TRADING UP

The first morning at AADA kicked off well with the Pentana Solutions Trade Village exhibitors who were bursting to tell us about themselves.

Pentana Solutions has been a foundation sponsor for 22 years at AADA and is passionate about supporting the Australian automotive indusrty, so big thanks to the guys at Pentana Solutions for being such a crucial part of the Trade Village.

We couldn't start our day without stopping by the Carsguide.com.au stand for a fresh, barista made coffee made by the lovely Serge. Serge is originally from Bordeaux so knows a thing or two about decent wine, but his 38 years as a professional barista has put him at the top of his game here in Australia, making great coffee for the refined Australian tastes. Merci Serge, and thanks Carsguide.com.au for giving us a good wake up in the morning.

Serge preparing a coffee kick at Carsguide.com.au

A familar face with auto dealers is Gary Haseldine who is the founder of the Hole in One Club and Positive Mind Management. Within seconds of talking to Gary you feel relaxed, calm and positive, so it would be interesting to spend a whole day with him on one of his corporate days. I know the team at Salefest has spent an hour in Gary's hands and they came back to work enthused and charged with a feeling they could do anything. 

Me with Gary Haseldine

In fact, two members of the Salefest team told Gary that day they wanted to give up smoking, and lo and behold, that is what they have done. If Gary can seperate those two hardened smokers from their 25 a day habit, think what he could for your sales team.

There's more to come from the Trade Village later.