TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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Are camera-based inspection systems beneficial in the service drive?

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Jeanne Bliss

6 Ways to Build Trust Among Your Customers and Employees During COVID-19 – Jeanne Bliss, Customer Bliss

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  As part of our continuing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome customer experience expert and acclaimed speaker, Jeanne Bliss. Jeanne is also the President and CEO of Customer...
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7 Dealership Practices That Preston Auto Group is Focusing on in 2020

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Move Inventory Faster and Add Selling Time by Changing this Process at Your Dealership

- January 13, 2020
To capitalize on a strong used vehicle market, dealers need to explore every avenue they can to increase efficiency and implement a better reconditioning process. According to recent vAuto client...
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Should All Salespeople Promote Themselves on Social Media? Grant Cardone Has the Answer

- January 9, 2020
On today's show, we continue our conversation with Grant Cardone, world-renown business mogul, international influencer, and real-estate tycoon with $1.4 billion AUM. He is also the New York Times best-selling...
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Grant Cardone

Grant Cardone on Changes that Automotive Managers Need to Make in 2020

- January 8, 2020
We’re pleased to welcome to the show today, Mr. Grant Cardone. Grant is a world-renown serial entrepreneur, international influencer, and real-estate tycoon with $1.4 billion AUM. He is also the...
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Your Personal Power Base Should Be Your Mother Lode Of Sales Prospects

- November 29, 2019
For an automotive salesperson, the most lucrative opportunity to ignite your sales is to tap into your personal power base. Your power base is composed of all the people you...
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Brian Finkelmeyer

How Dealerships Can Adapt to Changes in Consumer Demand – Brian Finkelmeyer, vAuto

- May 6, 2019
Auto sales were reported down for most manufacturers in the month of April and the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates where they are for the foreseeable future. So...
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Workplace Harassment

How to Avoid Workplace Harassment Scandals and Appropriately Address Claims – David Druzynski, Auto/Mate

- May 2, 2019
On today's show, we welcome back David Druzynski, Chief People Officer at Auto/Mate Dealership Systems. David recently wrote an article for WardsAuto Magazine called "How to Deter Dealership Workplace Harassment"....
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