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Highlights from Vegas?

My Vegas highlight had to have been the Gary V keynote. I've read his books and followed him for a couple years and it was a pleasure to see him in person. I was a little baffled but kinda happy after speaking to a few older folks who enjoyed his talk but didn't want to latch on, even after he was so passionate and convincing.

To be in a group of the "most progressive" dealers and to hear that some of them, after a killer keynote, thought he was living in a bit of a fairytale made me realize that there will always be tons of lunch to eat from other dealers - even the ones who "get it".

Above all, the conversations after the sessions is always the highlight for me.
 

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Automotive professionals share highlights from the DrivingSales Executive Summit in Vegas, with the DriveSales Executive Summit itself emerging as the standout event, featuring keynote speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk and new research on social media's influence on vehicle purchases. Notable moments included Dennis Galbraith calling out Larry Bruce during a panel discussion (which drew applause from attendees), networking conversations, and informal events like Jerry Thibeau's mystery shopping session and a basketball game. The thread emphasizes that the real value of industry conferences lies in face-to-face networking and meeting fellow professionals from the DealerRefresh community.

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