TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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turnover costs

Attracting and Retaining Good Employees

- November 29, 2019
Employee turnover costs your dealership a lot in terms of production and lost revenue. Want to improve by attracting the top employees? Glenn has three things to focus on. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: It's...
Tips & Training
strike

What Clift Buick GMC is Doing to Overcome the Challenges of the GM Workers Strike

- November 27, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Garry Clift, owner and president of Clift Buick GMC in Adrian, Michigan. He and Jim discuss the aftermath of the GM workers strike,...
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leads

The Importance of Monitoring the Quality of Your Dealership’s Leads – Kevin LeSage, Autotrader

- November 21, 2019
Joining us today to discuss Cox Automotive’s new whitepaper, “The High Cost of Poor-Quality Leads”, is Kevin LeSage, director of digital marketing for Autotrader. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Welcome into the show,...
Sales & Marketing Featured
Dave Cantin

Dave Cantin on the Buy-Sell Market, Acquisitions, and Industry Consolidation

- November 20, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome 20-year automotive industry veteran Dave Cantin, CEO of Dave Cantin Group. As part of the Dave Cantin Group, DCG Acquisitions specializes in the...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
digital marketing

The Benefits of Digital Marketing for Your Fixed-Ops Department – Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com

- November 19, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Andy MacLeay, Director of Digital Marketing for Dealer.com.  VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hi everyone. Jim Fitzpatrick with CBT News. Thanks so much for joining...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
dealers

How ReconVelocity is Helping Dealers Set a New Standard for Vehicle Reconditioning

- November 18, 2019
On today's show, we're pleased to welcome back Hugh Hathcock, owner of ReconVelocity and Kalah McCoy, Executive Vice President at ReconVelocity. The pair discuss their successes so far, plans for...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
auction volume

Inventory and Auction Volume: The Latest from J.D. Power’s Larry Dixon

- November 14, 2019
On today's edition of CBT News, we speak to Larry Dixon, Senior Director of valuation services at J.D. Power. Larry gives us an update on inventory and auction volume as...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
auction volume

CBT Automotive Newscast for November 14, 2019

- November 14, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, November 14th, 2019: Inventory and Auction Volume: The Latest from J.D. Power's Larry Dixon On today's edition of CBT News, we speak to Larry Dixon, Senior Director...
Daily Newscast
attribution

Marketing and Sales Attribution

- November 13, 2019
On this week's episode of Auto Marketing Now, Brian Pasch talks about the latest updates in marketing and sales attribution as well as strategies and techniques to help dealers understand...
Shows
market update

October’s Kerrigan Market Update Reveals Positive News for the Auto Retail Industry

- November 13, 2019
Welcome to the Kerrigan Advisors Market Update with Bridget Fitzpatrick and Ryan Kerrigan, managing director of Kerrigan Advisors. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:  Bridget F.: Hello everyone. I'm Bridget Fitzpatrick and welcome to the Kerrigan...
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