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FIADA Videos

The Red Flags Rule with Keith Whann

The following videos are available from the FIADA 2007 Annual convention & Expo at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL:


Entering the Age of Technology

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Speaker: Carl Ford, Director, Division of Motor Vehicles

Description: DMV Director Carl Ford will discuss the latest regulatory trends in the use of technology. In order to stay ahead and be in compliance, dealers must get automated in this age of technology. Learn about all the "electronic" requirements that are facing dealers over the next couple of years.

Sponsored By: Title Technologies, Inc.

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Bringing Consumers and Industry Together: Making the Best Deal!

Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

Speaker: Attorney General Bill McCollum

Description: Hear Attorney General Bill McCollum share his views on how government and business can work together to help the consumer-our customers. Attorney General McCollum will discuss public-private partnerships and topics of interest to the automotive industry.

Sponsored By: Manheim Auctions

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How to Buy and Sell at Auctions

Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

Moderator: Allen Monello, FIADA Director of Education and Dealer Services

Panelists: George Baker - Countryside Cars, Inc., FIADA Past President; Allan Wilwayco - General Manager, Manheim's Florida Auto Auction of Orlando; Douglas "Doug" E. Brittain - General Manager of Your Auction, Inc., of the Treasure Coast and Andy Adcock

Description: There is an art and a bit of science to effectively buying and selling cars at auction. As things are moving fast and furious through each auction lane, you must pay attention. Looking away for just a couple of seconds might cost you a lot of money! Learn from a panel of experts about the most effective-and least effective-techniques to buying and selling at auctions.

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How to Achieve Financial Success

Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

Moderator: Larry Peters, Executive VP of FIADA

Panelists: Paul Matton - Automotive Fleet Enterprises, FIADA President; Robert "Rob" Wyche, CMD - CEO of Ultimate Image Auto, Inc.; Jose Mendiola - COO of Aurora Capital, Inc.- FIADA Regional Vice President; James "Jim" Z. Kagiliery - CEO of Drive 100 Companies, Inc. J.D. Byrider, FIADA Regional Vice President

Description: The members of this panel don't just talk about it-they live it! Learn from veteran car dealers about the key business strategies that helped them succeed. Also learn about things you should never do. After attending this seminar, participants will walk away with ideas on improving the bottom line.

Sponsored By: Black Book/ National Auto Research

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Profit Opportunities beyond the Car Sale

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Speaker: Allen Monello, FIADA Director of Education and Dealer Services

Panelists: Michael Mellion - Stone Bay Insurance Group; Brendan T. Lewis - General Manager Affiliated Car Rental, LLC; Rich McCabe, President, Royal Administration Services, Inc.

Description: The members of this panel don't just talk about it-they live it! Learn from veteran car dealers about the key business strategies that helped them succeed. Also learn about things you should never do. After attending this seminar, participants will walk away with ideas on improving the bottom line.

Sponsored By: Royal Administration, Inc.

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Date: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Speaker: Ralph Ebersole, Training Director for Cars.com

Description: Ralph Ebersole brings more than 30 years of automotive sales, management and training experience to his role as Training Director for Cars.com. Each year, Ralph works with thousands of dealers across the country to help them leverage their online advertising to drive more traffic to their stores and desk more deals. In this informative session Ralph has designed for FIADA members, he discusses internet merchandising strategies and sales processes successful dealers use to advertise their listings and work with prospects.

Sponsored By: Cars.com

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