TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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The importance of creating a positive team environment at your dealership

- December 23, 2021
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...
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Dealertrack DMS’s Michael Panozzo on how to best empower your accounting department

- December 22, 2021
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 of their accounting teams. Traditionally, management...
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How to build a culture of trust in the workplace with CultureWise’s David Friedman

- November 22, 2021
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...
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Roger Love

General Manager Brad Wise shares the secret to attracting top talent in the car business

- November 16, 2021
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...
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How to focus your mind on what is within your control

- November 15, 2021
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...
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How one dealer group continues to grow by building employee loyalty

- November 11, 2021
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...
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Roger Love

How this car dealer remains focused and successful in the face of adversity

- November 9, 2021
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...
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LGBTQ+

Sr. Group Manager Erik Thomas discusses Hyundai’s commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion

- October 26, 2021
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...
Diversity in Automotive Management & Leadership
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CultureWise’s David Friedman on the critical behaviors that build employee trust

- October 25, 2021
As leaders and business owners, many of us think about the importance of building trust with our customers, but is employee trust being overlooked? According to new research brought to...
Management & Leadership Featured
Kenya Rutland

Chief Enthusiasm Officer Kenya Rutland on how to build diversity and inclusion in your dealership

- October 22, 2021
After the nation’s civil unrest last summer, you may have noticed many companies making the decision to evaluate and adopt a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Well, KJR Consulting has...
Diversity in Automotive Management & Leadership

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