TSLA352.820-7.77%
GM73.4300.89%
F11.6100.01%
RIVN15.290-0.11%
CYD39.7800.37%
HMC23.840-0.31%
TM204.420-2.59%
CVNA316.6402.73%
PAG148.710-0.63%
LAD257.5705.75%
AN196.820-0.86001%
GPI327.000-2.45%
ABG195.4000.64%
SAH63.310-1.56%
TSLA352.820-7.77%
GM73.4300.89%
F11.6100.01%
RIVN15.290-0.11%
CYD39.7800.37%
HMC23.840-0.31%
TM204.420-2.59%
CVNA316.6402.73%
PAG148.710-0.63%
LAD257.5705.75%
AN196.820-0.86001%
GPI327.000-2.45%
ABG195.4000.64%
SAH63.310-1.56%
TSLA352.820-7.77%
GM73.4300.89%
F11.6100.01%
RIVN15.290-0.11%
CYD39.7800.37%
HMC23.840-0.31%
TM204.420-2.59%
CVNA316.6402.73%
PAG148.710-0.63%
LAD257.5705.75%
AN196.820-0.86001%
GPI327.000-2.45%
ABG195.4000.64%
SAH63.310-1.56%


Discover strategies and insights for building stronger dealership teams, improving operations, and leading with impact. This category highlights best practices from top-performing managers and executives in the automotive space—covering everything from organizational culture and employee retention to succession planning and executive decision-making.

Management & Leadership

Today's Training Camp, Adam Marburger welcomes John Allen, who shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to becoming a successful leader

John Allen shares leadership secrets for automotive success and personal growth

- December 30, 2025
On today's episode of Training Camp, Adam Marburger, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and F&I, welcomes automotive leader John Allen, General Manager and Vice President of Allen Chevrolet in...
Dave Anderson explains why selective hiring is key to building a high-performing business culture and protecting your company’s long-term success.

Building a high-performing culture starts with selective hiring

- December 24, 2025
A high-performing culture is the foundation of success for all businesses. However, culture doesn't happen by accident—it must be carefully curated and consistently maintained. Today, Dave Anderson, leadership expert and...
U.S. car sales are projected to rise in October surpassing last year's total, but analysts are still concerned about the upcoming months.

How employee retention drives customer loyalty at your dealership

- December 18, 2025
Suppose a sales manager at a car dealership presents their month-end report — overall volume is average, but gross profit per unit is down, and CSI scores have dropped by...
Dave Anderson shows how leaders use tactics to turn strategic planning into daily actions that drive results.

Maximize strategic planning with high-impact tactics

- December 17, 2025
Once a leader has established a vision and strategies to achieve it, the next step is turning those plans into daily action. This is often where the process breaks down....
Jen Suzuki shares the key strategies to create effective video multipoint inspections that boost trust, approvals, and CSI scores.

Get faster approvals, build customer trust with effective video MPIs

- December 15, 2025
Sharing video MPIs with customers can improve service department approval outcomes by nearly 30%. On today's episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Jen Suzuki, sales trainer and president of eDealer Solutions,...
Strategic planning, Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson on how strategic planning can accelerate dealership success

- December 10, 2025
Dave Anderson, leadership expert and author of Elevate Your Excellence, discusses the second component of strategic planning: strategy. On today’s episode of Lessons and Leadership, Anderson encourages dealers to focus on selecting...
Leadership principles, Scott Simons

Scott Simons shares leadership lessons every F&I leader should know

- December 9, 2025
Success in automotive retail starts with disciplined leadership and a focus on people. On this episode of Training Camp, Simons Chevrolet GMC Dealer Principal Scott Simons shares actionable insights into...
Sames Auto Group CEO Evelyn Sames shares how the 115-year-old dealership is navigating the modern market and future growth.

Evelyn Sames on guiding a 115-year-old auto group through the modern market

- December 8, 2025
Sames Auto Group is celebrating its 115th anniversary, an incredible milestone in any industry. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, CEO Evelyn Sames discusses how she's steering her family's long-standing...
Jeff Cowan, technicians

How service departments can attract and retain top technicians – Jeff Cowan

- December 8, 2025
What can managers actually do differently, not just to attract, but to keep those talented techs of your service drive? On today’s episode of Service Drive, we’re getting recommendations from...
"Quiet quitting” is a growing trend that reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of dollars in lost revenue.

Dave Anderson warns dealers must confront ‘quiet quitting’ to protect profits

- December 3, 2025
Employees who show up but mentally check out can silently sabotage a business. Known as “quiet quitting,” this growing trend reduces productivity, lowers morale, and can cost companies thousands of...


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