TSLA400.07011.17%
GM81.7603.71%
F12.9750.535%
RIVN17.5450.655%
CYD42.6000.2781%
HMC25.3350.975%
TM218.2405.38%
CVNA393.21530.975%
PAG162.3906.3701%
LAD288.40013.53%
AN208.67010.38%
GPI351.65016.16999%
ABG214.34010.25%
SAH70.8903.52%
TSLA400.07011.17%
GM81.7603.71%
F12.9750.535%
RIVN17.5450.655%
CYD42.6000.2781%
HMC25.3350.975%
TM218.2405.38%
CVNA393.21530.975%
PAG162.3906.3701%
LAD288.40013.53%
AN208.67010.38%
GPI351.65016.16999%
ABG214.34010.25%
SAH70.8903.52%
TSLA400.07011.17%
GM81.7603.71%
F12.9750.535%
RIVN17.5450.655%
CYD42.6000.2781%
HMC25.3350.975%
TM218.2405.38%
CVNA393.21530.975%
PAG162.3906.3701%
LAD288.40013.53%
AN208.67010.38%
GPI351.65016.16999%
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Toxic employees, despite their success in meeting targets and achieving results, can have a detrimental impact on the dealership's culture.

How to manage high-performing, but toxic employees in fixed operations

- March 5, 2024
In the dynamic world of automotive dealership fixed operations, the pursuit of excellence is paramount. Dealerships rely on a dedicated team of technicians, service advisors, and parts personnel to deliver...
Fixed-Ops Articles
With a suite of data presentation tools, the Digital Leaderboard deepens the connection and trust across all levels of the dealership.

How a digital leaderboard can drive performance at your dealership

- January 23, 2024
From sales to fixed-ops, dealership teams are ill-prepared for today's rapidly evolving automotive landscape. As was apparent throughout last year, prices are falling, competition is increasing, and customer preferences are...
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The best collaborative leadership style for a business will depend on its specific objectives and the needs of its employees.

Stop commanding and start communicating: 6 benefits of collaborative leadership

- January 1, 2024
The success of a business depends heavily on its people, including everyone from entry-level employees to top executives. Everyone plays a role, and therefore it makes sense that collaboration is...
Management & Leadership Articles
Cross training can provide benefits for both departments, including empathy, better deals and stronger hiring.

3 reasons why it’s important to cross train sales & F&I

- December 13, 2023
Cross training in any business setting is always looked at as an important part of helping the entire team not only understand more about what one person or team must...
F&I Articles
Dealership employees approach a sales conversation with emotional intelligence.

Lead the pack: Why emotional intelligence is the key to automotive leadership

- December 7, 2023
Emotional intelligence, also referred to as emotional quotient or simply EQ, is important in any workplace but especially comes in handy at a car dealership—as any job there requires flexibility,...
Management & Leadership Articles

Conquering your self-doubt: how to get out of your own way

- November 20, 2023
Running a successful auto dealership requires a mix of business acumen, passion, and dedication. Despite having these traits, self-doubt can still creep in and negatively impact your business. By understanding how...
Management & Leadership Articles
Explore 5 key initiatives for fostering collaboration and driving success across dealership departments, from a CFO's perspective.

5 ways to knock down silos and build bridges across dealership departments

- November 6, 2023
If there is one thing I have learned in my 20+ years working in auto dealerships, it is that an auto dealership, at the end of the day, is very...
Management & Leadership Articles
Learn how dealership leaders can take a play out of Elon Musk's book and effectively leverage the timeboxing method.

What is timeboxing? Decoding Elon Musk’s famous time management technique

- July 26, 2023
There is no doubt billionaire Elon Musk is a very busy entrepreneur seeing as he now owns five companies including Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter (now known as X), The Boring Company,...
Management & Leadership Articles
Scott Mautz change

Leading employees through times of change — Scott Mautz

- March 17, 2023
Initiating change can be challenging for everyone, but, as leaders, business owners can find it even more difficult to guide their employees throughout developments in a business's growth. Scott Mautz...
Inside Automotive Management & Leadership
Schaubert, inclusion inclusive

Fixing the disconnect between dealers and fixed ops with inclusion

- March 2, 2023
Chris Schaubert, the Founder of Fixed Ops Solutions, joins Inside Automotive for another discussion on service department excellence. On this episode, Schaubert and host Jim Fitzpatrick discuss the ways in which dealers...
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