Tag: employee retention
What should you look for when interviewing candidates for the...
Over the last year, you’ve lost employees because of everything that surrounds the shutdowns. But now that business is back in most dealership areas, you probably now find yourself looking for employees. Although there may be a good number of people available, how do you find the right fit? Do you only use experience or […]
Why this GM is modeling his dealership after the likes...
After spending more than 27 years in retail automotive, General Manager of Germain Toyota of Naples, Brian Kramer, has been featured in F&I Magazine and has also been a past recipient (2012) of Automotive News’ 40 under 40 Awards. Today, he joins our show to discuss what business looks like for him in the current […]
PA car dealer Gary Barbera on the importance of ‘sticking...
Chances are if you’ve been in or around Philly you’re familiar with Barbera on the Boulevard, home to the Barbera Bear. Recognized by FCA as Philadelphia’s number one volume dealer in both new and pre-owned vehicles, the dealership has been consistently serving the area for over 30 years. On today’s show, we welcome Gary Barbera, Founder […]
CMA’s Liza Borches explains the value of a top-notch customer...
Carter Myers Automotive has roots dating back to 1902 as a hardware, machinery, and mill supply business that built and sold horseless carriages. Today, more than a century later, the family business has evolved and expanded to what we know today, including 17 franchises in 15 dealerships across Virginia. President and CEO, Liza Borches is […]
Why is it so hard to train the next generation...
In a TechForce Foundation report last year, it was forecasted that the auto, diesel, and collision industries would collectively be short by approximately 642,000 technicians by 2024. Past NADA Chairman Charlie Gilchrist said that their 16,500 members would need to attract 76,000 people between 2020 and 2026 to stay even with the demand in the […]
How this Calif. dealer principal is acclimating to current auto...
Many car dealers we’ve spoken to recently, say they are experiencing record sales and profits in today’s market. On today’s show, we check in on the West Coast with Hilary Haron, owner of Haron Motor Sales in Fresno, California. Haron begins the conversation by discussing her new role as the National Automobile Dealers Association Board […]
Auto retail consultant Laurie Foster on effective ways to attract...
There has been an influx of positions needed to be filled across retail automotive. Companies are looking for talented people and talented people are looking for great companies to work for. So what’s behind all of this and are these positions being filled? Joining us today is Laurie Foster, Founder and CEO of Foster Strategies […]
NCADA Pres. Robert Glaser discusses Carvana’s 180-day dealer license suspension
The North Carolina DMV has banned Carvana from selling vehicles in Wake County, where their Raleigh dealership is located. for 180 days. So what...
Chicago auto mechanics strike continues: Union rep. Ronnie Gonzalez on where...
As reported by the Chicago Tribune, more than 800 union auto mechanics are still on strike after failed negotiations of a new four-year labor...
Business development expert Sarah Vantine on the cost of ineffective...
Fixed ops are the focus for many dealers right now as profit continues to increase, but is training being left behind? On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Sarah Vantine, Vice President of Business Development Strategy at Quantum5. Vantine begins the conversation by discussing her transition from Scott Automotive Group to Quantum5. She says Quantum5 […]
