This is an NAW Education Partnership Program for Branch Managers.

As a branch manager, you’re more than just a leader—you’re the CEO of your own small business. Every decision you make impacts your team, your customers, and your bottom line. In this exclusive NAW partner workshop, rooted in Jim Ambrose’s acclaimed 5 Fundamentals for the Wholesale Distribution Branch Manager, you’ll gain the tools and insights to lead with confidence, optimize your branch’s performance, and drive growth. This is your chance to elevate your leadership, strengthen your team, and take charge of your branch’s success like the visionary business leader you are.

The NAW-exclusive workshop, grounded in Jim Ambrose’s book 5 Fundamentals for the Wholesale Distribution Branch Manager, encapsulates five pivotal lessons that foster leadership excellence and operational efficiency. These modules are designed to hone strategic thinking, communication acuity, team synergy, financial analysis expertise, and customer value creation proficiency. The curriculum offers a perfect blend of theory and practice, ensuring participants walk away with actionable strategies to implement in their respective branches, thereby driving growth and achieving sustainable success.

The workshop covers the following key areas:

  1. 5000 ft. View: Providing managers with a strategic overview and understanding of market dynamics.
  2. Communicating & Leading: Enhancing communication skills and leadership capabilities to effectively manage teams.
  3. Team Building & Problem Solving: Techniques for building cohesive teams and solving operational issues.
  4. Outside Sales & AIM ARM ENGAGE: Strategies for improving outside sales performance and customer engagement.
  5. Financial Analysis: Utilizing financial reports, variance analysis, and ratio analysis to uncover insights and drive financial performance.

This workshop is exclusive and tailored for your company.

  1. Customization: Jim customizes the workshop content based on financial reports and market conditions specific to your company. This approach ensures relevance and practical applicability for the attendees.
  2. Pre-Workshop Engagement: Jim conducts one-on-one conversations with attendees to understand their needs, challenges, and professional backgrounds, fostering a more engaging and effective workshop experience.
  3. Logistics Coordination: NAW coordinates with your company and Jim’s team to ensure a smooth delivery of the workshop.

Email Evan Sears at [email protected] to learn more.