Revvv It Up!

Leadership Event

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – Québec City, Canada | April 26–30, 2027

A premium leadership experience designed for high-performing automotive shop owners and industry leaders.
Get ready to Revvv It Up!

Gair Maxwell – Brand Strategist & Keynote Speaker

Gair Maxwell is one of North America’s leading brand strategists, known for helping businesses move beyond competing on price and instead become the obvious choice in their market. His work focuses on transforming companies into brands that clients actively seek out, trust, and remain loyal to.

With decades of experience working alongside high-performing organizations, Gair brings a powerful blend of storytelling, strategy, and real-world application. His approach challenges business owners to rethink how they position themselves—shifting from chasing volume to attracting demand.

This isn’t just about getting more clients. It’s about attracting more of the right clients—people who value your expertise, trust your recommendations, and are willing to invest in maintaining their vehicles properly. When your brand is positioned correctly, you naturally increase car count while reducing price-driven conversations, creating stronger relationships and more consistent, profitable growth.

At the Revvv It Up! Leadership Event 2027, Gair will deliver a high-impact session on what it truly takes to build a brand that stands out in today’s competitive automotive landscape. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to grow their client base, elevate perceived value, and build a business that attracts quality opportunities—not just more transactions.

Monday April 27 – Welcome Experience
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Welcome Reception
Attendees, Coaches & Industry Leaders
The Cellar
Kick off the event by connecting with like-minded shop owners and industry leaders in a relaxed, high-end setting
Tuesday April 27 – Strategy, Growth & Innovation
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast
Champlain
Start your day connecting with peers
9:00am – 9:15am
Event Kickoff
Richard Dansereau – Owner, OnTrack Automotive Solutions
Jacques Cartier
Set the tone for the week with a clear vision on growth, leadership, and opportunity
9:15am – 10:55am
Building a Brand Clients Chase
Gair Maxwell – Brand Strategist & Keynote Speaker
Jacques Cartier
Learn how top businesses separate themselves and become the obvious choice in their market
10:55am – 11:10am
Break
Jacques Cartier Foyer
11:10am – 12:00pm
AI, Staffing & Digital Growth: Building a Smarter, Scalable Shop
James Channer – Co-Founder & COO, In Motion Brands
Jacques Cartier
Discover how AI, hiring systems, and digital strategy solve today’s biggest staffing and growth challenges
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
Champlain
1:00pm – 1:45pm
EV & Hybrid Strategy
Andrew Ackers – Owner, Upper James AutoPro / NexDrive Certified
Jacques Cartier
Real-world insight on profiting from EV and hybrid vehicles
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Break
Jacques Cartier Foyer
2:00pm – 3:00pm
SOPTrack 2.0 – Scaling Through Systems
Richard Dansereau – Owner, OnTrack Automotive Solutions
Jacques Cartier
Proven systems to create consistency, accountability, and scalable growth
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Featured Speaker
To Be Announced
Jacques Cartier
Additional industry insight
Evening – Signature Experience
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Offsite Experience & Dinner
Industry Leaders & Attendees
To Be Announced
A premium curated experience designed to build relationships and create lasting connections
After Dinner
Informal Networking
Attendees & Industry Leaders
Bar 1608
Continue conversations in one of the Château’s most iconic spaces
Wednesday April 28 – Leadership & Industry Insight (Half Day)
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast
Champlain
9:00am – 9:05am
Day Opener
Richard Dansereau – Owner, OnTrack Automotive Solutions
Jacques Cartier
9:05am – 9:35am
Industry Direction & The Future of the Aftermarket
Emily Chung – President & CEO, AIA Canada
Jacques Cartier
Gain insight into where the industry is heading
9:35am – 9:55am
Right to Repair & Data Access
Emily Holtby – Director, Government Relations, AIA Canada
Jacques Cartier
Understand the policies impacting your business
9:55am – 10:50am
Leadership & Shop Growth
Murray Voth – Owner, RPM Training
Jacques Cartier
Build stronger leadership and team alignment
10:50am – 11:05am
Break
Jacques Cartier Foyer
11:05am – 12:00pm
Business Evolution & Strategy
Alan Beech – Owner, Beech Consulting
Jacques Cartier
Gain clarity on direction and long-term growth
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
Champlain
Afternoon & Evening: Explore Québec City
Thursday April 29 – Execution, Technology & Performance
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
7:30am – 9:00am
Breakfast
Champlain
9:00am – 9:05am
Day Opener
Richard Dansereau – Owner, OnTrack Automotive Solutions
Jacques Cartier
High-Performance Shop Strategy Breakouts
Client-Only Coaching Intensives
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
9:05am – 10:35am
OnTrack Breakout: Building a High-Performance Shop
OnTrack Coaching Team
Salon A (TBD)
Systems, accountability, and proven processes used by top-performing shops
9:05am – 10:35am
RPM Breakout: Leadership, Culture & Shop Evolution
RPM Training Coaching Team
Salon B (TBD)
Strengthen leadership, culture, and team alignment
9:05am – 10:35am
Beech Breakout: Clarity & Business Growth Strategy
Beech Consulting Coaching Team
Salon C (TBD)
Strategic direction, owner mindset, and growth planning
10:35am – 10:50am
Break
Jacques Cartier Foyer
10:50am – 11:20am
Recurring Revenue & Client Retention: Maintenance & Warranty Strategy
BG Products – Maintenance Programs & Extended Warranty Solutions
Jacques Cartier
Learn how to create consistent revenue and long-term client retention
11:20am – 11:50am
Growth Strategy Session
47 Consulting – Automotive Growth Specialists
Jacques Cartier
Practical strategies to increase car count and profitability
11:50am – 12:20pm
The Future of Automotive Intelligence & Shop Efficiency
Uwe Kleinschmidt – CEO, AutoTechIQ
Jacques Cartier
transforming diagnostics and efficiency
12:20pm – 1:20pm
Lunch
Champlain
1:20pm – 2:00pm
Case Study: EV Labs Expansion
High-Performing Shop
Jacques Cartier
Real-world example of EV-focused business growth
2:00pm – 2:15pm
Break
Jacques Cartier Foyer
2:15pm – 3:30pm
Ask the Coaches: Live Q&A Panel
Coaching Panel – Industry Coaches & Leaders
Jacques Cartier
Get direct answers to your biggest business challenges
Evening – Farewell Experience
Time Event Who They Are / What They Represent Location Notes
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Farewell Dinner
All Attendees
Bellevue
Celebrate the week and the relationships built
9:00pm onward
After Hours Networking
Attendees & Industry Leaders
The Sandwich
Final conversations and connections
Friday April 30 – Departure

No scheduled sessions

Website Note

Agenda subject to refinement as additional speakers and industry partners are confirmed. Each session is carefully designed to deliver real-world strategies, leadership insight, and actionable growth opportunities for today’s automotive shop owners.

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