The National Powersports Dealer Association’s inaugural Dealer Connect continues to pull in dealer registrations from across the country, representing the national scope of the combination education and networking event. Set for Oct. 20-22, 2024, dealers from 10 different states — representing 20 dealership locations — have already registered six weeks in advance. In addition to the dealers, a dozen NPDA Partners have stepped up to support Dealer Connect in Year 1 at the Sonesta Hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
“As a first-of-its-kind event, we’ve had positive feedback from registered dealers about the strength of the schedule they will enjoy throughout their time in Columbus,” says NPDA Executive Director Dave McMahon. “With more than a dozen hours of built-in networking time and classroom sessions, it’s going to be a great way for all of our attendees to get a head start on their 2025 business plan. With a sluggish year of profitability for many dealership owners, it’s an ideal place for dealers to learn both from their peers – and from our lineup of expert presenters.
“We will also fill you in on a handful of profit-building initiatives from the NPDA that will bring more traffic into your dealership,” adds McMahon. “Best of all, we get to connect with fellow dealers.”
Almost as important as networking with fellow dealers is picking the brains of the best in the training and education arena. Connect presenters include Jordon Schoolmeester from Garage Composites, Patrick Weekley from Spader Business Management/NCM Associates, Tom O’Connor from his namesake Sales Academy, John Greene from LeadHelm… with more to be announced. The updated Dealer Connect schedule can be found at:
https://www.npda.org/connectschedule
Connect is coming October 20-22. If you are going, register here:
