The WIA Distributor’s Forum (new in 2025) is an exclusive, interactive session designed just for distributors. 

🚀 Exclusive. Interactive. Action-Packed.

Join us for the WIA Distributor’s Forum, a high-impact, solutions-driven session designed specifically for wood industry distributors. Led by U.S. Navy Commander, economist, and leadership expert, Dr. Mary Kelly, this dynamic forum will dive deep into five mission-critical topics:

✅ Marketing Strategies that Drive Results – Cut through the noise and position your business for growth with smart, strategic marketing.
✅ Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent – Overcome workforce challenges with proven hiring and retention tactics tailored for distributors.
✅ Succession Planning for Long-Term Success – Secure your company’s future with a roadmap for leadership transitions and business continuity.
✅ Differentiating Yourself From Your Competitors – Identify what sets you apart in the marketplace and leverage your unique strengths to gain a competitive edge.
✅ Demonstrating Your Value – Learn how to clearly articulate your value proposition, strengthen customer relationships, and increase loyalty.

What sets this session apart? You do. Participants can shape the conversation by submitting key challenges and questions in advance, ensuring the content is highly relevant, immediately applicable, and designed to drive real results.

BONUS RESOURCES TO ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS!

🔹 Exclusive Access to the Productive Leaders Vault – A treasure trove of leadership tools, templates, and frameworks designed to drive results. Includes:

• Leader’s Blind Spot Assessment – Identify potential gaps in your leadership approach before they become obstacles.
• Succession Planning Toolkit – Practical, step-by-step resources to ensure a seamless transition.
• Time Management & Productivity Guides – Get more done with less stress.
• Communication & Conflict Resolution Templates – Strengthen team dynamics and collaboration.

📖 Workbook to the Bestselling Book Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy – Start implementing proven succession strategies immediately with a guided framework tailored to distributors.

This isn’t just another session—it’s your blueprint for success in today’s rapidly evolving marketplace.

💡 Real talk. Real strategies. Real solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your leadership, strengthen your business, and walk away with the tools you need to thrive.

🎯 Secure your spot and take your business to the next level!

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  Mary Kelly

   

   

  Mary specializes in leadership growth that helps organizations improve their profitability and productivity, especially in finance, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. One of the first female graduates of the Naval Academy, Mary served 25 years on active duty, mostly in Asia, leading multicultural teams in nine countries. Her remarkable career of service included working as an intelligence officer, a chief of police, an HR director, and a chief of staff, as well as training more than 40,000 military personnel. 

  Mary has been a leadership and economics professor at the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and Hawaii Pacific University. She has written 15 business books, including her best-seller, Master Your World (named a “must read” by MENSA and MOAA), and her latest award-winner, Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success (profiled in Forbes and Success magazines).

  Today, Mary is a popular conference keynote speaker and leadership adviser working with businesses, associations, and government agencies. She offers programs that are content rich, highly entertaining, and strategically designed to help her clients get results.