Testimonials

“I was so impressed. I left EVERY session with ideas and something I needed to change or implement as soon as I got back to the dealership. THIS CONFERENCE IS A MUST ATTEND for dealership growth and profit!”
Lisa Miller
Internet BDC Manager
Joyce Buick GMC of Mansfield
Mansfield, OH

“I learned a long time ago that ‘all the things that are important in life are the things I learned after I knew it all.’ The Digital Dealer conference never fails to deliver on this promise. The hardest thing about the conference is to choose the best practices to put in place. It is, of course, impossible to implement all the things you see and learn, so narrowing it down is the hardest part because there is so much good stuff. Odds are you will not find the ‘magic bullet,’ but you will learn how to implement a strategy that will improve your business’ position. Just a note to the dealer principals out there: don’t just send your ‘internet guy.’ Go with him. You will be glad you did.”

AJ Maida Director Digital Marketing Papa’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep New Britain, CT

“This is a must-go for any dealer group or dealership that wants to stay ahead of the curve in the automotive marketplace. This is a great place for ideas and to meet peers that can take you to the next level.”
Jeremy Beaver
e-Commerce Director
Del Grande Dealer Group
San Jose, CA

“It opened my eyes to the rapidly changing marketplace and how to best reach those customers. I took away too many things to list that are in place in our dealership right now.”
Garry Shirley
General Sales Manager
Gentry Ford Subaru
Ontario, OR

“Who should attend? Any and all managers, decision makers, and personnel that are involved in improving the dealership’s business should attend. There is still so much skepticism and lack of involvement from the decision-makers about the Internet and how it can be used more effectively to improve opportunities for each department and reduce expenses. This event is a real eye-opener! Attendance by the department heads, dealer principals and decision makers would help them ‘get it’ and allow for business growth in all departments.”
Diane Anderson
BDC/e-Commerce Manager
Hubler Automotive Group
Indianapolis, IN

“Only the best in the business attend this conference. If you are just looking to get through the next year, please don’t come. Leave the best to us.”
Russell Blackstone
Internet Manager
Hewlett VW
Austin, TX

“Priceless! I thought I knew something, however, found out I didn’t. We are completely changing the way we have been doing things.”
Tom Casto, General Manager
Premier Pontiac GMC
Rittman, OH

“We took very good notes, and transcribed them into a 22-page Word document. We have formed a continuous improvement team to study the ideas we brought back with us and to implement changes. I am the general manager, and attended with our ISM. We both found the information presented to be invaluable. We plan to attend the next conference.”
Jim Myers
Vice President/General Manager
Stoops Buick-GMC
Plainfield, IN

“The conference definitely exceeded my expectations, and I plan on bringing more associates from our dealership to the next one. There were just too many great seminars for only one person to attend.”
Andrew DiFeo
General Manager – Partner
Coastal Hyundai Mitsubishi, Hyundai of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, FL

“I am always very edified and encouraged by attending the Digital Dealer conferences. Of all the automotive conferences I have attended in my short time in the automotive world, this one always proves to be the most substantial in content. The reason for that, I believe, can be found in it’s attempt (and success) to be relevant to the every day life of the owner and employees of the dealership.”
Randy Cole
eMarketing Coordinator
Kuni Automotive
Vancouver, WA

“Great conference! Really exceeded my expectations. I went expecting to hear about 50% of the sessions to be vendor “pitch” session, but actually experienced very little of that.”
David Nowling
General Sales Manager
Gerald Jones VW Audi
Martinez, GA

“The conference re-enforced best practices being used, allowed me to compare my BDC results to others and measure the effectiveness of my team. Got some very informative ideas and processes. Saw the new technology that is being offered by vendors. Spoke to peers and shared problems and solutions to the problems.”
Frank Tortolano
BDC Manager
Autotorium Group
Merrimack, NH

“The conference was terrific. We came here thinking we would get a few ideas. My mind is just reeling with good ideas. I like to think we do it well and now I realized we are just at the start.”
John ‘Big Dog’ Anderson
President
Anderson Honda
Palo Alto, CA

“I learned new things and found out how to do things that I already do better.”
Douglas Anderson
GM
Driver’s Way
Pelham, AL

“Bringing different managers allowed me to start implementing ideas while still in Vegas and get immediate buy-in for action items upon return. Sending a single representative without the power to unilaterally implement them is an exercise in futility.”
Jeff Simonton
Marketing Director
McDonald Auto Group
Saginaw, MI

“This conference was a tremendous experience packed with a lot of value. The ROI is always tremendous on the immediate impact of ideas gained from this conference.”
Greg Coleman
Director Business Development
Oxmoor Auto Group
Lexington, KY

“This was an excellent conference to gauge where your dealership currently is and where it should be in today’s marketplace.”
Billie Nimnicht
President
Nimnicht Family of Dealerships
Jacksonville, FL

“As always, I attend with the intention to learn and to gather as many ideas to improve not only my personal performance but that of the different departments within the store. Add having the opportunity to talk about day-to-day challenges and finding solutions from my peers that work, this conference is SO valuable…wouldn’t miss it!”
Diane Anderson
BDC Manager
O’Brien Automotive Family
Indianapolis, IN

“Awesome.”

John Ervin
Business Development Director
World Jeep Subaru Volkswagen
Neptune, NJ

“Confirmed that we are going in the right direction.”
James W. Carter
Internet Director
Napa Ford
Napa, CA

“Fantastic. I was able to get my GM involved and confirmed my ideas, wants and wishes by having him get with others from across the nation to reaffirm my strategies for our dealership as a whole!”
Mike Elmore
Internet Sales Director
Knudtsen Chevrolet
Post Falls, ID

“Confirmed the things we are doing right and gave valuable ideas as what directions to go in the future.”
Roger D Perry Jr.
BDC Manager
Valenti Auto Mall
Mystic, Ct

“Excellent.”
Brock Kassing
Internet Manager
Nate Wade Subaru
Salt Lake City, UT

“Extremely valuable to see everything that’s ‘out there’ and to learn from the best in our field.”
Josh Damm
Marketing Director
Lichtsinn Motors
Forest City, IA

“For checking where we stood technologically in the industry, and giving an idea of where things are headed and how we need to proceed to get there, the conference held huge value.”
Matthew King
Manager
Mr. Bill Motor Co.
Arlington, TX

“Good resource for gauging where we are at.”
DeWayne Barker
IT Director
Ralph Schomp
Littleton, CO

“Had a great time, well organized and on schedule.”
Kelly R. O’Brien
Internet Director
Dahl Ford
Davenport, IA

“I am in the process of redefining and redeveloping our internet processes. The state-of-the-art products that I researched and relationships that I built at the conference are the cornerstone of our new business plan.”
Kathleen Ryan
Internet Director
Tilton Automotive/Schumacher Chevrolet
Little Falls, NJ

“I believe this was the best Digital Dealer so far. Walked away with many great ideas.”
John Taylor
Internet Director
Findlay Automotive Group
Henderson, NV

“Good to see what has evolved and what was just a fad. Looking for technology that enhances and matches our process.”
Mark Futa
Director of eCommerce
Gurley Leep Automotive
Mishawaka, IN

“As a ‘beginner’ to the world of digital marketing, I gained valuable knowledge of how to best reach new customers via digital marketing.”
Kathy Arndorfer
Marketing Director
Kemna Auto Group
Algona, IA

“I love to see the growth and awareness of the importance of technology and market shift this conference exhibited.”
Bryan Armstrong
e-Commerce Director
Menlove Toyota Scion
Bountiful, UT

“Extremely valuable. The best three days any dealership can invest for a successful year.”
Greg Coleman
Director Business Development
Oxmoor Auto Group
Louisville, KY

“The networking was hands-down the most beneficial part.”
Amanda Stewart
Business Development Manager
New River Auto Mall
Hardeeville, SC

“It was a good way to keep with the fast paced changes of our digital needs.”
Steve Roe
GM
Roe Motors
Grants Pass, OR

“The DD conference is invaluable. We bring employees from different levels of the dealership since the agenda addresses so much.”
Chris Fousek
E Commerce Director
Village Automotive Group
Norwood, MA

“The exchange of ideas is priceless: experts who share best practices and give you an idea of where your future focus should be.”
A. J. Maida
Director Digital Marketing
Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
New Britain, CT

“I place the information at a very high value level as this conference pertains solely to my area of our business. It is so easy to get stuck in the same old rut at your store. So this is a great way to open your eyes to everything that is possible. Thanks!!!”
Ron McLain
Internet Director
Williamson Honda
Lincoln, NE

“I was a Digital Marketing Consultant for 6 years and left the business for a year and wanted to get caught back up on the latest processes and technology that works. The conference afforded me the opportunity to be exposed to the latest and greatest ideas and technology from people and companies that are actually in the field. It gave me many new directions to pursue and implement in our day to day operations.”
Lynn Theibert
Internet Sales Director
J C Lewis Ford
Savannah, GA

“It confirmed many of my perspectives, debunked a couple and taught me a few things. It was a good conference. I wish there were 3 of me so I could attend more presentations!!!”
Island Don
Marketing Director
Bob Baker VW/Subaru Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA

“It was my first conference and I couldn’t have enjoyed it any more than I did. I couldn’t believe how many ideas I had gotten and said to myself…’why didn’t I think of that??!!’”
Marissa Lynn Giovenco
Internet Sales Manager
Warnock Ford
Morristown, NJ

“It was one of the best conferences I have ever attended!!”
Shannon West
Internet Director
Mel Hambelton Ford
Wichita, KS

“It was terrific! Eye opening! Informative!”
Timothy Curran
General Sales Manager
Hawkinson Nissan
Matteson, IL

“It was very worthwhile.”
Scott Cook
Dealer
Cook Chevrolet & Subaru
Craig, CO

“It’s great to see what other people are doing and bring fresh ideas back to our dealership.”
Shannon Guest
Internet Manager
South Oak Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Matteson, IL

“Keeps me updated on the direction of e-commerce for the auto business and gives me a heads up for the new technology that will impact us.”
Steve Boswell
GSM
Northwest Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Torrington, CT

“Learning cutting edge technology to better our business.”
Lee Stinehelfer
Internet Director
Lisle Auto Plaza
Lisle, IL

“Loved the sessions, great for a ‘new’ automotive group marketing position!”
Courtney Boone
Marketing Manager
Keffer Automotive Group
Huntersville, NC

“Nice to keep aware of new trends as well as seeing if we still have a lead in ecommerce. The networking is the best part… I got to strengthen relationships with our existing vendors, start relationships with dealers in other market areas and meet people in person whom I’ve only known ‘digitally.’ This for me at this stage of the game is valuable enough to be worth the trip.”
Craig Belowski
GSM
Acton Toyota of Littleton
Littleton, MA

“Opened my eyes up to the digital era. Our dealership is in a suburban area and we have never given the internet the attention that it deserved. This conference helped me realize how the internet and procedures/practices regarding it could help us expand our business.”
Jeff Fowler
GM
Ken Fowler Auto Center
Ukiah, CA

“Overall conference was very good especially since it was the first digital one I have attended.”
Amy Downing
Sales Manager
Tom Ahl Buick GMC
Lima, OH

“Provided me with some excellent ideas of how to move our dealership to the future.”
Daniel Wingard
Director of Business Development
Bunnin Auto Group
Oxnard, CA

“Since this was my first conference, I found meeting others in the same position (1-man internet department) was very valuable. It made me realize also, that there is a way to change that and how to bring those ideas to my dealer.”
Karena Adrian
Internet Manager
Halladay Motors
Cheyenne, WY

“The conference had a very high value for me. If the content remains this good, I will attend annually for sure.”
Keith DeBoer
Sales Manager
Metro Imports Inc.
Mattawan, MI

“The greatest benefit of the Digital Dealer conference was being able to meet with digitally pro-active dealers from other markets and other brands in sharing information, experiences and techniques. The round table sessions were especially insightful.”
Criss Castle
Group Sales Director
Shawnee Mission Hyundai / Shawnee Mission Kia
Merriam, KS

“The peer networking workshops helped a lot. It allowed me to hear what others are doing.”
John Holstein
Internet Sales Manager
Stephens Auto Center
Danville, WV

“The value was that we had a chance to get to know other leaders that are making it work, willing to share their experience and show how it can be done on many levels.”
Tanya Charles
Internet Manager
Courtesy Chevrolet – San Diego
San Diego, CA

“There was a lot of great information from the sessions to the roundtables. I was great meeting other dealers and employees and hearing their successes!”
Amber Jansen
Corporate Staff Assistant
Jerry Seiner Dealerships
Salt Lake City, UT

“This conference was a great way to break into the business. I am relatively new to the automotive industry and it gave me the tools I needed to begin to revamp our online digital presence.”
Sonja Griesbach
Internet Sales Manager
Woody’s Automotive Group
Chillicothe, MO

“This has really helped us in how we can grow our Internet business.”
Melissa Porter
Internet Manager
Beford South Point Ford
South Point, OH