The 2011 NATDA Education Seminars will feature more than 30 hours of lectures, workshops, forums and more. Don’t miss out on the great opportunities to learn from both professionals and your peers.
Redneck Carnival Product Seminars (Throughout the show)
More than 15 hours of hands-on product training from leading industry vendors. See the newest products and why you need them at your dealership from Cequent, Carlisle, B&W Hitchs, D.T. Products, Lacelede Chain, Firestone, Kinedyne, RC Industries, Tekonsha and Curt Manufacturing.
GE Capital Floor Planning Education (Thursday, September 8th, 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.)
Learn how to use the GE Floor planning program and take advantage of the Show Only Special GE will offer on floor planning for dealers from both the United States and Canada, and take advantage of a streamlined set-up process for GE Capital.
NATM Mandatory Compliance Meeting (Friday, September 9th, 4-5 p.m.)
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers has a new, mandatory compliance requirement. Make sure you know what this means and how it might affect your dealership.
Canadian Trailer Dealer Summit (Friday, September 9th 8-10:30 a.m.)
The two hours of Canadian specific education with guest speakers QAI Laboratories, GE Capital Canada and the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers. This will cover U.S. versus Canadian compliance, trailer industry trends, new technology and products in the market, efficient import and sale of U.S. trailers in Canada.
*Applicable sections of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
*Intro on how to determine conformance to the CMVSS
*Some differences between CMVSS and FMVSS (USA)
*Transport Canada’s role & enforcement of the CMVSS
*Importation methods (procedures/problems)
*QAI’s program for assisting manufacturers & dealers
Trade Show Workshops (Friday, September 9th – 3-4 p.m.)
The two hours of Canadian specific education with guest speakers QAI Laboratories, GE Capital Canada and the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers. This will cover U.S. versus Canadian compliance, trailer industry trends, new technology and products in the market, efficient import and sale of U.S. trailers in Canada
*One hour workshops taught by the following industry leaders
I’ve Got an Idea – Dealer Forum
Opportunity for dealers to share their money-making idea with other dealers and win cash prizes in the process. Click here for more information.
Dealer Round Table Discussions
Dealers from across the continent will have an opportunity to gather in a round-table discussion to learn from their peers and talk about the trailer industry. Click here for more information.
“Warren’s delivery is funny, entertaining and straight to the point. He really knows our industry and makes his material relevant to dealers! After seeing him over seven years ago, I still read his emails and visit his website regularly. Hands down, Warren is the best speaker I have ever heard at a show!” – Clint Junker, Trailers of the East Coast Inc.
As a speaker, Warren is an expert in the areas of sales, motivation and personal and professional development. He has addressed corporate, association and small business audiences all over the world. Some of his corporate clients include: Bridgestone/Firestone, Hewlett Packard, CNET and Coca Cola.
This year’s education will kick-off with a great breakfast for dealers to enjoy, wake up and even do some early morning networking! The breakfast will be followed by a three part seminar, designed specifically for trailer dealers!
Part I – Goal Setting and Planning
Each attendee will create a written 5 year plan for his or her business including:
Part II – Successful 21st Business Owner
The three biggest issues facing the marketplace today:
Part III – Creating a Dealership that can Succeed (even when you’re not there)
Learn why you need self-motivated people working for you and 9 keys you can use immediately to develop self-motivated people!
