DrivingSales Executive Summit

DSES 2019 Agenda

Oct 6 - 8, 2019: Aria, Las Vegas

Canadian Session: An exclusive event focused on Canadian automotive retail.

Day 1: Show Kicks off at 1, big reception at night!

Day 2: All Day Training, 10th Anniversary Party.

Day 3: Intense Morning Training, DSES take-aways!

Depart: Book flights after 2:30pm

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

8:00 - 11:55

Canadian Session

TBD

The DSES Canadian Breakout is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities that exist in Canadian automotive today. We’ve assembled a lineup built to help you sell and service more cars. Learn more.

1:30 - 1:40

Welcome to DSES 2019

Charlie Vogelheim

Mariposa Ballroom

We're kicking DSES 2019 off in style. Make sure you are in your seats ready to go as Charlie Vogelheim delivers a brief overview of the event and presents some of the key topics to come.

1:40 - 2:30

Customer Insights on the Omni-Experience

Jared Hamilton

Mariposa Ballroom

Jared Hamilton will review the results of the DrivingSales Digital Retailing study. You will learn what customers really want and gain insight on how to deliver it.

2:30 - 3:30

Best Idea Contest

Best Idea Finalists

Mariposa Ballroom

Five dealer professionals compete for $8,000 in prizes on the main stage. They will be presenting an idea they used in their dealership to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction.

3:30 - 3:50

Afternoon Break

Grab a snack and recharge on your way to the breakout sessions.

3:50 - 4:30

	Sparking Creativity to Emerge Better Sales Process Super Session \| Jennifer Suzuki, Progressive Sales Training Room: Joshua 5/6

	Move More Metal With In-House Marketing Simon Heseltine, Cutting Edge Digital Marketing Room: Joshua 3

	How to Apply Digital Retailing for Measurable Results Today Andrew Tai, Advanced Digital Retailing Room: Joshua 7

	The Top 3 Differences Between Digital Sales and Digital Service Mindy Batchelor, Next-Gen Fixed Operations Room: Joshua 2

	Driving Visibility Through Immersive Online Merchandising Russ Daniels, Breakthrough Inventory Management Room: Joshua 4

	Workshop #6 Presenter: Coming soon Room: TBD

4:40 - 5:20

	A Better Bridge to Buying Super Session \| Brent Wees, Progressive Sales Training Room: Joshua 9/10

	Improve Inventory Acquisitions by Tapping Into All Your Profit Centers Robert Donovan, Breakthrough Inventory Management Room: Joshua 4

	Finding and Retaining Technicians in Today's Competitive Environment Brad Lillie, Next-Gen Fixed Operations Room: Joshua 7

	Modern SEO Secrets Parker Evenson, Cutting Edge Digital Marketing Room: Joshua 3

	On boarding, Culture, Benefits, Flex Hours Mike Anderson, Modern Human Capital Room: Joshua 2

	Workshop #6 Presenter: Coming soon Room: TBD

5:30 - 6:10

Innovate Like Amazon

John Rossman

Mariposa Ballroom

Your dealership needs a culture that is resilient and agile in order to take advantage of the opportunities up ahead. What steps can you take to build this culture? How can you shape your organization to thrive amid disruption? Think like Amazon...

6:15 - 7:30