The Value of Agent Partnerships: How Trusted Relationships Futureproof Revenue
Join Connected Dealer Services at AE Experience on Monday, May 24.

Join Connected Dealer Services at AE Experience on Monday, May 24.
IMAGE: Connected Dealer Services
TORRANCE, Calif. – Organizers of Agent Entrepreneur Experience announced today that Daniel Walpole of Connected Dealer Services (CDS) will present "The Value of Agent Partnerships: How Trusted Relationships Futureproof Revenue" during a session sponsored by CDS. May 24-26, attendees will have a unique opportunity to hear from industry experts in the comfort of their own homes. Agents are invited to register at no cost.
It is our responsibility to help our partners achieve their financial goals.
Connected Dealer Services understands that trusted business relationships are more important today than ever before. While their technology was designed to meet the growing needs of dealerships and their customers, developing valuable partnerships is at the core of what they do. When technology evolves, trusted relationships are what allow you to continue driving revenue day after day.
On Monday, May 24 at 3:30 p.m. (EST), the company's chief revenue officer, Daniel Walpole, will examine how building trusted relationships can aid you in future-proofing revenue. Join us as we discuss the importance of honoring agent-dealership relationships in the brick-to-click era, the processes used to harness and sustain growth, and the connected car technology needed to futureproof the modern dealership.
“It is our responsibility to help our partners achieve their financial goals,” Walpole added.
Daniel Walpole has been the chief revenue officer for Connected Dealer Services since 2020 where is he responsible for developing CDS’ agent-partner network, defining & maintaining revenue strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, data analytics, and delivering the highest possible level of customer satisfaction to both dealerships and drivers. Walpole joined CDS in 2017 as the chief data officer where he built a foundation of data analytics to guide both CDS and their valued partners. During his tenure, his team developed CarRx, the unique and highly success driver retention program. CDS’ continued focus is to build its success on a foundation of highly valued, professional business relationships.
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. AE Experience is designed by and for the hardworking professionals driving F&I success and dealership profitability across the nation. For more information or to register today, visit AgentEntrepreneurExperience.com.
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