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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How Your Dealership Can Thrive and Become More Profitable in 2019 – Tom Richards, NCM Labs

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Having up to date and correct insight into industry trends and successful practices is half the battle when running a successful dealership. Joining Jim today to discuss dealer solutions and...
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Week In Review: Digital Retail Trends to Implement in 2019 | Cultivate a Better Relationship with Your Customers | Proven Techniques to Revitalize Your BDC | How to Sell Successfully Over the Phone

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Sales Call 101: How to Sell Successfully Over the Phone – Art Sobczak | Digital Deals: Coming to a Dealership Near You | Credit Life & Accident Insurance – Still Worth Selling? Yes.

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Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, December 6th, 2018: Sales Call 101: How to Sell Successfully Over the Phone - Art Sobczak, Business by Phone Inc. Practicing cold calling in your BDC is...
newscast
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Revitalize Your BDC in 2019 with These Proven Techniques – David Kain | For a Limited Time, 0% Interest is Back on the Table | In 2019, Show Budgeting Solutions to Sell More Retention Product

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Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, December 5th, 2018: Revitalize Your BDC in 2019 with These Proven Techniques - David Kain, Kain Automotive As 2018 quickly comes to a close, dealers’ sights are...
0% interest
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For a Limited Time, 0% Interest is Back on the Table

- December 5, 2018
Once a dealership staple, the 0% interest auto loan is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Zero-interest was an alluring auto boom incentive. In 2010, roughly 22% of US...
budgeting
Daily Automotive News

In 2019, Show Budgeting Solutions to Sell More Retention Product

- December 5, 2018
The median household income in the U.S. is $57,617, according to 2016 U.S. Department of Commerce data. The median references the income level that falls in the middle of all...
newscast
Daily Newscast

Cultivate a Better Relationship with Your Customers Using These Strategies | Reasons Why Used Cars Have a Stronger Appeal than Ever | November Auto Sales Trends

- December 4, 2018
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, December 4th, 2018: Cultivate a Better Relationship with Your Customers Using These Strategies – Jeff Shore, Sales Trainer The sales process can be challenging at times, but...
used cars
Daily Automotive News

Reasons Why Used Cars Have a Stronger Appeal than Ever

- December 4, 2018
According to Edumunds.com and other experts in the industry, used car sales are expected to continue rising through 2020. An estimated 39 million used cars are expected to be sold...
auto sales
Daily Automotive News

A Record Drop and Gradual Cooling of Sales: November Auto Sales Trends

- December 4, 2018
On the outset, November 2018 did not seem as if it would be a remarkable departure from the norm. It is typically a nice rebound for dealerships that may have...


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