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BHPH United Summit 2025 Sets New Standards in Dealer Education and Industry Collaboration
Las Vegas, NV (May 6, 2025) — The 4th annual BHPH United Summit, held April 22–24 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, concluded with record-setting attendance and, solidifying its reputation as the leading national event for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) professionals. With just under 500 attendees from across the country, the Summit delivered three powerful days of hands-on learning, networking, and real-world, real-time insight into the BHPH marketplace.
This year’s program featured 51 dealer-focused educational sessions across 5 tracks including underwriting/collections, sales/marketing, service/inventory/reconditioning, human/financial management, and for the first time in collaboration with Compliance Unleashed, attendees received deeper compliance education with sessions on evolving regulatory standards, legal readiness, and risk management. The combined effort reinforces BHPH United and Compliance Unleashed’s commitment to dealer success and sustainability.
“Every year, I have attended both the BHPH United Summit … and Ignite’s Compliance Unleashed training. I have always felt both training opportunities were essential to those in the Buy Here Pay Here industry,” said Lisa Roe, D&D Motors in Barton, Maryland. “Now I feel like it has gotten even better with them presenting under the same roof. I’m excited to see what they come up with next year.”
The Summit again featured an educational track for Spanish-speaking attendees – an industry first – which was well-attended and will continue to be incorporated into future Summits.
A major highlight was the debut of “The Garage”, a series of interactive workshops where attendees gained real-world skills through live hands-on experiences. Garage sessions included demonstrations of GPS installs, AI-based marketing tools, vehicle inspections, and more.
The education sessions were developed by the BHPH United Dealer Advisory Board made up of BHPH dealers of various sizes from across the country.
Attendee Feedback Reflects Strong Impact
Dealer feedback reflected the event’s high value, both in content and connection:
"I have attended every BHPH United Summit and they get better every year!!! They recruit the best dealers, nationwide, to educate you with their best practices. The service providers who make up BHPH United are the Mt. Rushmore of the industry. We always come home with more great ideas and techniques than we expected."
— Tommy Brandis, Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Independent Automobile Dealers Association and Owner of Advantage Auto Sales and Credit, Quakertown, Pennsylvania
"The Buy Here, Pay Here United Summit was an outstanding event that exceeded my expectations... This Summit was a perfect blend of learning and connection, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone in the industry!"
— Jeff Owings, Owner, Owings Auto, Arlington, Texas
"The BHPH United Summit was a great experience! The sessions delivered practical, actionable insights that immediately helped improve our collections strategy... What we took away is already making a difference."
— Jordan Ridgeway, Owner, The Car Store, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Taking Care of Our BHPH Family with Purpose-Driven Giving
In a meaningful show of unity and compassion, attendees participated in a special fundraiser for MD Anderson Cancer Center to honor Amanda Sanchez, a cherished member of the BHPH community. Through collective generosity during the Summit, more than $25,000 was raised to support cancer research and patient care at MD Anderson. The initiative added a powerful sense of purpose to the event and reflected the values that drive the BHPH United community—collaboration, service, and heart.
“While the primary focus of the Summit is the dealers’ education, this year, we also made a difference,” said Candice Price, owner of Home Team Auto Sales in Omaha, Nebraska. “The tribute to Amanda and the fundraiser were deeply moving. It reminded us why this community matters so much; why we are a family.”
A Look Ahead
“This year’s summit was our best yet, but we are not resting on our laurels,” said Terry MacCauley, CEO of Big Time Advertising & Marketing and partner of BHPH United. “To bring nearly 500 dedicated professionals together in one place shows just how strong and connected the BHPH community really is, and we are looking forward to a robust Summit next year.”
Planning for the 2026 BHPH United Summit and Compliance Unleashed, which will be held April 19-21 back at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, is already in motion, with organizers committed to delivering more hands-on content, dealer-led sessions, innovation showcases, and opportunities to give back.
