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Testimonials
What
our attendees have to say...
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Testimonials
What
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"There
is no better way to rejuvenate yourself, your staff, and your store
than gathering with hundreds of other resalers―some JUST like you,
some incredibly-interestingly different—at NARTS Conference. The
range of experience and focus is exceeded only by the warm welcome
of your peers. There
are 312 business days per year, if you're open 6 days a week. If you
utilized even half of the great ideas from Conference, you'd be
taking in over $31,200 a year more the day you got back from
Conference... Everything from good ideas from the bus tour shops, to
suggestions at the workshops, to hints given to you over scrambled
eggs at 8 a.m. or the beverage of your choice late at night... there
is no way you could FAIL to turn attendance at this event from FUN
to PROFIT."
"For those
who feel that you've been in business so long that 'there isn't
anything I could possibly learn from one of these conferences!'
think again. There's a lot of young blood in the organization with a
lot of great new ideas and concepts, and they're willing to share
them if you'll just take some time out to attend. Bounce an idea off
of one person, and the results can be blah. Bounce an idea off a
dozen or two people and the results can be amazing, if you're just
willing to listen and share. And there's no better place nor time to
do this sharing than at the Annual NARTS Conference, where 300+ of
your peers are assembled to discuss, and share, and bounce ideas and
experiences off one another. Don't miss this opportunity. It only
happens once a year - the last full weekend of June. The payoff far
exceeds the expense."
"This was
our 1st yr with NARTS, and all the rumors of how we should attend
the conference BEFORE opening the store. Well let me tell you, they
were RIGHT, we thought we had a plan, but since the convention we
have so many other plans, now we have to pick and mix and match all
the valuable information we rec'd. Can't wait to get the store and
get going. Look forward to Indy next year. Thank you all for sharing
all your experiences and ideas and what works for you. You are all a
wealth of knowledge for those of us who are just starting out. We
hope to as successful as the rest of you. And maybe some day it will
be one of us speaking at the conference."
"I attended
the first conference and came away so enthused with the knowledge
shared with everyone; after attending more than 15 conferences I
still get these same feelings; and always come back home and
implement at least one idea."
"We had a
whale of a time in San Antonio. It was so refreshing to talk with
other "newbies" in the industry and to discover that we share many
questions and challenges. The "seasoned" attendees willingness to
share ideas was amazing. We learned so much ... we were up last
night until 1:30AM implementing some of the new ideas at our
store!!! Thank you NARTS for just being!!!!"
"It is so
important to learn what not to do as well as what to do. You can
save yourself so much time, revenue, and worry by learning from each
other. If you want to maintain a successful business you can't
afford to miss the conference.
'If you think
education is expensive, try the cost of ignorance.'"
"Being a
first time attendee to the NARTS Conference, I was a bit skeptical
at first. Shortly after meeting a couple people in the elevator,
that all fell to the side. I found so many people who were willing
to share their experiences and offer suggestions. This was by far
the best thing I could have done to help insure the growth of our
retail organization. I can hardly wait to attend another
conference."
"I have only
owned my store for 7 months. It was a pleasure to be in a room with
300+ people all doing the same thing I am doing in their own way and
all are successful at it. It was such an uplifting feeling to hear
stories and share advise with the people I had an opportunity to
talk to. It gives me new strength for this upcoming year. Wish me
luck! "I
found the entire conference experience to be Priceless! If you are
in Resale you need to attend and learn, learn, learn. Everyone I met
involved with NARTS was warm, welcoming and brimming with knowledge
to share."
"To
shop owners who can't afford to attend conference... I say - It's
the best money you'll ever spend for the future of your business and
yourself! Work it out - GO!"
"San
Antonio was a fantastic conference! Of all the conferences I have
gone to, this was the most helpful to me. Every aspect of the
conference was packed with information and people who I felt like
were there just to make my store run better. I have already
implemented some changes that are wowing my customers. Thank you
everyone I met. I couldn't have done it without you!"
"I'm always
amazed at the energy at the conference! It's amazing to be in the
same room with people from all over the US that do what you do. It's
very empowering."
"Conference
is a perk in my business that I would not miss out on. Each year I
learn and grow more than the last as the friendships increase and
the relationships grow." "It doesn't matter how long you have been in business - every conference adds another perspective to improve and add to the bottom line. Worth every Penny!" Cheryl Corbett - Small Changes Kids Resale - League City, TX
"I went to
conference thinking perhaps I would sell my business at the end of
the year. Now I am pumped up to remodel and do everything I can to
stay in business at least 5 or 6 years before retiring. Thank you
NARTS!"
"Every year
it gets better and better! I always come back home energized and
ready to take action! Even my customers look forward to me attending
conference each year to see what changes I'll make after I return
AND what neat products I'll bring back from SourceMart."
"I am a "newbee" to NARTS and after
attending my first conference in San Antonio I feel like part of the
family now and proud to be a part of such an upstanding association.
I walked away with a wealth of information and new local contacts to
guide me if I need help along the way. Thank you NARTS members, see
you in Indianapolis!
"I purchased
Amelia's Attic, an existing consignment store, in 2003. I had heard
about NARTS, but was reluctant to attend because of the expense, and
if I'm brutally honest with myself, I wasn't sure I really needed
that much help. I only attended the 2007 conference because it was 3
hours away from my store (no plane ticket expense - can you say
cheap!). I decided to bring my two key employees with me to get the
full effect of the conference. We are SO glad we did! We were able
to come away with fresh vision for our store, learn new and
innovative ways to run our business, and the best way to identify
who we are as a business and communicate that effectively to the
community. This information is priceless! I was also kicking myself
realizing how much money I would have saved if I would have attended
years ago. Literally thousands of dollars! We are so excited about
our future & can't wait to implement all that we've learned. You
won't want to miss 2008!"
"If you are
in the resale business and feel that no one understands the problems
and/or the rewards of your business, I would urge you to attend a
NARTS conference. These people GET IT!!"
"This is
conference number 8 for me and it was so revitalizing. I needed the
shot in the arm since I missed last year's conference and I got the
boost I needed. I reconnected with so many and met just as many new.
It would be impossible to connect with people of like minds if it
wasn't for NARTS and the National Conference. THANKS!"
"WOW!! What
an awesome experience for me as a new shopowner and 1st time
attendee. I was warmly welcomed by everyone at conference. So many
people were willing to share their ideas with me and genuinely
wanted me to succeed in my new business. I was touched by each and
every one of them."
"Conference
is money so well spent. great workshops, great networking, and
always so well planned. If at all possible attend. The return on
investment is priceless."
"I have
attended 3 conferences now and can easily say that with each of them
I gain tremendous amounts of invaluable information. The knowledge I
have taken away for each experience has assisted me in becoming a
better business owner and employer. Our store gets better and better
with each conference I attend! Thank you!"
"Every year
I learn something new. There are great ideas on increasing
productivity, sales or profits. There are always new ways to deal
with customers and to make your store shine. I love conference and
wouldn't miss it. It's my gift each year to me!"
"As future owners, (although we had already
had inventory and advertising ideas when we went to the NARTS
Conference) I was kind of worried that we might not be ready for
such a conference. However after attending the conference I am so
very glad we attended. The wealth of knowledge we received was
unbelievable. After the conference I am glad we were not already set
up in our store. We have a better understanding of the proper way to
set up the store by attending Kate Holmes class. My wife learned so
much from the 'What's the Buzz' class we can use. This conference
was PRICELESS for us!!! To attend and be able to acquire all the
knowledge and hear of the first hand experiences from others that
have done it before us. WOW, the timing was great for us. All of the
NARTS board members were great and very accessible to us. The
networking after the classes with other owners in your field and
other fields as well made the experience even better. We owe a great
big Thank You to Bonnie Kallenberg for her assistance and
persistence that we come to the conference. It was truly a priceless
experience for us and our future store."
"NARTS is one of the best things that ever
happened to my business." |
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