TSLA376.6302.91%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.409-0.071%
RIVN16.640-0.31%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.450-3.63%
CVNA398.760-4.26%
PAG159.875-0.125%
LAD275.655-0.735%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.700-0.52%
TSLA376.6302.91%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.409-0.071%
RIVN16.640-0.31%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.450-3.63%
CVNA398.760-4.26%
PAG159.875-0.125%
LAD275.655-0.735%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.700-0.52%
TSLA376.6302.91%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.409-0.071%
RIVN16.640-0.31%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.450-3.63%
CVNA398.760-4.26%
PAG159.875-0.125%
LAD275.655-0.735%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.700-0.52%


eLend Solutions

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How to Protect Your Customer’s Personal Data Against Security Breaches in the Digital Age – Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions

- June 27, 2019
 Pete MacInnis, founder, and CEO of eLend Solutions joins CBT News to talk about digital retailing, and the changes it has caused from the traditional world of customer information. Pete...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
newscast

How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments – Pete MacInnis | Improve Your Sales Strategy by Avoiding These 3 Body Language Barriers | Big Trends and Takeaways from the First Half of 2019

- June 20, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, June 20th, 2019: How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments - Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions Pete MacInnis, Founder, and CEO of eLend Solutions...
Daily Newscast
penny perfect payments

How Dealers Can Avoid the Friction Caused by Penny Perfect Payments – Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions

- June 20, 2019
Pete MacInnis, Founder, and CEO of eLend Solutions returns to CBT News to discuss more topics on digital retailing and the disconnect that dealers often find with "penny perfect payments". Pete says...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
digital retailing

Avoid These Digital Retailing Mishaps to Improve Your Dealership’s Customer Experience – Pete MacInnis, eLend Solutions

- June 12, 2019
 CBT News sat down with Pete MacInnis, Founder, and CEO of eLEND Solutions to discuss how using basic payment estimator or calculator tools can have an unintended negative impact on...
Sales & Marketing Daily Automotive News

How Your Dealership Can Leverage Digital Retailing to Build Customer Trust – Pete MacInnis, eLEND & Steve Finlay, WardsAuto

- April 2, 2019
Every dealer knows that today’s car shoppers want more control of their car buying experience. They expect more information, transparency, and online transaction capabilities. Here to give us an update...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
elend solutions

NADA 2019: Elend Solutions, Pete MacInnis

- January 30, 2019
Pete MacInnis, President and founder of Elend Solutions, caught up with CBT News from The NADA Show 2019. We chatted with Pete about digital retailing and how providing the most...
Daily Automotive News Featured
F&I

The Advantages of F&I Early Intervention

- October 26, 2018
On this week's episode of F&I Today, Becky Chernek invites Pete MacInnis, , to talk about the advantages of F&I early intervention and why it will help sell more cars,...
Shows
CRM

5 Rules For Choosing The Right CRM For Your Dealership – Bill Wittenmyer

- June 8, 2018
Most of the data that dealers collect comes from their CRM. We spoke with Bill Wittenmyer, a partner at ELEAD1ONE, to talk about where he believes the direction of data...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Finance

Pete MacInnis: The CFPB Appeal and How Finance Could Be Holding Digital Retail Back

- May 21, 2018
Pete MacInnis, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eLEND Solutions, stops by the CBT Automotive Studios as we break down what the CFPB appeal means for the dealers, lenders, and buyers....
Featured Headlines
newscast

Why The CFPB Appeal Is Good For Everyone | How Finance Could Be Holding Digital Retail Back | 4 Advantages to Sharing Your Community Networks with Local Businesses | 3 Ways Managers Can Up Their Accountability and Involvement

- May 21, 2018
Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, May 21st, 2018: Pete MacInnis: The CFPB Appeal and How Finance Could Be Holding Digital Retail Back Pete MacInnis, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eLEND Solutions, stops...
Daily Newscast

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