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Workshops loved by the dealership next door
Attend the workshop PBS users have sworn by since 2013.
"I am new to PBS- been working on the systems for about 2 months now and benefited greatly by going to this training. I loved not only the explanations of functions but also the discussions brought forth. It gave me some new ideas of how I will be doing things moving forward."
GMC Dealer, Ontario Workshop
"The interest shown by the presenters in recording any tips or requests from the audience. Proved to me PBS is concerned with the performance of their product and is striving to stay on top of demands in the industry."
Ford Dealer, Halifax Workshop
"The engagement and the information being shown was what I liked the most. There was a lot of new information that’s incoming that I was unaware of which will help our entire dealership group to establish a better process in the upcoming versions"
Auto Group 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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Advanced Departmental Dashboard Analytics
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New AP Automation module
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Managing Credit Accounts
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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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Performance Monitoring with Service Velocity
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Optimizing workloads with automation time savers
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Enhanced Customer facing Web Services
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And more...
Ronald du Bourg
Expertise: Parts
Detail-oriented and dealership-driven, Ronald uses his experience in inventory and fixed ops to boost efficiency across departments. Focused on process optimization, he identifies bottlenecks and implements practical solutions to make dealership operations smoother and smarter.
Key Talking points:
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Setting up staff for success
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Dashboards for dynamic reporting
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Securing inventory investment
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And more...
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Justin Yang
Expertise: Sales
With a progressive career in automotive, Justin has built a solid foundation in sales operations and customer experience. Now leverages this hands-on experience to support dealerships in optimizing their sales processes and utilizing PBS solutions more effectively.
Key Talking points:
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Enhanced vehicle inventory management
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10.23 Desking & Product rework
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F&I Feature Improvements
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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.
$295/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
Where Should We Go Next?
Help us decide where to host future workshops by selecting your desired location below, with no commitment.
97%
of attendees refer PBS workshops to a friend
97%
workshop satisfaction rate
You’re in Good Hands
Every platform says they’re client-focused. We go further.
At PBS, we back it up with in-person workshops, hands-on training, and software shaped by your feedback.
Because you’re not just a user – you’re part of what we build.
"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 $295 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?
Got a topic in mind? Share it with us!
Reach out to dealerengagement@pbssystems.com.
FAQs
The Answers You Need
How does the pricing structure work?
Workshops are $295.00+ 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 2026, we’re focusing our demonstrations on our current version 10.23.
