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This thread is just the tip of the iceberg.The people ahead of the curve aren't Googling for answers — they're already in here, having the conversations you haven't found yet. DealerRefresh is free.Get the full picture →
Since DR is the only forum NOT sponsoring a conference this fall...
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Thanks Ryan! I do count myself very lucky to have gone from 1 out-of-pocket to 2 paid for! I will be back with my pert opinions after the #DSES & #DD13 fun.
Now I just have to find something to do the last few days of the week!
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Uncle Joe Rule #67
The best benefit to attending conventions is networking after hours. Get out and find where people are and mingle with vendors and dealers. Trade stories and business cards. Be sure to chat about your most frustrating challenges, people like to help, be prepared to get help.
The vendor booths and workshops aT the convention are added value
I agree. I have been to many conferences over the years and the best info I come back with, comes from mingling and networking with my peers. In truth, there have been some smaller local conferences that that was the sole purpose of my attendance.
I would also love to attend a DR meetup. Look out Jeff, we might invade Hagerstown...
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I agree. I have been to many conferences over the years and the best info I come back with, comes from mingling and networking with my peers. In truth, there have been some smaller local conferences that that was the sole purpose of my attendance.
I would also love to attend a DR meetup. Look out Jeff, we might invade Hagerstown...
Hagerstown is the last place anyone would ever want to invade. Ha!
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I've seen my share of people who work at a dealership speak and while some are great, many others suck. Just because you are good at what you do does not mean you'll be a good presenter. You really should see a mixture. The are a lot of good vendor speakers out there who don't pitch.
It didn't take long for Ralph to post a self portrait! And Ralph is already the Mayor of AutoCon2012!
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The cat's away. Somebody needs to take a roll call at Duke Automotive. I bet there is some fishing, golfing and late night party'n going on.
Everyone accounted for at Duke! Fishing and golfing were over the weekend, all work here during the week!
Eley, you hear stories. First thing you know there is a keg in the service drive and strippers giving lap dances in the conference room.
Don't give it a second thought. I'm sure there is nothing to worry about.
Don't give it a second thought. I'm sure there is nothing to worry about.
✨ AI Highlights
Automotive industry professionals debate the proliferation of fall 2012 conferences (Digital Dealer, DrivingSales, AutoCon, JD Power, and others), with vendors complaining about escalating costs for exhibiting and speaking at multiple events while questioning whether the industry can sustain so many competing conferences. The discussion reveals concerns that increased choice is diluting content quality and dealer attendance rather than growing the market, with some participants suggesting a DealerRefresh conference could offer a more authentic alternative focused on genuine discussion rather than vendor self-promotion. The key insight is that conference fragmentation may ultimately harm both vendors and dealers: vendors face unsustainable expenses trying to exhibit everywhere, while dealers struggle to choose which events offer genuine value versus marketing-driven content.
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