I've always had some interest in what the conference could do for my store. Now having finally gotten the opportunity to attend, I look forward to attending the Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition for years to come.
Mike Jansen, Dealer, Jansen Chevrolet
,Germantown, IL
I came with our owner, GM and service director, so it was good for them to get a better sense of the impact of our evolving business. It is nice to have the "experts" explain the digital world to them.
Jason Davenport, Internet director D'Arcy Buick Pontiac GMC Volkswagen Hyundai,
Joliet, IL
The speakers and the information at the conference were so relevant to everyday business at the dealership. There is so much presented that an individual can't possibly take it all in. You can only absorb so much at each conference. I attended my first conference in April and everything was so new I know that I missed a lot. I went back this fall to build on what I had already learned. I was amazed that not only did I build on the foundation I had learned before, but so many things had changed that I was learning the new trends of the last six months. Wow!
Hollyann M. Brown, Internet coordinator, Brown Motors,
Petoskey, MI
This conference was one of the best learning experiences I had in many years. The sessions were great and I was able to pick up a lot of best practices. I could not wait to get back to the store and start using some the techniques that I had learned.
Brian Nieves, Internet manager, Tri State Nissan,
Winchester, VA
Exceptional. Learned more in two days than in two years. I appreciate the gathering of true professionals in this field of automotive retail. Can't say enough about the sheer power of this conference.
Trevor Paxton, Internet manager, Draper Chevrolet Toyota,
Saginaw, MI
I really appreciated looking into the future. Each session looked ahead into 2010 and gave tremendous tips, advice, and realistic ideas. My business, once I implement all the new ideas that I have brought back to the store, will be leap years ahead of my competition...now and in the future. I gained tremendous insight on practical ideas to grow my store...not just the Internet department. The conference is 100 percent worth my time and money. I will attend again!
Casey Jenkins Combs, Internet manager, Jenkins & Wynne Inc.,
Clarksville, TN
The conference provided a good introduction on how to use social media effectively at our dealership.
Ben Faricy, President, The Faricy Boys,
Colorado Springs, CO
I came with our owner, GM and service director so, it was good for them to get a better sense of the impact of our evolving business. It is nice to have the "experts" explain the digital world versus myself.
Jason Davenport, Internet Director D'Arcy Buick Pontiac GMC Volkswagen Hyundai
Joliet, Illinois
I've always had some interest what the conference could do for my store. Now having finally got the opportunity to finally attend, I look forward to attending the Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition for years to come. By the way, Nashville, Tn. is a great place to have it!!
Mike Jansen, Dealer Jansen Chevrolet
Germantown, Illinois
This was a GREAT experience. I am somewhat new to the industry and I took alot away with me. I did not necessarily enjoy the repetition of Social Networking throughout the event, but did feel the organization and quality of material was EXCELLENT! I was very impressed for my first trip and will DEFINATELY attend again!
Subi Fernando, Customer Relations/ Internet Sales Basil Resale Sheridan
Williamsville, NY
The 9th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition will be held at The Mirage, October 12-14, 2010. The last conference in Orlando in April drew 559 dealership attendees from 46 states and featured more than 70 companies as exhibitors and sponsors in over 60 booth spaces. Combined, the last two Digital Dealer Conferences drew over 1,100 registered dealers, GMs, GSMs, Internet Sales Managers, e-Commerce Directors, BDC/CRM Managers, Pre-Owned Magagers, Service Managers and F&I Managers - every one of them there to learn more about Internet and technology-related issues from speakers and exhibitors.
We expect as many as 90 exhibitors and sponsors and over 1,200 attendees in Las Vegas this fall, with more than 600 attendees coming from dealerships around the country. We’ve done eight of these and continue to work our formula for attendee success.
The speaking program will include dealers and managers who are having great success in their markets, the industry’s top trainers and consultants, as well as the top thought-leaders in this business. And the super-successful Peer Networking Roundtables are such a hit...we’re doing them again.
The exhibit hall is where all dining and social functions will be held with a single room big enough for exhibits and more than 600 dealership attendees. The sessions and workshops, the peer networking roundtables, all the exhibiting companies plus the informal networking and idea-sharing that goes on when 600+ dealership attendees are together for 48 hours...you don't want to miss this event!