Webinars

The Education Committee selects webinar topics of interest to both manufacturers and distributors. The current 2022 schedule is below. If you missed one of these live sessions, the chances are good the webinar was recorded. Check out NAHAD's Webinar Library below the upcoming presentations.

Upcoming Webinars: 

None at this time.

NAHAD's Webinar Library

December 2023

Wed
6
2023
December 6, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EST

NAHAD Webinar: Proper Hydraulic Hose Line Routing

Presenter: Jonathan McLean, Division Manager – Accessories, Hydac USA

Zoom

We will introduce different line routing methods used for Hydraulics on Mobile Equipment. We will cover both tube and hoses. We’ll discuss fixing/Clamping verses guiding. And when replacing lines why it’s important to replace with the clamps and guides and in some cases make improvements.

November 2023

Tue
28
2023
November 28, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EDT

Getting Started with ERP Panel‎ Discussion

Panel of Experts moderated by Ali Kirtley, Marketing Director at PT Coupling ‎

Zoom

‎ Panelists will dive into the key factors that propelled ‎them to start their ERP expeditions. The ‎discussion will focus on the specific reasons each panelist ‎decided to go down this route and ‎touch on some strategies they employed to adapt to the challenges and transformations ‎‎encountered along the way. They will also touch on the objectives guiding this initiative. Panelists ‎will offer their insights to smooth the way for those thinking of initiating their own ERP journey so ‎they can do so with ‎precision and purpose.‎

Tue
14
2023
November 14, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EST

NAHAD Webinar: What To Do Right When Something Goes Wrong

Presenter: Brent Lilly, PT Coupling, Vice President- Sales & Marketing

Zoom

When a customer contacts you to let you know that something has gone wrong, it is extremely important to handle these situations the correct way. The situation may be a very simple to manage failure … (with an assembly replacement resolution) ranging all of the way to the type of failure in which personal injury(ies) occurred, damage to property occurred lost production/downtime by the customer occurred, environmental impacting spills occurred, … a whole host of potential situations leading to litigation and significant $ at risk. While these situations can by uncomfortable and/or scary situations, this presentation provides an outline of recommended practices to put into play, when that “call comes in”. At each step of the process, there are descriptions of what to work through, as well as “warnings” as to how it should be handled, with the best means possible, and areas to avoid. As a matter of fact, if handled properly, the outcome can actually cement Supplier/Customer relationships further.

Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EST

UID Year-Round: Crush Price Objections

Presenter: Paul Reilly, CSP, Author

Zoom

Price objections were the spark that ignited the Value-Added Selling revolution. Even though price objections remain the number one objection salespeople encounter daily, salespeople are woefully unprepared to deal with them. This results in price-sensitive customers out-negotiating salespeople. You win price wars one price battle at a time. Gain knowledge and confidence in the key concepts below by attending this must see presentation. -Introduction to Crush Price Objections -Realities of price resistance that shape the price-sensitive landscape -The latest research on price shoppers -Three ways to prevent price objections -Crafting your response to price objections

September 2023

Wed
27
2023
September 27, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EST

UID Year-Round: The Profound Power of Presence

Presenter: Todd Cohen, CSP, Author, Sales Leader LLC

Zoom

The sale of "you" begins before the first word is spoken. Your presence is therefore one of the silent sales skills we need to master. During this webinar, you will learn the critical keys to mastering how you communicate through your presence. You don’t want to miss this event; learn how you show up sets the tone for success!

Thu
14
2023
September 14, 2023
2:00PM - 2:45PM EDT

NAHAD Webinar: Hose Failure Analysis

Presenter: Ben Tracey, Fluid Solutions Product Manager, Continental Industrial Solutions ‎AMERICAS ‎

Zoom

Learn about 6 common failure types of industrial hoses for food and beverage use and how to ‎prevent them. We will go through examples using the S.T.A.M.P.E.D process. ‎

Tue
12
2023
September 12, 2023
2:00PM - 2:45PM EDT

NAHAD Webinar: Safe Sips: Ensuring Food & Beverage Hose Safety

Presenter: Ben Tracey, Fluid Solutions Product Manager, Continental Industrial Solutions AMERICAS ‎

Zoom

Join hose expert Ben Tracey who will cover these two important topics for anyone in this business: ‎ ‎-‎ Understanding of how to select the correct hoses for your brewery or winery business.‎ ‎-‎ Knowing what to look for to ensure the safe hose operations.‎

August 2023

Wed
9
2023
August 9, 2023
12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Financial Benchmarking Update

Presenter: Joe Calvello, Senior Analyst of Edgewater Research

Zoom

Presented by: Joe Calvello, Senior Analyst, Edgewater Research Joe Calvello of Edgewater Research will provide a review of the well-established Annual Financial Benchmarking program, covering several exciting new features.

July 2023

Wed
26
2023
July 26, 2023
3:00PM - 4:00PM EST

UID Year-Round: Account-Based Marketing (ABM) - Accomplishing More With Less

Presenter: Brian Bluff, CEO & Co-Founder of Site-Seeker, Inc.

Zoom

In uncertain economic times, with high employee turnover rates, and a shortage of talent, marketing has to do more with less. Fortunately, technology has provided us with the tools necessary to meet our lead generation goals. Lead and sales intelligence platforms, AI, Marketing Automation tools, and LinkedIn allow us to precisely target exact companies and people with the right job titles within companies matching our Ideal Customer Profile. This session will outline an approach to Account-Based Marketing that leverages technology to increase the efficiency of lead-generation efforts.

June 2023

Wed
14
2023
June 14, 2023
2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT

AEA Seminar: Session 3: Macroeconomics III: B2B Capex, Inventories, and Investment Considerations

Presenter:‎ Alex Chausovsky, Miller Resource Group

VIA ZOOM

A slowing macro economy is a headwind for investment, affecting everything from capacity planning to ‎capital expenditures and inventory levels. The pandemic-era swings in both supply and demand are ‎calming, but persistent uncertainties - the war in Ukraine, the Fed’s interest rate policy, and the ‎severity and longevity of the economic downturn – all cloud the decision-making process. What does it ‎all mean to the distribution community? In this episode Alex Chausovsky will delve deep into these ‎critical topics. He will discuss the current Capex and inventory landscape, explore what is likely to occur ‎down the road,‎ and provide some sage advice to distributors looking for new insights and ideas to help deal with ‎the uncertainty head on.‎

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