Our second annual Acquisition & Turnaround Conference will be April 8th and 9th in Dallas, Texas. Last year’s conference had a large attendance from a very broad spectrum of people in our industry. This year we will focus on turning around under performing dealerships and capturing available head room on all dealerships. We have expanded information on management buyouts with specific contracts and structures presented by experienced and qualified legal counsel.

A challenge faces both buyers and sellers when trailing earnings do not support an adequate selling price, especially if the dealership is an expensive “big box”. Selling lenders on a forward earning picture requires significant documentation of remedial action. We will provide the nouns and numbers required and actual documented turn- around results in real Harley-Davidson dealerships last year.

Perhaps you would like to use your skill and experience to back and mentor a dynamic young person to become a Harley-Davidson dealer. We have a number of specific examples where helping a qualified individual become a dealer has proven to be very profitable for the investor and a true win-win for everyone.

The dynamics of the market have changed. We will cover the proven actions required to maintain profitability in the face of these changes. The information provided is of great value to every dealer, regardless of whether you plan to sell or retire in the near future. 10% profitability on total sales in a Harley-Davidson dealership is realistic for dealers playing by today’s rules.

Everyone attending last year’s conference responded that it was time and money well spent. I am committed to making this year’s conference even more valuable. In the last 3 years we have been involved in the successful transfer of 18 dealerships. I have personally invested in 4 of these transfers. We have 4 more transfers pending and I am participating in 2 of those transactions. We will provide the real information that just is not available anywhere else.

I look forward to sharing all we have learned to succeed in the current market. See you in Dallas!

Cheers!

Ed Lemco

Motorcycle Dealership Transition Consulting

Ed has been successfully helping both buyers and sellers of franchised motorcycle dealerships get through the transition with the least amount of hassle and most effective management. Read more.

MCC Motorcycle Dealership Funding

Motorcycle Capital Corporation provides funding for the management buyout of a motorcycle dealership. Read more.

State Motorcycle Dealer Associations

Ed has always supported state motorcycle dealer associations for the protection of dealerships and their owners. Ed is helping to facilitate the establishment and strengthening of the associations through involvement at the state level and also through the formation of the National Council of Motorcycle Dealer Associations, Inc. Read more.

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