Introducing AE Experience
The Virtual Event for Agents || February 22–24, 2021

The Virtual Event for Agents || February 22–24, 2021
Agent Entreprerneur Experience, the all-new, uncompromising virtual counterpart of the annual Agent Summit, was founded on the principle that automotive general agents are the engine of the auto retail and finance industry, driving profits for dealers and F&I product providers while helping protect car buyers from undue financial distress. The team here at Agent Entrepreneur and Agent Summit recognize the independent general agent’s unique role — and unique needs.
AE Experience is designed by and for the hardworking professionals driving F&I success and dealership profitability across the nation.
As you know, competition in this segment is fierce, and success depends on a number of factors outside of your control. To confront these realities, AE Experience will bring agents, agent principals, trainers, compliance and reinsurance experts, and F&I industry leaders to one place to educate, commiserate, and plan for the future.
Sessions include:
Agency Acquisitions from an Agent's Perspective
James Polley, Spectrum Automotive Holdings
Training Techniques for 2021
John Tabar, UDS/Brown & Brown Dealer Services
Practical Compliance Tips to Grow Your Business
Michael Tuno, ARMD Resource Group
Robert Wilson, ARMD Resource Group
The Expert's Guide to Recruitment and Hiring
Diane Uzelac, AutoCareersOnline
The First 100 Days: What a Biden Administration Means for the Auto Industry
James Ganther, Mosaic Compliance Services
From the F&I Boardroom: An Executive Discussion
Matt Croak, Wise F&I
Rob Humble, IAS
Tony Wanderon, National Auto Care
Raise Your PVR in 3 Steps
Jennifer Richter, Line\5
The Realm of Reinsurance: An Executive Discussion
Kirk Borchardt, SouthwestRe
Casey Lytle, CNA National
Bruce Stricklin, GSFSGroup
Graye Wolfe, Portfolio
The New Normal: How to Protect Your Dealers in 2021
Gil Van Over, Automotive Compliance Education
AE Experience is designed by and for the hardworking professionals driving F&I success and dealership profitability across the nation.
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