To close the NIADA Convention and Expo June 26, four impactful sessions are now scheduled to top off the tank for dealers before they return full of ideas to their dealership.
The four sessions added to the extensive lineup of more than 50 hours of education led by some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts are:
Inventory Management: Focus on the Formula
Presenter: Donald Sullivan, Jr., Sullivan Auto Trading, Inc., Fredericksburg, Virginia
Simply put, buying and selling vehicles is NOT what this business is all about. The money is made in managing your inventory effectively. 2024 National Quality Dealer of the Year, Donald Sullivan, Jr., will share how managing your inventory with a disciplined formula will lead to exponential growth.
The Secret to Building Strong and Profitable Lender Relationships
Presenter: Michael West, Direct Auto, Biloxi, Mississippi
Struggling to grow your business? Expanding and strengthening your lender relationships may be the key. Building strong partnerships with lenders is one of the most critical, and often overlooked, drivers of dealership success. Michael West has cracked the code on working effectively with national banks and finance companies to forge lasting relationships that drive approvals, maximize dealership profits, and unlock new opportunities. He will walk attendees through his proven step-by-step approach to building trust, boosting approvals and positioning your dealership as a preferred partner with lenders across the country.
Fueling Growth: How Smart Hiring Drives Dealership Success
Presenter: Ryan Naylor, Founder, AvaHR
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, independent dealerships need a smart strategy to stand out. Join Ryan Naylor, a professional recruitment strategist, as he breaks down how the top 1% attract A-Players, boost retention, and build high-performance teams that fuel long-term growth – on and off the lot.
Navigating the Automobile Space Through 2025 and Beyond
Join us for the closing general session as we host an in-depth conversation with industry experts about where the independent automobile industry is headed. The first half of 2025 provided plenty of economic uncertainty and significant market shifts could be on the horizon. Some of the largest and most influential names in the used car market will share their insight and speculate on what the regulatory, financial, political, and business landscape will look like over the next three to five years and beyond. Take advantage of this opportunity to position yourself for success.
Reserve your seat now for more than 50 hours of impactful education led by some of the nation’s top dealers and industry experts, June 23-26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Register at NIADA by May 23 to take advantage of the early-bird price of $545 per person ($845 per non-member). A discount is available for multiple registrations from the same dealer group.
Discounted rooms for $219 per night are available at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas until May 23, but may sell out before that date.
See the full list of education at niada.com/convention.
Register by May 23 to also get your name in the raffle for the one of the last 10 spots in the NIADA Super Car Driving Experience presented by AutoZone and ALLDATA. Register at niada.com/convention or call 817-640-3838.*
Ten more lucky winners of the opportunity to turn laps in Lamborghinis, Porsches and other exotic cars at the SpeedVegas track in June were announced this week.
The winners are:
Vadim Cheban, Merit Auto Group, Jacksonville, Florida
Victor Figlin, Indy Auto Man, Indianapolis, Indiana
David Garcia, Markosian Auto, Salt Lake City, Utah
Brandon Leone, Woodlake Motors, Conroe, Texas
Joe McCloskey, McCloskey Motors, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado
Wendy Pisor, Northside Auto Sales, Greer, South Carolina
Dale Pridgen, Autonet Inc., Hueytown, Alabama
Amir Rashidfarokhi, Fishers Imports, Fishers, Indiana
Danielle Royer, Royer’s 322 Motors, Dubois, Pennsylvania
Robert Straub, 1st Choice Auto, Fairview, Pennsylvania
Steve Wetmore, McAdenville Motors, Gastonia, North Carolina
Enter for your chance to win today!
*No purchase necessary.
