TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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Disrupt the Competition by Creating a More Convenient Customer Experience – Shep Hyken | 5 Ways Your Team Can Use the Holiday Season to Increase Sales | Vanity Metrics: The Snake Oil of Marketing

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Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, October 30th, 2019: Disrupt the Competition by Creating a More Convenient Customer Experience - Shep Hyken, NYT Best-Selling Author As we all know, providing an excellent customer...
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Practical Solutions to Help Dealers Solve Their Most Frequent Digital Retailing Dilemmas – Mo Zahabi | Delivering Convenience and Consistency as Part of the Dealership Experience | Are You Out-Performing the Competition in Digital Retailing?

- October 29, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, October 29th, 2019: Practical Solutions to Help Dealers Solve Their Most Frequent Digital Retailing Dilemmas - Mo Zahabi, Cox Automotive On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
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The True Value of Cabin Air Filters

- October 28, 2019
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Almog Veig of David Lewis & Associates talks about the often overlooked topic of cabin air filters and the value they bring...
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How to Recruit Top Talent for Your Sales Team – Mark Tewart | Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How Dealerships and OEMs Across the Country Showed Their Support | Where Performance is Measured and Reported, Performance Improves

- October 28, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, October 28th, 2019: How to Recruit Top Talent for Your Sales Team - Mark Tewart Every dealer knows that the auto industry has its cycles. As we...
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Week In Review: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong | Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership | What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry | Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 25, 2019
CBT News.com Week In Review for Friday, October 25th, 2019: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong - Glenn Pasch, PCG Digital On today’s show,...
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Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership | Google Voice Search and PPC Campaigns | How Dealerships Can Help Their Communities While Growing Their Brand on Social Media

- October 24, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, October 24th, 2019: Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's...
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Fast Talk: Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes Discuss Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

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 In this segment of Fast Talk, vAuto's Brian Finkelmeyer and Patrick Janes discuss the challenges dealers face as rising pressure of expenses coupled with the diminishing grosses, continue to compress...
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What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry – Ryan Kerrigan | The A.R.T. of Dealing with Angry Customers | Are You Hiring for Skill Sets Your Dealership Needs Most?

- October 23, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019: What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry - Ryan Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors On today's show, we're pleased to welcome...
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What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry – Ryan Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors

- October 23, 2019
On today's show, we're pleased to welcome back Ryan Kerrigan, managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. In this segment, Ryan and Jim discuss the state of auto retail's buy-sell market, consolidation...
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Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain | Tips for Improving Dealership Reviews and Maintaining a Meaningful Online Reputation | Why You Need a Live Chat Feature on Your Website

- October 22, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019: Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership - David Kain, Kain Automotive On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back...


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