TSLA389.780-4.68%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.130-0.05%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7300.84%
TM179.6702.75%
CVNA70.240-0.35%
PAG204.3403.94%
LAD337.5406.17%
AN207.8704.33%
GPI327.2607.86%
ABG226.2507.82%
SAH101.9702.24%
TSLA389.780-4.68%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.130-0.05%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7300.84%
TM179.6702.75%
CVNA70.240-0.35%
PAG204.3403.94%
LAD337.5406.17%
AN207.8704.33%
GPI327.2607.86%
ABG226.2507.82%
SAH101.9702.24%
TSLA389.780-4.68%
GM77.490-0.15%
F14.130-0.05%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.855-1.015%
HMC28.7300.84%
TM179.6702.75%
CVNA70.240-0.35%
PAG204.3403.94%
LAD337.5406.17%
AN207.8704.33%
GPI327.2607.86%
ABG226.2507.82%
SAH101.9702.24%


David Kain

Kain & Co. | How To Improve Phone Skills Of Your Dealership

- August 4, 2016
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain interviews Chip King, managing partner at CallRevu, on how to improve phone skills of your dealership
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Employee Relations

CBT News – July 25, 2016

- July 25, 2016
CBT News - July 25, 2016 On today's show Improving Employee Relations David Kain on upcoming workshop training Lincoln opens company owned show room Safe Travel Zones
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advertising director

Kain & Co. | Jerry Seiner, Jr. of Jerry Seiner Dealerships

- June 30, 2016
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain interviews Jerry Seiner, Jr. of Jerry Seiner Dealerships to discuss his experience as advertising director for the group.
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Kain & Co. | Mark Townsley of Bachman Auto Group

- June 16, 2016
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain interviews Mark Townsley of Bachman Auto Group
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Joe Chura

Kain & Co. | Joe Chura, CEO of Launch Digital Marketing & Dealer Inspire

- March 24, 2016
  On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain speaks with Joe Chura, CEO of Launch Digital Marketing & Dealer Inspire.
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mystery shopped

Don’t fear being ‘mystery shopped’; shape the process to work for your dealership

- December 18, 2015
Worry more about what motivates online shoppers than about your grade, and sales performance will improve. BY DAVID KAIN Very few phrases elicit the level of concern in the hearts of...
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CBT News – November 26, 2015

- November 26, 2015
On today's episode: A special airing of this week's new episode of Kain & Co. with host David Kain Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at CBT Automotive Network!
Daily Newscast
Reputation On Facebook

Take Extra Care To Manage Your Dealership’s Customer Reputation On Facebook

- October 20, 2015
The friends-and-family aspect of that platform means you want the domino effect to be positive, if possible. BY DAVID KAIN We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s all fun and games until...
Sales & Marketing Management & Leadership

CBT News – October 7, 2015

- October 7, 2015
On today's show: Alexi Venneri discusses the importance of your online reputation Sales Tip of the Day with David Kain on TRC, brought to you by Speed Shift Media Today's...
Daily Newscast

CBT News – August 24, 2015

- August 24, 2015
On today's show: David Kain, host of Kain & Co., discusses the future of BDCs and their impact on dealerships Sales Tip of the Day with Chris Rollins on the...
Daily Newscast

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