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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Understanding the key differences between service advisors and service writers

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What are service advisors worth to dealers and general managers? This is the question Don Reed tackles on the latest episode of Service Drive. Reed has helped thousands of dealers...
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4 strategies to get the maximum effort from your entire team

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As the new year begins, dealers are looking to get maximum effort from their entire team. Celebrated trainer, speaker, and CEO of DealerPRO Training, Don Reed, dives into ways dealers...
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3 strategies dealers can use to improve customer service in the fixed-ops department

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On this episode of Service Drive, celebrated trainer, speaker, and CEO of DealerPRO Training, Don Reed dives into three different strategies for dealers to consider developing a higher level of service...
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6 strategies to help your fixed-ops dept. sell more service appointments – Don Reed

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In today’s digital landscape, building trust with customers virtually is a necessary skill to have in your service department. On today’s show, we are going in-depth on how to increase...
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How to become a better fixed-operations manager in your dealership

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Welcome to the first episode of Service Drive with Don Reed, a monthly CBT News series focused on automotive fixed-operations. Hosted by the celebrated trainer, speaker, and CEO of DealerPRO...
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DealerPRO Training CEO Don Reed on Rebooting Your Fixed-Ops Department

- July 15, 2020
With a shortage of technicians, strained advertising budgets, and a national pandemic, it can be tricky for dealers to navigate fixed-ops management. Service drives were largely considered essential services at...
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CBT Automotive Newscast: July 15, 2020

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Today's Featured Interview: DealerPRO Training CEO Don Reed on Rebooting Your Fixed-Ops Department: With a shortage of technicians, strained advertising budgets, and a national pandemic, it can be tricky for dealers to...
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Focusing on the Fixed-Ops Department: What You Need to Know During COVID-19

- March 31, 2020
As part of our continuing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome Kristin Williams, Dealer Development Manager at DealerPRO Training, Ed Whittle and Michael Lindberg of Garlyn Shelton Auto Group in...
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DealerPRO Training Launches Online Forum to Remain Focused on Fixed-Ops Today

- March 27, 2020
In week #1 of DealerPRO Training's Fixed-ops Management and Leadership online forum, Dealer Development Manager Kristin Williams, along with dealers and fixed-ops professionals, tackled important leadership skills and management strategies...
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CBT News Week In Review: December 13, 2019

- December 13, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, December 13th, 2019: What November Sales Numbers Indicate for the Close of 2019 Here to give us an overview of this November's numbers and what...
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