TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


Dealership Management

EQ skills

Develop and strengthen your EQ Skills

- February 10, 2023
Did you know that the success of leadership star performers is largely attributed to emotional intelligence (EQ) skills, not IQ? Talent Smart, a company that studied EQ in over 1,000...
A2Z Sync

Why managers need complete visibility of each step in the sales process — Natalia Giner, A2Z Sync

- February 7, 2023
In an ideal world, sales managers should have constant access to the entire sales process at any given time. At this year's NADA Show, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick sat down...
dealership collaboration planning

How to encourage better interdepartmental collaboration in the dealership

- February 7, 2023
Remote work has undoubtedly disrupted the workforce, with many employees working from home and eliminating in-person collaboration. While there are some companies who say remote work actually made their internal...
black auto industry professionals

Celebrating the achievements of black auto industry professionals past, present, and future

- February 2, 2023
From designers and inventors to dealership owners and professional racers, a great number of Black Americans have transformed the automotive industry. In fact, many of our favorite vehicle designs and...
Car dealership manager reflects on performance reports

5 dealership performance reports management must track

- January 31, 2023
Business reports and analysis are equivalent to using a thermometer if you're sick. The results inform your business's health like the latter tells you about your bodily health. The proper...
economic shutdown with customers

How to build consumer loyalty during an economic downturn

- January 27, 2023
There's much debate among economists about when a recession is coming or if one is on the horizon. Some may even feel that we're already in one.  While the jury is...
Car dealership employees review safety training materials

How to make your dealership’s safety training less tedious and confusing

- January 19, 2023
A challenging aspect of running any business is safety training, and this especially applies to auto dealerships. While many dealers are pretty successful in a lot of ways, some still...
Female friendly culture

What is a female friendly culture?

- January 17, 2023
Here at Ask Patty, we talk about being female friendly a lot, and for good reason. We made our reputation on helping car dealers, service centers, tire dealers, collision centers,...
20 hour rule

How to learn any new skill you want in just 20 hours

- January 12, 2023
Josh Kaufman’s 20 hour rule is a beneficial system capable of assisting auto retail professionals in developing their professional skills. In this article, we will review the overall benefits and...
identity fraud

5 simple tips to protect your dealership from identity fraud risks

Here’s how it works: Ken buys a person’s information on the dark web. He then proceeds to a third-party automotive website, completes the transaction and has a brand-new SUV delivered....