Events & Seminars
Dale Pollak Webinar
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
The auto industry has recognized the used car department as the cornerstone of variable profitability. However, there are significant challenges facing dealers today due to a more transparent, Internet-driven marketplace. Dale Pollak, a leading used car expert and best selling author, will present Pixel Management, conditions and metrics necessary for effective used car on-line merchandising.
Register now for our Webinar and reserve your seat by clicking the link below:
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:00 am CST https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/136769186
Stocking and Sourcing Webinars
August 4th 2010 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST OR August 16th 2010 at 8:00 am - 9:30 am CST
The webinars are complimentary to all vAuto customers and is recommended for General Managers, Sales Managers, and Buyers.
These webinars will focus on Vehicle Stocking and Sourcing and will include:
1. Discussions of market trends, new processes and philosophies for sourcing vehicles
2. How to successfully stock and source vehicles in your market
3. Application training focused on creating an effective Buy List
Register for our Webinars and reserve your seat by clicking the links below:
August 4th at 1:00PM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/456565995
August 16th at 8:00AM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/896548171
Merchandising Workshop
Hosted by Tracy Noonan - Senior Director of Performance Management
August 4th in Indianapolis, IN
The effective Merchandising Workshop will focus on dealership online classifieds processes and presence that can help maximize a dealership's online presence. There will be a welcome reception and dinner hosted by vAuto on Tuesday, August 3rd for all workshop attendees. This workshop is complimentary for all vAuto customers and is recommended for Pre-Owned Sales Managers, Internet, BDC and anyone involved in the dealerships "online get ready" and marketing processes.
Workshop Overview:
1. Identification of common online pitfalls and tips to avoid them
2. In depth discussion about changing trends, tools and processes to help dealers maximize their online presence
3. Provide specific application training and introduce the tools that, when combined effectively, will help sell more cars
Register before July 21st by emailing mfang@vauto.com with the subject line: Indianapolis Merchandising Workshop.
Velocity Webinars
Hosted by Tracy Noonan - Senior Director of Performance Management
August 10th 2010 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST OR 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST
August 24th 2010 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST OR 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST
The webinars are complimentary to all vAuto users and will focus on:
1. Understanding vAuto’s Velocity Method of Management
2. How to use the vAuto system to maximize results/return
3. Best practices
Register for our Webinars and reserve your seat by clicking the links below:
August 10th at 10:00AM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/329323643
August 10th at 1:30PM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/110300099
August 24th at 10:00AM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/240795003
August 24th at 1:30PM CST: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/273852514
Sales Process Workshop
Hosted by John Griffin - Vice President of Performance Management
August 12th in Charlotte, NC
Our next Sales Process Workshop will be held in Charlotte, NC on August 12th. If you would like to reserve a spot for this next workshop, please email me at mfang@vauto.com with the subject line: Interest in Sales Process Workshop. We'll contact you immediately thereafter to provide information, confirm your attendance and/or share dates and locations of upcoming workshops. There will be a welcome reception and dinner, hosted by vAuto, on the evening of August 11th. Please also keep in mind that these workshops are excellent opportunities for velocity management networking.
The Sales Process Workshop will teach necessary strategies and skills that have proven effective in reducing the amount of negotiation/discount in the showroom. The dealers that have attended this workshop to date have reported immediate reductions of discounting and improvement of average gross profits. In fact, one of the leading dealers from whom we've learned these practices reports that 78% of their vehicles sold are discounted $300 or less.
Recently Attended Events:
NIADA 2010
Caesar's Palace Las Vegas, June 14 – 17, 2010
Booth #239
http://www.niada.com/Education/convention.html
Digital Dealer in Orlando
April 20-22
Dale Pollak, Preowned Track, Don't Just Manage It...Run It with Velocity
John Griffin, Preowned Track, Solutions for Used Car Sourcing
www.digitaldealerconference.com
NADA 2010
Orlando, February 13 – 15, 2010
Booth #1631
Dale Pollak's NADA 2010 Workshop Schedule:
Saturday, February 13 11:00am, Room 306 A&B
Sunday, February 14, 11:00am, Room 204 B
Monday, February 15 8:30am, Room 204 B