simple finance management tips. 

Marketing that PRODUCES Results, now

Doug Smith shared marketing tips and ideas for landscape lighting business owners. 

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