“Tracy Myers is a visionary…
a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

– Brian Tracy, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Award-Winning Small Business Marketing & Branding Solutions Specialist, Car Dealership Owner, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Tracy Myers Selected to Present at the 2012 DrivingSales Executive Summit

Tracy Myers has been selected to present at the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), the most authoritative profit-building event for innovative dealers. Myers joins an impressive agenda that also includes high-profile keynotes from Billy Beane of ‘Moneyball’ fame, SEO ‘superstar’ Rand Fishkin, mobile experience expert Luke Wroblewski, renowned leadership trainer Jim Dance, and an exclusive presentation from Facebook and Google. The DSES will be held Sunday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

Myers will present a breakout session at the summit titled “Profiting From A PR Disaster” on October 4th, 2012 at 4pm. All speakers and content for the summit were selected by the DSES Dealer Advisory board.

“I’m extremely honored and humbled to have been chosen to share my story at the DrivingSales Executive Summit,” said Myers. “Most of the dealer community has heard me speak about marketing and branding. However, my presentation at DSES is an exclusive, in-depth profile of my run in with the FTC and how I handled the negative press to my advantage.”

Myers continued by urging all dealership employees to attend his session because there are no plans to deliver it again. “I had to get special permission and jump through lots of hoops just to be able to share this important story at DSES. However, I don’t think I’m willing to go through that grief again. This is probably the last time I’ll deliver it to a public audience.” Myers has also promised that he will be supplying a free case study about the incident to anyone who attends his session.

About “Profiting From A PR Disaster”: What happens when the fundamental integrity of a business dedicated to honest and fair sales practices is brutally attacked in the media? And with the federal governments help? That’s exactly what happened to Frank Myers Auto Maxx on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012. Attend Tracy’s presentation at the DrivingSales Executive Summit on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 4pm to find out how they recovered from this vicious assault to its good name and how you can follow their example.

“Myers was selected from an outstanding field of nearly 100 applicants, and we are confident that DSES attendees will learn a great deal from this extremely relevant topic. We are proud to add Myers to our exciting line-up for 2012,” said DrivingSales CEO and Founder, Jared Hamilton. “His presentation on brand management resonated with the dealer board, and will be an important part of the profit-building takeaways for summit attendees as they craft their 2013 business plans.”

The DrivingSales Executive Summit is 100% dealer driven and designed specifically for the most advanced dealer principals and dealership executives in the industry. The summit has a vendor-neutral policy, meaning no vendor influence on presentation selection and adherence to a strict dealer-to-vendor ratio.  The DrivingSales Executive Summit is the only automotive conference where dealers decide the agenda, not the vendor sponsors. This translates into the highest level of learning for the dealer attendees versus other events where workshops are little more than glorified sales pitches.

Last year’s summit was standing room only, and although DSES 2012 will allow for an expanded number of registrants, it is expected to sell out quickly. Register for DSES at: http://drivingsalesexecutivesummit.com/features/standard-registration/.

For more information about the DrivingSales Executive Summit, visit: www.DrivingSalesExecutiveSummit.com or contact dses@drivingsales.com. Stay tuned for DSES news as it develops on www.twitter.com/drivingsales and on www.facebook.com/drivingsales. Participate in the conversation with the #DSES hashtag as preparations continue throughout the year.

About Tracy Myers

Tracy Myers is commonly referred to as The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary…a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was recently recognized as the number one Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 15 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

Myers has been a guest business correspondent on FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and written for Fast Company. His inspirational stories and strategies for success are in demand across the country which has given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Zig Ziglar, James Malinchak, Brian Tracy, Mike Koenig, Bob Burg and Tom Hopkins…just to name a few. His books include the #1 Best-Sellers Uncle Frank ‘Sez’ and YOU Are The Brand, Stupid! in addition to Pushing To The Front written with the legendary Brian Tracy, In It To Win It written with Tom Hopkins and The Success Secret written with Jack Canfield. They help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.” He was also featured in the Telly Award winning film “Car Men”.

As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, Tracy teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their celebrity expert status.

About DrivingSales 

Founded in 2008 and dedicated to the dealer community, DrivingSales is a business intelligence and data company that delivers unbiased*, profit-building information to make automobile dealers more successful through three distinct channels: DrivingSales Data, DrivingSales University and DrivingSales Media. DrivingSales Data houses the largest database of cross-vendor, dealership performance data in the North American auto industry and provides dealerships with the most statistically accurate performance benchmarks and metrics for their marketing and technology investments. DrivingSales University is a fully interactive online university that offers advanced profit-building strategies to automotive professionals through hundreds of classes taught by world-leading experts. DrivingSales Media connects dealers to peers and information through its global media assets, including DrivingSales.com, the world’s largest automotive social network; The Dealership Innovation Guide, an industry leading quarterly publication; DrivingSales Executive Summit, the top automotive conference for progressive dealers, and DrivingSalesTV, Web TV covering everything car-dealer related. Approximately one in every three dealerships in the United States has a registered member in the DrivingSales community.

 

*Vendor Neutral Policy: Dedicated solely to making dealerships more profitable, while also providing benefit to automakers and the industry as a whole, DrivingSales adheres to a strict vendor neutral policy through each of its channels. This means the company only provides unbiased information, not ‘pay-to-play’ follow up services — and never accepts payment in exchange for media coverage or lets potential advertisers dictate messaging or create bias in any of its channels.


By |2012-08-17T13:04:04-04:00August 17, 2012|Blog, Events|
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“In It To Win It” Released August 3 Featuring Tom Hopkins and Tracy Myers

Tracy Myers has joined with a select group of the world’s leading business experts and best-selling author and speaker, Tom Hopkins, to publish the forthcoming book titled In It To Win It: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Their Top Strategies for Winning in Business and in Life! Nick Nanton along with business partner, JW Dicks, recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress® imprint.

Tracy Myers is a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was recently recognized as the number one Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 15 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

Myers has been a guest business correspondent on FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and written for Fast Company. His inspirational stories and strategies for success are in demand across the country which has given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of with Zig Ziglar, James Malinchak, Brian Tracy, Mike Koenig, Bob Burg and Tom Hopkins…just to name a few. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.” He was also the star of the Telly Award winning film “Car Men”.

In It To Win It: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Their Top Strategies for Winning in Business and in Life! will feature entrepreneurs and professionals from around the world revealing their top secrets on an array of subjects ranging from health, wealth and marketing, to business success.  Some of the topics covered in the book include meeting client expectations, luxury home marketing, growing your virtual business, keys to highly successful marketing leaders, thinking like an owner, re-engineering your sales force, the psychology of sales and creating loyalty, among others.

For more information about Tracy Myers, visit http://www.tracymyers.com 


By |2012-07-31T08:48:35-04:00July 31, 2012|Events, Winston Salem Business News|
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Tracy Myers Selected For Conference Keynote At AutoCon 2012

First Class Educators is excited to announce that car dealership owner, author, speaker and entrepreneur Tracy Myers has been selected as a Keynote Speaker at the 2012 AutoCon Conference and Expo.

Tracy will end the day with a bang starting at 6:15pm on September 7, 2012. Bringing a heritage of entrepreneurship that dates back more than 85 years and 4 generations, Tracy will share his families strategies of delivering the very best customer experience in everything that they do from running Frank Myers Auto Maxx to teaching other ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their expert status. From creating the ultimate experience for children and families to making every sale feel like it’s the biggest deal in the world, Tracy makes sure that every part of his businesses are carefully planned to make the customer feel special, appreciated and part of the family. 

About Tracy Myers

Tracy is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary…a Walt Disney for a new generation.

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was recently recognized as the number one Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

Myers has been a guest business correspondent on FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and written for Fast Company. His inspirational stories and strategies for success are in demand across the country which has given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of with Zig Ziglar, James Malinchak, Brian Tracy, Mike Koenig, Bob Burg and Tom Hopkins…just to name a few. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.” He was also featured in the Telly Award winning film “Car Men”.

For more information on Tracy, please visit his website at http://www.tracymyers.com

AutoCon 2012 Delivers MORE

There are more than 70 workshops being featured at AutoCon in addition to the powerhouse keynote speakers like Jim Ziegler, Bill Lovejoy, Grant Cardone, Dave Anderson and many more.  

The 2012 Automotive Website Awards will also be presented. The annual awards recognize the very best products and services offered to car dealers.  The AWA’s are the automotive industry’s “Academy Awards” for technology, design, and innovation.  Details on the awards ceremony can be found at http://www.AutomotiveWebsiteAwards.com

About AutoCon 2012

AutoCon was born from the widely popular Automotive Digital Marketing Professional Community (ADM) created by Ralph Paglia and the industry’s largest automotive social networking site, DealerELITE.net, created by Chris Saraceno and Mike Myers.  For the first time, these professional networks, which boast over 14 thousand members, will move their online conversations, education and discussions to an educational conference format.

AutoCon 2012 is expected to be the largest event of the year for the automotive industry with an unprecedented line-up of high quality speakers, workshops, learning labs and exhibition space.

Readers can download a full color brochure with details on Autocon 2012:  AutoCon Brochure 

AutoCon 2012 is being produced by First Class Educators (FCE), a leading event planning company whose events have earned the highest the highest dealer and supplier ratings in the automotive industry.

For more information or to register for the conference, please visit http://www.autocon2012.com  or contact Carrie Hemphill at 908-601-6475.

By |2012-06-20T17:40:11-04:00June 20, 2012|Events|
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Does The Auto Industry Need Another Automotive Conference?

Author’s Note: In the interest of fairness and full disclosure, I am not only speaking at the Automotive Super Conference but I am also a partner in the producing group.

If you’re in the automotive industry, you’ve probably heard about the Automotive Super Conference, which will be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway on June 27 and 28. Many of you have already decided to attend, while others are undecided. This latter group may be thinking, “Oh no, not another conference! Why should I attend? I’m too busy. I can’t be away from my dealership for that long. I already attend too many conferences. It’s inconvenient and too expensive. Besides, I can learn what is going on in my industry by reading trade magazines like Auto Success, Auto Dealer Monthly or Dealer Magazine. I can also participate in online forums such as Dealer Elite, Driving Sales or ADM. Then there are the conferences that I already attend such as Digital Dealer, Internet Battle Plan or Automotive Boot Camp.” There is no question that these reservations are valid, but let’s consider the alternative. What are the benefits of attending the Automotive Super Conference? What will be the return on your investment?

Here are 6 reasons why the Automotive Super Conference should be THE “must attend” event of the year!

World Class Training

At the Automotive Super Conference you will receive a word-class education for every department in your dealership. With our unique, streamlined presentation process, you won’t miss a thing!

A Unique Perspective

We keep hearing dealers complain that they have to go to multiple seminars/ conferences to get everything they need to succeed in today’s customer-driven economy. The Automotive Super Conference caters to each department!

At the Automotive Super Conference you will receive a word-class education for every department in your dealership. Other conferences have multiple sessions scheduled at the same time, which makes you “pick and choose”. This potentially could cause you to miss a million dollar idea. With our unique, streamlined presentation process, you won’t miss a thing!

World-Class Presenters

At the Automotive Super Conference we have the “Best of the Best“, presenting solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Each presenter is an expert in their field, giving you the best information available.

More Than Digital

Most conferences focus on digital marketing and nothing else. While we will be going over social media and sales, at the Automotive Super Conference we also have fixed-ops, F&I, sales training, phone training, traditional media and more!

Unique Venue

We figured that you might be tired of the same old places, so we opted for the Charlotte Motor Speedway as the venue of choice for the very first Automotive Super Conference.

For 2 days, June 27th and 28th you you will spend your time learning solutions to today’s biggest issues while overlooking the beautiful Charlotte Motor Speedway.

BIG Ideas/BIG Fun

We know that all work and no play makes for a dull day. That’s why you will also be given the opportunity to go on a drive around the track in an official pace car, just prior to the cocktail reception on the 27th.

Breakfast and Lunch Are On Us

We understand that it’s difficult to learn on an empty stomach. That’s why we’re providing you with a complimentary breakfast and lunch (not to mention coffee breaks) in the adjoining Queen Room.

Free DVD

Don’t like taking notes? Don’t worry about it! At the Automotive Super Conference we will record everything for you and then ship you the DVD when it’s ready! How is that for convenience? In addition to the DVD, you will receive each slide presentation on a jump drive before the end of the conference.

No Sales Pitch Promise

We’ve all attended conferences that were one big sales pitch and we didn’t like it any more than you. That’s why we are giving Automotive Super Conference attendees our “No Sales Pitch Promise”. While we understand that most of the presenters have a beneficial service or a product to offer dealers, we are limiting each one of them to a 5 minute “pitch”. That way, you can rest assured knowing that you can attend the Automotive Super Conference and get real-world solutions instead of sales pitches.

Money Back Guarantee

The Automotive Super Conference has a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you decide that this is not right event for you, notify an on-site representative before 12pm on June 27 and return your materials. We will issue a full refund within 7 business days.*

Dealer Education That’s A No Brainer

In short, attending the Automotive Super Conference is a “no-brainer” because you will leave this unique event with solutions for your dealerships problem areas. You will also have a chance to network with your colleagues and experience one-on-one interaction with our expert presenters. You will leave the Automotive Super Conference reinvigorated, having gained energy to sustain you in your daily activities throughout the year. All of this is packed into two days at one of the coolest meeting facilities in the nation, Charlotte Motor Speedway.

So, don’t think, “Oh no, not another automotive conference;” but “WOW, what an opportunity! I have to find a way to attend.”

Your Chance To Save $540 Ends Soon

Save $540 on your registration by signing up NOW! Take advantage of our early bird special and get your ticket for just $1045 for first attendee and $800 for each person you bring with you! After April 22, admission for regular price tickets will be $1585.

* The Automotive Super Conference Money Back Guarantee refund applies to the conference registration fee. Travel expenses, lodging expenses, sponsorship costs, and other miscellaneous fees will not be reimbursed. Offer ends at 12pm on June 27, 2012. Any refund requests made after 12pm on June 27, 2012 will be deemed invalid.

By |2012-03-29T21:16:05-04:00March 29, 2012|Events|
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The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider, Tracy Myers, Announces World-Class Dealership Solutions for the Entire Dealership at the Automotive Super Conference

Tracy Myers, along with a team of the auto industry’s leading solutions providers, will be bringing the Automotive Super Conference to Charlotte Motor Speedway in June. The Automotive Super Conference is more than just sales and more than just digital or fixed-ops. It’s a synergistic approach to everything a dealership needs to compete and dominate in today’s customer-driven economy. 

In most other dealership conferences, you have to pick and choose which sessions you want to attend. With multiple sessions planned at the same time, attendees usually miss several sessions that they would have attended otherwise. The Automotive Super Conference was designed with one session per time slot, ensuring that each attendee will receive the full benefit of the wealth of information available.

“In the past six months or so I’ve attended 4 different conferences, and was always left wanting.” Says Craig Lockerd. ” It was then that I decided I would look into distilling everything that makes one of these conferences great and throwing out everything else. That’s when the idea of the Automotive Super Conference was born.”

The Automotive Conference That’s “Different” 

The Automotive Super Conference was designed so that everybody in the dealership could attend, with each session being part of the overall, bigger picture. What that means is that each session fits together, with the others, to form synergy from its multiple parts. What that really means is that a dealership can send somebody from each department and return with a holistic approach to solving today’s most pressing real-world issues.

“In my 38 years in the auto industry,” says Craig Lockerd, CEO of AutoMax Recruiting And Training. “I’ve been to a lot of conferences and seminars. Never have I been to one that offers the full gamut of real-world dealership solutions, where each attendee didn’t have to pick and choose, but could attend each session.”

Over a two day period attendees will be presented with 8 different, 90 minute presentations, by industry thought leaders. These experts include, Craig Lockerd of AutoMax Recruiting And Training, Tracy Myers of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, Troy Spring of Dealer World, Jim Bernardi of Auto Pro Training, Tom Wiegand of 1 Team Synergy, Jerry Thibeau of Phone Ninjas, Nancy Simmons of N-Gage and David Johnson of Persuasive Concepts.

The Super Conference Will Feature Real-World Dealership Solutions

Each presenter will present real-world solutions for today’s real-world dealership. Each solution has been vetted by the other presenters and will cover a variety of topics: bullet proofing your service department for increased loyalty and profitability, gaining instant credibility and dominating your market by building your expert status, improving your bottom line through the creation of a championship team, why using direct mail the way you’re using it now is costing you money, how to create an inbound marketing strategy that will pull in leads like never before, and much more.

“I knew that this was bigger than me.” Craig starts. “So I called the best and the brightest together, and as a team, we built the Automotive Super Conference from the ground up. Together we designed the curriculum, wrote out our goals, picked the best possible place for the first conference, and decided that we will always put our best foot forward, offering a complete solution for today’s economical climate.”

On June 27th and 28th, the first Automotive Super Conference will be held at the beautiful Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days with a cocktail reception after the first day of solutions training, on the 27th. Also, each attendee will receive a lap around the track in an official pace car, just prior to the cocktail reception.

“From beginning to end,” Says Tracy Myers, dealer principal of Frank Myers Auto Maxx. “We wanted to create a world-class experience that detailed real-world solutions for today’s dealership. We didn’t want to have just another conference in Las Vegas, instead we chose a venue as unique as the solutions that will be given. We chose the Charlotte Motor Speedway!”

To register for the Automotive Super Conference and to learn more about each presenter and what they will be presenting on, go to http://www.AutomotiveSuperConference.com. For the first 30 days of open registration, there will be a $500 discount for early bird signups.

Also, sponsorship opportunities are available, check out the “Sponsorship” tab on the site.

About Tracy Myers 

Tracy Myers is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary to be compared to a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was recently recognized as the number one Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

Myers has been a guest business correspondent on FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and written for Fast Company. His inspirational stories and strategies for success are in demand across the country which has given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of with Zig Ziglar, James Malinchak, Brian Tracy, Mike Koenig, Bob Burg and Tom Hopkins…just to name a few. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.” He was also the star of the Telly Award winning film “Car Men”.

As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, Tracy teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition.

For more information about Tracy Myers, please visit http://www.tracymyers.com

By |2012-03-26T08:00:27-04:00March 26, 2012|Events|
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Tracy Myers Chosen As VIADA Convention Presenter

The Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association has announced that car dealership owner, best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur Tracy Myers will be speaking at their upcoming 51st annual convention and expo at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia July 26 – 29, 2012.

The convention and expo will be offering workshops and sessions specifically targeted to the needs of Virginia dealers.

This years convention and expo is being sponsored by ADS Management, Greensboro Auto Auction, Guardian Warranty Company, Manheim, Comsoft, 1st Choice and others. Please visit the official convention web site for a full listing at https://www.viada.org/convention.php

About Tracy Myers, CMD

Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary to be compared to a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealershiprship, Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the number one Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

He has shared his business acumen with viewers of FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and has appeared on stages from coast to coast to share his inspirational stories and strategies for success. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.”

As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, Tracy teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition.

For more information about Tracy Myers, please visit http://www.tracymyers.com

About The VIADA

The Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association was officially organized and incorporated in 1960 and traces its beginning back some 15 years prior to a group of Norfolk dealers who formed a local association for the purpose of fighting unfair laws and regulations.

VIADA is a 501(c)(6) tax exempt trade association affiliated with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.

Our mission is to inform, educate, and represent motor vehicle dealers in all forums, and to work in cooperation with other organizations to make the Commonwealth of Virginia a safer community for all. This mission is fulfilled through meetings of our eight districts, bimonthly magazine, various other publications, workshops and most importantly our “800 Dealer Hot Line”.

Of primary importance is our presence in Richmond. Both regulators and legislators recognize VIADA as the voice of the independent dealers. As a result, we are advised and consulted before any measure affecting dealers is considered. The Association employs a lobbyist who works with our Legislative Committee which is made up of independent dealers throughout the state.

The Association employs an Executive Director to execute policies set by the Board of Directors as well as direct the day-to-day activities. VIADA has six employees, all of whom are pleased to serve your needs.

As a service to its members and an additional source of revenue, the Association maintains an inventory of specialized business forms and other supplies, and has a market for business and personal lines of insurance in addition to other member benefits. VIADA also produces regional workshops and an Annual Convention and Expo.

VIADA has maintained a relatively steady growth in membership and member programs over the years. Future plans call for this to continue, for the more complex the business becomes the more an actively involved trade association is needed.

For more information about the VIADA or the convention, please visit http://www.viada.org/

By |2012-03-07T08:43:47-05:00March 7, 2012|Blog, Events|
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Tracy Myers To Speak At Automotive Boot Camp In Las Vegas

First Class Educators has announced that car dealership owner, best-selling author and award-winning entrepreneur Tracy Myers will be speaking at the upcoming 3rd annual Automotive Boot Camp May 15-17, 2012 in Las Vegas. 

The Boot Camp will be offering over 30 workshops and sessions specifically targeted to the needs of dealers.

The Automotive Boot Camp is a hands on conference that provides the needed training and skills development dealers need to run their business in an Internet centric world.

As margins are compressed, dealers need the best strategies to lower their operating costs through greater efficiency of operations.

Exhibit Hall Debut

This year the event will be expanded with a full exhibit hall with a unique twist.  The exhibit hall will reduce costs for vendors to attend as well as allow more companies to participate at the event.  This will give attendees ample opportunities to connect with new technology solutions and new companies.

Why A Boot Camp?

Car dealers seeking hands-on training, mentoring, coaching, and assistance with creating the structure, process, and innovative marketing plans should invest in sending key staff to the Boot Camp. The Boot Camp Experience includes keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, workshops, labs, and technology showcases. The programs will be lead by industry leaders, subject matter experts, and leading dealership employees.

Who should attend?

Anyone in a dealership that is making marketing decisions.  Anyone who is responsible for customer interaction and retention.  Executives and management professionals. The key point is that dealers should be sending both executives and front-line employees to learn together. The  Automotive Marketing Boot Camp has attracted industry leaders than will help dealers at all levels implement the next steps in their growth strategy.

Changes In Automotive Advertising Strategies

The Boot Camp will have classes for dealers just embarking on their digital journey and enough meat for seasoned professional who want to increase their market share with new ideas. Best of all the program registration fee includes all classes, meals and materials. The networking and relationships that are formed over these three days will last a lifetime.

The real challenge for the automotive industry is this:  Will dealers invest in educating their employees? We surveyed hundreds of dealers to find that over 40% of respondents said that they did not have a line item for education in their budgets.  This is disheartening when you consider how much change the automotive industry has undergone in the last 10 years.

For more information about the Automotive Boot Camp, please visit

http://www.automotivebootcamp.com/

About Tracy Myers, CMD

Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary to be compared to a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealershiprship, Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the number one Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

He has shared his business acumen with viewers of FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and has appeared on stages from coast to coast to share his inspirational stories and strategies for success. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.”

As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, Tracy teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition.

For more information about Tracy Myers, please visit http://www.tracymyers.com

By |2012-03-05T08:35:57-05:00March 5, 2012|Blog, Events|
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Auto Dealership Documentary To Make Online Premiere

Following the success of its limited-run U.S. theatrical premiere in November, its stunning first-place finish on television in December, and its triumphant Superbowl lead-in this past January, the film “Car Men” is set to make its online debut.

Celebrity Films is excited to announce the online world premiere of the film “Car Men”. The documentary, which  features two Winston-Salem business owners, details the touching and occasionally hilarious story of how the Myers men created a car business that’s known all across America for its successful out-of-the-box thinking – not to mention its off-kilter TV commercials, featuring such quirky characters as Uncle Frank and Chainsaw Charlie.

“Car Men” reveals an in-depth look at the Myers men, Frank and Tracy. While Tracy Myers may play outrageous on television to sell cars – this best-selling author, nationally-recognized entrepreneur, and devoted family man is dead serious when it comes to building a business he, his family and his city can be proud of.

“In the car business, Tracy Myers is who everybody wants to be” said auto industry pro Bruce Roffey. “When you watch Car Men, you’ll find out why.”

“The feedback we’ve received for this film has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m honored that Celebrity Films has decided to share it with everyone online,” said Tracy Myers, one of the stars of the film.

The film will have its online world premiere beginning Friday March 2, 2012 at 6am and ending Sunday March 4, 2012 at midnight. During the free weekend preview, anyone can watch the film by clicking this link: http://www.thecarmenmovie.com/movie-premier/

To learn more about “Car Men”, visit http://www.TheCarMenMovie.com or their official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CarMenMovie

About Tracy Myers & Frank Myers Auto Maxx

The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 83 years ago by Frank Myers, the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers and the Grandfather of the previous owner, Franklin Myers. Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. Tracy was one of the first 100 Certified Master Dealers in the Nation, a NIADA Eagle Award Winner and was the youngest recipient ever to be honored with the highest available distinction in the used car industry…the National Quality Dealer award. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation and one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the world famous “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Uncle Frank Sez” available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit.

Contact Frank Myers Auto Maxx

Frank Myers Auto Maxx
4200 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
SALES PHONE: 336-767-3432
SALES WEBSITE: http://www.FrankMyersAuto.com
SERVICE PHONE: 336-831-0656

About “Car Men” – The Movie

He’s gone on TV dressed up as a giant pickle. Nowadays, you’ll see him most often sporting a giant red, white and blue Uncle Sam hat. Tracy Myers may play outrageous to sell cars – but this best-selling author, nationally-recognized entrepreneur, and devoted family man is dead serious when it comes to building a business he, his family and his city can be proud of.

“Car Men” details the touching and occasionally hilarious story of how the Myers men created a car business that’s known all across America for its successful out-of-the-box thinking – not to mention its off-kilter TV commercials, featuring such quirky characters as Uncle Frank and Chainsaw Charlie.

As one auto pro says, “In the car business, Tracy Myers is who everybody wants to be.” Watch “Car Men” and you’ll find out why.

Official “Car Men” Web Site: http://www.thecarmenmovie.com/

Official “Car Men” Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/CarMenMovie

By |2012-02-26T17:14:11-05:00February 26, 2012|Blog, Events, Winston Salem Business News|
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The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider, Tracy Myers, Honored With Thought Leader of the Year

Tracy Myers, known as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider, was recently honored by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors as a 2011 PowerTalk Thought Leader of the Year.

Last weekend, Tracy Myers, The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider, along with other leading business and marketing book authors, joined in Hollywood to attend the Best Sellers Summit and Awards Gala hosted by National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™. (NABSA) 

The NABSA honored Tracy as one of fifteen thought leaders to deliver a PowerTalk at the event about what businesses and entrepreneurs can do to grow their business in the new economy.  After the event, the members of the NABSA voted for their top three thought leaders for 2011 to receive the PowerTalk Thought Leader of the Year Award.  Tracy Myers was chosen as one of these thought leaders for his expertise in small business marketing and branding solutions. The NABSA also honored international best-selling author of Brian Tracy with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The latest book by Myers, Pushing To The Front: Front Line Strategies From The World’s Leading Entrepreneurs was released and features top advice from leading entrepreneurs and marketing experts from across the globe. On the day of release, Pushing To The Front reached best-seller status in three separate Amazon.com categories.  The book reached #6 in the Direct Marketing category, and was a top seller in both the Communications and Entrepreneurship categories.

To learn more about Tracy Myers, please visit http://www.tracymyers.com

About Tracy Myers

Tracy Myers is a car dealership owner, author, speaker and entrepreneur. He recently celebrated the opening of his newest business, The Celebrity Academy in Charlotte, NC. The Academy teaches professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their Expert Brand.

Following these principles have helped Tracy gain enormous success at his own dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx. It was recently recognized as the Number One Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the top three dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal, and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

He graduated from the Certified Master Dealer program at Northwood University and was the youngest person to receive the National Quality Dealer Of The Year award, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry.

He has provided guest commentary on the FOX Business Network and has also been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS & FOX affiliates across the country. He has also appeared on stages from coast to coast and is the author of several books, including the #1 Best-Sellers YOU Are The Brand, Stupid! and Uncle Frank Sez.

About The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™:

The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ was founded by two attorneys, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nation, Esq. who are also best selling authors and represent authors and experts nationwide.  Both of the attorneys are members of multiple organizations, associations and academies that recognize and honor the best in the business, and they thought a similar organization should be created for Best Selling authors who don’t always get recognition for their accomplishment. Authors themselves, they recognized that only a very limited number of books made the major New York Times Best Seller list and just like the awards shows put on by the entertainment-based organizations, they wanted to have more categories for authors to be accepted and recognized for their accomplishment. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ now honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

To find out more about The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ visit http://www.academyofauthors.org/

By |2011-11-07T14:58:34-05:00November 7, 2011|Blog, Events, Winston Salem Business News|
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Tracy Myers Speaking At DrivingSales Executive Summit 2011 In Las Vegas, Nevada

Tracy Myers, car dealership owner, author, speaker and entrepreneur, has joined the speaker line-up for the third annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) scheduled for October 9th through 11th, 2011 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.

Tracy is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and Sales Guru Tom Hopkins added that Myers “has an old marketing soul that’s reminiscent of a P.T. Barnum”. While the legendary Brian Tracy said that he is “a visionary…possibly to be compared to a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

Tracy’s break out session is titled YOU Are The Brand Stupid: How To Get Noticed, Gain Instant Credibility, Make Millions and Dominate Your Competition By Building Your Celebrity Expert Status, which is also the name of his recent #1 best-selling book.

“I am excited to be joining the fantastic roster of business leaders at this years DrivingSales Executive Summit,” said Myers.  “This is one of our industry’s most forward thinking events and I’m honored that I was asked to share a few of my success stories with the attendees.”

Following the principles that Myers will be sharing have helped Tracy gain enormous success at his own dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx. It was recently recognized as the Number One Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the top three dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal, and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

He graduated from the Certified Master Dealer program at Northwood University and was the youngest person to receive the National Quality Dealer Of The Year award, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry.

In addition to owning a car dealership, Myers recently celebrated the opening of his newest business, The Celebrity Academy in Charlotte, NC. The Academy teaches professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their Expert Brand.

He has provided guest commentary on the FOX Business Network and has also been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS & FOX affiliates across the country. He has also appeared on stages from coast to coast and is the author of several books, including the #1 Best-Sellers YOU Are The Brand, Stupid! and Uncle Frank Sez.

Myers is scheduled to for his DSES breakout session on Monday, October 10 2011 at 10:45 am.  Keynote speakers at the summit include social media expert and New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk, renowned social media strategist Jason Falls, location-based marketing expert Aaron Strout, Paul Potratz, and Zappos.com customer loyalty professional Rob Siefker.

Hundreds of progressive auto dealers from across the country will converge in Las Vegas at this year’s annual DrivingSales Executive Summit, which is dedicated to pushing the auto industry’s ‘innovation boundaries’ and translating the latest trends and business realities into solid 2012 action plans for every dealership department.  To maintain a focused and interactive environment, registration is limited for the exclusive summit, which is expected to sell out soon. Dealers are encouraged to register today: www.drivingsalesexecutivesummit.com/2011_registration/

For more information about the DrivingSales Executive Summit click here: www.drivingsalesexecutivesummit.com

 

By |2011-09-02T17:28:36-04:00September 2, 2011|Blog, Events|
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