The Leadership Academy is designed specifically for the up and coming talent in your dealership. They may be the designated successor or they could be a candidate for a key position in your succession plan. Either way, this conference will help them further develop their leadership style, gain insight into executive operations, and network with other budding distribution professionals. 

Held at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, CA.

August 25^th

3pm                 Pre-conference activity- Q&A in Tasting Cave with Garrett Busch CEO; proprietor for the Meritage Resort winery- Trinitas Cellars.

6pm                 On-Site Dinner

August 26^th

8:00am                 Breakfast

8:30-9am             Introduction & Logistics

9:00-10:15am     Dealer Succession Panel- Back by popular demand

10:15-10:30         Break

10:30-Noon        The Accidental Boss; Brian Gareau

Noon- 1:30pm   Lunch  Public Policy- How it affects your business profitability; Whit Perryman

1:30-3pm           Next Generation Approach to Marketing; Debbie Frakes

3-3:15pm             Break

3:15-5pm             What is Your Wine Personality? Dave Mitchell

6pm                       Off Site Dinner

Guest Activity: Wine Train for Lunch

August 27^th

8:00am                 Breakfast

8:30-9am             Success in a Family Business when you are not family

9:00-10:30am     5 Things that you don’t read in a book- Mistakes to avoid when running a dealership

               Panel of AED Dealer Executives

10:45-Noon        Legal Issues Facing Dealers; Michael Airdo

Early Bird Pricing Available Until July 15, 2015