Your Moderators
Tracy E. Myers, CMD
Owner/Founder of America’s Most Liked Dealer Services and Owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx
Tracy is an award-winning small business marketing & branding solutions specialist, car dealership owner, best-selling author, movie producer, speaker, business coach and entrepreneur. He is commonly referred to as The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider while Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary… a Walt Disney for a new generation.”
Troy Spring
President, Dealer World
Best selling Author; Troy “Turbo” Spring, President of Dealer World has been in the auto business since 1987 when he was 18 years old. The business became his life after he sold his first car and he still considers himself a student of the business as well as a teacher. His many successes are varied in the business since the days leading up to his current position as President of the growing Dealer World, LLC.
Dealer Advisory Council
Craig Lockerd
Founder & CEO of The AutoMax Marketing Company
Craig has been in the auto industry for over 40 years, holding literally every position in a dealership. He became a turn around consultant in the late 80′s and started AutoMax Recruiting And Training over 14 years ago, because there was an overwhelming need for fresh blood in the auto industry.
Arnold Tijerina
Digital Marketing and Social Media Expert
Arnold Tijerina has over 12 years experience in the auto industry, 7 of which were in retail before transitioning to positions which allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise in sales, digital marketing and social media with dealers.
Glenn Pasch
CEO and Partner of PCG Digital Marketing and PCG Consulting
Glenn Pasch is a trainer at heart. He is speaker, writer, coach and operations strategist as well as a customer service fanatic. As the CEO and Partner of PCG Digital Marketing and PCG Consulting he works with executive management and internal teams to develop new strategies around Digital Marketing initiatives that will enable businesses to achieve their desired objectives and priorities.
Special Guests
To Be Announced Soon!
Your “Official” Ambassador Of Smiles
Will Hall
“Official” Ambassador of Smiles
Will Hall has a passion for people & personal development. He is eager to serve and is YOUR “Official” Ambassador Of Smiles.
Mastermind Alumni
Mindy Cutshaw
Owner, Beebles
Mindy Cutshaw has been tirelessly helping dealers create strong processes and increase sales since 1993. While others talk “should do”, Mindy demonstrates “how to” with her unique hands-on approach to showing dealers exactly what it takes to run a profitable BDC and dealership.
Anne Fleming
President & Car Buying Advocate of Women-Drivers.com
Anne Fleming is President & Car Buying Advocate of Women-Drivers.com, the leading independent intel source regarding women’s shopping experiences at new car dealerships. Women-Drivers.com was developed to fulfill on a vision and commitment to guide car dealers to build trust and transparency, resulting in greater sales and servicing from women consumers.
Renee Stuart
Certified Personal Brand Strategist
Renee Stuart is America’s first Certified Personal Brand Strategist for Automotive Industry Professionals. As a 30-year veteran of the car business, she has experienced unrivaled success while working in every department within the dealership setting.
Micah Birkholz
Digital & Social Media Ambassador
Husband, Father and Automotive Advertising road warrior, I balance life as well as I can. Always open to a new adventure, and excited to learn more about Technology. I lead the planning, implementation, tracking and analysis of all interactive advertising and marketing produced for the agency and its clients.
Susan Givens
Publisher of AutoSuccess Magazine
Susan Givens is the Publisher of AutoSuccess Magazine. Susan started with AutoSuccess in her final semester at the University of Louisville, where she received her Business Management degree with a minor in International Business.
Marty Coates
Founder of Waymaker Learning Corporation
As a leader, Marty has guided groups in a variety of situations. His background is extensive. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University (NCSU) with a BS Degree in Education. He has completed graduate studies in Business Administration at Webster University. He has impressive credentials in the areas of leadership, organizational development, marketing and continuous improvement.
Subi Ghosh
VP of Marketing at Dealer Authority
As a leader, Subi Ghosh has been working in dealerships for the past 6 years as an Internet Manager, Sales Director, and most recently Marketing and E-Commerce Director. She recently accepted a position with Dealer Authority as the VP of Marketing.
Dan Waldschmidt
Author of Edgy Conversations
Since birth Dan Waldschmidt has been refusing to accept business as usual. Sure, he had a lawn mowing business at 12, but he turned his into a money-making machine (though he opted not to tell his mom about his increased profits).
David Villa
CEO of IPD
David Villa is CEO of IPD, an automotive marketing firm servicing franchised dealerships across the United States. He brings 17 years of National sales and executive management experience to IPD; pioneering, growing, and scaling IPD into one of the Nation’s leading Database management business development and intelligent marketing companies in the automotive services industry.
David Cribbs
Corporate Sales Trainer for IPD
David is in his 25th year in auto industry. He began selling New Toyotas and rose through the ranks to BDC internet Manager, Finance Manager, New Car Manager and simultaneous New/ Used Car Manager.
Dave Anderson
President of Dave Anderson’s Learn To Lead
Dave is president of Dave Anderson’s Learn To Lead, an international sales and leadership training and consulting company. Prior to beginning Learn To Lead, Dave enjoyed an extensive and successful career in the automotive retail industry. Dave has given over 1,000 workshops and speeches over the past decade on sales and leadership development and has spoken in fifteen countries.
Ross Reck
Best Selling Author
Ross Reck is the author of the best selling book The Win-Win Negotiator. He also co-wrote, with Tracy Myers and Thom Scott, the soon to be released 100% Employee Engagement—Guaranteed!
Zach Gowen
The Worlds 1st Professional One-Legged Wrestler
Zach Gowen is a survivor. After losing his left leg to cancer at age 8, he went on to become the first 1 legged professional wrestler in history. At 19 years old, he signed a 3 year contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment and was featured prominently on their television program Smackdown! being involved in on air story lines with cultural icons Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Brock Lesnar and Vince McMahon. Zach became an instant inspiration to millions worldwide proving that nothing is impossible.
Sean Moffett
Owner, The Moffett Company
For the past 20 years, Sean Moffett has honed his sales skills representing many world-renowned brands such as Porsche, BMW and Lexus while leading, training, and motivating his teams to achieve award-winning results.
Michael York
President/CEO of Michael York Mastermind Consulting
Michael is a past member of National Speakers Association and International Speakers Network as well as a Certified Business Coach. He is a huge proponent of the development of human potential, promoting leadership and entrepreneurial endeavors worldwide.
Greg Rollett
Best-Selling Author & Marketing Expert
Greg Rollett is a Best-Selling Author Emmy Nominated Producer and Marketing Expert who works with experts, authors and entrepreneurs all over the world. He utilizes the power of new media, direct response and personality-driven marketing to attract more clients and to create more freedom in the businesses and lives of his clients.
Bob Burg
Best-Selling Author & Critically Acclaimed Speaker
Bob Burg is a best-selling author and critically acclaimed speaker who has shared the stage with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities athletes and political leaders including cabinet secretaries and a former United States President.