TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


employee retention

Vantine

Business development expert Sarah Vantine on the cost of ineffective employee training

- August 16, 2021
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,...
Management & Leadership Featured
Zeigler

Zeigler Auto Group has expanded to 35 car dealerships and shows no signs of slowing down

- August 11, 2021
Zeigler Auto Group is continuing its aggressive expansion plan with the purchase of 4 dealerships in the state of Wisconsin. Joining us today to discuss acquisitions, inventory shortages, and emerging...
Management & Leadership Featured
VADA

VADA Pres. Don Hall discusses outcome of latest Tesla battle and the uptick in F&I profits

- August 10, 2021
Today on CBT News, Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA), discusses recent headlines from EVs to F&I. Hall begins the conversation, by discussing recent...
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Dyke

Sonic Automotive Pres. Jeff Dyke discusses all-time record for quarterly revenue and EchoPark expansion

- August 4, 2021
 Sonic Automotive recently announced an all-time record quarterly revenue of $3.4 billion, that’s up 58.7% year-over-year. Plans for further expansion of EchoPark were also teased, so what does this mean...
Management & Leadership Featured
sales

Get your new hires productive in the sales arena quickly

- July 21, 2021
In 2016, the average turnover rate for salespeople at franchised car dealerships was a staggering 67% every year. 40% of new hires would last just 90 days or less, accounting...
Management & Leadership Auto News

Cox survey finds that most car dealers are struggling to staff up – here’s why

- July 12, 2021
The average car dealer is having a tough time finding people for open positions, according to the 2021 Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study. Of those asked, 72% of franchised dealers...
Management & Leadership Articles
secure

How to Improve Employee Retention and Productivity

- January 24, 2020
As a manager, two of your chief concerns are productivity and employee retention. The first boosts your company's revenue. The second reduces the chances of wasting that revenue through endless...
Management & Leadership Auto News
team building

How Much Time and Money Do You Waste On Team Building?

- April 25, 2019
Team building is seen as essential to businesses and corporate culture. Every year, businesses large and small shell out hundreds to thousands on company retreats and exercises. These activities can...
Management & Leadership Auto News
new hire

The Top Characteristics to Look For When Hiring New Employees at Your Dealership – Anthony Santangelo, AutoMax

- November 20, 2018
As the old saying goes, you should never judge a book by its cover, and the same is true when choosing a new hire to train at your dealership. On...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Training

The Importance of Investing in Your Salespeople – David Lewis

- October 25, 2018
CBT Automotive welcomes back David Lewis, Trainer and CEO of David Lewis & Associates. In this segment Jim and David discuss how the habits of the modern-day car shopper has changed and...
Sales & Marketing Featured

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