R.O. Writer’s Guide to SEMA 2023
R.O. Writer’s Guide to SEMA 2023
The 2023 SEMA Show is from October 31 – November 3, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The 2023 SEMA Show is approaching fast! Will you be attending? If so, be sure to stop by Booth #11969. Our team will be offering live demos and additional information on our latest enhancements and product releases, including R.O. Writer Hybrid Cloud and our new release of R.O. Writer DVI Suite.
The SEMA Show is always a hit with shop owners, offering a glimpse at thousands of new automotive performance products, plus the latest product and vehicle trends, and 70+ free education sessions.
To help you make the most of this jam-packed event, we’ve written this brief guide to making the most of your SEMA trip. It includes the top sessions we think shop owners should attend and some tips to help you get the most out of your SEMA experience.
Our SEMA booth team looks forward to seeing some new and familiar faces at the event!
Our Top Picks for Shop Owners: Session You Can’t Miss
| Session Title | Description | Speakers | Date and Time | Add to Your Show Planner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategies to Manage Up, Down and Across Your Organization | Influence is an essential part of leadership that requires an individual to tap into and develop personal power. Join the conversation. Understand and explore the three dimensions of power—character, communication skills and confidence—and how they may amplify or detract from your ability to influence others. Develop a personal action plan to strengthen your personal power and level of influence across your organization. | Carolina Caro, DEI
Consultant, Speaker, Coach at Carolina Caro LLC |
Monday, October 30
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT |
Link |
| How to Grow Your Family Business Profitably—and Happily | Family businesses are the most common but also the most difficult type of company to run. The challenges of working with family over multiple generations are extensive. So what are they keys to a successful family business? Learn how to determine which family members do what within the company. Get tips on how to formulate a long-term strategy to grow the business and pass it on profitably and happily to future generations. | Barry Moltz
Founder at Shafran Moltz Group |
Tuesday, October 31
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT |
Link |
| Make More Money with Your Business Plan | Think a business plan is merely a tool in the loan process? It’s really one of the most valuable business tools. Learn how a solid business plan puts your vision into focus. Discover how a business plan serves as a guidepost to stay on track and provides direction when making decisions that can positively influence your company’s bottom line and future progress. | Tom Shay
Principal at Profits Plus Solutions Inc. |
Tuesday, October 31
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT |
Link |
| Understanding Your Human Capital | This session is designed to examine the cultural shifts that have affected employee/employer perspectives in today’s multi-generational automotive workforce. We’ll examine the cognitive biases, challenges and obstacles that result in a disparity of expectations, which often leads to lower productivity and employee satisfaction. | Wendy Massey
Founder/CEO at 3 C’s of Success |
Thursday, November 2
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT |
Link |
Our Top 3 Tips for Getting the Most from SEMA
1. Download the 2023 SEMA Show Mobile App
The free 2023 SEMA Show App gives you all-in-one access to a list of exhibiting companies, seminars, events, and more. You can also use the 2023 SEMA Show App to contact and set up meetings with exhibitors/vendors of interest before arriving at the Show.
The app also features the show map, so you can easily view the floor plan and all SEMA show halls. Create your own schedule within the app to track the events you wish to attend. You can add R.O. Writer to your show schedule here.
Download the app: https://www.semashow.com/app/
2. Visit the New Product Showcase
This year, the New Products Showcase has moved to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The showcase has thousands of the latest exhibitor products displayed in one location.
Download the SEMA Show app and scan products in the New Products Showcase to view photos, detailed product info and find manufacturers’ booths. Scan the QR code on Feature Vehicles for equipment details.
We will showcase R.O. Writer Hybrid Cloud at this year’s new product showcase. Join us to learn how this innovative approach to shop management offers you the best of both worlds, with enhanced reliability and security, plus some exciting new features.
3. Take Advantage of the Free Transportation
This year more than ever, SEMA Show attendees are being advised to consider using the free shuttle service to get to the event, as parking will be impacted by construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) during the event.
The free shuttle will run between the SEMA Show and 45 official hotel partners. Save yourself some transportation fare and take advantage of these shuttles. View the shuttle schedule here.
Please note this website is not an official representative of SEMA. “Specialty Equipment Market Association,” “SEMA,” and other names of SEMA services or SEMA events are trademarks and service marks owned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association. This website is not affiliated with SEMA or SEMA Ignited. For more information on registering for the SEMA Show or attending SEMA Ignited, you must click the links provided.
To learn more about show details, visit the event website here.
