Webinars
Boating Industry webinars provide the marine industry, from dealers, marinas, manufacturers and industry members a chance to gain insight and intelligence in a virtual setting. If you need a little community building among your industry peers, we invite you to join us at our next webinar.
Upcoming Webinars
Leveling the Playing Field: A Path for Dealers to Compete Like Large Retailers
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1pm Eastern
In an industry where efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount, dealers often find themselves competing with large retailers. This presentation offers a comprehensive look at how dealers can optimize online and in-store strategies to stay competitive. Attendees will gain valuable insights into overcoming common challenges such as inefficient resource use, time constraints, and the pressures of online competition. By focusing on website performance, shopper engagement, and parts management, dealers can not only meet but exceed customer expectations, paving the way for long-term success.
Attendees of the webinar will enjoy the following key takeaways:
- Website Optimization: Techniques for improving website performance and shopper engagement.
- Personalized Experiences: Strategies for delivering tailored online experiences to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Parts Department Efficiency: Best practices for digital parts catalog management to streamline ordering processes and reduce costs.
Sponsored by: Dealer Spike
Past Webinars
Maximizing Uptime: How PGX™ Charging Transforms Commercial Landscaping
Tuesday, September 17, 11am Central
Turnkey solutions for simplifying battery-powered OPE charging are limited. Join Nick Feld, Senior Product Manager – OPE at EGO Commercial, as he delves into the technology behind PGX™ Commercial Charging and its pivotal role in maximizing uptime in the gasless commercial landscaping industry. Amner Deleon, President of Blue Sky Green Earth Landscaping, will also share his insights on transitioning to battery power as a new fuel source and its impact on his workforce. This conversation will be expertly moderated by OPE power user Gerry Barnaby, a longtime broadcast media veteran.
Attendees of the webinar will enjoy the following key takeaways:
- PGX™ Commercial Charging System: A Viable Replacement for Gas
- Understanding & Managing Battery Power as a New Fuel Source
- Blue Sky Green Earth Landscaping’s Transition to Electric
- Practical Tips to Navigate this Shift Smoothly and Efficiently
Presenter Info:
Nick Feld is Senior Product Manager, Outdoor power equipment for Chervon North America. With over 20 years of expertise in product management and sales, Nick has led the launch of EGO Commercial’s innovative PGX™ Commercial Charging System, transforming how landscapers refuel. Before joining Chervon, Nick developed his expertise at industry leaders Bosch, Werner, and Medline, where he held key roles in product management and sales. His extensive background in developing industry-leading products and commercialization strategies continues to drive significant advancements in DC OPE. Nick resides in the Greater Chicago area and enjoys woodworking, exercise, and competing with his identical twin brother to achieve the most perfectly striped diagonal lawn.
Amner Deleon is the founder and owner of Blue Sky Green Earth, a leading commercial landscape company. Amner has been shaping green spaces with a keen eye for detail for the past five years as a consultant. His expertise extends beyond landscaping; Amner also served as a District Manager for 32 H&R Block locations, where he honed his skills in operational leadership and client management. Additionally, Amner managed over $50 million in revenue as a District Manager at RadioShack, overseeing a significant portfolio with record business growth. His diverse background and hands-on experience in both service-oriented and retail sectors provide him with a strong foundation for success as a business owner.
Barnaby started talking at age two and hasn’t stopped since, making a career in radio in Southern California across various genres, from Top 40 to NPR. He later transitioned into television news, specializing in live reporting on topics like gang violence in Las Vegas and chasing tornadoes in Oklahoma. Barnaby’s passion for tools led him to host the tool review website Tool Select, where he produced over 800 videos in just 18 months. His expertise caught the attention of Chervon, the parent company of EGO Commercial, who brought him on board as their Director of Excitement. With 10 years of experience, Barnaby now educates consumers and professionals bringing energy, insight, and humor to every discussion.
Create Your Marketing Roadmap for 2024
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 2pm Central
Dealer Spike and EPG Brand Acceleration are co-hosting a special webinar, titled ” Create Your Marketing Roadmap for 2024.” This webinar will serve as a comprehensive guide to equip Outdoor Power Equipment dealers with the tools and insights needed to stay ahead in a challenging and ever-evolving market. The webinar centers around the expectations of the modern consumer and explores best practices to leverage a cost-effective omnichannel marketing strategy.
Attendees of the webinar will enjoy the following key takeaways:
- Gain insights into the modern consumer’s digital journey and discover their expectations for personalized experiences.
- Learn effective and practical strategies to optimize marketing spend, ensuring maximum impact for marketing efforts.
- Leverage automation and retargeting tools to re-engage customers and nurture buyer loyalty with minimal time and effort.
Presenter Tony Zane started his career with ARI in 2013 and launched their first OPE team in 2016. He has also managed the Marine and eCatalog (including PartSmart and AccessorySmart) teams and is pleased to bring his collective expertise to Dealer Spike’s OPE sales team. Tony brings a lot of passion and personal experience to helping dealers, starting at the age of 12, when he worked at area boat and outdoor equipment dealerships in Mequon, WI. It was during this time Tony says he discovered the value of a dealership website to promote and sell products. In his free time, Tony enjoys boating, hiking on beaches, and spending time with his family. As a movie buff, Tony loves to drop movie quotes from time to time.
Presenter Ronnie Coulam is the Senior Digital Sales Manager with Dealer Spike. Ronnie has spent nearly a decade working with Powersports, Marine and RV dealers. He’s worked with Google as a co-presenter multiple times on OEM Digital Strategy Sessions. Ronnie lives in West Linn, OR with his lovely wife, 1-year old son and 2 dogs. For fun, he likes to get out on the river, or pack up the sprinter van to head out on adventures.
Sponsored by: Dealer Spike
Past Webinars
Get Your Marketing Strategy Ready for 2024
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 2pm Central
Dealer Spike is hosting a special webinar, titled “Get Your Marketing Strategy Ready for 2024.” This webinar will serve as a comprehensive guide to equip Powersports and Marine dealers with the tools and insights needed to stay ahead in a challenging and ever-evolving market. The webinar centers around the expectations of the modern consumer and explores best practices to leverage a cost-effective omnichannel marketing strategy.
Attendees of the webinar will enjoy the following key takeaways:
- Understanding the consumer’s digital path to purchase and their expectations for personalized experiences
- Practical strategies to optimize your marketing budget and maximize the impact of your marketing strategies.
- How to leverage automation and retargeting tools to re-engage your existing audience base and save you time and effort.
Presenter Ronnie Coulam is the Senior Digital Sales Manager with Dealer Spike. Ronnie has spent nearly a decade working with Powersports, Marine and RV dealers. He’s worked with Google as a co-presenter multiple times on OEM Digital Strategy Sessions. Ronnie lives in West Linn, OR with his lovely wife, 1-year old son and 2 dogs. For fun, he likes to get out on the river, or pack up the sprinter van to head out on adventures.
Sponsored by: Dealer Spike
New Strategies For Revenue In 2022, Especially With Inventory Issues
Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 12:00 PM CST
In the past year, dealers have had to make some major adjustments to the way they interact with customers, especially given inventory and parts challenges. And we are likely to see even more changes and challenges in 2022.
In this webinar, we’ll take a look at some predictions for marine dealers heading into the new year. We’ll dig into a variety of changes to look out for, and some things you may not have thought of yet. This is a webinar you do not want to miss.
Specifically, this webinar will discuss:
- Predictions for 2022
- Changes to interactions between dealers and customers
- Inventory issues strategies
- Collecting payments more quickly and easily
McKay Allen is the VP of Marketing at Kenect. Kenect is the test messaging platform for more than 3000 dealers throughout the US and Canada. It allows dealers to send and receive text messages from their business phone number, request Google reviews via text, conduct video chats and much more.
Sponsored by: Kenect
The 3 Permanent Changes COVID Has Caused for Dealerships
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 12:00 PM CST
COVID has made the last 12 months…unforgettable. Some things are getting back to normal. Others have changed forever. In this webinar, we’ll dive into the 3 biggest things that WILL NEVER be the same again. These are permanent changes that will impact dealers forever.
A few of the items we’ll discuss:
- Interesting data from COVID: number of leads, customer communication
- The changes that will go back to normal
- The changes that will be permanent
- What to expect as we head into the busy season of 2021
Sponsored by: Kenect
How to make compliance a “golden standard” in today’s environment
March 4, 2021
Compliance, when it comes to identifying and protecting against identity theft, protecting against any form of trafficking with terrorists, terrorist organizations, and sympathizers, and protecting against any form of entanglement with money laundering activities, is always important for dealers – and it is also hard to manage correctly.
Join host David Gee and speaker Myril Shaw as he navigates this topic to help you make your compliance a ‘golden standard’.
Sponsored by: Dealer Profit Services
How to Deal With Negative Google Reviews
March 11, 2021
Few things can negatively impact your business more quickly than bad Google reviews. We’ve seen it sink dealerships. Research shows that 93% of consumers choose a business based on reviews. Even 1 negative review can have a significant impact. So, in this webinar, we’ll discuss how to deal with negative reviews. And more importantly, how to avoid them in the first place
Join us and we’ll discuss:
- What to do when you get a negative review
- What NOT to do when you get a negative review
- How to increase service capacity in what could be an historic season
- Methods to follow-up with leads quickly and effectively
Don’t let the rude customers define and impact your revenue. Be proactive! You’ll learn how in this webinar.
Sponsored by: Kenect