www . PowersportsBusiness . com Powersports Business • October 2023 • 25

Powersports Business has released the highly anticipated 2023 Accelerate Conference agenda that includes insightful speaking sessions from industry professionals , veterans , and dealers . The conference , which will be held Nov . 5-7 in Dallas , Texas , at the Westin Galleria , offers dealers three days fueled up with discussions and training geared towards boosting business growth .

SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 5 , 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Opening Session : Interview with General Managers

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome Networking and Sponsors Reception

MONDAY , NOVEMBER 6 , 2023

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Coffee

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Economy in Motion : Decoding Trends , Projections Curtis Dubay - U . S . Chamber of Commerce Opening Keynote sponsored by KICKER Curtis Dubay , Chief Economist at the U . S . Chamber of Commerce , will walk through where the economy is now , and where it is going .

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Redefining the Buying Experience : Building Customer Loyalty at Every Touchpoint

Alex Reyes - Broward Motorsports Join Susan Medrano , SVP & General Manager of Outdoors ( Synchrony ), alongside a panel of industry experts and dealers as we discuss opportunities to reshape the powersports buyer experience and tackle a wide-range of pressing questions .

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The ROI of Online Reviews for Local Dealerships Alex Romero - Podium Learn how reviews cultivate trust within your local community , driving repeat business and influencing prospective customers to choose your dealership as their go-to option .

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Dealership Valuation & Wealth-Building Strategies Courtney Bernhard and George Chaconas- Performance Brokerage Services , Inc . Whether you ’ re preparing for an exit or long-term growth , this session will help you maximize the potential of your dealership . Plus , gain valuable insights into tax-minimizing financial planning .

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Boosting Profits through F & I Synergy In this high-powered session , F & I guru Rob Greenwald examines the correlation of all departments – sales , service , parts , and F & I – and how they can work together to increase profits , as well as C . S . I . and customer retention .

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Your People Are Your Greatest Currency Rob Greenwald will provide a deep dive into the inner workings of your staff and management , addressing key areas like hiring , promotions , and strategic decisionmaking to keep your company on track .

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Networking Reception

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM Powersports Business Honors Awards Powersports Business recognizes the 40 Under 40 , Women With Spark , and the Best in Class Dealerships attending Powersports Business Accelerate Conference .

TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 7 , 2023

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM Coffee

8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Mastering Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Stephen Barth - HospitalityLawyer . com Join insightful keynote speaker , Stephen Barth , as he details exactly what emotional intelligence looks like in leadership .

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Strategic Staffing : Advocating for Purposeful Advancement Hear from industry-veteran , Mark Sheffield , as he discusses crucial steps dealerships can take to prevent the loss of valuable employees due to well-intentioned choices . Understand the importance of adapting employee skill sets for a successful dealership journey .

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Make Money in your Service Department Steve Jones - SJ Consulting , Inc Join renowned industry consultant and trainer , Steve Jones , as he delves into the dynamics of your service department . Discover crucial benchmarks to gauge and optimize your service department ’ s profitability . Explore strategies for boosting labor and P & A sales through effective service writing procedures . Learn how to maximize technician work time to enhance productivity , profitability , and customer satisfaction .

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Financial Evolution : A Roundtable with Industry Experts Prepare for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion featuring John Warner , Rob Hefner , Zach Materne , and Mark Sheffield led by Powersports Business Editor-in- Chief , Brendan Baker . The panel will navigate the changing tides of dealership financing , the effects of emerging technologies , lead qualification strategies , risk assessment , and preemptive measures to handle future challenges .

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Optimizing Distribution to Empower Your Dealership Get insights into distribution success at this panel discussion featuring manufacturer reps , distribution experts , and dealer advisors . Dive into distributor-dealer relationships , discover avenues for improvement , and address challenges for mutual benefit .