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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Sales Results from Q3 Signal Another Steady and Robust Year for Auto Retail – Patrick Manzi, NADA Senior Economist

- October 3, 2019
Q3 for the retail auto industry has come to a close. And today we're joined by NADA senior economist, Patrick Manzi, to get an in-depth analysis of the key highlights...
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Making Social Media Marketing Part of Your Dealership’s Overall Culture – El Patronn | The Benefits of a Loyalty Reward Program and Four Tips for Implementing it at Your Dealership | 5 Ways Dealers Can Help Sales Staff Avoid Burnout

- October 2, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019: Making Social Media Marketing Part of Your Dealership's Overall Culture - Rudy 'El Patronn' Tremenio, Brooklyn Mitsubishi On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
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How to Use Predictive Analytics to Give Customers the Convenient Experience They Expect – Marco Schnabl | 3 Reasons It’s Still Ok to Call Your F&I Staff ‘Managers’ | Four Ways to Cut Marketing Costs Per Car Sold

- October 1, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, October 1st, 2019: How to Use Predictive Analytics to Give Customers the Convenient Experience They Expect - Marco Schnabl, automotiveMastermind On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome...
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How to Use Predictive Analytics to Give Customers the Convenient Experience They Expect – Marco Schnabl, automotiveMastermind

- October 1, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Marco Schnabl, Co-CEO and Founder of automotiveMastermind, a predictive analytics and marketing automation technology provider for the automotive industry. Jim and Marco discuss...
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How These Dealerships Leverage Technology In Order to Improve the Sales Process – Alex Damoorgian | Three Pros and Cons of Developing a Mobile App for Your Dealership | Perks and Policies that Drive Retention

- September 30, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, September 30th, 2019: How These Dealerships Leverage Technology In Order to Improve the Sales Process - Alex Damoorgian, Maroone Chevrolet & Volkswagen In today's edition of CBT...
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Week In Review: What Dealers Can Learn From Auto Retail Disruptors Like Carvana and Amazon | Digital Retailing Trends, Video Marketing Strategies, and the Importance of a Strong Dealership Culture

- September 27, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, September 27th, 2019: What Dealers Can Learn From Auto Retail Disruptors Like Carvana and Amazon - Zach Klempf, Selly Automotive Thank you so much for...
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Digital Retailing Trends, Video Marketing Strategies, and the Importance of a Strong Dealership Culture | Beneficial Video Marketing Strategies For Your Dealership | 7 Mistakes Managers Make That Demotivate Their Employees

- September 26, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, September 26th, 2019: Digital Retailing Trends, Video Marketing Strategies, and the Importance of a Strong Dealership Culture - Kevin Frye, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family On today’s show,...
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How Manheim’s New Apprentice Program is Helping to Tackle the Technician Shortage | Rock-Solid Promotional Ideas to Help You See an End-of-Year Rise in Sales | 6 Tips to Make the Reconditioning Process Easier and More Efficient

- September 25, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, September 25th, 2019: How Manheim's New Apprentice Program is Helping to Tackle the Technician Shortage - Tony Markese, VP of Reconditioning The challenge for service managers isn’t...
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How Ron Marhofer Auto Family Has Continued to Thrive for 100 Years – Chris Marhofer, COO | How to Turn Recalls Into Positive Customer Experiences | How Your Dealership Staff Can Improve Their Communication with Customers

- September 24, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, September 24th, 2019: How Ron Marhofer Auto Family Has Continued to Thrive for 100 Years – Chris Marhofer, COO After starting as an independent service garage in...
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How To Improve Cybersecurity and Prevent Ransomware Attacks at Your Dealership – Dean Crutchfield, CDK Global

- September 24, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Dean Crutchfield, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at CDK Global. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hi everyone. I'm Jim Fitzpatrick. Thanks so much for...


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