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2025 FALL EVENT SESSIONS & SPEAKERS – Sid Raisch

The Fall Event is all about sharing, learning, and growing. And this year's event is packed full of incredible networking and learning opportunities.

Our speakers are leaders in the industry – thought leaders who embody The Group's spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive. These powerful presentations by inspired thinkers can shape your future in the ever-evolving world of garden retailing. Be ready to dive in, share and learn – and Get Wiser in Raleigh!

Although The Fall Event Program officially begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 22, 2025, you have the opportunity to participate in optional sessions on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. See The Fall Event 2025 Schedule for a complete list of activities and rooms.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

 

 

 

Sid Raisch is President of
Advantage Development and Serves as
The Group's Chief Strategist
 

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Wise Up: Transformational Wisdom for Garden Retailers in the AI Era
Sid Raisch, Advantage Development

Wise Up: Transformational Wisdom for Garden Retailers in the AI Era
Sid Raisch, Advantage Development

As Artificial Intelligence emerges everywhere around us, we are experiencing it in ways we see and don’t see. It began for most of us with spell-check, even if we didn’t ask for it. It is easier to believe the threats of AI than to embrace the potential it brings. Sitting out is not an option because even if we try, the world around us will be very different, and we must prepare for the effects it will have on our society and businesses.

In his signature style, Sid Raisch is going to give it to you straight. In 30 minutes, he will reveal the challenge: Where we are and why we must take the future opportunities seriously, creating our roadmap for navigating the biggest retail industry transformation we’ll ever face.

In the second 30 minutes, we'll identify the mindsets, tools and people we need for this journey—and what's holding us back.

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” FDR

Garden retailers who thrive in the era of the shift AI brings will be the ones brave enough to evolve today to build AI resiliency. This is the focus of our exploration. Don't be left behind.

Wise Up Workshop:

Sid will lead you and a few of your Group friends through development of a specific transformational journey.

1. Where We're Going: The Transformational Journey Of Your Lifetime (No matter our age).
2. What to Bring, and What to Leave Behind
3. Who to Bring, and Who to Leave Behind
4. How to Get There, and How to Stay Stuck and Get Left Behind

Don't miss this insightful session designed to help you navigate the inevitable future evolution!


 

The Fall Event 2025 QuickLinks:  

The Fall Event 2025 - REGISTER
The Fall Event 2025 - MAIN PAGE
The Fall Event 2025 - SCHEDULE
The Fall Event 2025 - SPEAKERS & SESSIONS
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TOUR  
The Fall Event 2025 - HOTEL & TRAVEL
The Fall Event 2025 - BEST OF RALEIGH
The Fall Event 2025 - SPONSORS
The Fall Event 2025 - BORDER CONCEPTS TOUR