{"id":3185,"date":"2012-10-15T05:00:37","date_gmt":"2012-10-15T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=3185"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:02:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T01:02:42","slug":"yasc-first-timer-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/yasc-first-timer-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"YASC First-Timer Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/news\/yasc-first-timer-tips\/3185.html\/attachment\/yasc_opening\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3637\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3637\" title=\"YASC SB Opening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2012\/10\/YASC_Opening-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"YASC SB Opening\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a>Whether you are a veteran of multiple Yardi Advanced Solutions Conferences or are attending your first in Santa Barbara this month, there is something for everyone at YASC. Scheduled for Oct. 17-19 at Fess Parker\u2019s Doubletree Resort in Santa Barbara, YASC is an opportunity for Yardi clients to learn about the latest and greatest things Yardi products can do for them, train in-depth on the software that serves your business, and troubleshoot any technical glitches with the help of on-site Yardi personnel.<\/p>\n<p>While just about all Yardi employees contribute to YASC in some way, whether by teaching classes at the event, producing and supporting the products presented, or assisting clients onsite, no one does more than planners Nancy Bogg and Anna Markman, who work year round to ensure that both YASCs are a success.<\/p>\n<p>From details like the type of food service that will be provided \u2013 the Santa Barbara conference will move to a buffet lunch this year \u2013 to what classes are scheduled, Nancy and Anna handle all of the coordination necessary to produce a fantastic event. Their mission is to leave send YASC clients and attendees home better trained, informed, and less hungry and thirsty than they were when they arrived. If you happen to get a bit of a tan while lunching outside under sunny Santa Barbara October skies, all the better!<\/p>\n<p>We asked for a few first timer tips geared toward those attending what can sometimes be an overwhelming event for a first time attendee. There\u2019s such scope and breadth to the information being presented that it can be hard to know what to focus on if you don\u2019t have a set plan in mind.<\/p>\n<p>1.<strong> Don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help<\/strong>. \u201cIt might feel overwhelming because there\u2019s a lot going on and a lot of people, but we are there to help them,\u201d Nancy told us. Not sure what classes you should take? Send an email in advance of the conference to <a href=\"mailto:yasc@yardi.com\">yasc@yardi.com<\/a> and explain your needs, or simply come to the registration desk when you arrive and ask any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Your fellow clients are also great resources<\/strong>, and happy to be asked for help and insight. Not sure who might be interested in the same issues and challenges you face in your segment of the industry? Look for table topic cards placed on the lunch tables on Wednesday, the first day of the conference, and sit down with people you will have things in common with. \u00a0You\u2019re sure to make some new friends fast.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0 <strong>Wear comfortable shoes<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re strolling from class to class or taking a break with a walk along the beautiful Santa Barbara waterfront, you\u2019ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/news\/yasc-first-timer-tips\/3185.html\/attachment\/yascsb_outdoor-1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3636\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3636\" title=\"YASC SB outdoor dining\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2012\/10\/YASCSB_outdoor-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"YASC SB outdoor dining\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>4. <strong>It\u2019s not all about work<\/strong> \u2013 we put on a good party, too. \u201cIf I\u2019m making people sit in a classroom for eight hours a day, I\u2019d better give them a cocktail at the end of it,\u201d Nancy jokes. Clients receive drink tickets for the evening mixers and Thursday night&#8217;s dinner during registration. For additional ideas about things to do while you&#8217;re in Santa Barbara, check out our <a title=\"Insiders Guide to SB\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/insight\/insiders-guide-to-sb\/3177.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to local attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget that it&#8217;s easy to keep up with everything that is happening at YASC via our social media posts and updates \u2013\u00a0 and get all the breaking details about programs, products, promotions and prizes <a title=\"Yardi Twitter feed\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Yardi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@Yardi<\/a>\u00a0and right here on <strong>The Balance Sheet<\/strong>. We&#8217;ll be covering the conference and sharing some of the insight and highlights from the event each day. Find everything you need all in one place at<a title=\"YASC info\" href=\"http:\/\/yascinfo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> http:\/\/yascinfo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a veteran of multiple Yardi Advanced Solutions Conferences or are attending your first in Santa Barbara this month, there is something for everyone at YASC. 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