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Featured Interviews
Buy-sell market remains strong despite tariffs and lending pressures – Willie Beck | Bel Air Partners
The auto dealership buy-sell market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2025, despite the introduction of new challenges by geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and tighter lending conditions. On the latest episode of CBT Now, we’re joined by Willie Beck, co-managing partner at Bel Air Partners, to outline the key factors driving ongoing transactions and what dealers should keep top of mind when navigating today’s evolving retail landscape. Watch the full segment here.
Smart marketing is about the message, not just the frequency
With car buyers representing just a sliver of the population, roughly 2% at any given time, dealers can’t afford to waste outreach. The difference between being remembered and being ignored comes down to one thing: relevance. In this episode of Marketing Matters, Digital Marketing Director Colin Carasquillo explains how consistent, personalized messaging keeps dealerships visible and profitable in a hypercompetitive marketplace. Watch the full segment here.
