Agenda by Stages

With 4 powerful stages, ASOTU CON will give attendees to hear from a range of speakers, moderators, and panelists with fresh perspectives. Chose the track or variety of topics that suits your path for retail innovation.

Main Stage
Studio One
Studio Two
Studio Three
Podcast Stage

Main Stage

Filled with top retail specialists from inside and outside the industry, the main stage will be your place to find the highest level of innovation for your store.

Welcome To ASOTU CON
Day 1
Main Stage
9:00 am
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9:15 am

Welcome To ASOTU CON

ASOTU CON 2024 gets underway!

Paul J Daly Headshot ASOTU CON Founder
Paul J Daly
Kyle Mountsier Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Kyle Mountsier
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No Zero Days - How To Never Be In The Same Pain Twice!
Danelle Delgado
Day 1
Main Stage
9:15 am
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10:00 am

No Zero Days - How To Never Be In The Same Pain Twice!

Danelle Delgado kicks off ASOTU CON

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How Next Generation Dealers Are Thriving By Putting People First
Paul J Daly
Day 1
Main Stage
10:00 am
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10:30 am

How Next Generation Dealers Are Thriving By Putting People First

Foster environments where employees feel valued, customers feel understood, and communities feel supported.

Andrew Guelcher ASOTUCON Speaker
Andy Guelcher
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Kayla Kody
Matthew Haiken Headshot
Matthew Haiken
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The Confused Data Predicament of CDP Jargon
Kyle Mountsier
Day 1
Main Stage
10:30 am
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11:00 am

The Confused Data Predicament of CDP Jargon

Transform data overload into a strategic advantage

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Amol Waishampayan
Christine Cuatto ASOTU CON Headshot
Christina Cuatto
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Melissa Cartagena
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Your Voice, Our Fight: How Dealer Associations Are Elevating The Voice of the Consumer
Paul J Daly
Day 1
Main Stage
4:00 pm
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4:45 pm

Your Voice, Our Fight: How Dealer Associations Are Elevating The Voice of the Consumer

Dealer associations share about their efforts to ensure the consumer voice is heard loud and clear

Mike Stanton
Mike Stanton
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Don Hall
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John Devlin
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Early To Bed, Early To Rise, Work Your Ass Off & Advertise
Brian Benstock
Day 1
Main Stage
4:45 pm
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5:30 pm

Early To Bed, Early To Rise, Work Your Ass Off & Advertise

Ready or not, you’re going to hear Benstock unfiltered (mostly).

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Three Fixed Ops Strategies to Generate Industry Leading Retention
Paul J Daly
Day 2
Main Stage
9:00 am
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9:45 am

Three Fixed Ops Strategies to Generate Industry Leading Retention

Elevate your dealership's fixed ops to become a beacon of customer retention

Dan Banister
Dan Banister
Ed Roberts ASOTU CON Speaker
Ed Roberts
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Patrick Abad
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How to Think Outside the Box of Used Car Market Based Pricing Strategies
Kyle Mountsier
Day 2
Main Stage
9:45 am
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10:30 am

How to Think Outside the Box of Used Car Market Based Pricing Strategies

Leverage your data and AI to make your own market when pricing and acquiring used cars.

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AJ McGowan
Joel Bassam ASOTU CON Headshot
Joel Bassam
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Craig Gaddis
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Should I Stay Or Should I Go? How To Balance Valuation, Profitibility, and Legacy
Paul J Daly
Day 2
Main Stage
10:30 am
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11:00 am

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? How To Balance Valuation, Profitibility, and Legacy

Insights from 3 of automotive's most influential M&A companies

Brian Sorrell Headshot
Brian Sorrell
Gabe Robleto ASOTU CON Headshot
Gabe Robleto
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Derek Garber
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Pitch Tank Final
Kyle Mountsier
Day 2
Main Stage
11:00 am
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11:30 am

Pitch Tank Final

A winner will be crowned...

Steve Greenfield Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Steve Greenfield
Chase Fraser Headshot
Chase Fraser
Greg Uland ASOTU CON Headshot
Greg Uland
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Vehicles for Change Car Giveaway
Day 2
Main Stage
4:00 pm
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4:15 pm

Vehicles for Change Car Giveaway

Supporting the community, one vehicle at a time

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Unreasonable Hospitality: How Giving People More Than They Expect Can Get You To #1
Will Guidara
Day 2
Main Stage
4:15 pm
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5:15 pm

Unreasonable Hospitality: How Giving People More Than They Expect Can Get You To #1

Unreasonable Hospitality is the theme of the final session

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Studio One

In Collaboration with fullthrottle.ai
Hear from some of the most successful operators in the country in these conversations.

Pitch Tank - Hosted by Kyle Mountsier
Kyle Mountsier
Day 1
Studio One
11:15 am
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12:00 am

Pitch Tank - Hosted by Kyle Mountsier

Preliminary Pitch Tank Action with Auto Tag Connect, Constellation, Numa, and OneVision

Chase Fraser Headshot
Chase Fraser
Bill Cariss Headshot
Bill Cariss
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How To Deploy Brand Strategy From Marketing To The Front Lines
Subi Ghosh
Day 1
Studio One
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

How To Deploy Brand Strategy From Marketing To The Front Lines

Engage customers from their first online engagement to their in-store experience and beyond.

Kimberly Barta ASOTU CON Speaker
Kimberly Barta
Paul J Daly Headshot ASOTU CON Founder
Paul J Daly
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Durran Cage
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Countdown to Cookieless: Lessons in Cookie-Free Marketing with DGDG and McGovern
Kyle Mountsier
Day 1
Studio One
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Countdown to Cookieless: Lessons in Cookie-Free Marketing with DGDG and McGovern

Stay ahead in a world where privacy concerns are reshaping the tools and tactics available for audience engagement

Nathan Hollenbeck Headshot
Nathan Hollenbeck
Steve White Headshot
Steve White
Christopher Benvie Headshot
Christopher Benvie
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How To Maximize Profits by Providing An Amazing Employee and Customer Experience
Danny Zaslavsky
Day 1
Studio One
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

How To Maximize Profits by Providing An Amazing Employee and Customer Experience

Focus on what truly matters: people.

Katie Mares ASOTU CON Headshot
Katie Mares
Phil Gill Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Phil Gill
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Jonathan Dawson
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Real Time Strategies for Fixed Ops Hiring and Training
Dan Shine
Day 1
Studio One
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Real Time Strategies for Fixed Ops Hiring and Training

Revolutionize your approach to building and nurturing a high-performing team

Patrice Banks Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Patrice Banks
Liza Borches Headshot ASOTUO CON Speaker
Liza Borches
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Adam Robinson
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(Breakfast Session) How Busy Auto Industry Professionals Can Be Better Parents
Mike Lynch
Day 2
Studio One
7:00 am
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8:00 am

(Breakfast Session) How Busy Auto Industry Professionals Can Be Better Parents

Learn how to be a better parent without sacrificing your career

Paul J Daly Headshot ASOTU CON Founder
Paul J Daly
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How to Build a Profitable Mobile Service Division
Paul J Daly
Day 2
Studio One
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

How to Build a Profitable Mobile Service Division

Hear from trailblazers on how to make mobile service from idea to reality

Jeremy Stephens ASOTU CON Headshot
Jeremy Stephens
Rick Ricart Headshot
Rick Ricart
Matthew Haiken Headshot
Matthew Haiken
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How to Time the EV Pivot for Your Specific Market
Elena Ciccotelli
Day 2
Studio One
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

How to Time the EV Pivot for Your Specific Market

Make the right moves at the right time

John Foley Headshot
John Foley
Jimmy Douglas Headshot
Jimmy Douglas
Jim Colon ASOTU CON Headshot
Jim Colon
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How To Address Today’s Most Pressing Affordability Issues
Paul J Daly
Day 2
Studio One
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

How To Address Today’s Most Pressing Affordability Issues

Enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, your dealership’s success in the current economic landscape.

Matt Lasher Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Matt Lasher
Damon Lester Headshot
Damon Lester
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Andrew DiFeo
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Protecting Your Business and Your Shoppers in a Privacy Centric Culture
Michael Cirillo
Day 2
Studio One
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Protecting Your Business and Your Shoppers in a Privacy Centric Culture

Uphold customer trust and legal standards to ensure your dealership thrives in the landscape of modern consumer privacy

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Raffaele Riconosciuto
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Christina Cuatto
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Studio 2

In Collaboration with automotiveMastermind
Hear keynotes and conversations in this solution-filled room.

Pitch Tank - Hosted by Steve Greenfield
Steve Greenfield
Day 1
Studio Two
11:15 am
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12:00 am

Pitch Tank - Hosted by Steve Greenfield

Preliminary Pitch Tank Action with automotiveMastermind, CarCutter, SpaceAuto and Upstart

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Greg Uland
Amit Chandarana
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Sales Models on Trial: SPOC vs Traditional
Glenn Pasch
Day 1
Studio Two
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

Sales Models on Trial: SPOC vs Traditional

Single-point-of-contact? Traditional? Both will be put to the test

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Michael Wood
Erikka Tiffani Wells Headshot
Erikka Tiffani Wells
Glenn Lundy Headshot
Glenn Lundy
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Community Involvement Strategies That Increase Employee Retention and Engagement
Paul J Daly
Day 1
Studio Two
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Community Involvement Strategies That Increase Employee Retention and Engagement

The transformative power of community engagement can invigorate your workforce, deepen employee relationships, and drive retention.

Michael Lee ASOTU CON Headshot
Mike Lee
Mike Lucki Headshot
Michael Lucki
Daniel Govaer Headshot
Daniel Govaer
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Proven Strategies To Deliver Relevant Content to the Right Audience
Kyle Mountsier
Day 1
Studio Two
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

Proven Strategies To Deliver Relevant Content to the Right Audience

Fine-tune your content strategy to meet and exceed audience expectations

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Melissa Cartagena
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Diana Lee
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Anthony Barone
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Fireside Chat - How High Level Leaders Develop Better Leaders
David Spisak
Day 1
Studio Two
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Fireside Chat - How High Level Leaders Develop Better Leaders

Experience firsthand how seasoned leaders pave the way for future success through thoughtful leadership training and mentorship

Mike Cavanaugh Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Mike Cavanaugh
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The Future of Addressable Advertising: Precision Targeting in Automotive Marketing
Kyle Mountsier
Day 2
Studio Two
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

The Future of Addressable Advertising: Precision Targeting in Automotive Marketing

Transform your advertising strategy with the tools and insights needed to win in a competitive market

Anthony Jingolin Headshot
Anthony Jingoli
Steve White Headshot
Steve White
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Joel Bassam
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Move, Tech, Get Out The Way!
Steve Greenfield
Day 2
Studio Two
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Move, Tech, Get Out The Way!

Make sure your tech stack doesn't get in its own way

Nick Askew Headshot
Nick Askew
Kevin Gervais Headshot
Kevin Gervais
Jeff Ramsey ASOTU CON Headshot
Jeff Ramsey
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How To Build Smoother Communication Flows From Online To The Sales Floor
Michael Cirillo
Day 2
Studio Two
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

How To Build Smoother Communication Flows From Online To The Sales Floor

Optimize the customer journey from initial contact to sale completion

Ashley Cavazos ASOTU CON Speaker
Ashley Cavazos
Andrew Breedlove Headshot
Andrew Breedlove
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Caleb Torello
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How To Stop Losing Trades You Should Be Winning
Joe Overby
Day 2
Studio Two
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

How To Stop Losing Trades You Should Be Winning

Learn how to turn potential losses into profitable wins

Todd Caputo Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Todd Caputo
Tony Lucas ASOTU CON Headshot
Tony Lucas
Darrell Steed Headshot
Darrell Steed
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Studio 3

Learn from practitioners and industry experts in these workshop style keynote sessions ready for a notepad.

(Breakfast Session) WOCAN Meetup
Day 1
Studio Three
7:00 am
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8:30 am

(Breakfast Session) WOCAN Meetup

Connect with remarkable women, be inspired by leaders in the field, and make a lasting impact.

Ashley Cavazos ASOTU CON Speaker
Ashley Cavazos
Patrice Banks Headshot ASOTU CON Speaker
Patrice Banks
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Erikka Tiffani Wells
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ROI Amplified: The Value of Current Customers with Outsell
Andy Jacobson
Day 1
Studio Three
11:15 am
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11:45 am

ROI Amplified: The Value of Current Customers with Outsell

Unlocking the secret to making your business 5 to 25 times more cost-effective by fostering relationships with your customers.

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John Osborne
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The EV Inventory Conundrum with Lotlinx
Kelly Stoop
Day 1
Studio Three
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

The EV Inventory Conundrum with Lotlinx

Strategies to Move EV Inventory Faster.

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John Foley
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Driving the Connected Retail Evolution from Clicks to Bricks with Upstart
Erin Fallon
Day 1
Studio Three
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Driving the Connected Retail Evolution from Clicks to Bricks with Upstart

Delve into why the Rohrman Auto Group chose Upstart as their trusted partner for online, in-store and AI-powered financing solutions.

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Jeremy Nowling
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On-Demand and In-Market: Refining Ad Strategies for Streaming Media
Jeff Brown
Day 1
Studio Three
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

On-Demand and In-Market: Refining Ad Strategies for Streaming Media

Update your advertising toolkit for the streaming age, enhancing your brand’s visibility and engagement where it matters most.

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Dane Tocco
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Cody Tomczyk
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Driving the Market: The Unstoppable Rise of Hispanic Influence in Automotive with Altura Social
Luis Delgado
Day 1
Studio Three
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Driving the Market: The Unstoppable Rise of Hispanic Influence in Automotive with Altura Social

Exploring the Power of Diversity: How Hispanic Consumers Are Accelerating Industry Innovation and Shaping Future Trends

Director of Bilingual Relationships at Beaver Toyota
John Duran
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(Breakfast Session) Maryland Automobile Dealer's Association Annual Meeting
Day 2
Studio Three
8:00 am
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10:00 am

(Breakfast Session) Maryland Automobile Dealer's Association Annual Meeting

The meeting will cover the 2024 legislative session, the state of the Association, and the future challenges for the automotive

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Intersection: EVs and Virality
Jimmy Douglas
Day 2
Studio Three
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm

Intersection: EVs and Virality

How Dealers Use TikTok and LinkedIn to Dominate Their Markets

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Alex Lawrence
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George Saliba
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FTC CARS Rule: Navigating the Future with ComplyAuto
Sherryl Nens
Day 2
Studio Three
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

FTC CARS Rule: Navigating the Future with ComplyAuto

Proactivity in Compliance: Why Waiting Isn't an Option for Dealers

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Mark Sanborn
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Fireside Chat: Control Your Appraisal Process By Giving Up Control with Cars Commerce
Kyle Mountsier
Day 2
Studio Three
2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Control Your Appraisal Process By Giving Up Control with Cars Commerce

Increase your dealership's efficiency and market share by revolutionizing your approach to appraisals.

Brian Kramer Headshot
Brian Kramer
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Joel Bassam
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Proven Strategies for Growing Your Dealership's Fixed Operations with TVI MarketPro3
David Willard
Day 2
Studio Three
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Proven Strategies for Growing Your Dealership's Fixed Operations with TVI MarketPro3

Acquire New Customers, Grow Retention and Digital Presence

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Steve Sarecky
Matt Stradone ASOTU CON Headshot
Matt Stradone
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Eric Hawkes
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Podcast Stage

In Collaboration with Effectv
Catch dynamic conversations in the heart of the meeting room floor with industry experts.

People Over Everything
Paul J Daly
Day 1
Podcast
11:15 am
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12:00 pm

People Over Everything

Danelle Delgado, Jim Colon, Katie Mares

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Retail Auto From The Consumer’s POV
Michael Cirillo
Day 1
Podcast
1:00 pm
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1:45 pm

Retail Auto From The Consumer’s POV

Don Hall, Erin Fallon and Jeremy Nowling, Brian Benstock

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Fixed Ops - The Customer Way
Dan Shine
Day 1
Podcast
1:45 pm
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2:15 pm

Fixed Ops - The Customer Way

Jaime Macias, Jeremy Stephens, Patrice Banks

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Successfully Sell EVs Right Now
Elena Ciccotelli
Day 1
Podcast
2:30 pm
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3:15 pm

Successfully Sell EVs Right Now

Alex Lawrence, Jimmy Douglas, Matthew Haiken

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Perfecting The Last Mile of the Purchase
Kyle Mountsier
Day 1
Podcast
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

Perfecting The Last Mile of the Purchase

Paul McCarthy, Mike Stanton

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Used Car Masterclass
Joe Overby
Day 2
Podcast
1:00 pm
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1:45 pm

Used Car Masterclass

Tony Lucas, Darrell Steed

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Marketing through Connection, Content, and Conversion
Glenn Pasch
Day 2
Podcast
1:45 pm
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2:30 pm

Marketing through Connection, Content, and Conversion

Brad Gelber, Anthony Jingoli, AJ McGowan

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Building The Next Generation of Automotive
Glenn Lundy
Day 2
Podcast
2:30 pm
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3:15 pm

Building The Next Generation of Automotive

Todd Caputo & Northwood University Young Leaders, Kayla Kody, Jonathan Dawson

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The Way People Really Want To Buy Cars
Danny Zaslavsky
Day 2
Podcast
3:15 pm
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3:45 pm

The Way People Really Want To Buy Cars

Austin Beaver, Erikka Tiffani

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