The RVDA Convention/Expo will provide dealers with an informative and full schedule this year. Dealership professionals can learn more about the latest products and services on the market during 27 Vendor Training Plus sessions scheduled at the event.
Vendor Training Plus sessions are informative, one-hour workshops offered by prominent industry vendors in finance, insurance, marketing, sales, fixed operations and management.
The Convention/Expo, sponsored by the RVDA, RVDA of Canada and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, takes place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Nov. 7 – 11.
Scheduled topics are as follows.
Tuesday sessions
- Economics of RV Rentals by RVnGO
- Marketing Plans for the Family Owned or Single Point RV Dealership by Wheeler Advertising
- Using Kenect Texting in Your Service Department by Kenect
- How are Solar and Lithium Technology Enhancing the RV Lifestyle? by Battleborn Batteries and Keystone RV
- Making the Most of Your DMS – How to Tie it All Together to Get the Results You Want by IDS by Integrated Dealer Systems
- Need Answers to All the Latest Website Questions! by Wheeler Advertising
- Do Your F&I Products Truly Support the Very Unique Needs of Today’s RVers? by Coach-Net
- State of the Buy-Sell RV Market – Everything you Need to Know for a Successful Transaction by Morgan Stanley, Somerset and Performance Brokerage Services
- True Stories of Dealership Cybercrime by Motility Software and Proton IT
- An Overview and Steps to Comply with the FTC’s Current & “Revised” GLBA Safeguards Rule by The U.S. Compliance Academy
- Elevating Interiors to Drive Sales by Genesis Products
- How Dealers Sell More Units and Improve Their Customer Experience with Kenect by Kenect
- Every Deal Matters! A Strategy for Building an F&I Department in a Changing Market by Safe Harbor Resource Group
- RVUniverse … Looking for New Buyers with Deep Pockets? by RVUniverse & AuctionTime.com
- Trading Up: Upselling, Service Standards, and Common Troubleshooting Techniques for RVAC by GE Appliances
- Future of RV Parts and Accessories by NTP-STAG
- Through The Funnel – The Path to Purchase with Go RVing by Go RVing
Wednesday sessions
Wednesday sessions will target the technician training needs and shop professionals.
- Learn How to Increase your Technician Productivity by 50% or More to Reduce Cycle Time by DealerPRO RV Training
- Find and Grow Technicians with Outside the Box Recruiting and Training by DealerPRO RV Training
- RV Solar & Off-Grid Innovation by Go Power
- How Much Do You REALLY Know About the Holding Tank Treatments You Sell? by Unique Camping + Marine
Thursday sessions
Thursday sessions will target the general manager and dealership owners training needs.
- com – Public Online Auctions…What are RVs Selling For? by RVUniverse & AuctionTime.com
- ESOPs as a Way to Exit Your Dealership: What is One and is it Right for You? by Morgan Stanley
- How are Solar and Lithium Technology Enhancing the RV Lifestyle? by Battleborn Batteries and Keystone RV
- Double Your ROI. A Bolt-On Solution That Spikes the Returns of ALL Your Existing Marketing Campaigns. by Qualify Wizard
- Streamline Your Workflow with AppOne by AppOne
- How to Create Financial Stability in an Uncertain Marketplace by Somerset CPAs and Advisors
- RVTI – Launching Level 3 by RVTI
- Technology: Do More with Less Resources by Lightspeed
One on-demand session, “The Power of Pricing: Using Data Tools to Optimize Your Profit Margins,” by Trader Interactive will be available online here.
