Sunday 10/15
Arrivals
Get to Waikoloa Beach a few days early to settle in, calm down, and get into the Aloha spirit.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
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Monday 10/16
Pre-conference Activities & Arrivals
Waikoloa region
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Tuesday 10/17
More Pre-conference Activities
Waikoloa Region
Tuesday 10/17
10:00 to Noon
The California Self Storage Association presents
Self Storage Sales Skills: Train-the-Trainer
Presented By Natolie Ochi-SKS Management, Carol Mixon-SkilCheck Services,
& Pam Domingue-Storage Solution
Learn tips on training your new hires, and refresh the techniques of your veteran managers.
$59/ person – includes training, discussion, and lunch
(Seperate Registration is Required)
This session will focus on:
- First Impressions
- Asking questions to determine customer's needs
- Creating a sense of urgency
- Offering storage advice
- Building value - how to focus on your competitive advantage
- Streamlining the rental process
- Focus on marketing features
This session will be utilizing real-life video mystery shopper clips to illustrate these concepts. Join us for a lively discussion on the most important and profit-producing task of your onsite teams.
Register with this link
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5:30 to 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception and Kureit Fund Raiser.
We'll gather together for the sunset and to raise money for Kureit. A heartwarming way to get ready for a few days of great unconference sessions and networking.
On the Paniolo Terrace at the Marriott.
Bring a check for Kureit or make your donation ahead of time.
CASH BAR FROM 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Delicious light appetizers will be served.
GROUP PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS RECEPTION!
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
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Wednesday 10/18
Morning Sessions and Afternoon Networking
We'll have breakfast together starting at 8:00 in a roundtable discussion format. Then educational and brainstorming sessions will follow from about 9:30 am until about Noon After that, we’ll break off for our afternoons and evenings into groups for networking, relaxation, family time, and enjoying the Big Island.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Rooms: Naupaka 5-6-7.
Wednesday Sessions:
Introductions by everyone.
Natolie Ochi leads a session about building great organizations.
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Wednesday 10/18 at 12:30 PM
a special lunch with Rick Pendykoski
on self-directed IRAs and 401Ks
Meet at the Hawai'i Calls restaurant in the hotel.
Buy your own lunch. Learn a bunch.
Also on Wednesday:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
Star gazing form the lava fields near our hotel Mike Richards of Science Camps of America. Email Mike if you'd like to go. Mike@sciencecampsamerica.com . Note: In 2023, there is a New Moon on October 14, so the star viewing will be amazing. CAUTION: Wear good shoes.
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Thursday 10/19
Morning Sessions and Afternoon Networking.
Sessions:
Carol Mixon leads a discussion on operations.
Jeff von Schmaude talks bout giving back and philanthropy.
Kamuelal Kaapana talks bout The Trust For Public Land project near our hotel.
We'll have breakfast together starting at 8:00 in a roundtable discussion format. Then educational and brainstorming sessions will follow from about 9:30 am until about Noon After that, we’ll break off for our afternoons and evenings into groups for networking, relaxation, family time, and enjoying the Big Island.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Rooms: Naupaka 5-6-7.
After lunch a few of us will be able to tour the TPL Anaeho'omalu Bay Project. Ask for details.
Only a dozen people may come on this walk. Wear good shoes, and bring water, hats and sunscreen.
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Friday 10/20
Morning Sessions and Afternoon Networking
sessions:
Alex Braun II leads a discussion on developing related businesses to serve our self-storage businesses.
Tron Jordheim leads discussions on the things that make us hopeful in our businesses and our communities.
Then we'll have a wrap-up discussion of our takeaways and ah-has.
We'll have breakfast together starting at 8:00 in a roundtable discussion format. Then educational and brainstorming sessions will follow from about 9:30 am until about Noon After that, we’ll break off for our afternoons and evenings into groups for networking, relaxation, family time, and enjoying the Big Island.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Rooms: Naupaka 5-6-7.
