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

David Kain

2020 Best Practices: The Importance of Personalizing Your Customer’s Buying Experience

- December 17, 2019
As 2019 quickly comes to a close, dealers’ sights are now set on finishing the year strong and setting up solid expectations for the new decade. If you’re brainstorming new...
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David Kain

CBT Automotive Newscast for December 17, 2019

- December 17, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, December 17th, 2019: 2020 Best Practices: The Importance of Personalizing Your Customer's Buying Experience As 2019 quickly comes to a close, dealers’ sights are now set on...
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Kain & Co.

Customer Relationship Management

- December 5, 2019
On this week's Kain & Company, David talks about customer relationship management and CRM culture.
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business development

Creating a Business Development Culture

- November 21, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about why you should create a business development culture at all levels throughout the dealership.
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management

Accountability in Dealership Management

- November 14, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Company, David Kain goes over the role of managers and how critical it is to be held accountable at the management level.
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360 converge

Consumers Are Ready for a Change… Are You?

- October 31, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain invites Todd Smith, 360 Converge, to discuss earning back customer trust, getting rid of reputational issues, and how 360 Converge...
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newscast

Week In Review: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong | Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership | What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry | Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 25, 2019
CBT News.com Week In Review for Friday, October 25th, 2019: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong - Glenn Pasch, PCG Digital On today’s show,...
Daily Newscast
quality video

Producing a Quality Video for the Customer at Your Dealership

- October 24, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain goes over some of the finer details of producing a quality video for your dealership customer, such as a vehicle...
Shows
newscast

Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain | Tips for Improving Dealership Reviews and Maintaining a Meaningful Online Reputation | Why You Need a Live Chat Feature on Your Website

- October 22, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019: Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership - David Kain, Kain Automotive On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back...
Daily Newscast
David Kain

Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain, Kain Automotive

- October 22, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, auto industry expert, owner of Kain Automotive, and host of Kain and Company right here on CBT News. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick:...
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