TSLA391.170-3.29%
GM77.7100.07%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.730-1.14%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.8602.94%
CVNA70.6550.065%
PAG204.7604.36%
LAD339.0907.72%
AN208.9805.44%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.7358.305%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.170-3.29%
GM77.7100.07%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.730-1.14%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.8602.94%
CVNA70.6550.065%
PAG204.7604.36%
LAD339.0907.72%
AN208.9805.44%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.7358.305%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.170-3.29%
GM77.7100.07%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.730-1.14%
HMC28.7800.89%
TM179.8602.94%
CVNA70.6550.065%
PAG204.7604.36%
LAD339.0907.72%
AN208.9805.44%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.7358.305%
SAH102.8103.08%


Kain Automotive

management

Accountability in Dealership Management

- November 14, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Company, David Kain goes over the role of managers and how critical it is to be held accountable at the management level.
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Week In Review: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong | Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership | What The Latest Buy-Sell Market Trends Mean for the Auto Retail Industry | Navigating the Robust Used-Car Market and Growing Your Dealership

- October 25, 2019
CBT News.com Week In Review for Friday, October 25th, 2019: The 4 Marketing Tips Your Dealership Should Focus on to End the Year Strong - Glenn Pasch, PCG Digital On today’s show,...
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David Kain

Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain, Kain Automotive

- October 22, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back David Kain, auto industry expert, owner of Kain Automotive, and host of Kain and Company right here on CBT News. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick:...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
newscast

Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership – David Kain | Tips for Improving Dealership Reviews and Maintaining a Meaningful Online Reputation | Why You Need a Live Chat Feature on Your Website

- October 22, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019: Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing at Your Dealership - David Kain, Kain Automotive On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back...
Daily Newscast

Educating Your Team to Become Digitally Successful

- October 10, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain invites you to his 15th annual Clients & Friends Digital Success Workshop. Join David and other automotive leaders to learn...
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The Benefits of Having a Unique Domain Name

- September 19, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain spoke with Mike Ambrose, CEO and Co-Founder of .cars. David and Mike discussed the benefits of having a unique domain...
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digital success

The Digital Success Guide

- January 3, 2019
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain talks about one of the tools that he's been iterating at his clients' dealerships that can help you communicate better...
Shows
BDC

Revitalize Your BDC in 2019 with These Proven Techniques – David Kain, Kain Automotive

- December 5, 2018
As 2018 quickly comes to a close, dealers’ sights are now set on finishing out the year strong and setting up solid expectations for 2019. If you’re brainstorming new standards...
Sales & Marketing Featured
challenges

How to Overcome Common Challenges in the BDC

- March 29, 2018
Jessica Kain joins David to talk about where dealers are struggling when it comes to their BDC.  Watch today's show to find out how dealers are getting out of "survival...
Shows
newscast

The Personalized Customer Buying Experience in 2018 | 8 Steps to a More Profitable Service Department in 2018 | The Importance of Customer Recognition in Making the Sale

- December 26, 2017
On today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday, December 26th, 2017: The Personalized Customer Buying Experience in 2018 Joe Gumm speaks with David Kain the Host of Kain & Co. about the personalized customer...
Daily Newscast

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