
Join Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group and host of The Catalyst for the Trades Podcast, for an exclusive HARDI webinar exploring how AI is revolutionizing consumer search, marketing, and business operations. Discover what distributors must do now to keep contractors ahead of the curve in 2025 and beyond.
You’ll Learn:
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How AI is shifting consumer behavior and search habits
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Top AI tools to streamline marketing and boost efficiency
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Practical strategies to help contractors stay competitive and grow

Imagine a certification program that not only challenges you but also guides you in harnessing your strengths, talents, and assets to achieve the success you know you’re capable of. Our rewarding Branch Manager Certification Program is designed to inspire growth, keep you focused, and empower both you and your branch to reach new heights of performance.
This program is meticulously crafted to provide the tools, structure, and support needed to drive lasting improvements, achieve measurable results, and deliver a clear return on investment (ROI).
Program Focus Areas
The program hones your skills across four key competencies:
- Leadership
- Sales & Service
- Financial Management
- Operations

Program Details
PHASE 1: Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Kick off the program by completing a KPI survey to establish a clear link between behaviors and business outcomes.
PHASE 2: Learning & Skill Development
Engage in a tailored 4-credit hour eLearning course in Leadership, Sales, Operations, or Financial Literacy, customized based on your KPI survey results.
PHASE 3: In-Person Workshop
Participate in a dynamic 2-day, instructor-led workshop in Columbus, OH, with program expert Jason Bader. See the detailed workshop agenda below.
PHASE 4: Ongoing Coaching
Following the workshop, benefit from six months of personalized coaching to refine your skills in time management, customer profitability, associate development, inventory management, and improving gross margins.