So much to talk about at the NADA Show

It's been more than two years since dealers, automakers and vendors were able to meet in person. And so the conversations, to no surprise, have been rich.

So much has changed since we last gathered in Las Vegas, in February 2020. After the pandemic initially shut down many dealerships and crimped consumer demand, the business of auto retailing has charged back stronger than ever.

But with that strength come challenges. And dealers are here at the NADA Show looking for information and connections that can help them navigate those obstacles and the changes to come.

When will vehicle supply stabilize?How sustainable will these robust new-vehicle profits be when that happens?

What can be done to retain dealership employees during the Great Resignation?

How can dealers create a diverse and inclusive culture at their stores?

What must dealers do to get ready for the coming onslaught of electric vehicles?

These questions and more are being discussed everywhere dealers are congregating. And answers are forming.

On the diversity question, for instance, experts and dealers already on the journey agree: Be intentional. Hire women and people of color for leadership roles. Listen to the perspective they bring to the table.

On other topics, there's more debate.

Take EV readiness: So much depends on the brand a dealership represents, the region where it's located and the appetite for EVs among its customer base.

The great thing about the NADA Show is there's something to be learned no matter those factors. Dealers having these discussions here will return home more ready than ever to take their next steps.