
2025 Dealer Connect Schedule
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 AM
4:30 PM
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Early Registration
Stop by, grab your badge (lanyards courtesy of Rollick), and get a head start.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
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Bonus Sessions
Arriving Saturday? Register early and jumpstart your learning with Bonus Sessions from Accelerate2Compliance, Brightline Dealer Advisors, CBIZ, and Dignifi.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
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Continental Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, September 21, 2025
7:00 AM
4:30 AM
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Registration
Check in, grab your Rollick lanyard, badge and welcome packet, and get ready to connect. NPDA staff will be available to assist with anything you need.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
8:00 AM
7:00 PM
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Networking Area Open
Where the right conversations spark business growth. Visit our exhibiting Partners to discover the services, tools, and connections your dealership needs.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
8:30 AM
12:15 PM
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Welcome & Morning Sessions
NPDA Welcome Address
Keynote: Sam Dantzler – "Straight Talk on Strategy"
Tony Gonzalez (CEO, Garage Composites)
Jolene Krizan – "Benchmarking, 20 Groups, and Performance Culture"
H-D Council Open Meeting
Sunday, September 21, 2025
12:15 PM
1:30 PM
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Buffet Lunch
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1:30 PM
3:15 PM
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Afternoon: Insights & Operations
Mark Sheffield (Strategic Advisor, NPDA Board Member)– "If It’s Too Easy, You’re Doing It Wrong"
Mike Murray (VP of Sales, National Powersport Auction)-"Effectively Managing pre-owned and true wholesale values"
Sunday, September 21, 2025
3:15 PM
4:15 PM
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Networking Break
A casual break with purpose. Enjoy snacks while diving into meaningful conversations with Partners and peers.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
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Panel Discussion
Untapped Advantage: The Dealer Resources You’re Probably Overlooking
Sunday, September 21, 2025
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Welcome Reception & Open Bar hosted by AppOne
AppOne invites you to reconnect with peers and Partners over a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, and great conversation.
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
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Breakfast Buffet
Monday, September 22, 2025
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
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Registration
Just arriving? Stop by the Registration Desk to grab your badge, event materials, and your Rollick-sponsored lanyard.NPDA staff are on hand to help you get settled and ready for the day.
Monday, September 22, 2025
7:00 AM
5:30 PM
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Networking Area Open
Keep the conversations going. Visit with Partners, explore new solutions, and connect with dealers who share your challenges and your drive.
Monday, September 22, 2025
8:30 AM
12:30 PM
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Morning: Fuel Your Mind
Keynote: Paul Devine (LeMans)
Sam Dantzler – "A is for Attitude"
H-D Council Open Meeting
Glo Cuiffi (Garage Composites) – "Data-Driven Decisions"
Bryan Tierney & Danny Orendain (Lightspeed) – "Dealer Management & Data Intelligence"
Monday, September 22, 2025
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
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Lunch Buffet
Monday, September 22, 2025
1:30 AM
5:00 PM
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Afternoon: Valuation, Financials & Efficiency
Brad Stanek, Paulina Matel, Courtney Bernhard (Morgan Stanley & Performance Brokerage) – "Maximizing Your Dealership Value Before You Exit"
Gene Silas (Brightline Dealer Advisors)
Chris Yeloushan(Rollick) – "Confronting Digital Lead Chaos"
Monday, September 22, 2025
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
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Cocktail Hour
Enjoy CBIZ’s featured cocktail and unwind with fellow attendees.
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
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DealerConnect Dinner
Join fellow dealers, Partners, and special guests for an evening of great food, meaningful conversations, and industry connection. A chance to unwind, reflect, and recharge together.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
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Breakfast Buffet
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
8:30 AM
1:30 PM
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Networking Area Open
Make the most of your last chance to connect. Visit with Partners, follow up on key conversations, and exchange contacts before heading out
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
8:30 AM
11:40 AM
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Morning: Final Strategy & Industry Insight
Jim Woodruff (NPA)-"Industry Update, Preparing for What's Next"
Brenda Cline-Kereakes (Line\5) – "Powering Up Profitability: Streamlining F&I and Operational Workflows in Powersports Dealerships”
Panel Discussion- Topic to be announced based on current trends.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
11:40 AM
12:00 PM
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Closing: Final Remarks from NPDA
A brief wrap-up to highlight key takeaways, thank our partners and participants, and share what’s next for NPDA and DealerConnect.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
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Lunch Buffet: Hosted Networking Meal
Grab one last meal with fellow dealers and Partners. A chance to connect, reflect, and fuel up before hitting the road.