TSLA375.9702.25%
GM77.760-0.76%
F12.337-0.1435%
RIVN16.355-0.595%
CYD41.360-0.51%
HMC24.315-0.165%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA404.3331.313%
PAG160.5500.55%
LAD274.620-1.77%
AN202.820-0.14999%
GPI339.7800%
ABG201.255-0.755%
SAH71.3600.14%
TSLA375.9702.25%
GM77.760-0.76%
F12.337-0.1435%
RIVN16.355-0.595%
CYD41.360-0.51%
HMC24.315-0.165%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA404.3331.313%
PAG160.5500.55%
LAD274.620-1.77%
AN202.820-0.14999%
GPI339.7800%
ABG201.255-0.755%
SAH71.3600.14%
TSLA375.9702.25%
GM77.760-0.76%
F12.337-0.1435%
RIVN16.355-0.595%
CYD41.360-0.51%
HMC24.315-0.165%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA404.3331.313%
PAG160.5500.55%
LAD274.620-1.77%
AN202.820-0.14999%
GPI339.7800%
ABG201.255-0.755%
SAH71.3600.14%


dealer life

NIADA

Gearing up for the 75th annual NIADA Convention and Expo with CEO Bob Voltmann and Pres. Lou Tedeschi

- August 20, 2021
Independent dealers across the country are gathering in San Antonio, Texas, next week for the 75th annual NIADA Convention and Expo. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Bob Voltmann,...
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Beyond the Lead: Executing a complete retail strategy

- May 26, 2021
Welcome to this latest edition of Dealer Forward, an ongoing video series that focuses on the solutions and strategies car dealers are using to overcome various challenges in the industry....
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Marketing - John Fitzpatrick

Why now is the opportune time for car dealers to claim more market share – John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing

- May 3, 2021
Today on CBT News, John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, joins the show to discuss the current state of automotive marketing. With marketing trends constantly changing, Fitzpatrick elaborates on current marketing...
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engagement

Dealer Forward: Personalizing Engagement – Everywhere

- February 15, 2021
Welcome to the special marketing edition of Dealer Forward: Reimagining Retail for the Automotive Industry Segment - Powering personalized experiences. In today’s episode, Katie Wilkins, Senior Director of Product Management...
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10 retail predictions all business owners should prepare for – Shep Hyken

- January 25, 2021
On today's show, we’re pleased to welcome back Shep Hyken, customer experience expert, acclaimed speaker, and New York Times best-selling author. Hyken's work includes several popular business books including "The...
Management & Leadership Featured

How independent auto dealers have been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic – Louis Tedeschi, NIADA

- January 22, 2021
With the departure of Steve Jordan in September of last year, Louis Tedeschi was named the new president of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA). Now, roughly five months...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News

WANADA Pres. John O’Donnell weighs in on recent political turmoil and how. D.C. dealers are being affected

- January 21, 2021
After the recent violent attack on the U.S. Capitol building, all eyes have been on Washington D.C. as the new Biden Administration takes office. Today on CBT News, John O’Donnell,...
Daily Automotive News Featured

Dale Pollak discusses current market conditions and new projects from Cox Automotive

- January 21, 2021
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto and executive vice president of Cox Automotive, to discuss the state of the automotive industry and the...
Featured Sales & Marketing
Gary Brackett

Super Bowl champion Gary Brackett on the importance of positive influence from leadership

- January 20, 2021
From the spotlight of the gridiron to the spotlight of stages across the country, Gary Brackett has found tremendous success throughout his career. Brackett played linebacker for the 2007 Super...
Management & Leadership Featured

How the acceleration of digital retailing will affect the auto industry long-term – Pete MacInnis, eLEND Solutions

- January 19, 2021
Today on CBT News, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Pete MacInnis, Founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions. His company offers automotive finance solutions focusing on providing a simplified vehicle...
F&I Sales & Marketing

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