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%


podcasts

Automotive News

The Importance of Personally Engaging with Customer During Digital Car Buying – Becky Chernek

- May 21, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re so pleased to welcome back Becky Chernek, F&I expert, President of Chernek Consulting, and host of F&I Today right here on CBT. In this segment, Jim...
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How the Pandemic has Transformed the Registration and Titling Process – Kait Gavin, Dealertrack

- May 21, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we’re so pleased to welcome back Kait Gavin, vice president of operations for Dealertrack Titling Solutions. In this segment, Jim and Kait discuss how the registration and...
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Should Your Dealership Re-evaluate its Year End Goals For 2020? – Dave Anderson, Leadership Expert

- May 19, 2020
[powerpress] In today’s segment, we’re pleased to welcome back Dave Anderson, motivational speaker, leadership strategist, and President of LearnToLead. Last time Dave was on our show, he and Jim talked about...
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How Kruse Motors Group Continues to Increase Business in Rough Times – Keith McKinzie, CEO

- May 19, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, CBT’s Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Keith McKinzie, CEO of Kruse Motors Group in Marshall, Minnesota. Jim and Keith talk about how COVID-19 has affected Keith’s small-town...
Daily Newscast
podcasts

Five Dealership Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

- May 8, 2020
While podcasts may seem like a trendy activity, they have definitely become a valued training and educational resource. Podcasts allow you to access information that is critical to what you...
Management & Leadership Auto News
Automotive News

Managing 3 Types of Employees in Your Dealership – Dave Anderson, LearnToLead

- May 8, 2020
[powerpress] In today’s segment, we’re pleased to welcome back Dave Anderson, motivational speaker, leadership strategist, and President of LearnToLead. Last time Dave was on our show, he and Jim discussed the...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

Facebook’s Head of Retail Auto, Bob Lanham Discusses Social Marketing in a Post COVID-19 World

- May 8, 2020
[powerpress] On today’s show, we speak to Head of Retail Automotive at Facebook, Bob Lanham, about current trends in social marketing and how the industry could be affected long-term due to...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

Super Business Mogul Kathy Ireland Shares Her Strategy to Cope with Life’s Challenges and WIN

- May 6, 2020
[powerpress] In today’s segment, we’re so pleased to welcome Kathy Ireland, supermodel of the 80s and 90s, International Youth Chair for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and CEO of kathy ireland...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

The Best Strategy for Growing Your Business Through the COVID-19 Recovery – Dave Anderson

- May 5, 2020
[powerpress] In today’s segment, we’re pleased to welcome back Dave Anderson, motivational speaker, leadership strategist, and President of LearnToLead. Last time Dave was on our show, he and Jim discussed how...
Daily Newscast
Automotive News

Weekly Marketing Update with John Fitzpatrick – [5.1.20]

- May 4, 2020
[powerpress] In today’s segment, we’re pleased to welcome back John Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Force Marketing, who provides CBT with a weekly marketing update. To find out more, visit Force...
Daily Newscast

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