b'SCHEDULETUESDAY, FEB 24 TH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(ROOMS 301AB)4-7 pmRegistration (Hall CD Foyer) Strategic Planning: Building Your Bench Strength5-8 pmNFBA Certification Testing(Room 104) Ed Krow - Ed Krow LLCUnexpected departures of key employees can disrupt even the most WEDNESDAY, FEB 25 TH successful organizations. Succession planning is critical at all levelsnot just for executivesand should be part of every strategic business 7:00 am-5 pm Registration (Hall CD Foyer) plan. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to create effective succession plans, align them with leadership development, 7:00-8:30 amBreakfast (Level 3 Foyer) and implement strategies to build organizational bench strength. 8:00-9:00 amEducational Breakout Sessions(Level 3) Topics include the business case for succession planning, warningSCHEDULE OF EVENTSsigns of a failing system, top strategies for developing future leaders, and current business trends affecting talent planning. A hands-on BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(ROOMS 301 AB) exercise will allow participants to assess employee readiness for Coaching for Successincreased responsibility, applying practical skills they can bring back Eric MinerBlunier Buildings to their organizations immediately.This session is designed to help current and aspiring leaders embrace an employee-first culture by adopting a coaching mindset. ParticipantsSALES AND MARKETING(ROOMS 301 CD)will explore how to use a success coaching model to drive individual growth, engagement, and performance within their teams. EmphasisWhy Your Barndo Clients are Burning Out: Practical is placed on creating an environment where every team member isProcesses to Master the Barndominium Cyclemotivated to bring their best every day. The session also addressesOlivia Berg - Back Forty Buildingshow to effectively lead people in todays post-frame market, whereEmily Marshall - Mr. Post Frameexpectations, accountability, and adaptability continue to evolve.In this session, participants will explore the key differences between Leaders will gain insight into why embracing a coaching mentality isBarndominium clients and post-frame building clients. Attendees essential and how coaching individual success directly contributes towill learn practical strategies and processes to effectively engage stronger collaboration, resilience, and overall team success. Barndominium buyers, whose sales cycle often requires a more consultative and thoughtful approach. By comparing the fast-paced SALES AND MARKETING(ROOMS 301 CD) post-frame sales processwhere speed and decisiveness are criticalBuilding Barndos: Opportunity or Headache? to the unique considerations of Barndominium clients, builders will gain Paul & Emily MarshallMr. Post Frame actionable insights to close more deals and guide clients confidently Barndominiums (barndos) are growing in popularitybut are theyfrom interest to purchase.the right fit for you and your construction business? This educationalSAFETY AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE session explores what it really means to build barndos and whether this niche aligns with your skills, resources, and long-term goals.(ROOMS 302 AB)Participants will gain clarity on what clients are truly asking for whenSafety Best Practices & NFBA Resources that can Helpthey request a barndominium, how barndo projects differ from traditionalDoug Jenks- Moderatorbuilds, and the expectations involved. Well also address commonTodd MeinholdH&D Quality Buildersquestions around licensing and general contractor requirements,Dave UnderwoodFBi Buildingsas well as practical strategies for leveraging local contacts andJoin members of the NFBA Safety Committee for an in-depth panel subcontractors to successfully manage these projects. By the enddiscussion on critical safety topics in the Post Frame industry. The panel of this session, youll have the knowledge needed to decide whetherwill cover practical areas such as fall protection, incident reporting, becoming a barndo builder makes sense for youand how to approachNFBA Safety Certification, and safety best practices. Attendees will it confidently if it does. also learn about valuable NFBA resources that can help their teams implement effective safety programs. The session concludes with a SAFETY AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEQ&A, giving participants the opportunity to have their most pressing (ROOMS 302 AB) safety questions answered directly by industry experts.Reflective Insulation for Post Frame Buildings: The Science, The Application, and Installation, Making Reflectives Work For YouMonty Millspaugh - Reflective Insulation Manufacturers AssociationThis course provides design and sales professionals with an introduction to reflective technologies, including radiant barriers, reflective insulation, and interior radiation control coatings (IRCCs). Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how these materials function to reduce radiant heat transfer and enhance energy efficiency within the building envelope.9:00-9:15 amBREAK9:15-10:15 am Educational Breakout Sessions22 / 2026 FRAME BUILDING EXPO - OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA'