Today on CBTNews.com – Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018:
NADA Introduces Professional Series Training for Dealership Management
It’s often said that in the car business having the right people makes all the difference. However, dealers continue to struggle with attracting, hiring and training the right people that fit their dealership. As we know, it’s a very tight career market, so remember that the best place to find your next manager could be within your own dealership. With that idea in mind, NADA has launched a new series that will help dealers train their dealership employees to take them to the next level of their career. Joining the CBT Network to talk more about this very exciting new program is Camron Wilson, Director of Tailored Training and Business Development, and Georgia Munson, NADA Academy instructor. Watch Now
Summer Sales Strategies
Summer is a catch-22 season for car sales. On the one hand, more people buy cars during the summer than any other season. The warm summer weather makes going to car lots inviting, and after the hard wear and tear of fall and winter weather, many start thinking about replacing an older model. Additionally, people tend to have more time and money during the summer, as this is key vacation and bonus time for many workplaces. However, this influx of customers comes with a caveat: there are more people looking to buy cars, which means competition between dealerships can be brutal. Read More
Continuing the Legacy – Jenell Ross Guides Bob Ross Auto Group in the Second Generation
Bob Ross Auto Group, based in Centerville, Ohio, is a “work in progress,” according to Jenell Ross, dealer principal and daughter of founder Bob Ross. “We’re in our 44th year and over the next couple of months we’re going to be losing many of our long-term employees who will be going out the retirement door. It’s a transition from the team who worked with my father and mother to new ones. And, we’re having a lot of meetings and discussion on how to facilitate that transition.” Read More
