Seven fast-moving sessions on the Expo floor across Monday and Tuesday — practical plays from the companies building tools dealers actually use. Pull up a chair between booth visits. No badges to scan, no sign-ups required.
Learn how independent dealers can reduce tax liability and increase refunds from an IRS specialist. Review tax law updates and filing requirements, along with taxpayer resources for eligibility determination and accurate filing.
When dealers know who they're buying for, what margins matter, and how quickly inventory must turn, those decisions guide everything that follows — pricing, reconditioning, staffing, marketing, and capital planning. Learn practical, budget-friendly ways independent dealers can compete more effectively in today's market.
Two independent dealers share how they use financing as a practical tool to run their business. Learn how thoughtful floor plan strategies can play a meaningful role in operational efficiency and long-term success in the day-to-day reality of operating a dealership.
AI-powered tools are quickly reshaping how consumers purchase vehicles and how independent dealers sell them. Learn how independent dealers can use AI to acquire and price inventory, market it to the right buyers, engage consumers across channels, and close deals while minimizing the risk of identity theft and other fraud.
Most dealers still walk into their business Monday morning chasing new leads, ignoring old ones, and wondering why the conversion numbers haven't moved. Learn how to close cold CRM leads, win after-hours sales, and stop bleeding money on lead sources you've already paid for. No demos. No hype. Independent dealers will leave with three plays to run Monday morning.
Today's dealerships need more than a digital storefront — they need a complete revenue engine. Caramel empowers dealers to increase profitability by seamlessly connecting online sales, point-of-sale operations, financing approvals, warranty products, and high-margin backend services into one streamlined customer experience.
The next wave of AI-driven buying behavior is changing how customers shop for vehicles. Learn how to turn your website into a 24/7 AI-powered revenue engine that captures high-intent buyers, converts more online traffic into real deals, creates faster deal flow, and improves gross profit opportunities. Compete and win in the new era of automotive retail — even while the showroom is closed.
