"Fifty And Still Going Strong" 2023 Convention Schedule Legend
March 9th, 10th & 11th, 2023
Please note that the 2023 Schedule has been designed to make it easier for everyone to find which meetings to visit each day.
Listed below are the color codes you will find on the schedule next to each meeting in its appropriate time slot. These will hopefully allow you to quickly find the types of meetings you wish to focus on, or possibly which meetings you wish to see your associates attend.
1 Red markers indicate a Doctors Touch training related meeting
2Yellow markers indicate a Dr. Vinyl Upholstery training related meeting
3 Blue markers indicate a Dr. Vinyl Interior training related meeting
4Tan markers indicate a Group related meeting
Please pay special attention to the Meeting Summary pages at the end of your schedule. This summary will give you more detailed information regarding the classes you are interested in.
* INT- (Interior Repair) - Dr. Vinyl Interior Repair
* APR- (Auto Paint Repair) - The Doctors Touch Auto Paint Repair
*UPH (Upholstery) Dr. Vinyl Upholstery Repair
*WHR (Wheel Refinishing) Dr. Vinyl Wheel Refinishing
* The Dr Vinyl Group - This is a term used in place of listing Dr. Vinyl &The Doctors Touch
2023 "Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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- 3:00
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
WELCOME TO CONVENTION INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Dr. Vinyl Staff
- 4:00
GROUP
- 5:00 GROUP
- 10:00
Fifty & Still Going Strong Review
Richard ReindersCEO The Dr. Vinyl Group
Dr. Vinyl Private Website, Dr. Vinyl Email & The importance of communicating with each other.
ON YOUR OWN
Buster CoppageDr. Vinyl Corporate
DR. VINYL MEET & GREET
Grand Ballroom A
Join your fellow owners and associates for some great company and great food! There will be a buffet of dinner food for you to eat such as Chicken Wings, Cheeseburger
Sliders and Grilled Shrimp Skewers and more while enjoying the company of others. There will also be a cash bar. Be sure to come and enjoy!!!!
TIME COMMENTS PRESENTED BY 1:00
5:00CONVENTION
2:30
3:00
4:00
5:00 6:30
Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom
Grand Ballroom Foyer ROOM
Grand Ballroom
2023 "Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Friday, March 10, 2023
TIMECOMMENTSPRESENTED BY
8:30 - 9:00
9:00-11:00
Convention Opening Introduction of Vendors
Dr. Vinyl National Network - New Opportunities with VSRQuestions & Answers
Invoice ASAP Mobile InvoicingQuestions & Answers
PPG - New Products, ColorMobile Update, Change In Formulations
INT - New Products By Viper Products
INT - Windshield Repair by Delta Kits
INT - Fogit Odor Elimination System
INT - New Product Work Stations
- Hands On - Try It Yourself
Dr. Vinyl Staff
Justin Reels & Jeff Simmerman - Dr. Vinyl National Network
Paul Hoeper - CEO & Kristen FrankInvoice ASAP
PPG Industries Team
Tom Piontek - Viper Products
Korey Gobin - Delta Kits Windshiled Repair
Greg Lincoln - Fogit
TBA
9:00-10:00
APR - Trucks & SUV's Retractable Step Repair
INT - Quick Stitch RepairsHidden Stitch, Double Hidden Stitch, Ford Explorer Hidden
APR - The New Textured Bumper Spray
INT - Vinyl Siding J-Channel Repair
Carson GreenfieldAssociate Green Country OK
Teresa Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate INT Trainer
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Jason & Sharon
Crispin - Dr. Vinyl of Lincoln NE
Grand Ball Room
VSR - National Network Independence Room
Pavillion
Pavillion
Pavillion
Pavillion
Pavillion
Pavillion
APR Tent - Pavilion
Parking Lot
Pavillion
APR Tent - Pavilion
Parking Lot
Pavillion
ROOM
All Day Event Permanent Location DEMOS / MEETING DEMOS/MEETING
APR - New Clear Coat From Dr. Vinyl
INT - Fiberglass Tub Repair
UPH - Residential Restaurants, Marina, Automotive. Whats The Difference?
APR - How To Fix A WheelInterior Techs Perspective
INT - Removing Scratches In Hard Plastic Using Torch
11:00 - 12:00 GROUP
12:00 - 1:00
- 2:00 GROUP
Dr. Vinyl National Network - New Opportunities With VSR
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Austin RatliffAssociate - Green Country OK
Nina Greenfield - Dr. Vinyl of Green
Country OK & Steve Gwadera - Dr. Vinyl of Cooper County MO
Caleb ReedAssociate - Blue Grass KY
Timothy HoeftAssociate - Dr. Vinyl of Michigan
Justin Reels & Jeff Simmerman - Dr. Vinyl National Network
Invoice ASAP - Using Technology In Mobile Franchises
- 5:00 Invoice ASAP Mobile InvoicingQuestions & Answers
Dr. Vinyl National Network - New Opportunities with VSRQuestions & Answers
PPG - New Products, ColorMobile Update, Change In Formulations
INT - New Products By Viper Products
INT - Fogit Odor Elimination System
INT - Windshield Repair by Delta Kits
INT - New Product Work Stations - Hands On - Try It Yourself
Paul Hoeper - CEO & Kristen FrankInvoice ASAP
Paul Hoeper - CEO & Kristen FrankInvoice ASAP
Justin Reels & Jeff Simmerman - Dr. Vinyl National Network
PPG Industries Team
Tom Piontek - Viper Products
Greg Lincoln - Fogit
Korey Gobin - Delta Kits Windshiled Repair
TIME COMMENTS PRESENTED BY ROOM 10:00-11:00
1:00
2:00
TBA
Pavillion Pavillion All Day Event Permanent Location Buffet Lunch - Deli Bar Grand Ballroom Grand Ballroom Pavillion
DEMOS / MEETING DEMOS / MEETING
Parking Lot Pavillion Pavillion
APR Tent - Pavilion Parking Lot APR Tent - Pavilion
Upholstery - Liberty Room Pavillion
Pavillion Grand Ballroom Pavillion
VSR - National Network Independence Room
TIME COMMENTS
2:00 - 3:00
APR - Polishing For Profit
INT - Dashskins Overlays
INT - Linoleum Floor Repair
PRESENTED BY ROOM
Richard Tyler - Dr. Vinyl of San Antonio
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Bill & Greg LaneEast Coast Dr. Vinyl
3:00 - 4:00
APR - Maximizing Profits For Auto Paint Repair Techs
INT - Leather Balm Repair
INT - Steering Wheel Restoration
UPH - Basic Pattern Layouts, Sewing of Welt Cord & Booth Cover
APR - Paint Touchup, Overspray & Transfer Paint Removal
INT - Vinyl Window Frame Repair
Carson GreenfieldAssociate Green Country OK
Teresa Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate INT Trainer
Andrew WeyerAssociate - Dr.Vinyl of Michigan
Mitchell ReidAssociate - The Cumberland TN & Steve Gwadera - Dr. Vinyl of Cooper County MO
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Jason & Sharon Crispin - Dr. Vinyl of Lincoln NE
FRIDAY SESSIONS CLOSED
BUFFET STYLE DINNER
CASINO NIGHT! PRIZES AVAILABLE TO TOP 20 WINNERS!!!!
5:00 6:30 8:00
Pavillion
Pavilion Parking
DEMOS / MEETING
DEMOS / MEETING APR Tent -
Lot
Pavillion Pavillion
Tent - Pavilion
Lot Pavillion Pavillion Pavillion
Upholstery - Liberty Room APR
Parking
2023 "Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Saturday, March 11, 2023
8:30 - 9:00 GROUP
9:00-11:00
Health & Saftey Report with Dr. Joseph Oesterling, MD
Dr. Joe Oesterling, MD - Dr. Vinyl of Michigan
9:00-10:00
Dr. Vinyl National NetworkNew Opportunities with VSRQuestions & Answers
Justin Reels & Jeff Simmerman - Dr. Vinyl National Network Invoice ASAP Mobile Invoicing
- Questions & Answers
PPG - New Products, ColorMobile Update, Change In Formulations
INT - New Products By Viper Products
INT - Fogit Odor Elimination System
INT - Windshield Repair by Delta Kits
INT - New Product Work Stations - Hands On - Try It Yourself
INT - Linoleum Floor Repair
APR - Wheel Repair & Refinishing Program - Is This A Profitable Business
UPH - Basic Pattern Layouts, Sewing of Welt Cord & Booth Cover
APR - Repairing Cracks, Holes And Broken Bumper Tabs
INT - Removing Scratches In Hard Plastic Using Torch
Paul Hoeper - CEO & Kristen Frank - Invoice
ASAP
PPG Industries Team
Tom Piontek - Viper Products
Greg Lincoln - Fogit
Korey Gobin - Delta Kits
Windshiled Repair
TBA
Austin Ratliff - AssociateGreen Country OK
Chris Hawkins & Jimmy Harcum - Dr. Vinyl of The Cumberland TN
Mitchell Reid - AssociateThe Cumberland TN & Steve Gwadera - Dr. Vinyl of Cooper County MO
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Timothy Hoeft - AssociateDr. Vinyl of Michigan
VSR - National Network Independence Room
Pavillion
APR Tent - Pavilion Parking Lot
Upholstery - Liberty Room
Pavillion
Pavillion
TIME
COMMENTS PRESENTED BY
All Day Event Permanent Location Pavillion DEMOS / MEETING Pavillion Pavillion DEMOS Pavillion ROOM
Pavillion
Ballroom
Grand
Pavillion
2023 "Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Saturday, March 11, 2023
COMMENTS
PRESENTED BY ROOM
10:00-11:00
DEMOS / MEETING
INT - Leather Balm Repair
APR - Polishing For Profit
INT - Fiberglass Tub Repair
UPH - Residential Restaurants, Marina, Automotive. Whats The Difference?
APR - Headlight Refinishing
INT - Vinyl Window Frame Repair
11:00 - 12:00 GROUP
Securing Large Contracts & Recruiting New Associates
12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 2:00 GROUP Getting New Business - "The Red Shirt Chronicles"
Teresa Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate INT Trainer
Richard Tyler - Dr. Vinyl of San Antonio
Austin Ratliff - AssociateGreen Country OK
Nina Greenfield - Dr. Vinyl of Green Country OK & Steve Gwadera - Dr. Vinyl of Cooper County MO
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Jason & Sharon CrispinDr. Vinyl of Lincoln NE
Brian Greenfield - Dr. Vinyl of Green Country & Joe Oesterling - Dr. Vinyl of Michigan
Bill Hubbard - AssociateIndianapolis, IN 2:00 - 4:30
All Day Event Permanent Location
APR Tent - Pavilion
Pavillion
Upholstery - Liberty Room
APR Tent - Pavilion
DEMOS / MEETING
Dr. Vinyl National NetworkNew Opportunities with VSRQuestions & Answers
Invoice ASAP Mobile Invoicing - Questions & Answers
PPG - New Products, ColorMobile Update, Change In Formulations
INT - New Products By Viper Products
INT - Windshield Repair by Delta Kits
INT - Fogit Odor Elimination System
INT - New Product Work Stations - Hands On - Try It Yourself
Justin Reels & Jeff Simmerman - Dr. Vinyl National Network
Paul Hoeper - CEO & Kristen Frank - Invoice
ASAP
PPG Industries Team
Tom Piontek - Viper Products
Korey Gobin - Delta Kits
Windshiled Repair
Greg Lincoln - Fogit
TBA
TIME
Grand Ballroom
Parking
Lot
Parking
Lot
Pavillion Pavillion Pavillion Pavillion Pavillion Pavillion
Buffet
Taco FiestaGrand Ballroom Grand Ballroom
Pavillion Pavillion
Independence RoomVSR
Lunch - Street
2023 "Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Saturday, March 11, 2023
TIME COMMENTS PRESENTED BY ROOM
2:00 - 3:00
DEMOS / MEETING
3:00 - 4:00
APR - Maximizing Profits For Auto Paint Repair Techs
INT - Chipbuster 3-N-1 On The Interior Of The Vehicle
UPH - Roundtable DiscussionUpholstery Pricing & Building Customer Base
APR - New Clear Coat From
Dr. Vinyl
APR - New Clear Coat Questions And Answers
APR - Paint Touchup, Overspray & Transfer Paint Removal
INT - Quick Stitch RepairsHidden Stitch, Double Hidden Stitch, Ford Explorer Hidden
UPH - The Upholster's Corner"Bring a Question Session"
Carson GreenfieldAssociate Green Country OK
Bill & Greg Lane - East Coast Dr. Vinyl
Mitchell Reid - AssociateThe Cumberland TN & Steve Gwadera - Dr. Vinyl of Cooper County MO
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
David Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate APR Trainer
Teresa Lang - Dr. Vinyl Corporate INT Trainer
Mitchell Reid - AssociateThe Cumberland TN
Pavillion
Pavillion
Upholstery - Liberty Room
APR Tent - Pavilion
Parking Lot
APR Tent - Pavilion Parking Lot
APR Tent - Pavilion Parking Lot
Pavillion
Upholstery - Liberty Room
SATURDAY SESSIONS CLOSED - PREPARE FOR EVENING CEREMONIES
BUFFET STYLE DINNER - "DRESS TO IMPRESS"
"THE MAGIC SHOW" - by JOSH FARLEY
DEMOS MEETING
5:00 6:30 8:00 8:45
DR. VINYL AWARDS CEREMONY
"Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
GROUP SESSION Dr. Vinyl Private Website, Dr. Vinyl Email & The importance of communicating with each other.
Fifty & Still Going Strong
"The Red Shirt Chronicles"
This session will focus on educating everyone on the new developments we are working on in regards to Vinyl Siding. We will explain to you this exciting new opportunity for owners and technicians. MUST SEE SESSION!
If you have questions, please visit us in the breakout. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to visitiing with you.
Lets discuss the pros and cons of the Dr. Vinyl Private Website and why it exists. What needs to happen to make this tool more valuable to your business. Using your personal email vs a Dr. Vinyl business email. Is it a big deal?
This meeting is a review of the last 3 years, the current condition of Dr. Vinyl & Associates, Ltd. as well as strategies for 2024.
Cold Calling for new customers can be a daunting task in the automotive and commercial industry. This session will help simplify that process as it focuses specifically on doing it the "Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch" way. We call it "The Red Shirt Chronicles!" All attendees will receive a Red Shirt!
We are Dr. Vinyl & The Doctors Touch. Did you know we truly have a "Real Doctor" on staff. He is here to give us a brief checkup on how to better take care of ourselves while using the chemicals/products we use on a daily basis. MUST SEE SESSION!
Invoice ASAP - Using Technology In Mobile
GROUP SESSION Securing Large Contracts & Recruiting New Associates
InvoiceASAP provides easy mobile invoicing and mobile payments, so you can create, pay, and send estimates, orders and invoices on the go with Apple and Android mobile devices that sync with accounting. Join this
If you have questions, please visit us in the Pavilion. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to visitiing with you.
Sales pitches are not one-size-fits-all. There are different approaches depending on your product, your company, and whom you are targeting. Join this session to learn more about securing LARGE accounts. MUST SEE SESSION!
Visit us in the Pavilion to find out all what's new at PPG, including ColorMobile, New paint formulations, New Products and so much more.
As with many other services in our business, there is multiple ways of refinishing headlights. This session will focus on refinishing lights with the DVVA aerosol clear coat.
a full-time Interior Repair Tech to a full time Wheel Repair Tech. If your interior
CATEGORYNAMESUMMARY TFS GROUP SESSION Dr.
New
VSR
Vinyl National Network -
Opportunities with
010 GROUP SESSION Dr.
New
& Answers
Vinyl National Network -
Opportunities with VSR - Questions
022
100 GROUP SESSION
100
Review
GROUP SESSION Getting New Business
001 GROUP SESSION Health & Saftey Report with Dr. Joseph Oesterling, MD
001 GROUP
010
SESSION
Invoicing -
& Answers
SESSION
Franchises
GROUP
Invoice ASAP Mobile
Questions
022
OFFICEPPG - New Products, ColorMobile Update, Change In Formulations
022 TRAINING APR
Headlight Refinishing
001
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001
Interior Techs Perspective
business has taken a major drop, maybe you should consider adding wheel refinishing. 010 TRAINING APR - Maximizing Profits For Auto Paint Repair Techs This session will focus on generating the maximum profit per vehicle. Let us educate you on how we get the most out of every vehicle we work on. 011 TRAINING APR - New Clear Coat From Dr. Vinyl We have new Clear Coats now available. Check out this demonstration to see if this new product is the one for you! 011 TRAINING APR - New Clear Coat Questions And Answers Lets discuss all the benefits of the New Dr. Vinyl Clearcoat and Hardners. 001 TRAINING APR - Paint Touchup, Overspray & Transfer Paint Removal Touchup paint and overspray on vehicles is a real issue. This session will show you how we go about taking care of these problems. 011 Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Saturday March 11, 2023 2023
TRAINING APR - How To Fix A Wheel -
From
"Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Saturday March 11, 2023
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TRAINING INT - Linoleum Floor Repair
TRAINING INT - New Product Work Stations - Hands On - Try It Yourself
TRAINING INT - New Products By Viper Products
If you are not offering this service, you are leaving money on the table for your competition.You'll be amazed at how much business is out there. The return on your investment is high and the startup cost is very affordable.
a part of your
3-N-1 is not only for exterior use. That's right, we're going to show you how it can be used on the interior of a vehicle.
This is a money maker.
This repair process is not as difficult as you may think. Join this session to see all the steps involved in repairing tub and shower inserts.
Join this session to see the new developments with the Fogit Odor Elimination System. We can also address any questions you may have related to the Fogit Odor Elimination System.
RepairEver wanted to fill fine cracks and crevices in leather when adding color to the surface?. Well now you can with the all new Leather Balm. This is a must have product available in clear, tan or black.
Is the repair process the same for Linoleum floors as it is for Vinyl floors. There will be two different sessions from two different technicians. Check it out!
See demonstrations Friday & Saturday at convention. Then try the products out yourself at one of our Product Workstations located in the Pavilion.
Leather Balm, FX_9, Ultra Flex, Color Flex, Polycryl Promax Ultra, Duracryl Promax Ultra, Protex, Magic Heat Wand, Flock Chopper, Micro Torch, Polycryl Color Swatch System, X-Large Round Grain Pads, Pro Weller Iron and Flock Roller. Join this session to learn more about all these new products & tools.
TRAINING INT - Quick Stitch RepairsHidden Stitch, Double Hidden Stitch, Ford Explorer Hidden Stitch
TRAINING INT - Removing Scratches In Hard Plastic Using Torch
TRAINING INT - Steering Wheel Restoration
Get out the needle and thread and lets get to sewing. Come check out the multiple ways of stitching a seam back together. This has to be one of the most profitable repairs we have to offer!
There are multiple ways of repairing damaged hard plastic that you see in cargo areas of vans and SUV's. This session will show you how to quickly remove those unsightly scratches from plastic using a torch.
Repairing & refinishing steering wheels is a common repair in our line of work. However, sometimes getting to the back side of the wheel can drive you in circles. Join this session to see how we do it.
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022
011
011
010
CATEGORYNAMESUMMARY TFS
2023
TRAINING APR - Polishing For Profit Want to increase your sales? Learn the process of Buffing & Polishing a vehicle. Using your current tools, you can add this service to your arsenal and watch your sales and your customer base soar. 011 TRAINING APR - Repairing Cracks, Holes And Broken Bumper Tabs We come across this type of damage everyday. Watch this session to see one of many ways to repair bumper tabs, cracks and holes in bumpers. 001 TRAINING APR - The New Textured Bumper Spray There are many vehicles in todays market that have exterior bumper cladding and plastic parts. This new Textured Bumper Spray will make a repaired bumper look like a factory finish once applied. 010 TRAINING APR - Trucks & SUV's Retractable Step Repair Many of todays Trucks
Suv's
We
out this money
repair. 010 TRAINING APR - Wheel Repair & Refinishing Program - Is This A Profitable Business Is Wheel
001 TRAINING INT - Chipbuster 3-N-1 On The Interior Of The Vehicle Chipbuster
001 TRAINING INT - Dashskins OverlaysMany
010 TRAINING INT
Fiberglass
011 TRAINING
Elimination
&
feature a Retractable Step. The ridgid plastic step pads has a tremendous amount of wear and tear on them.
have a simple but profitable fix to make them like new. Come check
making
Refinishing
business?
of you are very familiar with Dash Overlays. We want to reintroduce this product to help you save time & money when it comes to repairing cracked dashes in todays vehicles.
-
Tub Repair
INT - Fogit Odor
System
022 TRAINING
INT
Leather Balm
011
011
"Fifty & Still Going Strong" Convention
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - Saturday March 11, 2023
Need a little more insight on the basics of upholstery? Then this is the session for you. Let us help you with some of the most frequently asked questions related to getting started in the upholstery business when it comes to restaurant booth covers, pricing and installation.
Is all upholstery repair services the same. Is sewing a booth cover the same as sewing a pontoon boat seat? What will my knowledge allow me to do?
Under bidding or over bidding a job will determine whether or not you have a successful business. Join this discussion to find out exactly what you need to know to bid a job correctly and build a solid customer base.
Lets put it all out there. Everything about Upholstery. Got a question, lets find an answer. Got a solution to a problem, show us how it's done. Sharing of information is the most valuable tool in our bag. Let's put that tool to work.
CATEGORYNAMESUMMARY TFS
2023
TRAINING INT - Vinyl Siding JChannel Repair There
010 TRAINING INT - Vinyl Window Frame Repair Repairing Vinyl Windows
011 TRAINING INT - Windshield Repair by Delta Kits The Windshield Repair business is still thriving.
outs
Glass Repair Industry! 022 TRAININGUPH - Basic Pattern Layouts, Sewing of Welt Cord & Booth Cover
is more information you need to know when it comes to Vinyl Siding Repair. You also have J-Channel that gets damage. This session will show you how to accomplish the repair from start to finish.
is big money as well. The process is very similar to repairing Vinyl Siding but there are some differentials. Come check it out so you can capitalize on this revenue as well.
Find
what's new in the
011 TRAININGUPH - Residential Restaurants, Marina, Automotive. Whats
Difference?
011 TRAININGUPH - Roundtable Discussion - Upholstery Pricing & Building Customer Base
The
001 TRAININGUPH - The Upholster's Corner
Session"
- "Bring a Question
001 TOTAL # OF DEMOS EACH DAY 2 34 36
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