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GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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.

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Nick Latino, fixed operations director at Parkway Toyota, shares AI's growing role in his store's fixed operations.
Management & Leadership

Fixed ops director Nick Latino on AI’s game-changing influence in fixed ops

- December 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is transforming the customer experience across many industries, and the automotive sector is no exception. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Nick Latino, fixed operations director...
Margaret Graziano shares insights on how leaders can cultivate high-performance teams, especially in today’s work environments
Management & Leadership

Margaret ‘Magi’ Graziano on creating a work culture that drives innovation and retention

- December 13, 2024
Creating a thriving work culture is more than just team-building activities or recognition awards—it’s about addressing the root causes of employee disengagement and fostering an environment where people feel valued....
Matt Easton shares five steps to close more leads
Management & Leadership

Matt Easton reveals five secret steps to effective lead follow-up

- December 12, 2024
Following up with leads is an art and a critical part of the sales process. In today's episode of CBT Now, Matt Easton, sales coach and founder of Easton University,...
Daniel Grissom, President of Shark Mindset Selling, shares how sales success is 80% mindset and 20% skillset on today's inside automotive
Management & Leadership

Why mindset matters more than skillset – Daniel Grissom

- December 11, 2024
What truly separates the good from the great in sales? It’s more than just closing deals—it’s about having the right mindset. Daniel Grissom, President of Shark Mindset Selling, shares how...
Gary Coxe shares advice leaders can implement to help their teams navigate and overcome limiting beliefs that limit their performance.
Management & Leadership

Gary Coxe on how to shatter limiting beliefs that hinder performance

- December 11, 2024
Deeply ingrained fears and past traumas can significantly hinder performance and erect mental barriers that seem impossible to overcome. In today's Mind Your Own Business episode, Gary Coxe joins host...
Management & Leadership

Billy Busch, heir to Anheuser-Busch, shares insights on sustaining a family business empire

- December 10, 2024
Building a business empire is an incredible feat; however, maintaining it throughout generations is an entirely different challenge. In today's episode of CBT Now, we get an up-close and personal...
Sean Gardner, Joe Verde Group, value
Management & Leadership

Mastering value-centered sales with Sean Gardner

- December 9, 2024
In the world of sales, there's a constant tug-of-war between price and value. While both are important, an overemphasis on price doesn't put dealers in the best negotiation position and...
On today's Inside Automotive, Wanda Cronic-Howell joins us to discuss the shifting dynamics at Stellantis and the challenges facing Nissan.
Management & Leadership

The future of Stellantis, Nissan: ‘The change was needed’ says Wanda Cronic-Howell | Cronic Automotive Group

- December 6, 2024
On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Wanda Cronic-Howell, Owner and Dealer Principal of Cronic Automotive Group, joins us to discuss the shifting dynamics at Stellantis and the challenges facing Nissan....
On today's Inside Automotive, Matt Bowers, who shares his unfiltered perspective on Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares' resignation
Management & Leadership

Matt Bowers calls for Stellantis to refocus on North America after CEO resignation

- December 5, 2024
In the wake of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares' resignation, the automotive industry is grappling with speculation about the company’s next steps. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Matt Bowers, owner...
Today's episode of Inside Automotive, Sean Johnson shares how traditional dealerships can compete with direct-to-consumer brands.
Management & Leadership

Sean Johnson sees hurdles for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer plan

- December 2, 2024
Scout Motors' decision to bypass dealerships and sell directly to consumers has sparked frustration among Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi dealers, who view it as a competitive threat despite Volkswagen’s claims that...


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