Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Chris Kersting, Dealer Day 2008
SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting talks to auto dealers about tapping into the accessories market at the 2008 Dealer Day.

Launched at the 2008 SEMA Show, the goal of the Dealer Day program is to help new and used car dealers discover workable solutions to dramatically increase sales and profits through vehicle accessorization and tap into the $31.9 billion vehicle accessory market.

The 2009 program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and will include four educational sessions, lunch and an evening reception.

The four sessions include:

Recession-Busting Strategies to Speed Accessory Sales
Dealers will learn how to use accessories to reinvigorate sales, stimulate floor traffic and create high-margin profit centers throughout the dealership.

Dealer Panel: Successful Accessories Integration Today
Top dealers share best practices on integrating accessories into the selling process with today's new business tools.

Turning Used Vehicles into New Money
Dealers will learn how to identify innovative strategies to speed inventory turns and increase higher-margin sales.

Warranties, Liability and Quality: Concerns and Solutions
Addressing the impact of accessories on new or used car warranties, along with the advantages of using an installer to reduce risk.

Advance Registration (by October 16, 2009):
$75 (includes Dealer Day and SEMA Show registration)

On-site Registration:
$125 (includes Dealer Day only)

Ready to register?

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

 

 

SEMA Webinar: "25 Ways to be Successful at the SEMA Show," August 20, 2009 (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar: "Never Lose Another Customer," September 9, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar: "Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market," September 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.


SEMA Webinar: "Basics of Website Design and Content," September 24, 2009

 

Aftermarket eForum, September 30, 2009

 

SEMA Webinar: "Your SEMA Member Benefits," October 8, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

SEMA Webinar: "Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights: Ask the Experts," October 22, 2009, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (PDT)


SEMA Show, November 3–6, 2009, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949/930-9268.

Looking for Some Extra Publicity for Your Industry Event?
Publicize your events through the SEMA Online Calendar of Events. The calendar is stocked with information on events taking place throughout the year, broken down by month. Examples of events featured in the calendar include consumer shows and club events, educational and training workshops, conventions and trade shows, races and more.

To submit your event details for the calendar, e-mail company name and the date(s), location and name of the event to info@sema.org.

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Challenger Show Floor

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Westin Automotive Products Inc.: Quality car, truck and SUV accessories, including front and rear guards, side steps and side bars, cargo management products, body trim accessories, wind and bug deflectors, window deflectors, truck bed caps, tailgate protectors, hood scoops, tool box liners, rear step bumpers. Off-road accessories, including winches, recovery systems and related items. Contact: Shirley Kearney, 626/960-6762, 626/251-1032 (fax). Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Wheels & Tires

Gila Wheels: Wheels: 20-inch Spider; 22-inch Kaos; 24-inch Nemesis; 24-inch Revenge (Hummer H2 only). Contact: Richard Birnbaum or Chryl Goss, info@gilawheels.com, 877/445-2943. Website: www.gilawheels.com.

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Challenger Show Floor

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Westin Automotive Products Inc.: Quality car, truck and SUV accessories, including front and rear guards, side steps and side bars, cargo management products, body trim accessories, wind and bug deflectors, window deflectors, truck bed caps, tailgate protectors, hood scoops, tool box liners, rear step bumpers. Off-road accessories, including winches, recovery systems and related items. Contact: Shirley Kearney, 626/960-6762, 626/251-1032 (fax). Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Wheels & Tires

Gila Wheels: Wheels: 20-inch Spider; 22-inch Kaos; 24-inch Nemesis; 24-inch Revenge (Hummer H2 only). Contact: Richard Birnbaum or Chryl Goss, info@gilawheels.com, 877/445-2943. Website: www.gilawheels.com.

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 12:23
Challenger Show Floor

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Products/Accessories

Westin Automotive Products Inc.: Quality car, truck and SUV accessories, including front and rear guards, side steps and side bars, cargo management products, body trim accessories, wind and bug deflectors, window deflectors, truck bed caps, tailgate protectors, hood scoops, tool box liners, rear step bumpers. Off-road accessories, including winches, recovery systems and related items. Contact: Shirley Kearney, 626/960-6762, 626/251-1032 (fax). Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Wheels & Tires

Gila Wheels: Wheels: 20-inch Spider; 22-inch Kaos; 24-inch Nemesis; 24-inch Revenge (Hummer H2 only). Contact: Richard Birnbaum or Chryl Goss, info@gilawheels.com, 877/445-2943. Website: www.gilawheels.com.