Storm Ventures Group (SVG) will hold the Win The Storm Conference (WTS) on Feb. 20-22, at the Phoenix Convention Center. WTS is a conference for general contracting, roofing and restoration companies and contractors to gain training, technology, and tactics to scale their businesses and help property owners recover after major storms. Keynote speakers include Michael Gerber, Robert Kiyosaki, Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill and Hall of Fame Boxer Roberto Duran. Over 3,000 attendees are expected this year. General admission tickets are available and VIP Registration includes premier seating, lunch and photo opportunity with keynote speakers, panelists and mainstage speakers, awards night access. Admission for military veterans is free with advance registration. Exclusive WTS Keynote Speaker 1-day passes are available to all local business owners and entrepreneurs, regardless of industry. Register at WinTheStorm.com or call 330-57-STORM to RSVP or for more information.
SVG is launching products at WTS, SVG U Virtual Reality (VR) 3.0. These custom VR Goggles allow companies in any industry to train their employees in a variety of real-life instructional scenarios in a 360-degree virtual reality environment. SVG VR 3.0 helps entrepreneurs across all industries instruct their teams in an interactive, hands-on learning environment.
“So many amazing speakers, breakout sessions and keynotes this year! This conference is going to top the charts! We are excited to unveil the most advanced training technology ever seen! We will be showcasing our new SVG U Virtual Reality (VR) 3.0 goggles. Contractors can now train employees, salespeople, and crews with our VR goggles on a variety of field operations including selling, inspecting properties, building roofs, safety, and more. This saves time, money, reduces liability, and allows them to train anywhere, anytime. It is revolutionizing the way the entire construction, roofing, and building industry trains. This new 360 VR app technology can be utilized for any company, in any industry,” says Anthony Delmedico, CEO and founder, Storm Ventures Group; creator of SVG University and SVG U (VR); producer of the annual Win The Storm Conference and Tradeshow Expo, author of the “Win The Game” book, host of the “Contractor Rescue” reality show.
The three-day event includes networking, keynote speakers, expert presentations and panels with live Q&A, over 75 industry-specific breakout sessions, nightly networking receptions, industry awards night, motivational and team building exercises, as well as a tradeshow floor full of industry vendors and suppliers.
WTS Keynote speakers include Michael Gerber, Robert Kiyosaki, Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill and Hall of Fame Boxer Roberto Duran. Gerber is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The EMyth Revisited”, and hailed by Inc. magazine as “The World’s #1 Small Business Guru”. Gerber’s EMyth methods are taught in 118 universities worldwide, and his work has been recognized by the New York Times, Forbes, and Inc. Robert Kiyosaki is a best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and “Cashflow Quadrant.” Kiyosaki is an entrepreneur, educator, and investor. Other prominent speakers include former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer Robert O’Neill, “The Man who Killed Bin Ladin”; Hall of Fame Boxer Roberto Durán; LightSpeed founder Brad Lea; “HardCore Closer” Ryan Stewman; “Celebrity Entrepreneur” Clint Arthur; motivational speaker John Marrone. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expert, Edwin Foulke, will present on new safety standards. Foulke previously served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor and chairman of OSHA. Industry experts will present on a variety of panels including the CEO Panel; Public Adjuster Panel; Attorney Panel; Justice Panel; Sales & Marketing Panel; Women of the Industry Panel; and a Million Dollar Producer Panel. There will also be a live debate between two attorneys — one representing the policy holder and one representing the carrier.
Breakout session topics include courses on estimating, supplementing, production management, safety, storm mapping and prediction, managing large loss claims, drone training, SVG Virtual Reality (VR) training, marketing, sales, apps, technology, cybersecurity, software, business operations, accounts receivable and more.
Event activities include the WTS Basketball Game, sponsored by Allied Data Industries, GiddyUp Roofing, McClenny, Moseley & Associates, held on Feb. 19, from 7:30 p.m. at the PHHacility at 4600 Cotton Gin Loop in Phoenix. The WTS Women’s Networking Reception, sponsored by Premier Claims, will be held on Feb. 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn 13th floor rooftop at 15 E. Monroe St. The WTS Charity Fundraiser, sponsored by SVG and Venture Construction Group, will raise funds for nonprofit organizations America’s Mighty Warriors and Your Grateful Nation to support military troops, veterans and their families. A raffle will take place on Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. on the main stage. The 3rd annual Industry Awards Night, sponsored by Atlas Roofing and Beacon Supply, will be held on Feb. 21, from 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. at The Venue, located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. in Scottsdale. Categories include Most Influential, Top Growth, Roofer of the Year- Residential, Roofer of the Year- Commercial, Hurricane Hero, Elite Contractor Awards and more. Voting is open to the public through Feb. 18. A team-building hike on Camelback mountain will take place on Feb. 22. Tour buses will pick up hikers from the convention center at 1 p.m. The hour-long trek will be led by masters of ceremonies John Laub and local Celebrity Fitness Trainer Lucas James. Laub will share a message on business success, and James will discuss the importance of connecting health and fitness, happiness and business success. Event VIP ticket sponsor is Gauthier, Murphy & Houghtaling LLC.