Proactive Training Soultions 5th Annual Video Contest. $5,000 in cash and prizes available. July 15-August 15, 2025. Sponsored by Covideo.

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Turn Internet Leads into Showroom Visits — and Win $5,000+ in Cash & Prizes!

Contest Overview

Proactive Training Solutions, in proud partnership with Covideo, invites automotive sales professionals across the country to enter the 5th Annual Sales Video Contest — a high-energy competition designed to showcase your ability to convert online leads into in-person showroom traffic using personalized video.

Whether you’re a client of Proactive Training Solutions or not, this is your chance to show off your skills, build your brand, and win major prizes!

2024 1st Place Winner - Jack Bryan

Key Dates

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Submissions Open

July 15, 2025

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Deadline to Enter

August 15, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)

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Winners Announced

Week of August 25, 2025

1st Place

  • $1,000 Cash
  • 1 Free Ticket to Management By Fire
  • Guest Appearance on the Fired Up Podcast

2nd Place

  • $750 Cash
  • 2-Hour One-on-One Coaching with Susan Gaytan or Michael Renaud
  • Podcast Guest Appearance

3rd Place

  • $250 Cash
  • 1-Hour One-on-One Coaching with Susan or Michael
  • Podcast Guest Appearance

Prizes

Judging Criteria

Videos will be evaluated by a panel from Proactive Training Solutions and Covideo based on the following:

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Message Strategy

Clarity, structure, and persuasion

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Execution

Video quality, creativity, delivery

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Energy & Authenticity

Are you engaging and genuine?

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Working Smart

Is the video reusable as a lead response?

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Take It Viral

Is it posted publicly with #CovideoContest?

How to Enter

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Record a video:

A personalized, lead response-style video aimed at converting an online lead into a showroom appointment.

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Submissions

Make a post on your social media platform of choice (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, or Twitter/X) or send your video to Covideocontest@alanram.com

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Use the hashtag #CovideoContest

So we can find it!

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Submit as many times as you'd like

No limits!

Who Can Join

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Open to all automotive sales professionals in the U.S.

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You do not need to be a current client of Proactive Training Solutions or Covideo.

Both individuals and dealership teams are welcome to enter.

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Video Content Requirements

  • Must be created by a current automotive sales professional.
  • Must be designed to convert a digital lead into an in-store visit.
  • Should include the salesperson on camera delivering the message.

Official Rules

Submission Format

  • Videos must be posted to a public social platform or sent to Covideocontest@alanram.com
  • Posts must include #CovideoContest to be eligible.
  • Submissions must be posted between July 15 – August 15, 2025.

Consent & Usage

By submitting, you grant Proactive Training Solutions and Covideo the right to:

  • Share, repost, and promote your video on their marketing platforms (website, social media, email, webinar, training, etc.).
  • Use your name, dealership name, and likeness for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
  • Content Ownership

    • You retain full ownership of your video, but grant both partners an unlimited, royalty-free license to use your submission across their platforms.
    • You may withdraw your consent in writing at any time after the contest period ends.

    Judging & Winner Notification

    • Winners will be contacted via the social platform used for submission or email, if provided.
    • All judging decisions are final.

    No Limit on Entries

    • Salespeople may submit as many different videos as they like, so long as each submission follows all contest guidelines.

    Why Enter?

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    Stand out in a crowded market

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    Boost your video marketing skills

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    Practical, Action-Oriented Tools

    04

    Be featured on national training platforms

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    Win coaching, exposure, and cash

    Have Questions?

    Reach out to us at

    support@alanram.com or (866) 996-4665