Network with other dealerships
Earn certifiable training hours
Get 1:1 software support
Workshops loved by the dealership next door
Attend the workshop PBS users have sworn by since 2013.
“These sessions are very informative. Lots of good takeaways. I like that the PBS team listens to our feedback and actually uses it to improve the software.”
Ford Dealer, Milton Workshop
“My favorite part of these workshops is PBS taking dealer feedback seriously and using it constructively to improve the dealer and ultimately the customer experience.”
Toyota Dealer, Milton Workshop
“I was very impressed with the quick follow-up from the engagement team after the presentation to help with a reporting/work setup for my shop.”
Dodge Dealer, Calgary Workshop
Get to know your instructors
Laura Bond
Expertise: Accounting
With 12+ years of accounting experience in the world of automotive, Laura injects her energetic personality into every presentation she does, making accounting enjoyable for all – no joke!
Key Talking points:
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Journal codes, templates, and shortcuts
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Cash Control updates
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Analytical Dashboards
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And more...
Wade Sharp
Expertise: Service
Wade is an automotive whisperer-turned-software-maestro with over 20 years of grease under his nails as a Red Seal Journeyman before obtaining a business degree in Automotive Management.
Key Talking points:
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Analytical dashboards and pages
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Productivity tracking
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Digital Service Suite
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And more...
Adrian Craig
Expertise: Parts
A seasoned Parts professional with over thirty years of automotive industry experience, Adrian’s extensive background and knowledge combined with a unique outlook make him a valuable addition to the PBS team.
Key Talking points:
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Parts Dashboards
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Discounts and coupon management
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Fixed Ops deposits
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And more...
Laura Kovacic
Expertise: Sales
As the Dealer Engagement Team Lead, she inspires her team and drives outstanding customer experiences with her enthusiasm and leadership skills. With a decade of experience in accounting and management across various industries, she is nothing short of a seasoned professional.
Key Talking points:
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Data mining for in-market customers
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Executive level reporting
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Lead analysis
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And more...
Here’s what to expect
It’s not all PowerPoints and note-taking. Our instructors roll up their sleeves to help you optimize your workflows and customize your software to your unique business needs.
$250/session + tax
Includes:
1hr coffee chat to network with other regional dealerships
Complimentary lunch and refreshments
Full Day of instruction spanning 5 topics
Unlimited access to the workshop handbook
Live demos and Q&A sessions with PBS Software Specialists.
Exclusive insight into new product features and updates
Mississauga, ONMon, May 12Four Points Mississauga Meadowvale
Halifax, NSTue, Apr 22Courtyard Dartmouth
Calgary, ABMon, Apr 07PBS Systems Head Office
Barrie, ONMon, Feb 10Georgian College (Tower N)
Join us at an upcoming workshop
Please note that multiple sessions may run concurrently in one day.
97%
of attendees refer PBS workshops to a friend
97%
workshop satisfaction rate
You're in good hands
Other platforms claim to be client-focused, accessible, and responsive. Like any good platform, we promise these things too.
The difference? We take this to heart by running in-person workshops and incorporating your feedback into our software.
"There was a good balance for me of reviewing things I already know and use, things I had seen before but forgotten about and need to look into using, and things I did not know about and need to look into how they might be applied at my dealership."
Ford Dealer, Calgary Workshop
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Hey {manager}, I’d love to take PBS System’s upcoming workshop in {location} on {date}. You can find more info here.
I’ll use what I learn to help our {Accounting/Service/Sales/Parts} Team use v10’s features, customizations, and workflows more efficiently. After taking the workshop, other dealerships like {pull a name from our testimonials} have {outcome}.
It’s $250 per person per session and there are limited spots available for their {season} workshops. Billing is charged directly to the dealership’s account so need to go through an expense report?
What do you think?
Still have questions?
Reach out to dealerengagement@pbssystems.com.
FAQs
The Answers You Need
How does the pricing structure work?
Workshops are $250.00+ Tax per person, per day. If you are looking for alternative training options, we offer webinars, global training and PBS Academy which are more focused on single topics. All of these can be found here.
What is the value of attending?
Current PBS clients are invited to attend our workshops to connect with peers from other dealerships and learn from our software experts. You’ll see how your peers run things at their dealership and spend a full day with our PBS product experts to discuss your business needs in more depth.
We cover a variety of topics in each session and provide useful information no matter what your current level of knowledge is. Review existing features, set up custom workflows, and get exclusive insight into new platform features and upgrades.
What is being demonstrated?
We discuss several topics during each accounting, sales, service, and parts workshop and allow time at the end to discuss topics of interest or questions you may have about running your dealership on PBS. We show live demos of the software during each workshop so you can follow along in your platform as you learn.
Which version of the software is being covered?
In 2025 we are focusing our demonstrations on our current version 10.20, but we will also be including some demonstration of features from our newest version 10.21.
