Kansas City, MO - March 10, 2026 - Shop Marketing Pros (SMP), the auto repair industry's premier marketing agency, is proud to announce its role as a Platinum Sponsor at the VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2026, taking place March 5–8, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Kansas City. Shop owners, service advisors, and automotive professionals attending VISION 2026 can find Shop Marketing Pros at Booth #106, located in the area just outside the main expo hall.

This year's sponsorship marks Shop Marketing Pros' seventh consecutive year at VISION, an uninterrupted commitment to the industry that includes even the 2020 "Virtually VISION" event held during the pandemic.

Platinum-Level Presence Across the Event

As a Platinum Sponsor, Shop Marketing Pros' presence at VISION 2026 extends well beyond Booth #106. SMP is a proud sponsor of the Power Summit Lunch and will have a branded photo booth backdrop featured at the Final Night Party, two of the most attended events of the weekend.

VISION draws 3,500 professionals from 47 U.S. states, 7 Canadian provinces, and 6 countries, with more than 100 cutting-edge management, technical, and educator training courses available across the four-day event. The 2026 theme, "Full Throttle: Training in the Fast Lane," reflects the rapid pace of change in today's automotive world, from emerging vehicle technologies to evolving business models.

Two Must-Attend Classes from the SMP Team

Shop Marketing Pros isn't just sponsoring VISION 2026, they're teaching during it. The SMP team will lead two sessions that address the most pressing challenges in auto repair shop marketing today.

Class 1: How AI is Changing Search & What Your Auto Repair Shop Must Do About It Taught by Brian Walker, Co-Founder of Shop Marketing Pros

AI is changing the way customers find auto repair shops. Search engines are no longer just matching keywords; they're generating answers. Brian Walker's session breaks down what that means for shop owners and what practical steps shops must take right now to stay visible and competitive in an AI-driven search landscape.

Class 2: More Calls, More Cars: Convert Google LSA Leads Like a Pro Taught by Hallie Wasinger & Michael Doherty of Shop Marketing Pros

Google Local Services Ads are generating calls for auto repair shops across the country. The problem? Most shops are leaving money on the table because they don't know how to convert those calls into booked appointments. Hallie and Michael bring proven, professional strategies to help shop teams turn more incoming leads into real revenue.

Both sessions are built for shop owners and their teams who want to stop guessing at marketing and start executing with confidence.

Seven Years of Showing Up

Shop Marketing Pros first attended VISION in 2019. Since then, they have shown up every single year, through a global pandemic, through industry upheaval, and through the rapid rise of digital and AI-driven marketing. That consistency is intentional and a reflection of SMP's long-standing commitment to the independent aftermarket auto repair industry.

Shop Marketing Pros has helped independent auto repair shops across the country grow their car counts, improve their digital presence, and build marketing strategies that actually move the needle, from auto repair shop marketing fundamentals to the cutting edge of AI in automotive search.

Visit Shop Marketing Pros at Booth #106

Attendees looking for the best auto repair marketing agency at VISION 2026 won't have to look far. Booth #106 sits in the premium area just outside the main expo hall, high-traffic, easy to find, and staffed by members of the SMP team.

Stop by to learn how Shop Marketing Pros approaches Google LSA for auto repair, AI-driven search optimization, and comprehensive marketing strategies designed specifically for independent shops. Whether a shop is just starting to invest in marketing or looking to level up an existing strategy, the SMP team delivers straight answers backed by real industry experience.

What Is VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo?

VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo, presented by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance, provides automotive professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain new skills while networking with leading industry professionals. As one of the automotive industry's largest expos, VISION houses 140+ sponsors and exhibitors from across the country.

About Shop Marketing Pros

Shop Marketing Pros is an auto repair shop marketing company founded by former shop owners Brian and Kim Walker. Built on the belief that great marketing starts with understanding the business it serves, SMP offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, Google Ads, Google LSA management, content marketing, programmatic advertising, and social media management, exclusively for independent auto repair shops. Learn more at shopmarketingpros.com.

Shop owners attending VISION 2026 are encouraged to visit shopmarketingpros.com or stop by Booth #106 to learn how to be a Pro in their marketing.

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