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Dealer Synergy Brings NFL Stars Keith Byars and Howard Cross to the NADA Convention in New Orleans

Dealer Synergy, one of the top automotive sales training companies in North America has announced that two well known former National Football League stars will be making special appearances at the Dealer Synergy Booth at the National Auto Dealers Association Convention

by Staff
January 19, 2009
2 min to read


Philadelphia - Dealer Synergy, one of the top automotive sales training companies in North America has just announced that two well known former National Football League stars will be making special appearances at the Dealer Synergy Booth at the National Auto Dealers Association Convention and Exposition being held on January 24 to 27, 2009 in New Orleans. Keith Byars played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and the New York Jets and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1993.  Along with Keith, former New York Giants star Howard Cross will be appearing too.  Both of these athletes also made Super Bowl appearances: Cross with the Giants in 1990 and Byars with the Patriots in 1996.  Sean V. Bradley, CEO of Dealer Synergy said, “Having two great athletes like Keith Byars and Howard Cross appear at our booth is like a dream come true. Anyone who spends time with them can’t help but be in awe of their presence and commitment to the sport and sports education. Their professional career accomplishments certainly speak for themselves as players who gave it their all.” As part of their promotion at the Convention, Dealer Synergy is also holding a contest and awarding a VIP Dinner with one of these NFL athletes. Dealers attending the NADA Convention can meet these stars at Dealer Synergy’s Booth (number 1310) in the Exposition Hall.  They will be signing autographs and speaking with visitors to the booth.  Dealer Synergy will also be sharing tips for dealers on building leadership traits and time management principles that have helped thousands of businesses succeed in the marketplace. About Dealer Synergy
Recently certified by FranklinCovey, Sean V. Bradley has added The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Program to his existing Internet Sales curriculum making their services even more valuable for dealers. Dealer Synergy also received the 2008 Dealer’s Choice Platinum Award for the Best Automotive Internet Sales Training Company and dealers attending the 2009 NADA Convention in New Orleans can see Sean V. Bradley in action, as he will be a workshop speaker at the New Orleans event.
Dealer Synergy, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an award winning Internet training, consulting and technology company.  For more information, contact Karen Uriarte at Dealer Synergy at 888-379-6374. www.dealersynergy.com

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