Garage Door Industry Events & Conferences
Weekly
Tuesday's
GDU Members
Gold Meeting
There are two separate Gold Groups that meet weekly. These meetings are lead by an owner each week, who are given the Hot Seat to talk about their business, current challenges they're facing, or whatever else is on their mind. Other members of the group provide feedback and insights for different ways to grow their business.
4pm EST
Weekly
Wednesday's
GDU Members
Platinum Meeting
Much like the Gold Meetings, the Platinum Group meets weekly to discuss current business challenges. Each week, a different owner is selected to be in the Hot Seat to discuss current happenings. This group is created to uplift and support garage door business owners who have a higher annual revenue.
11am EST
Weekly
Thursday's
GDU Members
Book Club
Each week, our leaders gather together to discuss a chapter in a book based on leadership and growth. We share key takeaways, offer feedback, and discuss how we can apply what we learn to our daily business endeavors.
4pm EST
May
TBD
Training
Virtual CSR Training
For our garage door business owners in GDU, we offer your employees a virtual CSR training, where they can learn to improve their customer service techniques and overall communication skills.
Zoom
TBD
June
20th
Event
IDA SuperTech Day
This is a celebration put on by the International Door Association where you can show appreciation to all of your technicians for the hard work they do. Whether you buy them a meal or write them a handwritten note, this is a time to say thank you to your employees!
TBD
TBD
September
11th-13th
Event
IDA Fall 2025 EduCon
Another event put on by the International Door Association, this is when industry leaders connect, network, and share the latest innovations in the garage door industry. Trust us, this is worth the trip!
Phoenix, AZ
TBD
On Going
Residential
Mount On-Site Training
2 in Person Trainings
Our INSTALLATION course is made up of nine modules with a bonus resource after completing the last module. In total there are 46 lessons that cover safety, components and tools, installation and tear down of sectional doors – both torsion and extension. More info...
Finksburg, MD
On Going
Commercial
Mount On-Site Training
4 in Person Trainings
Our INSTALLATION course is made up of nine modules with a bonus resource after completing the last module. In total there are 46 lessons that cover safety, components and tools, installation and tear down of sectional doors – both torsion and extension. More info...
Finksburg, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garage Door U?
GDU is a mastermind for garage door business owners. We have different types of groups. We have a startup group for young companies ready to grow. We have groups with businesses that range from under a million to over $8 million annually.
How & When Do You Meet?
Depending on the group, most meet weekly for one hour. We also have 1 – 2 in-person meetings annually. Each group has about 5 – 7 people each. Most meetings are in the late afternoon or early evening depending on the time zone.
Why Should I Join?
If you want to be a better leader of your people and grow your business, this is the group. We discuss challenges and how to overcome them and provide resources, accountability, and a concierge to assist you as needed. We also bring in teachers on specific topics.
How Much Is It To Join?
GDU is dedicated to providing a great environment for learning and decision-making. We’re built to enable you to be a better leader to your people. The investment to join is $750 for under $1 million and $1,000 for over a million.
Is This For Me?
If you want to grow. Yes
If you can make group meetings. Yes
If you can learn and contribute. Yes
If you want access to tons of knowledge within the group. Yes
If you want to be a better leader. Yes
Click here to apply https://garagedooru.com/apply/
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