The Auto Glass Repair and Replacement business is made up of mostly small to medium size independent companies. When I say small to medium size, I mean 1 to 10 employees. Sure, there are a handful of large, mega-installers out there, but most of the businesses are the “small guy.”
Smaller companies often don’t have a budget for training, new product research, or even basic business skills training. These companies are in a day-to-day survival mode against the Big Guys. So, given that, where do they go to get the skills needed to stay on top of today’s fast changing auto glass installation landscape?
I have a suggestion! Why not AGW? Many of the small shops say the cost of AGW is too high, or that they cannot afford to take the time away from work. I am here to suggest that what you cannot really afford to do is miss AGW. You may ask how I can say that.
Here are few reasons why you should consider attending AGW:
1. Industry-focused education. Did you know that AGW is the only worldwide event that is created and designed specifically for the auto glass industry? AGW is also designed so that new companies, family-owned business, small companies and big business can all learn on a level playing field with courses and programs targeted for them all. AGW offers education and seminars for all types and sizes of auto glass companies and also individual installers.
2. Sharpen skills and learn best practices. Do you think you are the best at what you do? Then why not enter one of the auto glass repair, replacement or calibration competitions that will really hone your skills. These competitions are mainly there to promote and demonstrate the best practices of every aspect of the auto glass business.
3. Discover new products and technologies. This is the place where new products and technologies are showcased. Did you know that AGW identified and began providing learning about calibrations more that five years ago? Do you know what “radar” technologies are? Attend AGW this upcoming year and find out.
4. Develop industry relationships. Besides the trade show that gives the small company to see all auto glass industry suppliers and new products all in one space, it also gives you a chance to rub shoulders with your peers from many different parts of the country and even the world. Lifelong friendships and business relationships are made at AGW. Now if you have a problem installation, you have someone you can call that isn’t your competition.
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