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Does your concrete countertop business struggle with callbacks, re-dos, sealer problems and missed deadlines?

You can keep struggling… or you can succeed.

“Succeed? How?”, you ask…

Join our group of concrete countertop professionals, and stop struggling on your own. We are here to help and to share our experiences with you.

You don’t have to go it alone. When you have a problem or a question, you can go straight to a group of hundreds of established concrete countertop professionals like yourself, and just ask.

Concrete Connections is populated by people serious about maximizing the success of their concrete countertop business.

You'll find a wealth of valuable tips and resources all aimed at helping you to have the most successful membership website possible. Plus, you’ll have direct access to the research, writing and assistance of Jeffrey Girard, P.E., President of The Concrete Countertop Institute.

Jeffrey Girard, the founder and president of The Concrete Countertop Institute, has been a leader of innovation in concrete countertops since 1998. Jeff started making concrete countertops back in 1998, when he decided to remodel his own kitchen – the same way many concrete countertop professionals started. The difference with Jeff is that he had years of cutting edge civil engineering experience under his belt, and a chemist father, and this enabled him to devise trouble-free methods to make concrete countertops successfully. Jeff went on to establish The Concrete Countertop Institute in 2004, and now he has trained over 600 concrete countertop professionals on how to make high quality, high performance concrete countertops as a business.

His own experience, plus working with hundreds of concrete countertop professionals, gives Jeff the unique insight into what the most successful concrete countertop makers are doing right.

Just as importantly, he sees the mistakes that some concrete countertop professionals are making which are preventing them from being more successful.

You will learn from this insight.

It is all real world, applicable experience that you can take advantage of to make your concrete countertop business as successful as possible.

But don’t take our word for it. Read what our members have to say:

"I have found Concrete Connections to be a very powerful tool.  I believe it would be beneficial for all levels of concrete countertop manufacturers.  Through the informative online articles and, especially, through the interactive forum, other craftsmen are able to share their successes and lessons learned. As a Connections member there are many discounts available, which I take advantage of.  Especially, my recent class on mixes and sealers as well as the upcoming 2nd Annual Concrete Countertop Industry Conference in Charlotte this Fall.  After attending last year's Conference, I understand the value of the event." -- Jim , PA

"The forum is invaluable. Any of the latest industry changes, techniques and products are the most up to date." -- Scott, MI

"Just wanted to let you know how informative the forum has been to me. To have all the members networking together is priceless!" -- Chip, NY

"This site has been invaluable. I don't think I could have gotten where I am without it." -- Prasad, OR “Good information is very, very difficult to come by. And many of us are loners in our region. There is no one to turn to, and so we depend on ourselves - and our online community. Free advice is worth what you pay for it - zip. So I feel that the small price of admission is a fantastic value investment in my business. This is my library, my focus group, my counsel, my directory.” -- Rich, VT "I go to the Connections web site everyday and everyday I learn something new. It’s nice to hear other peoples trials and tribulations and to get a new perspective. Most of your visitors use the  “pour and vibrate” method of casting so it’s hard for me to join in. That’s also what I like about the forum. I learn something new everyday." -- Buddy, CA “I would recommend The Concrete Connections website to any fabricator that is interested in taking their countertops to the next level.The Concrete Connections forums have helped me realize that there are many other fabricators out there who have valuable insight that can save my company lots of time and money.The Concrete Connections forums are great when I have an issue with any new project. It is a great place to meet other concrete countertop professionals and resolve issues before it costs my company money.The Concrete Connections website has been invaluable to me and my company, it has helped me learn about what other professionals are dealing with and allowed me to share my expertise, as well as, learn great tips from other fabricators around the country.” -- Jon, NC "The concrete connections forum brings together professionals from all over the country that freely exchange advice and ideas. Whether I am seeking advice to improve my own process or just learning from others experience, the forum has been invaluable to me." -- Phil, CA "Dear Lane, Jeff, and the rest of the Concrete Connections Crew; I just wanted to write a quick note commending you all on the invaluable informational tool the Concrete Connections website has become. My only regret is that I can't spend MORE time on it...and as a designated "Can't stay away" forum poster, I guess I get on there quite a bit! I think the monthly fee is a very SMALL price to pay for the wealth of professional and insightful information I've gained by using your site regularly. Heck, more than once forum members saved me 100's of dollars (if not more) by helping me to brainstorm a particular mix, design, or installation problem I was having. It's been amazing how quickly and thoughtfully participating members contribute their knowledge to help the whole. The site has contributed indefinitely to our company's potential. And the informational articles have been very helpful in our overall continuing education. Since I firmly believe that the more concrete countertop professionals out there that are receiving and utilizing good information and therefore making a good product will only help all of our businesses prosper everywhere (vs. Hall of Shame type jobs out there giving all of us a bad name) - please feel free to use this letter as testimony to the value of the Concrete Connections site. After all, in a professional, moderated, forum such as this, the more the merrier, FOR SURE. Thanks again." -- Lynda, AZ

If you’re like most concrete countertop professionals we know, you’re a small operation. It may be just you in the shop, trying to get that countertop poured while still keeping up with estimates and trying to network with kitchen designers to keep bringing in business.

You can’t afford to waste time sifting through questionable information on the internet or reading through pages and pages of newbie questions. Go straight to the pros.

With a Concrete Connections membership, you get access to...

• Discussion forum with other successful concrete countertop professionals sharing insight and knowledge
• Discounts on training, events and products – everything you need to make concrete countertops!
• Practical articles with information you can use right away about sealers, admixtures, mixes and more
• Premium member logo to add to your site and show prospective clients that you are a concrete countertop professional
• FREE subscription to Concrete Decor magazine
• Valuable marketing benefits such as:
  • Member directory listing to drive sales leads to your business
  • Ability to submit articles for publication, giving you valuable publicity and increasing credibility
  • Ability to create photo albums that will wow your prospective clients

  All of this extremely valuable information comes at a very affordable price. Just a small portion of our member resources could be worth a lot of money for you. A Premium membership is just $19.95 per month or $225 per year - that’s only about 64 cents per day! Cancel anytime, so there’s no risk. The price is a steal compared to the value this information can mean to your concrete countertop business.

• Click here for more details about the available membership levels: Startup, Premium, Elite.

  Put it this way. How would you feel a year from now if you discovered there were tips and secrets which could have prevented your having to re-do any concrete countertop projects? The average concrete countertop project brings you about $5000. Wouldn’t you feel silly if you had to re-do even a single small countertop project because you weren’t willing to spend just 62 cents per day?

  The decision is obvious. Get access now (at just 62 cents per day for a Premium membership) and have confidence that you’re getting the best information on the web, backed by the knowledge of Jeff Girard and the experience of hundreds of concrete countertop professionals.

  Remember, you can cancel at any time, and you won’t be charged again. It’s as easy as clicking one button, and your membership is canceled instantly, no questions asked. But we’re confident you will find this an incredible resource for your business.

  If you are a concrete countertop professional*,

  Click here to join now! It's just 62 cents per day for a Premium membership! (Again, here are those membership levels.)

  We will review your application right away. We look forward to welcoming you to the best group of folks you could ever imagine, and to being there for you on the road to concrete countertop success.

   

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  Looking forward to helping you succeed at concrete countertops,

  

  Jeff Girard, President, The Concrete Countertop Institute
  and the rest of your peers at Concrete Connections

  P.S. - * Remember, this site is for concrete countertop professionals only. You must have an established concrete countertop business with experience making concrete countertops for paying customers. If you’re just starting your business, you can obtain a limited Startup membership that will automatically convert to the full Premium membership in 6 months. But if you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you need not apply. Concrete countertop professionals only.

  P.P.S – It’s just about 64 cents per day for a Premium membership. Isn’t your business worth it? Join now.