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SUMMARY:Built to Sell: Strategic Exit Planning for Automotive Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:For most business owners\, the majority of their personal wealth is tied directly to their company\, yet many owners are unprepared for the complexities of transitioning ownership. Without a strategic plan\, unexpected events\, market changes\, or operational challenges can significantly impact the value of a business and the success of a future transition. \nJoin Becca Zanders\, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)\, and Tony Zanders\, automotive industry veteran\, as they share practical insights from their experience building and selling a successful independent repair business after 22 years of ownership. Today\, they work with businesses across the automotive aftermarket to help owners strengthen leadership teams\, increase enterprise value\, and prepare their companies for successful transitions. \nThis session introduces the core principles of strategic exit planning and explores the common risks that prevent successful ownership transitions. Participants will learn how to protect the value they have built while preparing their businesses for future opportunities that align with their personal and financial goals. \nKey Takeaways \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nAdopt an exit strategy long before their exit\nIdentify and protect against the five “D’s” that commonly force unplanned business exits\nThe importance of knowing your “Real Numbers” vs. your “Tax Numbers.”\nRecognize the three critical gaps that every owner should know and track\nUnderstand the 4 intangible capitals that create the majority of a company’s value\nAvoid becoming part of the 75% of business owners who regret selling their business\n\nWhy This Topic Matters \nThe automotive aftermarket is experiencing significant change as industry consolidation\, private equity investment\, and increasing operational complexity reshape the landscape for independent businesses. At the same time\, many owners across the industry are approaching the stage where leadership transition and ownership succession become critical considerations. \nOwners who plan strategically for the future of their companies are better positioned to protect the value they have built\, preserve their legacy\, and ensure a successful ownership transition. Understanding the principles of strategic exit planning helps owners navigate consolidation pressures while maintaining control of their future\, allowing them to transition their business on their own timeline and in alignment with their personal and financial goals. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/built-to-sell-strategic-exit-planning-for-automotive-business-owners/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 1001-1002
CATEGORIES:Small-Business Strategy
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SUMMARY:The End of the Crutch: Why Culture and Accountability\, Not Comp Plans\, Drives the Bays
DESCRIPTION:The Production Problem You’re Not Solving- \nEvery shop leader has felt it. The nagging sense that if you pay a tech too well or guarantee too much\, they’ll lose focus on production and stop pushing. So\, the pay plan becomes the motivator\, the threat\, and the lever you pull when production slows down. Compensation was never built to do that job\, and leaning on it is quietly masking the real issue: unclear expectations\, unspoken standards\, processes that create friction instead of flow\, and leadership that hasn’t had the hard conversations yet. This session makes the case that your production problem isn’t simply a pay problem\, and how the shops who are winning right now have figured it out. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/the-end-of-the-crutch-why-culture-and-accountability-not-comp-plans-drives-the-bays/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 1005-1006
CATEGORIES:Inside the Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T093000
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SUMMARY:The Process Portal
DESCRIPTION:Processes.  Nobody likes them. Everybody needs them. I invite you to a session developed to spark a flame for establishing systems and processes inside your business. Creating shop culture\, creating organization\, and creating structure leads to a better tomorrow for your entire team. This is all found inside the processes\, policies\, procedures\, and systems you put in place. In this class we will discover where there is opportunity to implement change inside your shop and create a personalized process and path to take back home. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/the-process-portal/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 1003-1004
CATEGORIES:Inside the Shop
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SUMMARY:Stabilizing Life with Triggers: Capturing Reliable Waveforms on a Running Vehicle
DESCRIPTION:Capturing a waveform is easy. Capturing the right waveform on a live vehicle is where most technicians struggle. \nIn this session\, we will work directly on a running vehicle to demonstrate how trigger settings can be used to stabilize and isolate events in real time. Attendees will see how proper trigger setup turns unstable or confusing signals into clean\, repeatable captures that can be trusted for diagnosis. \nReal examples will show how to dial in triggers for different systems and situations\, allowing technicians to confidently capture the data they need—even when conditions are less than ideal. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/stabilizing-life-with-triggers-capturing-reliable-waveforms-on-a-running-vehicle/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Joe’s Garage\, Bay 3
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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SUMMARY:Building Your Dream Team: Attract\, Hire & Lead for Long-Term Success
DESCRIPTION:Success in your shop depends on one thing above all: PEOPLE. Whether you’re an Owner\, GM\, or Service Advisor\, building and leading a strong team is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. Join Cecil Bullard in this high-impact workshop that delivers actionable strategies to help you find\, hire\, train\, and lead top-tier teammates who drive results and elevate your shop’s culture. \nThis class tackles today’s biggest hiring challenges head-on: where to find the right talent\, how to interview with purpose\, and what it takes to keep team members engaged\, accountable\, and invested in your business. You’ll learn the step-by-step blueprint for turning new hires into loyal\, high-performing contributors—and how to become the kind of leader that brings out their best. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nModule 1: Attracting\, Hiring & Training the Right People \n\nWhy good hires turn into poor performers—and how to prevent it\nHow to define your “ideal candidate” for long-term fit and cultural alignment\nProven interview strategies that inspire and reveal true potential\nThe 8 essential steps to consistently attract quality candidates\nWriting job descriptions that actually work\nMentorship models that build trust\, confidence\, and growth\nTraining frameworks that drive consistency and excellence\nSetting clear expectations from day one\n\nModule 2: Leading and Managing for Success \n\nThe 3 critical elements of team inspiration\nTraits of high-impact leaders (and how to develop them)\nCrafting a vision and mission your team can rally behind\nSetting and achieving business-aligned goals\nEffective team and one-on-one meeting structures\nTechniques to motivate and retain talent\n\nKey Takeaways: \nParticipants will leave this class equipped with the mindset\, tools\, and practical systems needed to: \n\nHire smarter and build a rockstar team that drives business growth\nLead with clarity\, empathy\, and influence\nCreate a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent\nMentor effectively to elevate new hires into future leaders\nReduce turnover\, increase engagement\, and boost overall shop performance\n\nThis class is perfect for shop owners who want more peace of mind\, GMs aiming for operational excellence\, and Advisors ready to lead and grow. Build your dream team—and become the leader your business needs. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/building-your-dream-team-attract-hire-lead-for-long-term-success/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 905-906
CATEGORIES:Talent Management
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SUMMARY:Challenges in Diagnosing Data Network Issues
DESCRIPTION:Modern Vehicle Network Operation and Communication\nResources for Gathering Information for Network Codes and Protocols\nNetwork Protocols and Network Topology\nCircuit Fault Analysis and Module Failures\nDVOM and Oscilloscope Techniques\n\nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/challenges-in-diagnosing-data-network-issues/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Marco Polo 803&804
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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SUMMARY:GM Diagnostics with HP Tuner
DESCRIPTION:Practical use of HP Tuners for real-world diagnostics and drivability concerns\nInterpreting scan data to identify issues that may be missed with other tools\nHands-on workflow using your own laptop or guided demonstration\nApplying calibration changes within legal and responsible boundaries\nUsing the tool to improve diagnostic efficiency and overall repair accuracy\n\nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/gm-diagnostics-with-hp-tuner-2/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Marco Polo 801&802
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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SUMMARY:Speed of Service - Time is Crucial!
DESCRIPTION:Today’s customers expect speed and consistency\, comparing your experience to companies like Amazon and DoorDash. If your processes fall short\, your reputation and revenue feel it. \nIdentify what’s slowing your shop down and learn how to build systems that create speed and flow—without sacrificing quality. \n\nIdentify hidden time-wasters\nBuild faster\, more effective workflows\nImprove parts and scheduling processes\nStreamline team communication\nSet clear expectations and accountability\nUse speed to build customer trust\nTurn efficiency into a profit driver\n\nThis isn’t about rushing—it’s about refining. Walk away with practical tools to run a smoother\, more efficient shop with purpose.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/speed-of-service-time-is-crucial/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Marco Polo 805&806
CATEGORIES:Inside the Shop
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SUMMARY:Mobile Diagnostics 101; A Comprehensive Look into Mobile Diagnostics as a Business
DESCRIPTION:Mobile Diagnostics as a business seems to be a hot button topic for technicians and shop owners alike.  Mobile Diagnostics\, Programming and ADAS Calibrations are a fast-growing segment of the auto repair industry.  Like any opening of a business/going into business for oneself\, Mobile Diagnostics/Programming can be challenging\, frustrating\, expensive\, risky as well as being rewarding and fulfilling at the same time.  This course will give attendees a clear\, no nonsense\, honest view of Mobile Diagnostics from 2 Mobile Diag industry professionals. Diagnosing network failures\, running down diagnostic codes\, programming modules\, or performing the ADAS calibrations required post collision or repair can be all part of a modern Mobile Diag Techs jobs.   \nThe class will examine: \n\nTooling and Equipment\nLaptop Requirements\nInsurance/Licenses/ NASTF\nOE Software and Subscriptions\nBusiness Models and Costs Involved\nServices Offered\nChallenges and Benefits\n\nReal world examples will be given.  This course is a must for technicians/shop owner thinking about “going mobile”. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/mobile-diagnostics-101-a-comprehensive-look-into-mobile-diagnostics-as-a-business/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 901-902
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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SUMMARY:Diagnostic Application of OE Wiring Diagrams
DESCRIPTION:Wiring diagrams have gone through significant changes over the past decade and aftermarket wiring schematics have not evolved to represent those changes. Several aftermarket service information providers now have access to OE wiring diagrams. These diagrams include additional information and hotlinks designed to help the dealership technician efficiently diagnose electrical issues. This course guides technicians through the effective use of OE wiring schematics as a diagnostic tool. It is essential to understand how the problem circuit works\, or does not work\, on paper before one can accurately diagnose the problem on the vehicle. Planning your diagnostic strategy at your PC before diving under-the-hood or dash is the most effective way to solve circuit problems.  \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/diagnostic-application-of-oe-wiring-diagrams/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 903-904
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T133000
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SUMMARY:From Successful Shop to Enduring Enterprise – The Legacy Builder’s Powerful Journey
DESCRIPTION:Success is no longer the finish line. Across our industry\, a new generation of leaders is emerging – building companies that perform\, grow and leave a lasting impact on teams\, customers and communities. \nThis session presents a comprehensive Legacy Building framework\, detailing how leadership development\, high-performance brand & culture\, investment-level value creation\, and strategic company growth align into a powerful pathway toward becoming a Top-1% company. \nWho This Session Is For: \n\nOwners seeking long-term strategic direction\nNext-generation successors\nHigh performers ready for deeper impact\nConference attendees exploring “what’s next”\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\nA roadmap for evolving from operator to Legacy Builder\nInsight into the four crucial Legacy Program pillars\nA framework for aligning purpose\, culture\, strategy and performance\nNew perspectives on long-term industry influence\n\nWhy This Session Is Different \nInstead of isolated tactics\, this session provides a comprehensive strategic blueprint for sustained excellence. \nSession Experience \nVisionary storytelling blended with grounded\, actionable insights. \nPresented by Michael Herzberg-SmithStrategist\, educator and industry futurist – Michael helps independent automotive service companies evolve into high-performance\, investment-ready enterprises. He also leads The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence’s acclaimed\, industry-transforming Legacy Program. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/from-successful-shop-to-enduring-enterprise-the-legacy-builders-powerful-journey/
LOCATION:The Venetian\, Galileo 1005-1006
CATEGORIES:Small-Business Strategy
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SUMMARY:Analyzing Waveforms Live: Using PicoScope to Make Real-Time Diagnostic Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Capturing a waveform is the easy part. The hard part is knowing what you’re looking at and what it actually means. \nIn this session\, we’ll be working on a running vehicle\, making real captures\, and walking through how to interpret them. The focus is on taking what the scope gives us and turning it into a diagnostic decision—what’s normal\, what’s not\, and where to go next. \nWe’ll look at common signals and talk through what stands out\, what matters\, and what doesn’t. The goal isn’t to memorize patterns—it’s to get comfortable making the call based on what you see on the screen. \nTo register for this session\, please CLICK HERE.
URL:https://www.aapexshow.com/event/analyzing-waveforms-live-using-picoscope-to-make-real-time-diagnostic-decisions/
LOCATION:The Venetian Expo\, Level 2\, Joe’s Garage\, Bay 3
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Technology
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