Make the Most of Your Next Safe Dealer Forum: 4 Ways to Walk Away with Real Value
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Dealer forums are more than just a calendar item they’re a golden opportunity to grow your business, connect with your peers, and get ahead of the trends shaping the safe industry.
Whether it’s your first time attending one of these events or you’ve been going for years, here are four ways to make sure you get the most out of your time:
1. Show Up With Questions—and Ask Them
These events often feature presentations, panels, and even open Q&A sessions with manufacturers and insiders. Don’t just sit back and listen—show up with real questions. What challenges are you facing in sales? What product changes would help your customers? What marketing tools would make your life easier? The more you ask, the more tailored (and valuable) the answers become.
2. Focus on What Moves the Needle
From new technology to showroom optimization tips, every session is packed with ideas—but not all will apply to your business. Identify the one or two things that could make the biggest impact on your growth, and build your notes, networking, and follow-up around those. Whether it’s learning how to improve your lead follow-up or leveraging AI tools in your sales process, go in with focus.
3. Don’t Skip the Networking
The best insights sometimes come over lunch or during a casual chat between sessions. Take the time to meet other dealers—especially those outside your region. Ask what’s working for them, what they’re struggling with, and what tools or processes they swear by. You’re likely to leave with new ideas, valuable contacts, and maybe even a few partnerships.
4. Bring It Back to the Team
The value of a forum shouldn’t end when you walk out the door. Schedule time the week after to share key takeaways with your staff—especially if you picked up tips about sales techniques, showroom layout, or product knowledge. Better yet, turn those takeaways into training sessions or action items that move your dealership forward.
At VaultView, we believe dealer forums are one of the most underrated growth tools in the industry. When used right, they’re not just an event—they’re a catalyst for taking your business to the next level.
If you’d like help turning forum insights into action whether that’s follow-up automations, sales training, marketing improvements, or just learning the basics of AI, let’s talk! We’re here to help you succeed!