CMA LIVE | ALL ACCESS | EP. 13 | JAN 22
CMANETWORKS.com presents CMA LIVE - ALL ACCESS on WEDNESDAY JAN. 22nd at 8pm ET as we present the latest news in the 12v mobile electronics industry.
FEATURING ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM:
- PIONEER
- GROUND ZERO
- MEMPHIS
- DYNAMAT
- RDVFL
CMA LIVE | ALL ACCESS | EP. 12 | DEC. 11
CMANETWORKS.com presents CMA LIVE - ALL ACCESS on SATURDAY, DEC. 11TH at 8pm ET as we present the latest news in the 12v mobile electronics industry.
FEATURING ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM:
MSC/BLAM
VOXX ELECTRONICS
KENWOOD EXCELON
ZZ2
CMA LIVE | ALL ACCESS | EP. 11 | DEC 4th
CMANETWORKS.com presents CMA LIVE - ALL ACCESS on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4th at 8pm ET as we present the latest news in the 12v mobile electronics industry.
FEATURING ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM:
MSC/HELIX
STINGER
UNIDEN
CERWIN VEGA
EPSILON
Mobile Electronics Industry Awards - Finalist Announcement
The Industry Awards recognize those in the mobile electronics industry that exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, business ethics, service
and expertise.
12V INSIDER | KNOWLEDGEFEST | LAS VEGAS | DAY 2
DAY 2 Coverage of Knowledgefest Las Vegas 2024.
12V INSIDER - KNOWLEDGEFEST - LAS VEGAS
DAY 1 Coverage of Knowledgefest Las Vegas 2024.
Come See Andy at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas 2024!!
Technician/Fabricator Track
Class: Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass In Car Audio Systems
Speaker: Andy Wehmeyer - Audiofrog
Date: Saturday 2/3/24 from 9:30am - 10:50am
Description: Lots of myths surround the creation and optimization of midbass performance in cars. These myths often waste time and your customers’ money and create insurmountable installation hurdles. We’ll bust those myths and set you on a better path. Learn where midbass comes from, what it is, what creates impact and how to do it. We will explain what part of the frequency response is actual midbass and provide two methods for optimizing midbass output in high performance car audio systems.
Top Take-aways: How to create car audio systems with impactful midbass without hassles or confusion.
Who should attend: Car audio technicians, salespeople and store owners—but it’s especially useful for techs who can influence the sales process.
Register for this class here: https://mea-events.as.me/TF004-LAS
Register for KnowledgeFest here: https://www.knowledgefest.org/register
KnowledgeFest Las Vegas 2024!!
Owner/Manager Track
Class: Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock The Secrets To Lasting Success in the Car Audio Industry.
Speaker: Tomas Keenan - Step It Up Academy
Date: Friday 2/1/24 from 8:40am - 10:00am
Description: Join us for a dynamic session tailored for small business owners and managers, where we'll delve into crucial aspects of business growth. Learn the art of setting and tracking targets, building future-proof organizational charts, and crafting effective hiring and onboarding processes. Navigate the delicate balance of business ethics by establishing core values and addressing challenges like poaching clients and employees.
Top Take-aways: Walk away with actionable insights and the tools to propel your business forward with integrity and efficiency.
Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.
Register for this class here: https://mea-events.as.me/OM001-LAS
Register for KnowledgeFest here: https://www.knowledgefest.org/register
Only at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas 2024
Sales/Marketing Track
Class: The Profit Funnel
Speaker: Jon Kowanetz from Pathways Coaching & Consulting
When: Friday morning 2/2/24 from 10:20am - 11:30am
Description: Too often, the sales process is left entirely to chance, with no system in place to guide the customer to a solution that satisfies both their needs and the performance standards of the company. With customer acquisition costs being what they are, small businesses simply cannot afford this kind of inefficiency. But what if you could implement a commonsense system that would streamline your inventory, simplify new employee training and increase customer satisfaction, all while increasing profits? This presentation will show you exactly how to do that!
Top Take-aways: Understand how your sales process could benefit from being systematized. Learn how to apply The Profit Funnel in your own company.
Who should attend: Sales professionals of all levels.
Register for this class here: https://mea-events.as.me/SM008-LAS
Register for Knowledgefest at https://register.kfest.me/
Only at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas!
Owner/Manager Track
Showroom To Fab Room - Sharing A Polished Appearance With Your Clients
Speakers: Kimberly & Dalton Trainer - Car-Tunes, Inc.
Saturday 2/3/24 from 9:30am - 10:50am
Description: From the showroom to the fab room, you must impress your clients with a polished appearance! Your language, physical appearance, facility cleanliness, and project presentations MUST represent your professionalism in an efficient manner to gain trust and overcome any client objections. From the business owner and sales professional’s perspective to the installer/fabricator’s point of view. This presentation will show proven methods for all positions to correct the silent mistakes affecting your closing rate and start a line of new clients knocking on your door?
Top Take-aways: Gain Efficient Communication & Presentation Techniques that will Unify a Common Polished Presentation from Sales Professionals, Installers, & Fabricators alike. Achieve a Higher Close Rate while Validating a Higher Labor Rate.
Who should attend: Owners, Sales Professionals, Installers/Fabricators looking to streamline an effective presentation to upscale clientele & increase profitability for all positions on your team.
Register for this class here: https://mea-events.as.me/OM004-LAS
Register for Knowledgefest at https://register.kfest.me/
UPDATE!!!!! Keith McCumber will be able to make it to Knowledgefest, as the paperwork he was waiting for, finally came through. Thank you to Kimberly Trainer who had graciously agreed to fill in for Keith and present the Harmony in Numbers class on Sunday morning with James Smith.
Owner/Manager Track
Harmony In Numbers: A Financial Tune Up For Car Audio Entrepreneurs
Speakers: Keith McCumber - Soundsgood Auto & James Smith - ACT Audio
Sunday 2/4/24 10:30am - 11:50am
Description: This presentation would provide comprehensive insights into managing finances effectively for car stereo business owners, covering crucial asp
Only at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas 2024
Owner/Manager Track
Class: Casting Off The Crutches Presentation: Part 1
Speaker: Jon Kowanetz from Pathways Coaching & Consulting
When: Saturday morning at 8:00am
Description: This presentation focuses on the many, all too common and socially acceptable habits and behaviors that we as human beings develop, which can be destructive to our personal and our professional lives. As the presenter shares his own experiences of overcoming these challenges and how doing so improved both aspects of his life, attendees recognize that they are not alone in their own challenges, that no challenge is too small and that they can change any chosen part of their life, in every new moment.
Top Take-aways: Learn the psychology behind destructive habits and behaviors. Understand how these habits and behaviors can be destructive to both your personal and professional life. Learn about the many ways that overcoming them can improve both areas of your life.
Who should attend: Anyone that wants to overcome challenges and improve all aspects of their life
Register for this class here: https://www.knowledgefest.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=658&Itemid=613
Owner/Manager Track
Class: Casting Off The Crutches Workshop: Part 2
Speaker: Jon Kowanetz from Pathways Coaching & Consulting
SPECIAL TIME: Saturday night at 6:45pm
Description: In this workshop, which builds upon what was presented in Part 1, you will have the opportunity to identify what is holding you back in your own personal and professional life, so you can affect real change. Together, we will use a 9 step process that will help you to get real with yourself about why you formed this destructive habit or behavior in the first place, why you want to improve in this area of your life and how you can stay on your chosen path when things get hard, as they most certainly will.
Top Take-aways: Get clear on what is holding you back in your personal and professional lives. Leave with
Two more great sales classes for you, only at KnowledgeFest!
Speaker & MEA Sales Training Partner: Kevin Hallinan with Winning, Inc.
Class 1:
Selling In The Age Of Big Tech: Keep Up Or Get Left Behind
Description: Customers want to engage over the phone, via email & texts, and not in person. They want pricing & product info and want to be in control. If we allow that, we’re likely leaving money on the table.
Top Take-aways: You will learn fresh, modern selling skills that are both honest, and allow you to be yourself while you take results to new levels.
Who should attend: Anyone responsible for sales in your store.
Register for Selling in the Age of Big Tech class here: https://www.knowledgefest.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=642&Itemid=613
Class 2: The 2000s Called And They Want Their Sales Techniques Back
Description: Admit it – times have changed. In fact, change is inevitable. Growth though, is optional. Those that continually grow will always be ahead of those that feel they’ve “made it” and who remain comfortable. Discover why you might want to change, learn which changes are good and which aren’t, and make those changes happen!
Top Take-aways: You will learn fresh, modern selling skills that are both honest, and allow you to be yourself while you take results to new levels.
Who should attend: Anyone responsible for sales in your store.
Register for The 2000s Called here: https://www.knowledgefest.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=652&Itemid=613
Register for Knowledgefest here https://register.kfest.me/