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%


David Kain

engagement

Management Engagement with Your Internet/BDC Team

- February 14, 2019
On today's episode of Kain & Company, David gives tips for sales managers on how they can work with and through their team in all areas from the floor to repeats/referrals.
Shows
voicemail

Voicemail: Say It Twice

- February 11, 2019
When leaving a voicemail, David Kain suggests saying your name, phone number, and the name of your dealership two times to make it easier on your guest while also getting...
Tips & Training
digital retailing

The Digital Retailing Environment

- February 7, 2019
On today's episode of Kain & Co., David gives his take on some of the thing's he's been seeing in digital retailing.
Shows
BDC

Key Operational Metrics For Your Internet/BDC Operation

- January 31, 2019
On today's episode of Kain & Co., David goes over some key operational metrics for your internet or BDC operation.
Shows
artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Sales

- January 24, 2019
 David Kain goes over some ways that artificial intelligence can be implemented in on the dealership sales floor on this week's episode of Kain & Company. Click here for more stories...
Shows
activity habit

The Activity Habit

- January 17, 2019
  On today's episode of Kain & Company, David Kain goes over what he calls the "Activity Habit," creating a sound foundation for your sales team to base their work upon...
Shows

Over Engineering in Your CRM

- January 12, 2019
We sometimes have too much engineering in our CRMs. In fact, David says some dealerships don’t concentrate on certain tasks being done properly. See how to avoid that from happening. VIDEO...
Tips & Training
digital marketing

The Digital Marketing Bullseye

- January 10, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Company, David Kain discusses the "Digital Marketing Bullseye," outlining the must-do's, should-do's, and could-do's of digital marketing.  
Shows
live chat

Live Chat vs. Digital Chat

- December 20, 2018
On today's episode of Kain & Company, David Kain discusses the differences between communicating through digital chat and communicating in person through live chat.
Shows
week in review

Week In Review: Digital Retail Trends to Implement in 2019 | Cultivate a Better Relationship with Your Customers | Proven Techniques to Revitalize Your BDC | How to Sell Successfully Over the Phone

- December 7, 2018
CBT Week In Review for Friday, December 7th, 2018: Digital Retail Trends to Implement at Your Dealership in 2019 - Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com Digital retailing may have a long way to go...
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