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It’s Time for SEMA

No other event puts all the movers and shakers of the automotive world in one place at one time to conduct business, network, learn, discuss trends and peer into the future to see where we as an industry might be headed.

Sean Donohue
By Sean Donohue
Sean Donohue joined Babcox Media in early 2008. Prior to this, he worked in sales and marketing for the Akron Beacon Journal. Over the last decade, Donohue has served in a variety of sales roles, most recently Vice President of Sales and Publisher of BodyShop Business. Other roles have included Group Publisher of TechShop, Motorcycle & Powersports News, AutoSuccess, Professional Carwashing & Detailing and Engine Builder brands. Sean is a graduate of Kent State University.
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I know when it’s coming. Where I live, the nighttime temperatures get a little cooler, it’s a little darker when I wake up to make the coffee, and the trees start to shed some leaves. And I get busy. Really busy.

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It’s SEMA time.

It’s an exciting time for everyone in the automotive aftermarket. It’s all hands on deck at our company as we strategize, prepare and plan for the automotive aftermarket’s biggest and most prestigious show. 

No other event puts all the movers and shakers of the automotive world in one place at one time to conduct business, network, learn, discuss trends and peer into the future to see where we as an industry might be headed. 

Make sure to check out our section in the SEMA Show Daily for live coverage during the show. Also, visit bodyshopbusiness.com for all the latest news at the show.

We all know how busy SEMA can be, but if you see me, make sure to say hello. And have a great show! 

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