TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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Week In Review: What Makes a Great Salesperson a Superstar? | How to Maximize the Return on Your Dealership’s CRM and Improve Sales Productivity | How Rideshare Solutions Are Providing Alternative Revenue Streams for Dealerships

- August 30, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, August 30th, 2019: How to Tune Up Your Staff's Health and Keep Them Around for the Long-Haul - Jiselle Perez, Bean Auto Group It’s no...
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Week In Review: Common Complaints of Female Car Buyers and How to Address Them to Improve Sales – Lisa Copeland | Modernizing Your Sales Experience in Order to Better Serve Your Customers | What It Takes To Find, Train, and Retain Great Service Technicians

- August 23, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, August 23rd, 2019: The Advantages of Having a Multi-Platform Video Strategy for Your Dealership - Jeff Brown, Force Marketing Today on CBT, our host Jim...
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Week In Review: July Earnings Reveal Short-Term Wins for Dealers and Automakers | Retain Staff and Lower Turnover Costs With These Practices | How Hall Automotive Group Attracts and Retains Top Millennial Talent

- August 9, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, August 9th, 2019: Is Your Dealership in Compliance with the New Consumer Privacy Act? - Melanie Cliff, Partner at Scali Rasmussen Melanie Cliff, Partner at...
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Week In Review: Are Auto Manufacturer’s Incentives Running Wild? | The 3 Things Consumers Want When Shopping Online | Why Consumers Have a Love-Hate Relationship with New Vehicle Technologies

- July 26, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, July 26th, 2019: Are Auto Manufacturer's Incentives Running Wild? - Steve Finlay, WardsAuto We're pleased to have Steve Finlay, Editor of Ward'sAuto Magazine, on CBT...
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Week In Review: The Attribution Revolution and How It Can Maximize Your Dealership’s Advertising Spend | The Importance of a Dealership’s Unique Digital Retailing Process | How Zeigler Automotive Group Continues to Expand Successfully into Larger Markets

- July 19, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, July 19th, 2019: The Attribution Revolution and How It Can Maximize Your Dealership's Advertising Spend - Brian Benstock, Paragon Honda We recently welcomed back Partner...
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Week In Review: How to Be a Sales Superstar: Mark Tewart’s Proven Four P’s Method for Training Your Staff | Cody Lusk, President & CEO of AIADA Talks Tariffs, Trade, and Tesla | Where Does F&I Fit into Your Dealership’s Digital Retailing Strategy?

- July 12, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, July 12th, 2019: How to Be a Sales Superstar: Mark Tewart's Proven Four P's Method for Training Your Staff We recently welcomed back Mark Tewart...
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Week In Review: How to Build an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Fixed-Ops Department | How David Villa’s Savvy Podcast Promotes Positive Industry Change | Low Interest Rates and SUVs Continue to Drive Auto Sales

- July 5, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, July 5th, 2019: How to Build an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Fixed-Ops Department - Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com To ensure a steady flow of...
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Week In Review: The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button | How Long Should It Take To Prepare A Sale-Ready Vehicle? | Modernizing Your Sales Experience | How to Protect Your Customer’s Personal Data

- June 28, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, June 28th, 2019: The Future of Vehicle Shopping at the Push of a Button - David Long, Retail Automotive Expert From the risk of U.S....
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Week In Review: How to Capitalize on Summer Incentives and Attract Consumers To Your Showroom | Surprise and Delight: A Great Customer Service Concept. Or Is It? | How to Out-Perform the Competition in Digital Retailing

- May 31, 2019
 CBT News Week In Review for Friday, May 31st, 2019: How to Capitalize on Summer Incentives and Attract Consumers To Your Showroom - Brian Moody, Autotrader Memorial Day is filled with perks...
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Week In Review: How to Embrace Industry Change and Adapt to the Needs of Your Customers | How Your Dealership Can Profit from Current Opportunities | Is Your Dealership Getting Fooled by Vanity Metrics?

- May 24, 2019
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, May 24th, 2019: How to Embrace Industry Change and Adapt to the Needs of Your Customers - Natasha del Barrio, CEO of Bert Ogden...
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