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The Level Set - November 5, 2025

The Level Set - November 5, 2025

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November 5, 2025

 

Updates & Events

Learn from Industry Voices That Inspire Growth

At our upcoming Connection Conferences, you can explore bold ideas in the Inspiring Leaders Panel, hear Zach Arend on breaking the myth of sales success, and learn from Paul Burke on creating great client experiences.


  • Gain real-world sales and leadership insight
  • Strengthen business relationships
  • Share learning across your entire team

Register by November 21st!

Zach Arend

Mid-America Conference
December 9, 2025
Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS

Paul Burke

Nebraska Connection Conference
December 11, 2025
Embassy Suites, La Vista, NE

 

Hands-On LumberTech Training Near You This Winter

Hands-on workshops offering practical skills and peer learning are coming near you! Build confidence in estimating, yard operations, and blueprint reading this winter. Click workshop titles for details and registration.

 

Strengthen Your Sales Skills

Build confidence and sharpen your skills with BLD’s one-day Sales Development Workshop led by industry veteran Bryan Rice. Learn to strengthen customer relationships and grow a profitable book of business.

  • Customer relations, pricing, and project management
  • Prospecting and professionalism in LBM sales
  • Real-world tools to boost sales performance

Sales Development

December 3, 2025

Bismarck, ND

Sales Development

January 14, 2026

Sioux Falls, SD

 
 

Resource of the Month

Enhance Productivity and Safety with Lumber Buddy™ and BOSS Strapping

WorkSafeWorkSmart.com, LLC offers innovative solutions like the Lumber Buddy™ Portable Workstation, designed to increase efficiency by moving with you across the yard. They also provide BOSS Strapping, a safer, more efficient alternative to steel banding.

For a quote on these products, visit worksafeworksmart.com or contact them at (469) 708-9797 or info@WorkSafeWorkSmart.com. Mention your BLD Connection membership

Classifieds

BOOM TRUCK FOR SALE 


2007 Chevy T7500 with 7.8 diesel and Allison automatic. Fassi F95A crane. 25 ft bed with lift gate.

Recent work and upgrades:
• New tires
• New turbo, injectors, and injection pump
• New exhaust
• Front end alignment
• New coolant tank
• DOT inspection completed
• All fluids and filters replaced
• Two new batteries

Price: $35,000


Contact Eric at (425) 233-1835.

 

CLARK FORKLIFT FOR SALE 


2022 Clark S35L forklift in excellent condition

$30,000 

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• Full cab with heat – perfect for year-round use.
• Lift capacity: 6,300 lbs.
• Low hours: 671 (still in service, so hours will go up slightly).
• Well-maintained and ready to work.
• Fork positioner
• Sideshift

This forklift is dependable, comfortable, and powerful enough for heavy lifting jobs. Ideal for warehouse, yard, or industrial use.


Call Isaac Rutten for details
(218) 535-1453

 

LUMBERYARD PROPERTY FOR LEASE 


221 South Street, Pella, Iowa
$3,200/month + taxes & insurance


Property Highlights:

  • 9,000+ SF Office/Showroom
  • Multiple warehouse buildings (1,500–4,900+ SF each)
  • Flexible space, excellent visibility, and access

Click HERE to view flyer with full details

 

Classified ads are available to retail members. To place an ad, contact Melanie at melanie@bldconnection.org or call (763) 595-4050.


Suppliers/Associate members - for advertising opportunities contact Erica Nelson at (763) 497-1778 or erica.nelson@ewald.com.

 

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

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