The Level Set - March 19, 2025

By Melanie Hultman

3/19/2025

The Level Set Member News Industry News/Information

March 19, 2025

Northwestern Lumber Association and Mid-America Lumbermens Association are now BLD Connection. Read About Our Transformation!

Updates & Events

Boost Your Business with the Collective Wisdom of a BLD Roundtable

April 23-24 – Legacy Roundtable Group
For retail companies with sales volume up to $15 million (no more than 3 locations.
Summer 2025 – Heritage Roundtable Group
For retail companies with sales volume = $25 million+ (multi-location or very large single location).

By joining a BLD Roundtable group, you’ll gain valuable insights, share strategies, and collaborate on solutions that can propel your business forward. This supportive network provides accountability, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for growth.

Don’t miss out on the chance to level up your business with the collective wisdom of fellow business owners!

“Grateful for the time, info and help! I learned so much in 2 days.” Alex

Contact the BLD team today!

Swing Into Spring – Don’t Miss Out!

Swing Into Spring is only a month and a half away, and registration closes soon! Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow members while enjoying fishing, cornhole, golf, and a great meal at Margaritaville Lake Resort.

Why Attend?

Fishing Tournament – Limited to 36 spots with guides from Blank’s Bass.
Corn Hole Tournament – Pair up and play, or we’ll match you with a teammate.
Steak/Chop Fry & Open Bar – A great meal and drinks with fellow members.
Golf Tournament - Stay for day 2 and try your shot at golf.

Swing Into Spring
April 30 – May 1, 2025
Osage Beach, MO

REGISTER BY APRIL 7!

Lodging Deadline - March 31, 2025 (Hurry! Time is running out to secure your hotel room!)
Event Registration Deadline - April 7, 2025

Proceeds benefit BLD Connection and the MLA Regional Scholarship Fund.

Questions? Contact Heather at (888) 544-6822 or heather@bldconnection.org.

Strengthen Sales and Product Knowledge

This one-day workshop helps entry-level sales, support staff, and yard employees gain confidence, expand product knowledge, and improve customer service skills. It is a great first step in professional development and prepares attendees for future learning, including the Estimating 123 program.

Introduction to Building Material Sales
April 8, 2025 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
April 10, 2025 – Inver Grove Heights, MN

Industry essentials including terminology, measurements, and formulas
Product knowledge covering key building materials and their applications
Customer relations and sales strategies to improve confidence and communication

Seats are limited. Register today!

Calendar Highlights

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Resource of the Month

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Classifieds

BOOM TRUCK FOR SALE

1999 Sterling Material Handling Boom Truck. IMT 16000 Boom. 326,190 miles and 9,191 hours. The motor is a Cat C-12 and the transmission is an Eaton Fuller LL8. The truck has a 24' steel bed. Asking $48,000.

Worms Lumber, New Munich MN

Email Brian Worms: brian@wormsreadymix.com