Harley-Davidson's “Man Behind The Brand” Will Be Keynoter At METALCON

Clyde Fessler will deliver the keynote address at METALCON 2015 in Tampa.

Newton, MA - Do you ever consider how your customers perceive your business? You should and you should do it every day, all day long. Clyde Fessler, one-time vice president of business development at Harley-Davidson, is the scheduled keynote speaker at METALCON. He will present his methods of success at the Tampa Convention Center on Wednesday, October 14.

Fessler, often referred to as the man behind the brand, is credited with almost single-handedly rescuing the legendary motor company from near bankruptcy and turning the Harley-Davidson brand into the most sought after on the planet.

	Jay Smith of Metl-Span enjoys riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

“Today I think Harley-Davidson quality and reputation is top notch, but it always wasn’t that way,” said Jay Smith, Director of Sales at Metl-Span, a leading manufacturer of insulated metal panels. “Harley-Davidson really struggled in the late '60s to the early '80s, but with major management changes and an outstanding marketing strategy, Harley-Davidson has become the premier motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Just ask one of the 350,000 people who bought a Harley worldwide last year.”

Smith owns two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a 1997 Road King and a 2012 Ultra Classic Limited.

“I grew up mostly riding horses … and bulls, but I always wanted a Harley,” said Rob Haddock, founder and Chief Executive Officer at S-5!, the manufacturer of clamps designed to attach almost anything to standing seam roofing. “I didn’t get one until I was almost 50. It’s a Road King. Harley is iconic and always has been, but the iconic image changed over the years from one of bad-boy gang bikers with an occasional ‘biker bitch’ to just the classic motorcycle to own, which I believe really opened up their market to guys like me who didn’t necessarily want to associate with the bad-boy types.”

Harley-Davidson is the most recognizable motorcycle on the market. Fessler has presented his Harley-Davidson Turnaround Story to more than 100 corporations and international organizations in the past three years. At METALCON, Fessler will share the story of how he made it happen. His message focuses on success at all level, using the principle of The Five P’s: People, Passion, Product, Price and Promotion. Fessler will relate the message to anyone running a business in a competitive environment, looking to break out and become a market leader.

Would you like to build the brand of your business? Visit www.metalcon.com to register for METALCON and the Keynote Address, scheduled for 10:15 a.m., October 14.

About METALCON

Established in 1991, METALCON is the only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction. Produced by PSMJ Resources, Inc., in partnership with the Metal Construction Association, METALCON’s success is based on a dynamic exhibit hall, extensive educational programs and interactive learning opportunities. The 2025 event will be held in the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 21 - 23. For more information, visit www.metalcon.com.