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Virginia Nissan Dealer Dan Banister on How to Close the Racial Divide in Retail Automotive

On today’s show, we’re so pleased to welcome Dan Banister, Owner of Banister Nissan of Chesapeake and Banister Nissan of Norfolk in Virginia. In this segment, Dan and Jim tackle the current state of business at his two Nissan stores, his journey to become a dealer, and fighting racial inequality in the automotive industry.

Dan BanisterCarvanaACCESS: Carvana Yet Again Aiming to Revolutionize Car Sales
It is no surprise that Carvana has been working to revolutionize auto sales since its foundation in 2013, from its vending machine car sales to its next-day delivery car sales. It has quickly expanded to become one of the auto industry’s top nationwide online retailers and does not have plans to slow down any time soon. Not surprisingly, the company’s latest announcement has followed suit. Read More

Dan BanisterStruggles of a Marketing Manager
“What is the role of a marketing manager?” This question came up at a recent training event for 20 newer marketing managers. Their experience ranged from just being hired to being in the position for multiple years. Even the veterans seemed to need clarification as to what should be the main focus of a marketing manager. Read More


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