2015 State of the Industry
Mike Fogarty
David Seelinger
Scott Solombrino

You won’t want to miss this year’s State of the Industry, which promises to be as lively and engaging and it is informative and enlightening. TLPA President Mike Fogarty of Tristar Worldwide, David Seelinger of EmpireCLS Worldwide, and Scott Solombrino of Dav El/BostonCoach will comprise this year’s panel (moderated by Chris Weiss), and will outline how to launch a successful response to TNCs, discuss current trends, and make bold predictions about where the industry’s heading. Straightforward advice and candid discussions are guaranteed to punctuate this must-attend event.

Where Is Your Business Growing and How Are You Getting There?
Andi Gray
Strategy Leaders
Joe Ironi
Global Alliance Chauffeured Services

Ever feel like the business controls you? Want to gain control of the freight train? Learn how other owners have built businesses that are profitable through good times and bad. This session will explain how to transition from an entrepreneurial business—where you are always putting out fires—to a steadily growing business that is predictable and dependable. Learn practical takeaways about how to work toward the goal of building structured business that runs itself and stands on its own.

Are Your Employees Working for You? Aligning Performance Management with Strategic Vision
Kristen Carroll
The LMC Group
Eric Devlin
Premier Transportation

Have you ever felt like your employees were preventing you from achieving greater success? Have you ever wondered why it is so hard for people to make decisions in the workplace that seem to be so obvious? This workshop will explore performance management from the top down, and map the process for creating and aligning your company’s strategic vision with the performance expectations and communications set upon employees. Included in the content will be mission, vision, values, and goal planning, as well as an overview on how to maximize your team’s performance and to effectively handle issues that arise.

Defining, Driving & Leveraging Your Company Culture
Jon Epstein
Royal Coachman Worldwide
Tony Simon
Reston Limousine

The culture of an organization drives your overall performance, successes, and failures. All companies have a culture—whether planned or a result of natural evolution—and this session will explore how to define and assess it, redirect or enhance your current structure, ensure all employees and leaders are integrated within it, and leverage it to your competitive advantage.