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Best Operators Club celebrates 36-years in Madison , Wisconsin

In a nostalgic return to its roots , the Best Operators Club ( BOC ) just celebrated its 36th anniversary in Madison , Wisconsin — the very place where it all began in 1988 . BOC , representing a stronghold of 20−members and over 30−powersport stores , has long been a pillar in the 20−Group industry arena , fostering dealership growth , innovation , and excellence .
A key highlight of the anniversary event was the unveiling of the Voyager−8 latest software version . Owned by Jackson-Dawson , a multinational communications company based in Detroit , Voyager−8 is the group ’ s flagship composite reporting and benchmark software . This cutting-edge tool marks a significant advancement in how the group manages and interprets data , offering real-time , paperless integration directly from members ’ Dealer Management Systems ( DMS ) with a single click .
To ensure the practical application of store financials , the event featured a “ Hot-Seat ” segment led by Robert Hintz , group moderator and Engelhart Motorsports dealer-host , and Jeremy DeFelice , a retail subject-matter expert from Jackson-Dawson . These breakout sessions allowed for in-depth financial drill-downs and the formation of actionable commitments , crucial for individual store improvements .
The driving BOC initiative for 2024 is data quality , emphasizing the importance of precise , real-time data for accurate group averages and store comparisons . With the seamless integration provided by Voyager−8 , data errors can be quickly identified and corrected , making it easier than ever for members to measure against vital benchmarks .
Joining the celebration was Paul Devine , LeMans Corp . VP of sales and marketing , and Steve Weir , Parts Unlimited national sales manager . Their headquarters are in Janesville , Wisconsin , not far from Madison . Parts Unlimited is an important partner for BOC that presented the recent changes and innovations of their distribution empire . Devine and Weir sponsored the group dinner and socialized after a successful day one .
This BOC 36th anniversary not only celebrated past achievements but also set the stage for future advancements , solidifying BOC ’ s commitment to 20−Group excellence in the powersport industry .
( L-R ) Joining the BOC celebration with Gart Sutton was Steve Weir , Parts Unlimited national sales manager ; Robert Hintz , Englehart Motorsports ; and Paul Devine , LeMans Corp . VP of sales and marketing . Their headquarters are in Janesville , Wisconsin , not far from Madison .
Clayton Thompson , Jackson-Dawson ’ s account manager , watched the roll-out of the newest composite-reporting version – Voyager-8 . The BOC and Jackson-Dawson partnership has built the most advanced and only 20-Group composite paperless , real-time software system in the powersport industry .
Robert Hintz , group Moderator and Engelhart Motorsports DP , and Raymond Walters ,
BOC group Chairperson and
Got Gear Motorsports GM , intensely watched the unveiling of composite software newest version – Voyager-8 .

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Bestselling business author Jay Samit to open Accelerate

International bestselling author Jay Samit will be the opening keynote speaker at PSB ’ s Accelerate Conference in January . He is a dynamic entrepreneur and speaker who is widely recognized as one of the world ’ s leading experts on disruption and innovation .
Chairman of a transformative Artificial Intelligence company , Samit was once described by Wired magazine as “ having the coolest job in the industry .” He is the former vice chairman of Deloitte Digital and a CEO of NASDAQ , who helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn .
Samit has also held senior management roles at EMI , Sony and Universal Studios
Author Jay Samit will open the Accelerate Conference in January for PSB , Boating Industry and OPE +. He is the former vice chairman of Deloitte Digital and a CEO of NASDAQ , who helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn . and pioneered breakthrough advancements in mobile video , internet advertising , e-commerce , social networks , digital music and augmented reality , which millions of consumers use every day . He can accurately predict the future because he works with those who create it .
Samit ignites people ’ s passion for innovation and overcoming obstacles by teaching them how to think bigger . Designed to be as entertaining and inspiring as it is informative , Samit ’ s speech will stay with the audience long after the conference has ended .
Sign up today for the Accelerate Conference , held at the Sheraton Charlotte in downtown Charlotte , North Carolina , from January 20−22 , 2025 , and gain the knowledge you need to build your dealership ’ s success .

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