The Digital Shop Conference
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The Digital Shop Conference
The only complete one-vendor solution to a completely Digital Shop. AutoVitals was the first to release Digital Vehicle Inspections and we are always 3 steps ahead of the competition. We have developed a comprehensive platform to leverage Digital Inspections in all aspects of how you run your shop.
NAPA
NAPA AutoCare Center’s Ted Hood will be hosting a breakout. Connect with other NAPA Autocare Centers, learn the benefits to become a NAPA AC and see what AutoVitals products are available to you FREE as a NAPA AC!
Automotive Training Institute
ATI members, coaches and representatives will congregate. Network with your team! Wondering if ATI is the right choice to take your shop to the next level, Join Jim SIlverman’s breakout and learn more from him and existing ATI shops!
The Digital Shop Pro
Be at our Campus for our Release celebration of the brand new Digital Shop PRO platform. The PRO edition incorporates Digital communication with the customer at every single touchpoint of engagement
Conference
Fourth Generation Automotive Industry Expert, Veteran, and Author Mitch Schneider will be speaking on the state of the industry
My Shop’s Journey - How AutoVitals Helped Guide The Way
What is a Digital Native? Digital Immigrant? How do they make decisions? How do I need to reach consumers in a Digital World?
Frank Scandura will take you through the 7 touchpoints and share best practices for motorist engagement. He will point out what digital natives, immigrants, and tourists experience and how they make decisions.
Frank Scandura will take you through the 7 touchpoints and share best practices for motorist engagement. He will point out what digital natives, immigrants, and tourists experience and how they make decisions.
Frank Scandura will take you through the 7 touchpoints and share best practices for motorist engagement. He will point out what digital natives, immigrants, and tourists experience and how they make decisions.
Fourth Generation Automotive Industry Expert, Veteran, and Author Mitch Schneider will be speaking on the state of the industry
My Shop’s Journey - How AutoVitals Helped Guide The Way
What is a Digital Native? Digital Immigrant? How do they make decisions? How do I need to reach consumers in a Digital World?
Mike Bennett and Ben Nielsen share how AutoVitals tools and training combined with ATI coaching have helped his family run shop to almost triple ARO in 18 months, and why Ben and Erin Nielsen decided to try other tools and returned to AutoVitals with the confidence that it is the best solution.
Matt Purselle will share his experience with the transition from a whiteboard to the AutoVitals Workflow management tool
Frank Scandura, Shop Owner, Coach and Director of Digital Training at AutoVitals will share insights on two of the most important topics for higher approval and tech productivity: How to create impactful pictures/videos and how to dispatch techs using the Techview TVP.
Matt Purselle will share his experience with the transition from a whiteboard to the AutoVitals Workflow management tool
Frank Scandura, Shop Owner, Coach and Director of Digital Training at AutoVitals will share insights on two of the most important topics for higher approval and tech productivity: How to create impactful pictures/videos and how to dispatch techs using the Techview TVP.
Mike Bennett and Ben Nielsen share how AutoVitals tools and training combined with ATI coaching have helped his family run shop to almost triple ARO in 18 months, and why Ben and Erin Nielsen decided to try other tools and returned to AutoVitals with the confidence that it is the best solution.
Frank Scandura, Shop Owner, Coach and Director of Digital Training at AutoVitals will share insights on two of the most important topics for higher approval and tech productivity: How to create impactful pictures/videos and how to dispatch techs using the Techview TVP.
Mike Bennett and Ben Nielsen share how AutoVitals tools and training combined with ATI coaching have helped his family run shop to almost triple ARO in 18 months, and why Ben and Erin Nielsen decided to try other tools and returned to AutoVitals with the confidence that it is the best solution.
Matt Purselle will share his experience with the transition from a whiteboard to the AutoVitals Workflow management tool
Regular price is 347 per shop. For the owners attending in connection to the AutoVitals conference, we are going to reduce it to $99 per shop. https://www.autotraining.net/bootcampschedule/workshops_register_default.aspx
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Ocean Swim Beach WalkJoin us For a Swim in The Pacific Ocean! Or Cheer Swimmers from the Beach6:15 am - 7:20 am
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Breakfast @ Air BnB6:45 am - 7:35 am
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General Session8:00 am - 9:00 am
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Keynote Mitch Schneider: Give me a Lever...Fourth Generation Auotmotive Industry Expert Mitch Schneider will be speaking on the state of the industry9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Christopher Petersen: My Shop's JourneyChristopher Petersen10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Digital Natives and The New Consumer PlatformWhat is a Digital Native? Digital Immigrant? What Platform do I need to reach consumers in a Digital World?11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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NAPA Break Out1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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ATI BreakOut1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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ASCCA Break Out1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Digital Shop1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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ATI BreakOut2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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ASCCA Break Out2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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Digital Shop2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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Digital Shop2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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NAPA Break Out2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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Digital Shop3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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ASCCA Break Out3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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NAPA Break Out3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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ATI BreakOut3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Free Time- Sunset cruise, shopping, dinner5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Donuts & Coffee7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Keynote Mitch Schneider: Give me a Lever...Fourth Generation Automotive Industry Expert Mitch Schneider will be speaking on the state of the industry9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Christopher Petersen: My Shop's JourneyChristopher Petersen10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Digital Natives and The New Consumer PlatformWhat is a Digital Native? Digital Immigrant? What Platform do I need to reach consumers in a Digital World?11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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SEO Analysis1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Reporting KPI Analysis1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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AdWords Analysis1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Shop Assessment with an Advisor1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Free Time-Sunset cruise, shopping, dinner5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Ocean Swim Beach WalkJoin us For a Swim in The Pacific Ocean! Or Cheer Swimmers from the Beach6:15 am - 7:20 am
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Breakfast @ Air BnB6:45 am - 7:35 am
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Digital Shop Features8:00 am - 8:45 am
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Break8:45 am - 9:00 am
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New features- Website9:00 am - 9:30 am
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DST Strategy9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Mike Bennett, ATI coach & Ben Nielsen, Shop Owner10:00 am - 10:50 am
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Matt Purselle, Shop Owner: From Whiteboard to the TVP10:00 am - 10:50 am
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Frank Scandura, Shop Owner and Director of Training AutoVitals: Deep Dive10:00 am - 10:50 am
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Matt Purselle, Shop Owner: From Whiteboard to the TVP11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Frank Scandura, Shop Owner and Director of Training AutoVitals: Deep Dive11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Mike Bennett, ATI coach & Ben Nielsen, Shop Owner11:00 am - 11:50 am
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Frank Scandura, Shop Owner and Director of Training AutoVitals: Deep Dive12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
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Mike Bennett, ATI coach & Ben Nielsen, Shop Owner12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
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Matt Purselle, Shop Owner: From Whiteboard to the TVP12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
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Closing Session and Lunch1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Free Time- Sunset cruise, shopping, dinner2:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Mitch Schneider
Keynote Speaker, fourth-generation auto repair professional
Keynote Speaker
“I am uniquely qualified to comment on the “State of The Industry.” I am the fourth generation in my family to be involved in the automotive service aftermarket. I am a Certified Master Technician with the ASE. I possess all the necessary licenses and education that one needs to both function and compete effectively in our trade at this time and I have also been employed as a professional instructor.”
Mitch is a fourth generation auto shop professional and the owner of Schneider’s Auto Repair in Simi Valley, Calif. He is an industry educator, author, seminar facilitator, and blogger at mitchschneidersworld.com.
Image of Mitch courtesy of Rachet and Wrench
Did you recently become a Digital Shop? Are you a seasoned veteran, or just interested to find out more about the only complete one-vendor solution to a completely Digital Shop. Join us in beautiful Santa Barbara! AutoVitals with partner NAPA was the first to release Digital Vehicle Inspections and we are always 3 steps ahead of the competition. We have developed a comprehensive platform to leverage Digital Inspections in all aspects of how you run your shop.
Potential Digital Shops
You are a paper based shop who sees value in Digital Inspections and maybe other aspects of The Digital Shop but would like to have more information and meet with those who actually run a digital operation
New To The Digital Shop
You have signed up and began to implement the Digital Shop but know there is so much more to be learned. Get hands on training, meet with other shop owners, and discuss operating procedures to gain knowledge you can take home and implement right away.
Digital Shop Pros
You are well seasoned in running and operating a Digital Shop and want to dive deeper, meet other Digital Shop Owners and Network with experts in the industry
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Butterfly Migration
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Channel Islands Adventure
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Mitch Schneider
Keynote Speaker, fourth-generation Auto Repair Professional
“I am uniquely qualified to comment on the “State of The Industry.” I am the fourth generation in my family to be involved in the automotive service aftermarket. I am a Certified Master Technician with the ASE. I possess all the necessary licenses and education that one needs to both function and compete effectively in our trade at this time and I have also been employed as a professional instructor.”
Mitch is a fourth generation auto shop professional and the owner of Schneider’s Auto Repair in Simi Valley, Calif. He is an industry educator, author, seminar facilitator, and blogger at mitchschneidersworld.com.
Mitch Schneider
Keynote Speaker, fourth-generation Auto Repair Professional
“I am uniquely qualified to comment on the “State of The Industry.” I am the fourth generation in my family to be involved in the automotive service aftermarket. I am a Certified Master Technician with the ASE. I possess all the necessary licenses and education that one needs to both function and compete effectively in our trade at this time and I have also been employed as a professional instructor.”
Mitch is a fourth generation auto shop professional and the owner of Schneider’s Auto Repair in Simi Valley, Calif. He is an industry educator, author, seminar facilitator, and blogger at mitchschneidersworld.com.
Awards
Join us for Our First Annual Digital Shop Awards Ceremony
Earn Respect, Prizes, and Bragging Rights
Implementer of the Year
Recognized for taking a paper based team into the digital age. Solution oriented, forward thinking operator who wants to get rid of paper and guide technicians and service advisor(s) into the new era.
Improvement Award
After being on Digital Platform for 6 months or more has made major strides to increase ARO and approval rate by the highest rate in the AutoVitals network.
Digital Service Advisor of The Year
The service advisor with the highest number of approved jobs in the last three months combined.
Digital Technician of the Year
The tech with the highest number of pictures ending up on the inspections result sent out in the last three months combined.
Digital Shop Of the Year 2017
The shop with more than 3 techs and at least one full time service advisor, which has gone paperless and applied all aspects of the 7 touch points to their shop.
Training for the Whole Team
Shop Owners, Service Advisors, and Technicians.
Hands on Training with Digital Inspections, Marketing, and Retention
Best Practices and Tips
Industry Expert Speakers
Group Meals, Whale Watching & Ocean Swims
Product News, Feature Releases, Beta Program and More
Hands-On Training With Digital Inspections
Of course Digital Inspections with images/video increase approval, but in The Digital Shop EVERY inspection performed is leveraged on the web to get you more new customers AND used to build out service history and reminders to retain customers.
Testimonials
See What Shops Say About The Digital Shop
“There is always one tool in the shops tool box that produces the best return on investment. Today that is AutoVital’s SmartFlow.”
Bill Connor
Head of Service/ Master Tech- Craig’s Car Care
“SmartFlow is our operating system to get vehicles in and out of the shop. I can’t imagine going back to paper.”
Greg Joseph
Shop Owner – Christian Brothers Highland Ranch
“AutoVitals is never satisfied, so they are constantly improving and refining their products and services. Already miles ahead of their competitors!”
Ron Haugen
Owner, WestSide Auto Pros
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