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Featured Interviews
How Koons Motors is putting AI to work in the real world 
AI continues to evolve rapidly across automotive retail, but one of the biggest questions remains what is actually working on the ground. Joining us on the latest episode of Inside Automotive is Alex Perdikis, CEO and Owner of Koons Motors and Chairman and Founder of InRide, to break down how his dealership is putting AI into real-world use. Watch the full segment here.
The 3 core sales skills that set dealers apart from “vending machines”
Brick-and-mortar dealerships are facing a growing threat from digital-only retailers, and the gap is widening. Carvana and its competitors are moving into new-car sales and even into the traditional franchise-dealer space. Dealers who want to stay competitive need to look inward, starting with the people on their showroom floor. Joining us on this episode of CBT Now is Sean Gardner, Instructor and Sales Trainer at the Joe Verde Group, who says competition from “vending machines” isn’t the biggest threat to dealers; it’s their own undertrained salespeople. Watch the full segment here.
Finance Director shares path from rejection to BMW rooftop success
Symphony Wills did not stumble into the car business. She chased it, fought rejection, and took on a two-hour commute to get her foot in the door and onto the sales floor. Now, Wills is the Finance Director at Rafih Auto Group’s BMW store in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Wills joins host Adam Marburger on this episode of Training Camp to talk about her journey, the grind, and what she is building next. Watch the full segment here.
