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2025 Dealer Connect Schedule

Saturday, September 20, 2025

10:00 AM

4:30 PM

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Host/Speaker

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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Host/Speaker

 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.

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