TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


dealership best practices

Today, we explore two of the most common F&I mistakes that can happen at any dealership whether with a veteran or a rookie F&I manager.

Don’t wait to correct F&I mistakes–acting quickly benefits everyone

- January 9, 2024
With so many people involved in every car deal, there are several ways that things can go sideways. Between sales, F&I, delivery, etc…breakdowns can occur at any stage in the...
At the heart of every dealership lies valuable information - big data. Embracing this wealth of knowledge unlocks a strategic advantage in today's competitive market.

Harnessing big data for dealerships: analysis, techniques and tools

- January 4, 2024
Data has become the driving force behind informed decision-making in retail and marketing. And this is especially so in the automotive industry. MarketWatch states, "The Global Big Data Analytics in...
The best collaborative leadership style for a business will depend on its specific objectives and the needs of its employees.

Stop commanding and start communicating: 6 benefits of collaborative leadership

- January 1, 2024
The success of a business depends heavily on its people, including everyone from entry-level employees to top executives. Everyone plays a role, and therefore it makes sense that collaboration is...

Should you trust AI with your digital ad dollars?

- December 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence has a variety of uses in the automotive industry. While many dealerships use artificial intelligence in the marketing and customer service capacity of writing content and offering assistance...
Dealership employees approach a sales conversation with emotional intelligence.

Lead the pack: Why emotional intelligence is the key to automotive leadership

- December 7, 2023
Emotional intelligence, also referred to as emotional quotient or simply EQ, is important in any workplace but especially comes in handy at a car dealership—as any job there requires flexibility,...
talent

Using better marketing to attract better talent

- December 5, 2023
Countless articles and news stories focus on the lack of workers for many businesses today. Some blame the economy, some blame government assistance, or that people have decided to change...
Being ready to identify fraud from the beginning of a customer interaction helps protect your store and maintain relationships with lenders.

Tips to help spot identity and income verification fraud

- November 28, 2023
With the gloomy economic forecasts that are flooding every media outlet daily, criminals are finding an easier environment to be able to pull off different types of fraud in dealerships...
It's time to revamp your sales team's performance and drive your dealership sales to new heights. Act now to invest in their training.

Drive your dealership sales to new heights: The power of ongoing training

- November 23, 2023
Talk with any sales manager, and they'll say that a dealership sales success is built on the foundation of its sales department. And it's tough to disagree with that. Often,...
There are four strategies that F&I managers can implement now that can make potential headwinds this year easier to navigate.

(Presumed) tough times mean a back-to-basics approach

- November 13, 2023
The R-word. The one no dealer wants to hear and well…none of us want to think about it. Recession. And though most economists are saying we’re not in one quite yet, there’s...
Social media manager working diligently on tablet and smartphone.

What to look for when hiring a social media manager for your dealership

- October 30, 2023
A social media manager is likely one of the most crucial individuals you'll hire for your dealership marketing team. Over the past decade, their role has expanded from making mere...


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