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Meet the ‘World’s Greatest Closer’ at Industry Summit

George Dans will deliver the event’s evening keynote address, ‘The Climb to Success Starts With One Step,’ on Nov. 4.

September 20, 2019
Meet the ‘World’s Greatest Closer’ at Industry Summit

George Dans will deliver the event’s evening keynote address, "The Climb to Success Starts With One Step," on Nov. 4.

Photo courtesy George Dans

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NEW ORLEANS — Organizers of the 2019 Industry Summit have announced that George “The World’s Greatest Closer” Dans will deliver the event’s Monday evening keynote address. Industry Summit is scheduled for Nov. 4–6, 2019 at the New Orleans Marriott.

Motivational speaker George Dans refers to himself as a fired up individual with passion and drive to help everyone he meets empower themselves to create success. Dans has studied human improvement for over 25 years and has been called a master of humor and powerful storytelling, bringing unparalleled energy and principals to every audience he speaks for. He shares his powerful message, “You don’t need to know how to get to your goal, you just need to know you will reach your goal” with audiences around the world.

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 “Everyone who is going to grow forward needs to change in someway, shape or form,” Dans said. “Hence, you need to take the first step, not much is accomplished if you are not moving forward.”

Read: Nominations for F&I Pacesetters and Dealer of the Year Open Today

In his keynote, “The Climb to Success Starts With One STEP,” Dans breaks down each part of that first “STEP” — sacrifice, training, effort, and producing results. The trainer promised attendees will leave his seminar energized and inspired to implement a new game plan to take action and close more sales.

“Let’s just get it done!” Dans added.

More information about Industry Summit 2019 can be found at the event’s website. To discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact David Gesualdo via email or at 727-947-4027.

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Attendees who register by Oct. 4 will receive the $100 discounted rate. The first 100 active auto dealers and dealership general managers who register for this year’s event online with promo code F&I100 will receive their full show pass for no charge.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Originally posted on Auto Dealer Today

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