NADA U. also to debut courses on FMLA and parts at event
McLEAN, Va. (Feb. 1, 2011) – NADA University, the comprehensive online education and training resource for auto dealers and their staffs, announces that seven of its "Partner" trainers will conduct workshops at the NADA Convention & Exposition, in San Francisco, Feb. 4-7.
The workshops are designed to provide participants with the tools and information they need to achieve excellence and build profitability in all areas of the dealership operation, including online activities, F&I and sales and service.
NADA University Partners offering convention workshops include: Ron Reahard, president of Reahard & Associates; Grant Cardone, CEO of The Cardone Group; Don Reed, CEO of DealerPro Training Solutions; Jeff Cowan, president of Jeff Cowan’s Pro Talk; Alan Ram, president and founder of Proactive Training Solutions; Jeff Sacks, CEO of Jeff Sacks & Associates; and Jared Hamilton, CEO of DrivingSales.com.
“These are among the top trainers in the business, all coming together in one location to share their strategies for success with dealers,” said John Lyboldt, NADA vice president of Dealership Operations. “It’s a special opportunity that no dealer will want to miss.”
In addition, NADA University will launch three new online courses at the convention: One focused on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), entitled Complying with the FMLA; and two sessions on Parts, entitled Overcoming Obsolescence and Unlocking Frozen Capital. Both are automatically included for current NADAvt subscribers.
Convention workshops conducted by NADA University Partners include:
Ron Reahard:
- Focus on F&I: Take a Walk on the WOW Side! - Provides nine process improvements dealers must implement to increase profits and ensure the F&I experience is positive for customers and overcomes the negative perceptions about that portion of the buying process. (Track 7 - Sales/Leasing/Finance)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2000 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. (Room 2022 West)
- Monday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. (Room 2000 West)
Grant Cardone:
- Strategies to Dominate the Competition – Demonstrates strategies and practices to achieve competitive advantages when interfacing with customers by telephone, online and in the dealership. (Track 7 – Sales/Leasing/Finance)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2006-08 West)
- Saturday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. (Room 2009 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. (Room 2009 West)
Don Reed:
- Four Essentials to 100% Absorption – Provides a step-by-step implementation template for structuring a service department to maximize retail service and parts sales and gross profits. (Track 9 – Service)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2018 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. (Room 2016 West)
- Monday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. (Room 2016 West)
Alan Ram:
- Strategies for Managing Activity – Focuses on how to drive traffic and manage dealership activity, with an emphasis on what works and why. (Track 2 – Management)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2016 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 2:15 p.m. (Room 2016 West)
- Monday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. (Room 2020 West)
Jeff Cowan:
- How to Have Your Best Year in Service – Showcases recession-proof best practices from top performing dealerships and techniques for implementation. (Track 9 – Service)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 3:15 p.m. (Room 2007 West)
- Saturday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. (Room 2007 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 2:15 p.m. (Room 2024 West)
Jared Hamilton:
- Social Media 101 – Covers the social media landscape, trends and best practices dealerships need to be successful. (Track 6 – Online Presence)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2024 West)
- Sunday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. (Room 2007 West)
- Monday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m. (Room 2007 West)
Jeff Sacks:
- How to Make Good General Managers, Great General Managers – Shares the many vital attributes of great general managers, the critical reporting protocols they embrace, and the other key techniques they utilize to get their dealership to that “next level” of performance. (Track 2 – Management)
- Friday, Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. (Room 2009 West)
- Saturday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m. (Room 2024 West)
- Monday, Feb. 7, 10:30 am (Room 2009 West)
[Note to reporters/editors: These workshops are not open to the media; however, the trainers are available for substantive interviews on the workshop topics or related training subjects. To set up an interview, see the media contact information below.]
For more information on NADA University resources, and all of its training and educational programs, visit www.NADAUniversity.com or call (800) 557-6232.
About NADA University: NADA University equips dealers and their teams to get results – with the right knowledge, information, coaching and resources to develop both skills and confidence. Visit www.NADAUniversity.com for more details on these NADA University centers:
ACADEMY – Leadership development programs for current and future dealership operators and automotive entrepreneurs.
LEARNING HUB – Employee and manager training solutions – courses, classes, workshops and webinars – by leading automotive experts, with an all-new online platform enabling your staff to train at their convenience and pace.
20 GROUP – Consultant-led performance improvement fueled by a group of non-competing peers eager to share their experience and learn from yours.
RESOURCE TOOLBOX – Valuable member benefits, including Driven management guide publications, MarketINSIGHT mini-webinars, NADAPerks monthly tips and tools, and key market data – all complimentary resources you’ll find only in NADA U’s online library.
Contact:
Jeff Beddow
PR Consultant/NADA University
(703) 304-8117
jbeddow@nada.org