Lou Ramirez & Fred Lennartz
Lou Ramirez, Solutions CEO/Co Host for Car Guy Coffee/Certified Solutionaries and Fred Lennartz, President of Consistency & Co Host for Car Guy Coffee/Certified Solutionaries have been announced as the keynote speakers at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! Their 50-minute keynote session at the start of Day 1 is titled: “Acceleration by Adaptation: Upgrade Your Thinking. Advance Your Future!”
Change is constant. Growth is optional. In this session, you’ll discover how adaptation isn’t the enemy of stability, it is the very accelerator of success. Walk away with refreshed, refocused, and re-energized with a framework that turns challenges into fuel for advancement.
About Lou Ramirez
Lou Ramirez is a seasoned automotive professional, leadership coach, and culture-building expert with over 20 years of experience in dealership operations and team development. As the co-founder of Car Guy Coffee Media and a Certified Solutionary, Lou has dedicated his career to helping dealerships create winning cultures, elevate leadership, and drive next-level success.
Known as the Car Guy Coffee Podcast’s High-Energy Encourager, Lou’s passion for leadership and innovation has made him a sought-after voice in the automotive industry. He specializes in transforming dealership teams through mindset shifts, accountability, and a relentless focus on solutions over obstacles. His unique ability to blend inspiration, practical strategies, and humor keeps audiences engaged while delivering powerful takeaways.
Whether he’s coaching dealership leaders, speaking at industry events, or brewing up fresh ideas on the Car Guy Coffee Podcast, Lou’s mission is always the same: to uplift, inspire, and help others succeed.
About Fred Lennartz
Fred Lennartz is a dynamic leader, automotive industry expert, and co-founder of Car Guy Coffee Media. With over two decades of experience in automotive retail and leadership, Fred has helped dealerships across the country elevate their culture, empower their teams, and drive sustainable success. As a Certified Solutionary, Fred is passionate about transforming dealership operations by focusing on solutions, leadership development, and customer experience innovation.
As the co-host of the Car Guy Coffee Podcast, Fred brings high-energy insights, engaging discussions, and industry-leading perspectives to audiences worldwide. Through his work, he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in automotive, always pushing the industry forward with fresh ideas and actionable strategies.
When he’s not brewing solutions with the automotive industry’s best, Fred is dedicated to personal growth, fitness, and inspiring others to achieve their full potential.
Explore DDCE2025
#DDCE2025, coming to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on October 14 and 15, is the event that brings the auto retail community together. Attendees are able to cultivate business relationships and growth through its expo hall, networking activities, and insightful sessions that attract dealership and OEM professionals from across the U.S. who are seeking new ways of enhancing dealer operations.
The show has been redesigned in 2025 to offer a more focused experience over two days, with restructured sessions and expanded expo hall time. The new format gives attendees the time and space to focus on what matters most to them.
“We’re excited for attendees to experience the innovative updates Digital Dealer has put in place,” said Group Show Director Jaymie Nielsen. “All content is thoughtfully scheduled with no overlap and includes dedicated expo hours to maximize engagement.”
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo will include:
- Dedicated Expo Hall hours to discover new solutions, make connections with peers, and fast-track your buying decisions.
- 25-minute expert led talks that provide a deep understanding of the topics and trends dominating the industry today, all in an easy-to-digest package.
- 90-minute hands-on, immersive sessions so you leave with a clear understanding of not just what to do but how to execute it.
- The Ultimate AI Hackathon, an exhilarating workshop designed by Brent Wees of idea.meet.plan where teams battle it out to create innovative AI-driven marketing solutions.
- And more!
Digital Dealer offers full conference and expo badge options, as well as an expo hall-only option for Dealerships/OEMs. There is also Non-Exhibitor Conference & Expo Pass.
Two days. Endless value. Check it out and save your spot!
Click here to register now.
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