TSLA392.720-1.7399%
GM77.470-0.17%
F14.170-0.01%
RIVN17.035-0.765%
CYD44.850-1.02%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.6202.7%
CVNA71.0150.425%
PAG206.0705.67%
LAD343.92512.55499%
AN208.9305.38999%
GPI327.8408.44%
ABG226.8708.44%
SAH102.8803.15%
TSLA392.720-1.7399%
GM77.470-0.17%
F14.170-0.01%
RIVN17.035-0.765%
CYD44.850-1.02%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.6202.7%
CVNA71.0150.425%
PAG206.0705.67%
LAD343.92512.55499%
AN208.9305.38999%
GPI327.8408.44%
ABG226.8708.44%
SAH102.8803.15%
TSLA392.720-1.7399%
GM77.470-0.17%
F14.170-0.01%
RIVN17.035-0.765%
CYD44.850-1.02%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.6202.7%
CVNA71.0150.425%
PAG206.0705.67%
LAD343.92512.55499%
AN208.9305.38999%
GPI327.8408.44%
ABG226.8708.44%
SAH102.8803.15%


automotive industry

Innovation

Can everyone be innovative at your dealership, or is that just for the creative tech-minded people?

- March 14, 2016
When it comes to innovation, there are two options dealerships try: demanding it from their employees and encouraging it from them. If your dealership does the latter, then according to...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Haters

Should you hug your haters? Hear the story of one dealership that did just that.

- March 8, 2016
Alright, raise your hand if you have haters. No, not family members...haters with your dealership. No, not your co-workers. I mean people who don’t like your deals,...
Management & Leadership Sales & Marketing
Story 1

We’ll tell you what the secret behind dealers in a better-than-expected month of February.

- March 7, 2016
Well, we’re almost a week into the month of March and according to Wells Fargo Economist, Sam Bullard and how well auto sales do each month is an early indicator...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Politics

Politicians affect on the auto industry.

- March 2, 2016
If you’ve kept up with with politics lately obviously, you’ve seen the debates on both sides from all sorts of topics, including one that affects the auto industry the Trans...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
story a

Does your dealership know the difference between pre-screen and pre-qualify?

- March 1, 2016
Since filling out lead forms is becoming a thing of the past, there’s a lot of buzz out there about soft credit pull, pre-screen and pre-qualification products to capture consumer...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Paul Felliti

Paul Faletti tips on how to go from good to great in your job performance.

- February 26, 2016
Working smarter rather than longer is something we all want, right? But unfortunately that’s not happening at a lot of dealerships, even with the help of technology. But CEO and...
Management & Leadership Sales & Marketing
Online shopping

Are potential customers able to navigate around your website?

- February 24, 2016
Recent studies and surveys tell us shopping online has become very popular, so, would potential customers be able to navigate around yours without issues? According to J.D. Power’s 2016 Manufacturer Website...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
Sales high or low

What bar have you set for sales? We’ll tell you if it’s too high or too low.

- February 22, 2016
What bar have you set for sales? What are your expectations for your sales team? A recent survey shows the top three tasks dealers want their sales staff to accomplish...
Auto News

Several ways you can increase sales and improve profits.

- February 18, 2016
So when it comes to investing in the latest, newest and greatest technology for F&I, is it the end all to selling more cars and products? Rebecca Chernek says...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News

Learn the best communication habits that every leader needs.

- February 18, 2016
At the core of successful leadership and business, is great communication. How often do we say communication is key? A lot. Because it is. Having a leader who understands the...
Management & Leadership Sales & Marketing


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