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Mechanical Products Council

September 10, 2026

Sales and Enginerring BOOT CAMP

This event is hosted by the SWA Mechanical Products Council and open to all of SWA.

Spend a full day building real-world sales skill and technical product knowledge alongside the people who move the mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing industry forward. The Boot Camp pairs expert-led training with a hands-on product showcase, a guided mechanical room tour, and an evening of networking at one of Nashville’s favorite breweries.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

  • Build technical product knowledge
  • Improve sales effectiveness with proven, practical techniques
  • Learn directly from industry experts and seasoned reps
  • Gain real-world, immediately usable insights
  • Strengthen relationships across the entire distribution channel

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

▶  Expert-led panel discussions

▶  Sales & engineering training

▶  Mini trade show with vendors

▶  Guided mechanical room tour

▶  Interactive Q&A and peer collaboration

▶  Evening brewery networking event

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Wholesale Distributors  •  Manufacturers  •  Manufacturer Representatives  •  Sales Professionals  •  Engineering Professionals

 

AGENDA  •  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

 

TIME

SESSION

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Welcome to Boot Camp + Sales Fundamentals

Overview of the day and the basics of making strong sales calls

9:30 – 9:45 AM

Break

9:45 – 10:45 AM

Preparing for an End User Call — The Trifecta

Calling on commercial & industrial customers: purchasing, maintenance, and engineering. Q&A to follow

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Lunch

Buffet lunch served in the product showcase room

11:45 – 12:45 PM

Preparing for an Engineering Call

What to expect, the right questions to ask, and getting involved with ASPE and your local chapter. Q&A to follow

12:45 – 1:00 PM

SWA Promo + Why Networking Matters

1:00 – 1:15 PM

Break

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Closing the Deal

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Trade Show & Vendor Interaction

Visit vendor tables in the product showcase room

5:30 – 9:30 PM

Evening Networking Event — Jackalope Brewing Company

Dinner & tastings in a relaxed setting

Thank you to Centrotherm for providing the Brewery Tour

 

 

EVENING NETWORKING AT JACKALOPE BREWING COMPANY

Cap off the day from 5:30 – 9:30 PM with dinner, tour and tastings at Jackalope Brewing Company. It’s the highlight of the Boot Camp — a relaxed setting to build relationships and connect with key industry peers. Don’t miss it.

 

HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville

  • Group rate: $219 per night (run of house), plus 16.75% sales tax and a $2.50 fee. Rates are available for the nights of September 9 and 10.
  • Reservations: call (615) 515-5800 and identify yourself as part of the MPC Sales and Engineering Boot Camp room block, or use the hotel’s provided booking link.
  • Book early: please reserve at least 30 days before arrival, as the block is limited.
  • Parking: valet parking is available at $57 per car, per evening for overnight guests.

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