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- Industry outlook by product segment
- Dealer demographics and buying preferences
- Overview of today’s powersports finance products, providers and deal structures
PRESENTER:
MODERATOR:
Sponsored By:
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- Building a digital-to-retail shopping experience that delights consumers
- Fostering partnerships to expand digital product offerings
- Overcoming challenges associated with e-commerce in powersports
PANELISTS:
- Mark Davidson, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Octane Lending
- Anthony Moses, Global Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Yamaha Financial Services
- Nick Waddell, Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Financial Services, Dimmitt Automotive Group
MODERATOR:
Sponsored By:
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[/mkdf_timetable_list_item][mkdf_timetable_list_item title=”3:15 PM SESSION 3: ROUNDTABLES”]
Attendees break into small groups to discuss developments in specific areas of operations, as well as to network, on the following topics:
- Dealer relations – Robert Matt, Finance Director, iMotorsports
- Originations best practices – Donal Hummer, President & CEO, ThunderRoad Financial
MODERATORS:
- Amanda Harris, Deputy Editor, Auto Finance News
- Johnnie Martinez, Associate Editor, Powersports Finance
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Sponsored By:
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[/mkdf_timetable_list_item][mkdf_timetable_list_item title=”8 – 9 AM BREAKFAST”]
[/mkdf_timetable_list_item][mkdf_timetable_list_item title=”9 AM OPENING REMARKS”]
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Craig Hewitt, Chief Executive of Yamaha Financial Services, will take the stage for a fireside chat to discuss innovation, powersports product development and demand, and fresh growth ideas heading into 2024.
MODERATOR:
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- Segment-by-segment valuations and retention trends
- Managing loan-to-value ratios in underwriting operations
- Preparing for a return to pre-pandemic vehicle values in 2024
PANELISTS:
- Jim Woodruff, Chief Executive Officer, National Powersport Auctions
- Scott Yarbrough, Senior Analyst of Motorcycle & Powersports, Black Book
MODERATOR:
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- Preparing for an increase in electric vehicles, including new product segments such as e-bikes
- Understanding the changing role of powersports dealers as the industry electrifies
- Outlook on growth potential for electric bikes, side-by-sides and all-terrain vehicles
PANELISTS:
- Tony Altieri, Vice President of Business Development, National Powersports Auction
- Nat Franklin, SVP of Operations, FreedomRoad Financial
- Jon Vestal, SVP of Sales, Roadrunner Financial
MODERATOR:
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- Update on who’s consolidating with whom
- Dealership valuations and transaction financing
- Navigating the post-transaction transition process, from the dealer and lender perspectives
PRESENTER:
MODERATOR:
[/mkdf_timetable_list_item][mkdf_timetable_list_item title=”12:30 PM POWERSPORTS FINANCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON”]Join us for the inaugural Powersports Finance Achievement Awards, which celebrate excellence in the powersports lending and leasing industry and will be presented at a special awards luncheon at the Powersports Finance Summit.
MODERATOR:
- JJ Hornblass, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Royal Media
For more information on the Achievement Awards and how to submit a nomination, Click Here.
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- Guarding against rising identity theft
- Recognizing and stopping synthetic identity fraud
- Preventing document misrepresentation
PRESENTER:
MODERATOR:
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- “Voice of the Dealer” on resources they require
- Helping manage the current macroeconomic environment and demand
- Managing the relationship with financial partners from a dealer and consumer standpoint
PANELISTS:
- Michael Campbell, F&I Manager, Destination Cycle
- Kenny Chen, Founder & Owner, Onyx Moto
- Greg Ditus, Director, Elway Powersports
- Robert Matt, Finance Director, iMotorsports
MODERATOR:
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- Managing processes and procedures in anticipation of normalizing credit performance
- Synchronizing dealer originations, underwriting and portfolio management for maximum profitability
- Tips for better deferral and repossession strategies
PANELISTS:
- Andrew Coffey, Chief Revenue Officer, Servicing Solutions
- Donal Hummer, President & CEO, ThunderRoad Financial
MODERATOR:
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[/mkdf_timetable_list_item][mkdf_timetable_list_item title=”3:30 PM SESSION 11: WORKSHOP — LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR BETTER POWERSPORTS FINANCE PERFORMANCE”]
Competitive labor markets and unprecedented market constraints have made it even more necessary for powersports finance executives to hone leadership strategies to streamline operations and increase employee retention. In this workshop, participants will be asked to think on their feet, solve unique business problems, and actively participate in a dynamic discussion on leadership strategies.
MODERATOR:
- Johnnie Martinez, Associate Editor, Powersports Finance
- Riley Wolfbauer, Senior Associate Editor, Auto Finance News
By attending this workshop, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
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