Why location choice matters for your dealership’s transformation journey
Two Opportunities, Unlimited Potential
The anticipation is building. Management by Fire 2025 is approaching fast, and this year we’re offering something special: the choice between two exceptional locations, each designed to provide the perfect environment for dealership transformation.
Whether you choose the dynamic energy of California’s coast or the sophisticated atmosphere of Florida’s Gold Coast, you’ll experience the same world-class training that has revolutionized hundreds of dealerships nationwide. But the location you select can enhance your experience in unique ways.
Your transformation journey begins with a choice. Which environment will inspire your dealership’s breakthrough?
MBF Long Beach, California: October 6-8, 2025
The Innovation Capital Experience
Long Beach offers the perfect blend of California’s innovative spirit and automotive industry heritage. This coastal city has long been a hub of forward-thinking business practices and entrepreneurial energy—the ideal backdrop for dealerships ready to revolutionize their operations.
Why Long Beach Appeals to Visionary Leaders:
- Innovation Ecosystem: Surrounded by California’s culture of continuous improvement and technological advancement
- Automotive Heritage: Rich history in automotive excellence and industry leadership
- Networking Dynamics: Attract like-minded dealership leaders from the West Coast’s competitive markets
- Energizing Environment: The Pacific Coast setting provides inspiration for breakthrough thinking
- Accessibility: Major transportation hub with direct flights from across the country
The October Advantage:
- Perfect Timing: Post-summer reset period when dealerships are planning for strong Q4 performance
- Market Momentum: Implement new systems just as fall buying season accelerates
- Year-End Preparation: Build systematic advantages before the critical year-end push
- Team Readiness: Staff energized and focused after summer vacation period
What Long Beach Participants Experience:
- West Coast Innovation Mindset: Learning alongside dealerships known for embracing change
- Competitive Market Insights: Strategies tested in California’s demanding automotive landscape
- Technology Integration Focus: Advanced approaches to digital transformation
- Growth-Oriented Networking: Connections with expansion-minded dealership leaders
MBF West Palm Beach, Florida: November 3-5, 2025
The Excellence and Refinement Experience
West Palm Beach represents the pinnacle of sophisticated business excellence. This premier destination attracts leaders who appreciate both luxury and performance—dealership executives who understand that sustainable success requires systematic refinement.
Why West Palm Beach Attracts Elite Performers:
- Business Excellence Culture: Known for attracting successful entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Luxury Market Expertise: Perfect environment for dealerships serving discerning customers
- Strategic Timing: November positioning for year-end implementation and 2026 planning
- Sophisticated Networking: Connect with established dealership leaders and industry veterans
- Inspirational Setting: World-class facilities that match the caliber of training content
The November Advantage:
- Strategic Planning Period: Ideal timing for implementing new systems before year-end
- 2026 Preparation: Position your dealership for exceptional performance in the new year
- Reflection and Refinement: Perfect time to analyze current year performance and plan improvements
- Leadership Focus: End-of-year timing when management attention can be fully dedicated to transformation
What West Palm Beach Participants Experience:
- Luxury Market Strategies: Advanced techniques for serving high-end customers
- Established Market Insights: Learn from dealerships with decades of excellence
- Succession Planning Focus: Strategies for building lasting organizational capabilities
- Premium Networking: Connections with industry leaders and successful multi-store operators
The Core MBF Experience: Regardless of Location
What Every Participant Receives
While location adds unique flavor to your experience, the core Management by Fire methodology remains consistently exceptional at both venues:
Hands-On Implementation Workshops:
- Customized System Building: Create follow-up frameworks specific to your dealership
- Real-World Practice: Interactive exercises using your actual challenges
- Expert Guidance: Direct coaching from Michael Renaud and Susan Gaytan
- Peer Collaboration: Work with other dealership leaders facing similar challenges
Personalized Coaching from Industry Experts:
- Individual Attention: Small group format ensures personal interaction with trainers
- Custom Solutions: Adapt proven systems to your unique market and team
- Implementation Planning: Leave with specific roadmaps for introducing changes
- Ongoing Relationships: Build connections with experts who understand your business
Comprehensive Playbooks and Resources:
- Step-by-Step Guides: Detailed instructions for implementing every system
- Customizable Templates: Ready-to-use tools for your specific situation
- Measurement Frameworks: Track progress and optimize performance
- Reference Materials: Ongoing resources for continuous improvement
90 Days of Post-Event Support:
- Implementation Coaching: Regular check-ins during critical adoption period
- Troubleshooting Assistance: Expert help when challenges arise
- System Refinement: Guidance on optimizing processes for your environment
- Performance Analysis: Review results and identify further opportunities
Exclusive Pricing for Valued Clients
Recognizing Loyalty and Partnership
We believe in rewarding the dealerships that have partnered with us on their transformation journey. Existing clients with Proactive Training Solutions save over 15% on their Management by Fire registration—our way of saying thank you for your continued trust and investment in excellence.
Client Loyalty Benefits:
- Substantial Savings: Over 15% discount on registration fees
- Priority Access: First opportunity to secure preferred dates and locations
- Enhanced Support: Additional resources based on your existing relationship
- Continued Partnership: Building on the foundation we’ve established together
Why We Offer Client Discounts:
- Proven Commitment: You’ve demonstrated dedication to systematic improvement
- Foundation Building: We can build on existing knowledge and relationships
- Success Multiplication: Previous experience accelerates implementation success
- Partnership Value: Long-term relationships create mutual success
Making Your Location Decision
Factors to Consider
Choose Long Beach If:
- You want to be part of the innovation and early-adopter mindset
- Your dealership is focused on technology integration and digital transformation
- You prefer October timing for Q4 implementation
- You’re drawn to the energy of California’s competitive automotive market
Choose West Palm Beach If:
- You appreciate sophisticated business environments and luxury market strategies
- Your dealership serves high-end customers and values premium experiences
- You prefer November timing for year-end planning and 2026 preparation
- You want to network with established, successful dealership leaders
Either Location Delivers:
- The same world-class Management by Fire methodology
- Direct training from industry experts Michael Renaud and Susan Gaytan
- Comprehensive implementation support and ongoing coaching
- Life-changing systems that create sustainable competitive advantages
Your Next Step Toward Transformation
The location you choose is less important than the decision to invest in your dealership’s systematic transformation. Both Long Beach and West Palm Beach offer exceptional environments for learning, networking, and breakthrough thinking.
What matters most is your commitment to:
- Moving beyond surface-level improvements to systematic excellence
- Investing in the tools and systems that create lasting competitive advantages
- Joining the elite 5% of dealerships that consistently outperform their markets
- Building the disciplines that drive sustainable growth and profitability
Reserve Your Seat Today
Management by Fire 2025 represents more than just training—it’s your opportunity to join the ranks of systematically excellent dealerships that dominate their markets through disciplined execution rather than hoping for favorable conditions.
Two locations. Two dates. One life-changing experience.
Whether you choose the innovative energy of Long Beach in October or the sophisticated excellence of West Palm Beach in November, you’ll leave with the systems, support, and strategic insights that separate elite dealerships from the rest.
Don’t let this opportunity pass by. Select your preferred location and secure your seat at the premier management training event in the automotive industry.
Your dealership’s transformation awaits. The only question is: which coast will witness your breakthrough?
Ready to choose your Management by Fire 2025 experience? Register today for either Long Beach (October 6-8) or West Palm Beach (November 3-5) and begin your journey toward systematic excellence.
