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AASP-MN ANNUAL MEETING & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE PREVIEW
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AASP-MN 2022 ANNUAL MEETING & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Thursday, April 7, 2022
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West | 3131 Campus Drive | Plymouth, MN AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Sponsored by CBIZ, Elite Worldwide & United Fire Group
9:30am ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS General topics:
Mechanical topics:
Collision topics:
• Collision Management Software • Blueprinting
11:30am LUNCH, ANNUAL MEETING & KEYNOTE ADDRESS Beyond Grit: Embracing Passion and Perseverance to Gain the High-Performance Edge
Sponsored by LKQ-Minnesota and Lube-Tech
2:00pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
General topic: Beyond Grit Workshop Sponsored by AASP National presented by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Mentally Strong Consulting
Mechanical topic: Tech Momentum Sponsored by Auto Value Parts Stores/APH presented by Aaron Stokes, Shop Fix Academy
Collision topic: Productivity + Efficiency = Profit Sponsored by FinishMaster presented by Louie Sharp, Sharp Auto Body & The Gifted Leader
4:00pm Vendor Showcase & Social Hour
COVID-19 Disclaimer: By registering to attend this event, attendees acknowledge and understand that participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19 and knowingly and freely assume the risk of injury, harm and loss even if arising from the negligence, fault or conduct of AASP-MN, its employees, agents and representatives. Attendees agree to comply with all COVID-related procedures that may be implemented by AASP-MN and the event venue, including, but not limited to, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements and restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, in order to protect as much as possible the health and safety of all event attendees.
The conference will be a full day of insights, practical strategies, and critical information to help you build momentum in the fast-paced recovery from the tumultuous days of the pandemic. You will leave with actionable take-aways and new connections to help you succeed at top speed!
8:00AM-9:15AM: OPENING GENERAL SESSION Staying on the High Road – Service, Professionalism & Leadership Presented by Chad Weinstein, Ethical Leaders in Action, LLC
In challenging times like these, professionalism and leadership matter more than ever. This session will focus on the human side of your tool kit, with leadership practices for retaining and developing your team, and communication practices that strengthen relationships with customers, vendors, and employees alike. A sense of humor counts too, so we’ll laugh while we discuss the difficult, the ridiculous, and the inspiring aspects of the automotive service trade.
Following this presentation, participants will be able to: • Harness a strong sense of purpose to motivate and engage employees • Define professionalism for themselves, in relevant and practical terms for automotive service providers • Understand how moral motivation, clarity, and courage enable leaders to maintain high standards of professionalism • Use ethical persuasion to strengthen relationships and change minds
Participants will be encouraged to engage, listen, laugh, and learn.
9:30AM-11:30AM: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
You will have the opportunity to participate in three 30-minute sessions facilitated by AASP-MN member experts. • 20 Groups, Coaches and Shop Support Resources • Tips & Tricks for Recruiting Employees • Shop Culture • Marketing Your Auto Service Shop • Scams, Rip-offs & Con Artists • Collision Management Software • Blue Printing
11:30AM-1:45PM: LUNCHEON KEYNOTE Beyond Grit – Embracing Passion and Perseverance for the Future Presented by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Mentally Strong Consulting
Despite all the factors that we cannot control in the automotive industry, such as ever-changing technology and the workforce shortage, we can choose to lead with grit, purpose and passion. In this keynote presentation, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff will discuss tools to help you: • See the opportunity • Practice self-leadership in change • Savor the good • Commit to leading with grit for the future
Dr. Kamphoff is an executive performance coach who works with professional athletes, executives and business leaders, including shop owners in the automotive industry, and she has guided them through change over the last two years. She’ll share practical strategies to help you thrive in change, not just survive.
2:00PM-4:00PM Beyond Grit Workshop Presented by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Mentally Strong Consulting
As we continue to navigate through these uncertain times, more than ever, we can get stuck in fear and frustration, wishing things were different. In this breakout session, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff will go in-depth on how to develop highperformance mindset practices to be resilient and at our best in times of change as owner/operators. She’ll share practical tools she has taught professional athletes, including the Minnesota Vikings and Olympians who performed last year in Tokyo.
You’ll learn: • Tools to deal with pressure • How to choose courage over comfort • Ways to reduce negativity so you can build your shop to its true potential
2:00PM-4:00PM Tech Momentum Presented by Aaron Stokes, Shop Fix Academy
Are there bottlenecks in your shop because a tech is given the wrong vehicle to repair, and then the next car they were supposed to get is delayed? When that happens, you are left with an upset customer and an unproductive shop. Simply having a different technician evaluate the car could have prevented the delays and frustration.
Improve turnaround time for customers and increase productivity for all your technicians by creating a shop workflow vision. This course will focus on examples to help shop owners maximize EVERYONE'S time, including their own!
2:00PM-4:00PM Productivity + Efficiency = Profit Presented by Louie Sharp, Sharp Auto Body & The Gifted Leader
This interactive session will be broken down in to two segments that will include experiential exercises to deepen your understanding.
The productivity segment will cover: • What are the top 3 tasks for that desk or title? • Alignment to the mission, vision and goals of the organization • Leadership and workflow • How to empower your people to make the best decisions • Accountability—How to gamify in the positive
The efficiency segment will cover: • Meeting expectations and deadlines • Importance of clear communication • Time management & how to teach your team • Operations and processes — why and how
4:00-6:00PM VENDOR SHOWCASE & SOCIAL HOUR
Visit with industry sponsors and make some new contacts! • Catch up on the latest and greatest in products and services • Get answers to questions you haven’t had time to ask
ACCOMMODATIONS Crown Plaza Minneapolis West 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441
Come a day early or stay an extra night to decompress after the conference while enjoying the hotel’s swimming pool, hot tub and restaurant. The Minneapolis area has much to offer guests young and old, so bring the kids too!
Guest rooms include standard tier wireless internet (WiFi) access, free parking and several other amenities. To reserve a room at the discounted rate of $129 per night, call 763-5596600 by 3/24/22. Be sure to tell the reservationist you are with the Alliance block of rooms.
enhance life. CHAD WEINSTEIN is president of Ethical Leaders in Action, LLC, and author of Thinking Aloud: Reflections on Ethical Leadership. Ethical Leaders in Action (ELA) provides leadership development, ethics education, and strategic consulting services to businesses and non-profits as well as public safety and health care organizations. Weinstein’s approach to ethics is positive, focused not on avoiding wrongdoing, but on helping business leaders at all levels to succeed by acting in ways that build trust and promote engagement. DR. CINDRA KAMPHOFF is the CEO of Mentally Strong Consulting, a consulting company who provides mental training for individuals, teams, and groups. She is recognized nationally for her work and contributions to the field of performance psychology. As a leader, high-performance coach, author, professor, and speaker, Dr. Kamphoff brings passion, energy, and authenticity to her work with athletes, performers, and businesspeople. She believes we perform each day, and the strategies and skills used to enhance performance in sport are similar strategies and skills used to
AARON STOKES is a 22-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. Through his business, Shop Fix Academy, he provides innovative management coaching and training based on the knowledge he acquired growing the automotive repair chains, Eurofix and Autofix. Stokes created Shop Fix Academy to provide comprehensive training for shop owners delivered through user-friendly videos, conferences, one-on-one coaching, and peer groups to ensure that participants receive maximum value for their money. Stokes also offers consumers advice on automotive repair through his radio show, “Fixin’ Cars with Aaron Stokes,” broadcast weekly on Nashville’s 99.7 WTN. LOUIE SHARP is a nationally renowned, world class speaker with over 11 years of professional speaking experience. He has been seen on NBC and ABC, as well as delivering keynote speeches for distinguished companies such as DuPont, Edward Jones, Sage, and Axalta Coating Systems. Louie is a successful business owner in his own right. He started his first company, Sharp Auto Body, at the age of 23 and 40 years later it is still going strong. He is also a published author of The Gifted Leader—How to Grow Your Business for More Profit & Freedom!
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Registration includes lunch, social hour & vendor showcase!
Early Bird Pricing (before 3/24/22) Standard Pricing (after 3/24/22)
$195 Member/$225 Non-Member ea.
$225 Member/$250 Non-Member ea.
