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%


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Irial O'Farrell, executive coach and author, discusses how leaders can develop efficient, problem-solving teams that can work autonomously.

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Thomas Kline shares key risk and compliance strategies to help auto dealers avoid costly mistakes, lawsuits, and regulatory pitfalls.

The cost of non-compliance: How to protect dealers from legal issues – Thomas Kline | Better Vantage Point

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Many dealers roll their eyes or hide at the thought of risk and compliance. However, ignoring these critical concepts could cost dealerships millions of dollars and lead to an excruciating...
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Retired General Jim Camp shares how dealers can negotiate towards success

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To redefine how dealerships interact with customers and manage their marketing operations, PureCars has unveiled RylieAI.

PureCars Introduces RylieAI: The Future of Automotive Advertising Technology 

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To redefine how dealerships interact with customers and manage their marketing operations, PureCars has unveiled RylieAI. This cutting-edge platform combines advanced AI technology with PureCars’ proprietary data tools to help...
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Randy Hain urges leaders to pause, reflect, and redefine their approach to leadership to create an impact within themselves and their teams.

The power of reflection and thoughtful leadership – Randy Hain | Serviam Partners

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In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Randy Hain, executive coach, author, and founder and president of Serviam Partners urges leaders to pause, reflect, and redefine their approach to leadership. His...
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The goal of the DOGE is to cut through the red tape, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and eliminate wasteful spending.

The Domino Effect: How DOGE Could Reshape State DMVs and the Automotive Industry

- January 30, 2025
Everyone likes the idea of efficiency, so much so that the new presidential administration plans to create a department focused entirely on this effort. The goal of the Department of...
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‘The gap that loses you money’: Jen Suzuki’s fix for BDC-sales misalignment

- January 27, 2025
In the competitive world of automotive sales, loyalty can make or break a dealership’s success. In today's episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Jen Suzuki dives into a critical challenge that...
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Jonathan Dawson discusses how to realign your team to focus on quality over quantity and building strong customer relationships.

Realign with the basics: shift your team’s focus from quantity to quality

- January 15, 2025
Many sales teams have not fully adapted to the changes in the retail automotive space after the pandemic. In today's episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson dives...
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Most Dealerships are completely unaware that there is a very quiet, stealthy thief amongst them; in the form of credit card processing fees.

The thief among us

- January 14, 2025
Most Dealerships are completely unaware that there is a very quiet, very stealthy thief amongst them. This thief is stealing from the pool of their hard-earned profits in a way that...
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Today, we dive into the biggest mistakes salespeople make when closing and the three simple fixes to turn things around with Sean Gardner.

How to boost your sales with Sean Gardner’s three simple solutions

- January 13, 2025
Today, we dive into the biggest mistakes salespeople make when closing and the three simple fixes to turn things around. Joining us on the latest episode of CBT Now to...
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