About GNYADA
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has been serving franchised new car dealers in the New York metro area for more than a century.
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The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association’s Member Dealers are a powerful economic influence and contribute significantly to the creation of high paying jobs throughout the metropolitan area. There are more than 440 independent new car and truck dealerships in our area with strong, wellestablished ties to their communities, that are vital to the people who live and work there.
Events
Management By Fire
Key Information
Presented By:
Michael Renaud, Proactive Training Solutions
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
This focused one-day experience delivers the real-world leadership tools your team needs to dominate today’s appointment-first market. This class is about where sales start, online, over the phone, and in the BDC. Attendees will learn how to lead from the desk, coach with purpose, and convert activity into appointments that show.
Participants can expect fast-paced strategy, roleplays, FirePhone simulations, and bold word tracks that managers can use immediately to drive performance.
| Date: | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| Level: | Advanced |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $225.00 |
| Non-Member Fee: | $350.00 |
Attendees will walk away ready to:
- Lead with urgency by mastering daily accountability and activity control
- Turn phones and internet leads into appointments that actually show
- Coach in real time using FirePhone simulations and objection-handling drills
- Build team culture that thrives on follow-up, feedback, and execution
- Convert leadership into revenue, not just reports and motivation
About the Instructor: Michael Renaud is CEO of Alan Ram’s Proactive Training Solutions and a former New York metro-area automotive executive. With a background in sales, BDC, and fixed ops leadership, he now leads nationwide training for dealer groups like Penske and Lithia. Under his direction, Proactive has launched cutting-edge tools like AI-powered mystery shops and the Management by Fire training series.
GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.
Pricing
Member Fee
(After )
FREE
Non-Member Fee
(After )
$225.00
Management By Fire
Key Information
Presented By:
Michael Renaud, Proactive Training Solutions
Time:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
This focused one-day experience delivers the real-world leadership tools your team needs to dominate today’s appointment-first market. This class is about where sales start, online, over the phone, and in the BDC. Attendees will learn how to lead from the desk, coach with purpose, and convert activity into appointments that show.
Participants can expect fast-paced strategy, roleplays, FirePhone simulations, and bold word tracks that managers can use immediately to drive performance.
| Date: | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| Level: | Advanced |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $225.00 |
| Non-Member Fee: | $350.00 |
Attendees will walk away ready to:
- Lead with urgency by mastering daily accountability and activity control
- Turn phones and internet leads into appointments that actually show
- Coach in real time using FirePhone simulations and objection-handling drills
- Build team culture that thrives on follow-up, feedback, and execution
- Convert leadership into revenue, not just reports and motivation
About the Instructor: Michael Renaud is CEO of Alan Ram’s Proactive Training Solutions and a former New York metro-area automotive executive. With a background in sales, BDC, and fixed ops leadership, he now leads nationwide training for dealer groups like Penske and Lithia. Under his direction, Proactive has launched cutting-edge tools like AI-powered mystery shops and the Management by Fire training series.
GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.
Pricing
Member Fee
(After )
FREE
Non-Member Fee
(After )
$225.00
Car Dealerships Supporting the Local Community
New Car Dealerships in the New York Metro area are not just places to buy or fix cars; they are essential community pillars. In the past year, GNYADA members donated over $19 million, demonstrating their strong commitment to improving lives through philanthropy.
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Explore the many benefits and services you receive when you become a GNYADA member!
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