Tag: leadership
5 must-have traits for extraordinary leadership
It would be a slim minority of dealership personnel who haven’t worked under a manager or owner that did not possess the skills or...
The importance of creating a positive team environment at your dealership
Today on Kain & Co., host David Kain, President of Kain Automotive, sits down with Jose Lazo, Sales Manager of South Dade Toyota, along with Boris Lopez, General Manager of South Dade Kia, to discuss what business looks like for them today. Lopez says one of their greatest accomplishments, is creating an opportunity that allows them to […]
Dealertrack DMS’s Michael Panozzo on how to best empower your accounting...
While auto dealerships are constantly looking for new ways to become more profitable, they rarely focus on the potential—and all too often underutilized contributions...
How to become a better business leader in less than two...
Well that’s a statement, isn’t it? Is this really possible? Let’s find out. Learning how to control our breath is one of the most powerful and quickest strategies to reduce our stress levels, improve our state of mind, and increase our energy levels. Below are four strategies that I use to improve decision-making, increase productivity, […]
How to build a culture of trust in the workplace with...
Last month we talked about the importance of employee trust in CEOs. David Friedman, Founder, and CEO of CultureWise and Author of his latest book, Culture by Design: How to Build a High-Performing Culture Even in the New Remote Work Environment joins us again today to continue the discussion on company culture. There are a […]
General Manager Brad Wise shares the secret to attracting top talent...
On the latest edition of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes is joined by Brad Wise, General Manager of Ferman Chevrolet of Tampa, one of the largest and fastest-growing Chevrolet dealers in the country. Lopes gets straight to the point with Wise by asking him, what he and his team are doing to combat […]
How to focus your mind on what is within your control
On the latest episode of Mind Your Own Business, host Jonathan Dawson, founder of Sellchology Sales Training, discusses getting your mind focused on what is controllable. Dawson poses the question, what’s changed within your control, or what have you changed? Train yourself by making a list of activities, behaviors, and disciplines that you and your team can […]
How one dealer group continues to grow by building employee loyalty
On the latest episode of Kain and Co., host David Kain, president of Kain Automotive, sits down with the Platform Director of Jackie Cooper Imports in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chris Martinez. Currently, Jackie Cooper has five franchise locations, and just completed their biggest month to date, selling 690 vehicles. Despite the inventory shortages and challenges they’ve experienced, Martinez […]
How this car dealer remains focused and successful in the face...
On the latest episode of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes is joined by Brian Kramer, General Manager of Germain Toyota of Naples. Lopes gets straight to the point by asking Kramer – lots of car dealers are currently breaking records, but should anyone be celebrating? Kramer says, they should be celebrating the wins because […]
Sr. Group Manager Erik Thomas discusses Hyundai’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity...
As organizations continue efforts for more diverse and inclusive cultures, the LGBTQ+ community is asking for much more than a rainbow logo during Pride month. On today’s show, we’re checking in with Hyundai Motor America to learn about their commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re pleased to welcome Erik Thomas, Senior Group Manager of Experiential […]
