
The way people buy cars is evolving. Are you?
Dealerships still have a critical role to play, but you need to adapt. We train your team so your dealership stays competitive and meets its financial goals.

THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE OF TRAINING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE & MOTORSPORTS INDUSTRY
Backed by over 35 years of experience, Applied Concepts is committed to supporting your strategic objectives and getting you ahead of the industry’s change curve.
We provide sales & performance training, and one-on-one coaching for groups and dealership teams. Our programs are developed to improve communication with customers, resulting in quality connections. With more than 3,000 dealerships across United States & Canada, so far we’ve conducted over 2 million training sessions.
A wide variety of programs and topics are offered through live, one-on-one remote training and coaching as well as an e-learning platform. Our tools + services are based on learning science and specialized data. Our programs aim to be user friendly with an easy-to-navigate structure, adaptive, accessible from anywhere, engaging, and most importantly proven to deliver a strong ROI.
10.9x
average return on
investment
2 MIL +
coaching sessions
delivered
14%
average increase in
gross profit
15%
average increase in
appointment show rate
Dealer Solutions
We train your team to make quality customer connections.
Our programs are designed to drive accountability and performance improvement. The training we offer is aligned to the industry’s best practices, your strategic objectives, and to fit the new landscapes/technologies.
Our customized dealer solutions are comprised of high-touch coaching that’s backed up by actionable insights and online courses. Developing thought leaders is at the top of our list.

Expert spotlight
Jose Morales
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Jose has been in the automotive industry for more than 15 years. Over his career, he has been a guest presenter and coach for hundreds of dealerships and some of the nation’s largest auto groups. He’s considered one of the foremost industry leaders when it comes to lead conversion training. He focuses on building meaningful relationships with major dealer groups, manufacturers, and other strategic partners.
WHY APPLIED CONCEPTS?

Trust proven results.
Our world-class training programs are designed and supported by specialized data, powered by world-class learning scientists, our Dealer Advisory Board, and our Performance Council.
On average, our customers realize a 10.9x return on investment and significant skill improvement across both new and veteran team members.

Aligned behind your objectives.
Take advantage of a dedicated Performance Manager who aligns our coaching to your dealership’s strategic objectives (as captured in your customized Coaching Action Plan).
Whether you’re focused on training new reps, increasing appointment show rates, or even cross-selling sales and service, we’re here to support your unique goals.

Navigate the change curve.
Carvana disrupting. Manufacturers encroaching. Consumer expectations evolving. The change curve is impacting every facet of the automotive industry.
Applying decades of experience, we’re committed to helping you succeed in a rapidly changing world. Don’t rely on guesswork — talk to the people who know your industry best.

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