March 23, 2016—Ratchet+Wrench released Wednesday the names of three additional speakers for the 2016 Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference, which will be held Sept. 22-24 near Chicago.
The speaker lineup now includes:
- James Snider Co-Owner, The Hamburg Garage, Auto Care Career
[Session] Weed Out the Worst and Grow the Best: How to Build Business Around your Optimal Customer
- Gerry and Laura Frank Co-Owners, Auto Repair Technology
[Session] The Seven Essential Marketing Disciplines for Building Consistent Car Count
The Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference will feature educational sessions, workshops, panel and roundtable discussions, a keynote address, and networking opportunities that have been pulled from the best content in Ratchet+Wrench from the last several years.
In addition to Wednesday’s announcement, the speaker lineup also includes:
- Mike Daniel Owner, Driver’s Edge Auto Repair
[Workshop] Understanding and Using Key Performance Indicators to Drive Growth
- Ben Johnson Director of Product Management, Mitchell 1
[Session] What You Need to Know about Telematics and Emerging Vehicle Technology
- Uwe Kleinschmidt CEO, AutoVitals
[Session] The Digital Shop: Improving Customer Engagement and Shop Management
- Bogi Lateiner Owner, 180 Degrees Automotive
[Session] Managing the Customer Experience, for their Satisfaction and Your Bottom Line.
[Session] 10 Cost-Efficient Ways to Gain Customers and Grow Business
- Joe Marconi Owner, Osceola Garage
[Session] Increasing Productivity and Efficiency with the Right Shop Culture
[Session] Making Sales about Relationships, not Salesmanship
- Amy Mattinat Owner, Auto Craftsmen
[Session] Managing the Customer Experience, for their Satisfaction and Your Bottom Line.
[Session] 10 Cost-Efficient Ways to Gain Customers and Grow Business
- Michael Risich Founder and CEO, Bolt On Technology
[Session] Maximize Shop Management and Customer Retention Efforts with an Advanced Multi-point Inspection Strategy
- Greg Sands Founder and Investor, Mudlick Mail
[Keynote] Stand Out and Thrive: The Keys to Success in a Fast-Changing Industry
- Mitch Schneider Owner, Schneider’s Auto Repair
[Panel Discussion] How to Avoid Falling Victim to the Shortage of Qualified Technicians
- Brian Sump Owner, Avalon Motorsports and Urban Auto Care
[Session] Just Say “Yes.” How One Word Can Dramatically Drive Sales
[Session] Stop Fighting Fires and Start Leading: A Guide to Drive Real Business Advancement