A huge thank you to all who attended. Our goal is to offer high value North American business workshops. In this case, we are working with experts who already own the equipment and know how to create great millwork and cabinetry, but are in need of a little business help. We see easily attainable solutions resulting from the systems, growth, culture, leadership and ultimately, the profits that are needed.
The event was a success through the generous support of our vendor partners, attendees, the Outlaw Woodworks team and some of the friends who helped with set-up and takedown. A huge thank you to Jeff, Katie and company for opening up their business to host, going above and beyond with the amazing hospitality. A special shout out to Jeff's homemade BBQ and the smells from the smoker-a distraction in a good way!
Nobody left hungry for anything other than more information and sharing of business tools.
Regarding the low price, we know it was underpriced. One of our long term objectives is create a more professional and quality business climate to elevate our industry as compensated business owners, employers and as well regarded experts, not simply "cabinet guys" Putting on some events like this is a first step to changing the tide and is at it's core a way to give back and initiate necessary changes to create the type of professional industry climate we have seen in Europe and beyond.
We also recognize that coming to Bozeman area is expensive already and we are able to bootstrap it a bit when these are smaller and hosted at our own businesses. This was a chance to prove to our trade partners that there is greater opportunity sharing value as a partner, versus traditional sales and marketing channels that they've been doing great expense and low returns.
It was also a way to give back to the early adopters willing to take the time and money to explore something different, proving that they could take a chance and get sizable return if they're committed to first showing up, and second, using some new tools, mindset and techniques to work on the business and themselves.
To those who broke away from their business, and took an opportunity to travel to the event, we are grateful and we are listening to the feedback and ideas. The improvements and momentum we are hearing back after the event is what we love and encourage.
For future events, we are scheduled to do a classroom session the Wednesday of IWF. We are also in planning stages to host another business event in Minneapolis in the fall, as well as looking at cities and spaces for 2027. Space will be limited and we'll be giving priority to those who've attended previously. Send a message if your interested, and we'll look into a larger meeting space if the demand is there.
Thank you again to all who participated, the energy is contagious. We've had some amazing post show conversations with attendees who've already implemented some of the tools and executed goals and strategies created at the event.
Thanks Again,
Matt Krig

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