TSLA390.950-3.51%
GM76.880-0.76%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.799-1.0013%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.6302.71%
CVNA69.895-0.695%
PAG205.4105.01%
LAD337.1705.8%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI327.9258.525%
ABG226.6458.215%
SAH101.9952.265%
TSLA390.950-3.51%
GM76.880-0.76%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.799-1.0013%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.6302.71%
CVNA69.895-0.695%
PAG205.4105.01%
LAD337.1705.8%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI327.9258.525%
ABG226.6458.215%
SAH101.9952.265%
TSLA390.950-3.51%
GM76.880-0.76%
F14.105-0.075%
RIVN16.799-1.0013%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7650.875%
TM179.6302.71%
CVNA69.895-0.695%
PAG205.4105.01%
LAD337.1705.8%
AN208.5805.04%
GPI327.9258.525%
ABG226.6458.215%
SAH101.9952.265%


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Why Dealers Should Concentrate on Experience, Not Price

- July 2, 2020
On this week’s episode of Kain & Co., host David Kain is joined by his colleague Steve Purdy, the client success director for Kain Automotive. In this episode, David and Steve...
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Making the Commitment to Provide a Top-Tier Customer Experience

- June 11, 2020
On this week’s episode of Kain & Co., host and President of Kain Automotive, David Kain discusses the necessary changes to the customer experience brought on by COVID-19. Did you enjoy this...
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Combining Artificial and Human Intelligence to Maximize Dealership Results

- June 4, 2020
On this week’s episode of Kain & Co., host and President of Kain Automotive, David Kain discusses the role that AI has to play in the customer follow-up. Did you enjoy this...
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loyalty marketing program

Building a Culture Around Your Dealership’s Digital Retailing Process

- May 28, 2020
On this week’s episode of Kain & Co., host and President of Kain Automotive, David Kain discusses how to create a logical environment for your dealership's digital retailing tools. Did you enjoy...
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loyalty marketing program

Are Your BDC Employees Using the Right Language During this Crisis?

- May 20, 2020
On this week’s episode of Kain & Co., host and President of Kain Automotive, David Kain talks about adapting the language your BDC uses during a crisis. Did you enjoy this segment?...
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Kevin Reilly

Where This Virginia Dealer is Focusing His Efforts to Get Through COVID-19 – Kevin Reilly & David Kain

- April 16, 2020
As part of our continuing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, and host of Kain and Company right here on CBT....
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O'Regan's Auto

The Importance O’Regan’s Auto Group is Placing on Digital Retailing Tools During the Coronavirus – David Kain & Scott Dexter

- April 14, 2020
As part of our continuing coverage of the Coronavirus, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, and host of Kain & Company right here on CBT....
Sales & Marketing Auto News
appointments

The Importance of Confirming Appointments

- March 26, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about confirming appointments with your ptoential customers in order to move to the next step of the deal and...
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dealership's website

How to Improve Your Dealership’s Website Productivity

- March 19, 2020
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain, president of Kain Automotive, discusses how to make your dealership's website an easy-to-use and efficient business generator. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: David Kain: Hello....
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CBT News Week in Review: March 13, 2020

- March 13, 2020
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, March 13th, 2020: Applying Your Core BDC Strategies to the Entire Dealership - David Kain, Kain Automotive In an increasingly digital world, it’s time to...
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