TSLA339.300-2.97%
GM84.370-2.4%
F14.050-0.32%
RIVN14.870-0.49%
CYD46.4301.19%
HMC31.9000.32%
TM189.180-1.93%
CVNA70.110-5.48%
PAG217.950-1.9%
LAD369.520-8.03%
AN204.960-4.45%
GPI259.680-4.27%
ABG208.540-2.12%
SAH80.260-0.57%
TSLA339.300-2.97%
GM84.370-2.4%
F14.050-0.32%
RIVN14.870-0.49%
CYD46.4301.19%
HMC31.9000.32%
TM189.180-1.93%
CVNA70.110-5.48%
PAG217.950-1.9%
LAD369.520-8.03%
AN204.960-4.45%
GPI259.680-4.27%
ABG208.540-2.12%
SAH80.260-0.57%
TSLA339.300-2.97%
GM84.370-2.4%
F14.050-0.32%
RIVN14.870-0.49%
CYD46.4301.19%
HMC31.9000.32%
TM189.180-1.93%
CVNA70.110-5.48%
PAG217.950-1.9%
LAD369.520-8.03%
AN204.960-4.45%
GPI259.680-4.27%
ABG208.540-2.12%
SAH80.260-0.57%

Week In Review: Use The Theory of 5 to Promote Success | Combating Rising Interest Rates, and Reducing Your Margin Compression | Finding New Paths to Profitability at Your Dealership | Increase Sales with AI Powered Assistants

CBT News Week In Review for Friday, January 18th, 2019:

newscastUse The Theory of 5 to Promote Success in Your Dealership – Chris Saraceno, Kelly Automotive Group
Every dealership is only as strong as their leader and being a good leader means positively adapting to a changing work environment. On today’s show, Jim Fitzpatrick speaks with Chris Saraceno, vice president and partner of Kelly Automotive Group, to discuss how using the Theory of 5 can improve leadership in your dealership today. Watch Now

Combating Rising Interest Rates, Managing Vehicle Inventory, and Reducing Your Margin Compression – Brian Finkelmeyer, vAuto
Every dealer knows that as your vehicle assets depreciate, your profit margins begin to shrink. The two major causes of inventory depreciation? Age and holding costs. Joining Jim today is Brian Finkelmeyer, senior director of conquest at vAuto. Brian lends us his insight into combating rising interest rates, managing new vehicle inventory, and dealing with margin compression. Watch Now

newscastFinding New Paths to Profitability at Your Dealership – Trevor Gile, Motorcars Honda
The annual NADA show is just around the corner, and just like us here at CBT you’re probably gearing up for the great events that lie ahead. Joining Jim today is Trevor Gile managing partner of Motorcars Honda, to discuss an event he is hosting at NADA called Bourbon and Bubbles. Watch Now

newscastHow to Increase Sales at Your Dealership with AI Powered Assistants – John Ruble, Conversica
AI powered assistants have shown to be highly effective for increasing sales, quality of service, and improving other activities around the dealership. These virtual aides help dealers handle more sales leads and manage your most viable follow-ups. Joining Jim today to further discuss artificial intelligence in your dealership, is John Ruble, vice president of strategic partnerships at Conversica. Watch Now

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