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Why Attend the Summit?
🌟 Be Where the Elite Meet
This is the grand stage where the industry titans congregate. Want to be counted among them? This Summit is the ultimate gathering place for the most successful and ambitious auto repair shop owners.
💡 A Speaker Line-Up Like No Other
Learn from world class speakers and trainers. This years speakers includes Kathleen Quinn Votaw, Author of Dare to Care in the Workplace and Solve the People Puzzle, Dominic Garcia, Regional Vice President of WORLDPAC, Kieran O'Brien, Founder of Shopgenie, and Kevin Bassett, Owner of Bassett and Associates, PA. The insights and strategies shared by these thought leaders are exclusive to this event. Get inspired, get informed and get ahead.
🚀 Propel Your Business Forward
Engage in immersive workshops and sessions that challenge conventional thinking. Discover how to sharpen your business acumen and cultivate an empowered team. All are aimed at catapulting your business to unparalleled heights.
⛰️ Experience The Beauty of Colorado
Enjoy a relaxing retreat near Denver and Boulder with the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, at the Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa - Broomfield, Colorado.
👑 Establish Your Legacy
In an industry as competitive as ours, the top spot is reserved for those who dare to innovate and take bold steps. Here's your chance to not just be a part of history but to make it. Build a legacy that others will aspire to for years to come.
THIS YEARS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Kathleen Quinn Votaw is a leading authority on resolving the #1 concern of CEOs across the country: How to find and keep top talent. She is the author of two books: Dare to Care in the Workplace—A Guide to the New Way We Work; and Solve the People Puzzle—How High-Growth Companies Attract & Retain Top Talent. Her thought leadership on recruitment, retention and workplace culture has been widely featured on media outlets that include Inc. Magazine, Fox, CBS and Fortune. Kathleen is an expert on what it takes for companies to thrive in the ever-shifting talent acquisition landscape.
Besides being in the recruitment industry for over 35 years, she is the Founder and CEO of TalenTrust, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm, that has helped companies nationwide address immediate needs and drive long-term growth since
2003. The pandemic flipped the paradigm on how, where
and why we work. Did you know that 70% of the people that work for you are actively engaged or open to a conversation with another employer?
This Years Speakers
Dominic Garcia
Dominic Garcia is the Regional Vice President of Sales/Operations at WORLDPAC, bringing over 29 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry. A dynamic leader, Dominic is passionate about supporting and empowering auto shop owners to succeed in a competitive market. He has extensive expertise in sales, operations management, business planning, and government procurement. Dominic holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is dedicated to driving growth and innovation while fostering strong relationships with clients across the industry.
Kieran O'Brien
Kieran O'Brien is the 25-year-old founder of Shopgenie, an all-in-one auto repair marketing platform. He is also the owner of the "Auto Shop Owners Hangout" Facebook group, the largest online community of auto repair shop owners. Kieran is an industry leader and expert on automotive marketing and customer retention. Kieran started working with auto repair shops at the young age of 16 years old in his hometown of Chantilly, Virginia.
Kevin Bassett, CPA
Kevin is the owner of Bassett & Associates, PA, a full service CPA firm that focuses on business owners with profits in excess of 1 m whose goals include building generational wealth. The mission of Bassett & Associates, PA is to empower entrepreneurs to maximize cashflow and build wealth through innovative financial and tax planning strategies.
Through his firms Virtual CFO process, Kevin guides his clients with business planning, cash flow, profitability analysis, tax planning and tax return preparation. Kevin is the creator of the Tax Minimization Process™, The Virtual CFO Advantage™ and the author of a tax strategies course. He speaks at business and real estate events across the United States. He resides with his wife and three children in North Carolina.
Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa
Space is limited - Book now!
With the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, the Omni Interlocken Hotel is the perfect choice for a Colorado getaway. Within easy reach of Denver, Boulder, and Estes Park, it’s a place for relaxation or exploring the great outdoors. Tee off on our 27-hole championship golf courses, take a dip in sparkling resort pools, or relax with a treatment at our rejuvenating spa. Our hotel rooms and suites in Broomfield, CO, overlook the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and lush vistas, where glowing sunsets color the valley. One of the most popular hotels in Broomfield, CO, Omni Interlocken Hotel welcomes guests with five bars, cafes, and restaurants. Start your stay with breakfast at Meritage, dine overlooking the 9th green at Fairways Restaurant, or gather with friends at The Tap Room to catch a game over craft beers.
The Summit has been designed to not only focus on your business but also give you a chance to unwind, connect with other shop owners, and take time for yourself.
Use the link below to Book your Reservation today!
Thank you for making Summit 2024 a success. Join us at our Transformers Institute Annual Summit 2025.
(Registration fees for Members is Included, Registration for Non-Members is $997)
The Transformers Institute Annual Summit:
An Elite Gathering
Our event has been handcrafted for a unique group of auto repair industry leaders who are poised for transformative growth and are eager to broaden their horizons. Is that you? Let's see if you recognize yourself in the following:
- You've built a successful business, single-handedly or with a partner, and have the financial prowess and time dedicated to taking it even further.
- You've planted your business roots firmly and are now ready for your operations to blossom.
- Your mind is your greatest asset. Open to new ideas and practices, you're prepared to invest not just in your business, but in your personal growth and that of your team.
If you find yourself nodding along, then the Transformers Institute Annual Summit is for you. It's where the industry's brightest minds convene. It's where your journey to building your business' future begins!
Don’t Miss Out
The Transformers Institute Annual Summit is unlike any other event, it's the pinnacle of achievement, the holy grail for the independent auto repair industry. This is your chance to solidify your place among the greats. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.
Our Summit is the only time non-members can be a part of Transformers Institute and have the chance to learn from our experts and be a part of the Transformers experience. By attending the Summit, you’ll be among industry game-changers, trailblazers and the best in the business.
Imagine soaking up knowledge from the world's leading auto repair business innovators, building direct connections with industry pioneers and gaining insights from the most forward-thinking leaders in the industry.
At the Summit, your visions take form, your connections multiply and your access to resources explodes, creating a vortex of possibilities for you and your business.
But here's the catch ... our seats are limited and highly sought-after. That's why we have a selective application process to ensure a meeting of minds that can truly transform the industry.
2024 SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Monday November 18
12:00pm - 06:00pm
Registration *Lobby Area*Pickup your Name Badge and specific agenda & IPW packet for your Mastermind Meetings
Tuesday November 19:
08:00am - 08:15am SUMMIT 2024 KICK-OFF Fernando Miranda
08:15am - 10:00am KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Kathleen Quinn Votaw
10:00am - 10:15am BREAK
10:15am - 11:15am SPEAKER: Dominic Garcia Industry Update & Forecast
11:15am - 11:45am TI Updates
11:45am-01:00pm LUNCH (Provided)
1:00pm-02:00pm PRESENTATION: Kevin Bassett Tax & Financial Tricks For Business Owners
02:00pm - 02:15pm BREAK
02:15pm - 03:15pm SPEAKER: Kieran O'Brien The Future of AI in Auto Repairs
03:15pm-5:30pm VENDOR EXHIBIT:
4:30pm-5:30pm Vendor Cocktail Reception
06:00pm-09:00pm Dinner, Awards and Entertainment
Wednesday November 20, 2024
08:00am - 12:00pm Mastermind Meetings
12:00pm - 01:00pm LUNCH (Provided)
01:00pm - 05:00pm Mastermind Meetings
5:00pm-6:00pm Vendor Cocktail Reception
06:00pm - 08:00pm DINNER Provided
Thursday November 21, 2024
08:00am - 12:00pm Mastermind Meetings Q4
12:00pm - 01:00pm LUNCH (Provided)
01:00pm - 05:00pm Mastermind Meetings
05:00pm SUMMIT 2024 Concludes
OUR HOSTS
Greg Bunch
Greg is the Transformers Institute President and owner of Aspen Auto Clinic, an award winning 6-location automotive service business in Colorado. Throughout his career, Greg has worked in shops as a technician, service advisor, manager and ultimately owner. He's also a well-known industry speaker, consultant, Ratchet & Wrench speaker & editorial advisor. As the President of Transformers Institute his goal is to transform the auto industry for the good.
Fernando Miranda
Fernando is the VP of Sales at Transformers Institute and an incredibly accomplished executive with more than 23 years in the automotive industry. He's held positions across the board in shops - from parts and services all the way to executive operations at Fortune 500 companies. His ability to communicate, problem solve, innovate and teach make him an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to take their auto shop business to the next level or become an entrepreneur themselves. His specialty is building and leading top-performing teams on large-scale projects.
Last Years Speakers
Jonathan Ronzio
Jonathan Ronzio is the co-founder and CMO of Trainual. Jonathan’s unconventional background as an award-winning filmmaker, extreme adventurer, and singer/songwriter, provides a unique lens to lead revenue growth at Trainual via out-of-the-box creative campaigns that buck B2B marketing and SaaS industry norms. It’s Ronzio’s mission to help you get your business out of your brain so you have more time to do what you love.
Rod Olson
Rod Olson, also known as Coach O', is a renowned catalyst and Coaches' coach recognized for his ability to guide high-performing leaders in discovering their untapped potential and excelling as motivators in the modern era.
Tony Chatman
Tony’s passion for teaching leaders and teams how to build emotional and business bridges, tackle tough diversity conversations, and develop communication avenues that allow for greater growth, healthier teams, and elevated productivity is the reason he’s asked back by clients again and again.
Colin Davis
As the founder of First Principles Coaching, Colin is an expert in helping small business owners achieve remarkable success as well as find fulfillment in their personal lives.
With a passion for empowering business owners to win at work and life, he's spent over a decade advising business owners and people from every walk of life. Colin draws from his academic research background, personal experiences, insatiable curiosity and guidance from great mentors to find the answer to the fundamental question of how people can truly change for good.
Jeff Vargas
As CEO of Generationology, a renowned consulting firm, Jeff empowers individuals to excel in their careers. He is also the co-founder of The Healthcare Leadership Lab, fostering better leadership among healthcare professionals through self-reflection, introspection, and community engagement.
Doug Grills
Doug started his career with Mobil Oil in 1987, holding positions from marketing to running local shops and eventually working for the corporate office.
In 1999, Doug co-founded Convenience Retailing and over time expanded throughout Maryland. In 2010, Doug and his business partner started their automotive brand, AutoStream Car Care, with the goal of opening stand-alone automotive service centers. They celebrated their 24th anniversary this year and now operate nine locations and 65 bays.
When he’s not working, Doug enjoys playing tennis and golf, spending time with his wife Wendy, and their adult children and grandchildren.
Brian Sump
Brian Sump is not your typical shop owner. A former professional athlete, Brian had never turned a wrench in a shop before starting Denver-based Avalon Motorsports, a German import automotive specialty shop, in 2007. In 2014, Avalon Motorsports acquired a general repair shop and rebranded the business as Urban Autocare.
In 2020 Brian was honored as the AAPEX National Independent Shop Owner of the Year.
Brian is now a multi-location shop owner, a founding board member of the Transformers Institute and a sought-after speaker on business and entrepreneurship.
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