TSLA387.636-6.8242%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.690-1.11%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.083-1.5075%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.84010.47%
AN208.9705.43%
GPI328.0008.6%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%
TSLA387.636-6.8242%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.690-1.11%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.083-1.5075%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.84010.47%
AN208.9705.43%
GPI328.0008.6%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%
TSLA387.636-6.8242%
GM76.715-0.925%
F14.155-0.025%
RIVN16.690-1.11%
CYD45.267-0.603%
HMC28.7550.865%
TM179.1602.24%
CVNA69.083-1.5075%
PAG206.2005.8%
LAD341.84010.47%
AN208.9705.43%
GPI328.0008.6%
ABG227.0908.66%
SAH102.5102.78%


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Inside the AI compliance playbook for dealerships

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During the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit, David Kain, CEO of Kain Automotive, moderated a panel discussion surrounding the idea of "The Next Frontier" of AI, digital retailing, and pricing...
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How leveraging AI can improve dealership operations — David Kain | Kain Automotive

- June 1, 2023
We’ve heard much about AI within our industry, but how does it translate for internet leads and BDC teams? On today’s edition of Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome back...
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David Kain on key automotive industry trends driving car buyer behavior

- May 31, 2023
On this edition of CBT Now, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, the president and owner of Kain Automotive, to discuss the upcoming 18th Annual Clients & Friends Digital...
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The forgotten skills your sales team needs to relearn in 2023 — David Kain

- February 14, 2023
As dealers prepare for the automotive industry's revival, they often find that their sales departments have forgotten skills which were once foundational to their business's success. Vehicle scarcity and high...
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Navigating auto sales during persistent inventory shortages — David Kain

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Inventory shortages are impacting almost all auto retail professionals, especially salespeople. So, what can car dealers do about it? Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain,...
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David Kain’s annual Client and Friends workshop sheds light on emerging sales and marketing trends

- May 30, 2022
As many of you know, in-person automotive events are back and seemingly here to stay. On this edition of Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, President and...
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Modern retailing best practices from digital marketing and internet pioneer Allan Cooper

- April 7, 2022
 Today on Kain & Co., host David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, sits down with the Principle of Cooper Media Group, Allan Cooper, pioneer of the automotive internet revolution. Originally from Australia,...
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How to improve your car dealership’s first-party data with guest Brian Toole

- February 23, 2022
Today on Kain & Co., host David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, sits down with Brian Toole, Director of Carpathic, to take a deep dive into managing first-party data at the dealership...
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loyalty marketing program

Harnessing the power of a positive dealership culture

- February 2, 2022
Today on Kain & Co., host David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, sits down with Gary Bang, Vice President and Dealer Partner for Ferman Auto Group's motorcycle division. Bang currently oversees four...
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Strategies your car dealership can use to reach new benchmarks this year

- January 20, 2022
How prepared are you for success in this first quarter of 2022? Typically a new year means car dealers are armed with new goals and resolutions, but could there be...
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