{"id":6961,"date":"2026-03-11T16:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/?p=6961"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:19:15","slug":"dealer-led-sessions-added-to-lineup-for-niada-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/dealer-led-sessions-added-to-lineup-for-niada-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealer-led sessions added to lineup for NIADA Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dealers teaching other dealers is a hallmark of the education at the NIADA Convention and Expo. This year, even more dealers will be presenting on meeting capital needs, finances, management, sourcing inventory and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve put a focus this year on more dealer-led sessions, so it\u2019s dealers teaching dealers,\u201d said NIADA Director of Education Brent Carmichael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 50 hours of education will be offered at this year\u2019s NIADA Convention and Expo June 21-24 at The Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early-bird registration is now open at <a href=\"http:\/\/niada.com\/convention\">niada.com\/convention<\/a>. The current dealer member rate is $545 per person, a $300 savings from the on-site registration fee of $845.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel registration will also open with a special discount rate of $249 per night\/plus resort fee and taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discounted hotel rate ends May 20 or when the room block is sold out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education courses are continually being added to the vast lineup to meet the different needs of dealers. Here are some of the dealer-led sessions slated for this year\u2019s event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/niada.com\/dashboard\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/DSC_6448-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Secret to Building Strong &amp; Profitable Lender Relationships<br>Michael West<br>Direct Auto<br>Biloxi, Mississippi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling to grow your business? Expanding and strengthening your lender relationships may be the key to success. 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 a step-by-step approach to building trust, boosting approvals and positioning your dealership as a preferred partner with lenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Know Your BHPH Numbers\u00a0\u00a0<br>Dan Francis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br>Andrew&#8217;s Auto Sales, Inc.<br>Evansville, Indiana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular sessions is back, with a new presenter and a deeper dive. There is certainly more than one way to be successful as a BHPH dealer. But the analytics don\u2019t lie and \u201cjust sell more cars\u201d is never the answer. Discover the specific numbers Dan Francis consistently reviews to determine the health of his dealership. Don\u2019t miss this interactive session with real-world analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You Know Your Numbers, But How do You Make Them Digestible to Your Staff?<\/strong><br><strong>Roman Casterline<br>Rainey Used Cars, Dawson, GA<br>Elisabeth Taylor<br>iGo Group, Columbia, Kentucky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever wondered how to take your dealership numbers off the spreadsheet and put them into action, this session is for you. Elisabeth Taylor and Roman Casterline will show attendees how to make big numbers digestible for every employee. You will leave this advanced presentation with a better understanding of how to take all that big data you collect and put it to work on everyday goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to CRUSH Your Reconditioning Time\u00a0<br>Jason March\u00a0\u00a0<br>March Motors<br>Jacksonville, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you frustrated with the time it takes to get a car from the auction to the front line? In this session, Jason March will dive deep into concepts of inventory, work in process, ways to track your inventory in reconditioning and bonus plans that inspire efficiency and speed in the reconditioning department. Whether you have 10 cars or 100 cars, this session will help you define your process, show you different ways to keep team members accountable and cut down your time to line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dealers teaching other dealers is a hallmark of the education at the NIADA Convention and Expo. 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