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UPCOMING EVENTS

Gear Performance Group Members get a seat in any & all workshops!
  • WEBINAR: The Golden Rules of Listening – Part 3: Strengthening Business Partnerships and Relationships
    WEBINAR: The Golden Rules of Listening – Part 3: Strengthening Business Partnerships and Relationships
    Mar 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
    The Institute Webinar Series
    Presenter: Juliana Sih, PCC, Leadership Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Founder & Owner of Crescendo Coaching
  • Intro to the M&A Legacy Builders Peer Group
    Intro to the M&A Legacy Builders Peer Group
    Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Webinar
    Is your auto repair business ready to reach its full potential? The industry is evolving fast, and traditional strategies just won’t cut it anymore. That’s why we’re inviting you to an exclusive online event on March 27 to introduce the M&A Legacy Builders Peer Group.
  • AutoLeap's Amplify 2025 - Accelerating Excellence
    AutoLeap's Amplify 2025 - Accelerating Excellence
    Fri, Apr 11
    AutoLeap's Virtual Conference - Amplify
    Apr 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT
    AutoLeap's Virtual Conference - Amplify
    Learn from industry experts and seasoned shop owners on how you can supercharge your auto repair business. Institute team members will be presenting, so make sure to join us for this FREE event.
  • THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, APRIL, 2025
    THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, APRIL, 2025
    Mon, Apr 28
    Hampton Inn & Suites SLC - Downtown
    Apr 28, 2025, 8:00 AM MDT – Apr 30, 2025, 5:00 PM MDT
    Hampton Inn & Suites SLC - Downtown, 425 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Extraordinary Leadership, Empowered Lives. All humans are driven by our own individual needs and wants. Great Leaders understand this, creating pathways for their team members to grow, contribute and succeed from within themselves.
  • ADVISOR TRAINING WORKSHOP // May 2nd-3rd 2025
    ADVISOR TRAINING WORKSHOP // May 2nd-3rd 2025
    May 02, 2025, 8:00 AM MDT – May 03, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT
    The Institute, HQ, 3789 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT 84405, USA
    Boost sales, improve phone conversions, and sharpen your team's communication skills before the summer rush. This 2-day, hands-on workshop is built for Advisors, Managers, and Shop Owners who are ready to turn more calls into appointments and drive real results.
  • THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // MAY 6TH-10TH
    THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // MAY 6TH-10TH
    May 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Ogden, 3789 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT 84405, USA
    Elevate your service advisors in 5 days with targeted, hands-on training in value-building, communication, operations, conflict resolution, and growth. Boost their skills and drive your business forward.
  • WEBINAR: The Power of Parts Margin/Mark-up for Independent Auto Repair Shops - ASA Quarter #2 Webinar
    WEBINAR: The Power of Parts Margin/Mark-up for Independent Auto Repair Shops - ASA Quarter #2 Webinar
    May 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
    The Institute Webinar Series
    Presenter: Cecil Bullard, Founder & CEO, The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
  • AASP Conference TOOLS
    AASP Conference TOOLS
    Thu, May 29
    Fredericksburg
    May 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jun 01, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
  • SWAP - Southwest Automotive Pros Conference
    SWAP - Southwest Automotive Pros Conference
    Jun 20, 2025, 8:00 AM MST – Jun 22, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
    Chandler, AZ, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA
    We’re excited to be attending the 2025 Sunrise Automotive Training & Expo - the Southwest’s premier annual training event for the auto repair industry! Join us in Phoenix for two full days of hands-on technical classes, management strategies, advisor training, and marketing insights.
  • MARS (MARKETING FOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS) INTENSIVE, JULY 24-25, 2025
    MARS (MARKETING FOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS) INTENSIVE, JULY 24-25, 2025
    Jul 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 25, 2025, 4:00 PM
    The Institute HQ, 3789 Wall Ave, South Ogden, UT 84405, USA
    Marketing at a high level is no longer optional—it’s essential. The best shops don’t just rely on referrals; they have a marketing system in place that brings in consistent business and keeps them ahead of the competition.
  • THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, JULY, 2025
    THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, JULY, 2025
    Jul 28, 2025, 7:00 AM MDT – Jul 30, 2025, 4:00 PM MDT
    Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
    Extraordinary Leadership, Empowered Lives. All humans are driven by our own individual needs and wants. Great Leaders understand this, creating pathways for their team members to grow, contribute and succeed from within themselves.
  • THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // AUGUST 4TH-8TH
    THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // AUGUST 4TH-8TH
    Aug 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 08, 2025, 5:00 PM
    San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Elevate your service advisors in 5 days with targeted, hands-on training in value-building, communication, operations, conflict resolution, and growth. Boost their skills and drive your business forward.
  • THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, SEPTEMBER, 2025
    THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, SEPTEMBER, 2025
    Sep 15, 2025, 6:00 AM MDT – Sep 17, 2025, 3:00 PM MDT
    Denver, Denver, CO, USA
    Extraordinary Leadership, Empowered Lives. All humans are driven by our own individual needs and wants. Great Leaders understand this, creating pathways for their team members to grow, contribute and succeed from within themselves.
  • THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, NOVEMBER, 2025
    THE LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES, NOVEMBER, 2025
    Nov 10, 2025, 7:00 AM MST – Nov 13, 2025, 4:00 PM MST
    Tampa, Tampa, FL, USA
    Extraordinary Leadership, Empowered Lives. All humans are driven by our own individual needs and wants. Great Leaders understand this, creating pathways for their team members to grow, contribute and succeed from within themselves.
  • THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // DECEMBER 8TH-12TH
    THE SERVICE ADVISOR 5-DAY INTENSIVE // DECEMBER 8TH-12TH
    Dec 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – Dec 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
    Elevate your service advisors in 5 days with targeted, hands-on training in value-building, communication, operations, conflict resolution, and growth. Boost their skills and drive your business forward.
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