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

the process

The Process of Creating a Great Process

- January 8, 2020
Processes are the core tools for business. In order to become and remain successful and competitive, Dealership Service Departments must continuously improve their processes. Failure to do so is likely...
EchoPark

Best of 2019: Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke Discusses Trends in the Auto Industry and EchoPark Expansion Plans

- January 3, 2020
On today’s show, we welcome back Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive, the fifth-largest U.S. dealership group. Jim and Jeff discuss how Sonic Automotive did as a whole for 2019,...
fixed operations

Planning Is Good, Actions Are Better: How to Increase Profits and Customer Satisfaction

- January 3, 2020
Remember our 2018 New Year Resolution on how make your dealership more profitable by increasing customer satisfaction and creating more profit retention while lowing the cost of doing business? Good!...
lexus

Best of 2019: Maryland Lexus Dealer Takes Whole New Approach to Employee Retention & Customer Experience

- January 2, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back James Boening, General Manager at Ourisman Lexus Rockville in Washington, D.C.  [Previously aired 11/6/19] VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim F.: Hi, everyone, I'm Jim Fitzpatrick. Thanks so...
salespeople

Rewarding Salespeople Who Cultivate Referrals

- January 2, 2020
As a manager, do you like seeing your salespeople standing around on the showroom floor? I’m thinking the overwhelming majority of you hate seeing this, yet you still have it....
team

Monday Morning Quarterbacking: How to Build a Champion Team

- January 1, 2020
Here we are in the middle of another exciting football season. Some teams can't seem to do anything wrong; some can't do anything right. And then, there are all the...
questions

Ask Better Questions!

- December 31, 2019
Have you ever had opportunity to spend time with other Dealers, Leaders, Managers and Like Kind Business Owners that you would love to learn from and felt tongue-tied? These opportunities can...

AutoNation CEO Cheryl Miller Discusses Market Disruptors, Industry Turnover, and Tariffs (Part 2)

- December 27, 2019
In part two of this CBT News exclusive, our host, Jim Fitzpatrick continues his conversation with Cheryl Miller, AutoNation's first female CEO, and first-ever female CEO of a publicly-traded auto...
people

Are You A Leader Or An Enabler?

- December 26, 2019
Management and leadership are two different things. There is an old saying that “You manage things and you lead people.” Managing and leading are both are essential to the success...
Cheryl Miller

Cheryl Miller Takes the Driver’s Seat as AutoNation’s First Female CEO (Part 1)

- December 26, 2019
On today's very special edition of CBT News, our host, Jim Fitzpatrick visited AutoNation's corporate headquarters in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to be with the one and only Ms. Cheryl...