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RTA NEWS YOU CAN USE, August 8, 2014/ITEC IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY!

RTA NEWS YOU CAN USE
August 8, 2014  

ITEC IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY!

Dear Harvey,
 
     I know I am biased about this, but I think this year’s ITEC Tire Dealers/Auto Service educational program in Orlando, Fla., is the best and broadest I have seen in my nearly 30 years of reporting on the tire business. The speakers and panelists are true experts in their fields and the topics are focused on issues of importance to today’s owners, managers and employees of independent tire dealerships and auto service shops.
   
The trade show floor is exceptional, too, filled with exhibitors eager to explain how their products and services can help improve your dealership’s efficiency and profitability.
  
  The show also has lots of networking opportunities including a cocktail reception sponsored by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and an Ice Cream Chill Out compliments of TPMS supplier Orange Electronic Co. Ltd.
   
    Over the past months, I’ve shared some of the outstanding speakers and panel programs scheduled for this year’s ITEC –Tire Dealers/Auto Service. There are many more that I haven’t had the opportunity to tell you about covering nearly every segment of the tire and auto service business.
   
You’ve heard what I think. Now here is what several ITEC speakers, in their own words, plan to cover in their seminars.

Dennis Byrne, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Akron, will talk about “Globalization and Dealer Consolidation.”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2hFOndlVZg
 
Kurt Geisheimer, president of Integrity Group Ltd., will address two of the most common reasons businesses fail—uncontrolled growth and lack of sound financial management skills—in his seminar, “Beyond Profitability – What It Really Takes to Grow and Profit.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK-PygPV5eE
 

Finally, for those contemplating selling or transitioning out of their dealership, Ray Lampner, merger & acquisition practice leader at BCG and Co., will provide an overview of business valuation basics and discuss exit options in his seminar, “Planning to Exit your Business.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNHWKDXqJzY
    
    There’s still time to take advantage of all that the ITEC Tire Dealers/Auto Service has to offer, including 45 seminars, nine panel presentations and two roundtable discussions.

The show takes place Aug. 20-22 at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center. It may be the best three days you’ll spend all year in terms of discovering new ideas that you can apply immediately to improve your business.
 
    The cost is $65 for those who register prior to Aug. 20. After that the price jumps to $100.
 
   I encourage all RTA members and other readers of your memos to take advantage of this tremendous learning opportunity. To find out more about ITEC Tire Dealers/Auto Service and to register, visit www.itec-tireshow.com.
    
Best regards,

David Zielasko
Editor and VP/Publisher
ITEC Tire Dealers/Auto Service
Tire Business

 




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