AutoCon2013

September 4-6, 2013

Aria Resort & Casino

Welcome to AutoCon2013! For those of you who have joined us in Vegas for the conference, we're excited to have you here. We have an educational three days ahead of us, and we want to make sure you get as much as you can out of the conference. Here are five things you don't want to miss on the first day- pick a few, or if you're really itching to learn, all of them!

Click here for a full schedule of events and speakers

1. Automotive SEO ThinkTank

9:00 am- 1:00 pm

Lead by Brian Pasch and JD Rucker.

AutoCon2013 kicks off with the Automotive SEO ThinkTank, an event that will discuss the results from The Automotive SEO Study, sponsored by PCG Digital Marketing. Be a part of the discussion, and learn more about the study, by clicking here.

2. How To Double Your Internet Closing Ratios

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Workgroup & Dealer Panel lead by Marc McGurren

The average dealership in the USA has an Internet closing ratio of 8-9%. By implementing the processes created by Marc McGurren, you dealership can consistently close lead between 16-20%. Every month! Dealers using Marc’s system will be present at this special 3-hour training workshop so you can hear directly how they have doubled their Internet Sales Closing ratios.

Sitting is limited to 50 attendees and will be given on a first come basis, so make sure to ask to be placed on the Workshop Attendee List. Call Carrie Hemphill at 877-769-1814.

3. Exhibit Hall Opens

1:00 pm

AutoCon is considered a Dealer's conference, so take advantage of all the sponsors and vendors we will have set up in the exhibit hall!

4. Expanded Dealer Roundtables

2:30 p.m.

These dealer networking roundtables are held each day, which allow you to have one-on-one time with industry professionals on particular topics of interest (Mobile, SEO, BDC, Reputation Management, and more). Connect with peers and automotive industry leaders in these roundtables, designed just for you.

5. Opening Keynote Address

4:00 p.m.

Opening Keynote Address – Jim O’Connor, former Group Vice President for Ford Motor Company North America Marketing

The first in a series of speakers, Jim O'Connor will be presenting his keynote session, “Leadership- The Power of One!” Leadership comes with Responsibility and Accountability, and great leaders hold their teams accountable. Jim will discuss how dealers can make your goals visible and track them while focusing on the concept of “WIN”- What’s Important Now!!