What We Learned at Keller Williams Mega Camp

They say everything is bigger in Texas. That certainly rings true for Keller Williams Mega Camp, a dynamic conference for top-producing real estate agents, brokers and owners from around the word. Held each year in Austin, Mega Camp also welcomes hundreds of vendors that culminate in a high-energy Mega Market.

For 15 years, Magnets USA has been a proud participant and a Keller Williams-approved vendor. Last week, several members of our sales and marketing teams flew down to the Live Music Capital, ready to help out agents with our magnetic marketing products and LifeLong Cutlery. Celebrating its Mega Camp debut, LifeLong Cutlery was received with open arms.

So here are a few important things we took away from the show:

1. Agents love that we can engrave their homeowner's name on the handle of each knife. By doing this, we're able to extend our cutlery beyond just a great marketing tool and closing gift. With one simple word, a knife can truly become a generational piece — something for a family to treasure forever.
2. Seeing our customers face-to-face always gets us. Throughout the year, our sales reps spend a lot of time on the phone carefully helping clients through orders, answering questions about artwork and suggesting products to fit their needs. While we love talking to you via phone, seeing you at trade shows is the best.
3. Austin's color is invigorating. During our downtime, our team spent some time exploring — and tasting — Austin's culture. We were able to tour the Capitol, take a stroll down Sixth Street and sample some amazing barbecue, jalapeño-infused grits, cornbread and brisket.

Mark Willis (center), CEO of Keller Williams Realty and LifeLong Cutlery user, poses with Cutlery Specialist Daniel Turner (left) and Magnets USA founder Dale Turner.

Free handle engraving was a show hit.