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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
Phone Mastery
Key Information
Presented By:
Christian Charvet
Time:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
| Date: | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $225.00 |
| Non Member Fee: | $275.00 |
Attendees will learn techniques for:
• Building instant rapport and trust with today’s customer from the first interaction
• Asking the right questions to uncover true needs, concerns, and buying motivations
• Handling objections confidently using a clear, repeatable structure
• Controlling the conversation and guiding customers through the buying process
• Maximizing every phone opportunity by improving tone, urgency, and appointment setting
• Increasing showroom traffic, conversion rates, and overall performance
• Creating a customer experience that leads to repeat business and referrals
About the Instructor
Christian Charvet is the founder of Automotive Mentorship, a sales and leadership training company focused on developing high-performing teams within the automotive industry. With over 2 decades of hands-on experience, Christian worked his way up from entry-level roles to top sales and leadership positions, building his career through a strong focus on customer experience and real-world performance.
Having attended Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association trainings early in his career, Christian credits those experiences as a key part of his foundation. Today, he brings that same commitment full circle, delivering modern, results-driven training built around what’s working in today’s market, not outdated processes.
Christian’s approach is practical, engaging, and immediately applicable, giving attendees the tools, confidence, and structure needed to improve performance, increase sales, and build lasting customer relationships.
Pricing
Member Fee
(After )
FREE
Non-Member Fee
(After )
$225.00
Phone Mastery
Key Information
Presented By:
Christian Charvet
Time:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
| Date: | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $225.00 |
| Non Member Fee: | $275.00 |
Attendees will learn techniques for:
• Building instant rapport and trust with today’s customer from the first interaction
• Asking the right questions to uncover true needs, concerns, and buying motivations
• Handling objections confidently using a clear, repeatable structure
• Controlling the conversation and guiding customers through the buying process
• Maximizing every phone opportunity by improving tone, urgency, and appointment setting
• Increasing showroom traffic, conversion rates, and overall performance
• Creating a customer experience that leads to repeat business and referrals
About the Instructor
Christian Charvet is the founder of Automotive Mentorship, a sales and leadership training company focused on developing high-performing teams within the automotive industry. With over 2 decades of hands-on experience, Christian worked his way up from entry-level roles to top sales and leadership positions, building his career through a strong focus on customer experience and real-world performance.
Having attended Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association trainings early in his career, Christian credits those experiences as a key part of his foundation. Today, he brings that same commitment full circle, delivering modern, results-driven training built around what’s working in today’s market, not outdated processes.
Christian’s approach is practical, engaging, and immediately applicable, giving attendees the tools, confidence, and structure needed to improve performance, increase sales, and build lasting customer relationships.
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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