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Every year, the NADA conference is an event I circle on my calendar. There’s no better time to talk shop, connect with other professionals, and…
When I was ready to purchase my first vehicle, I was full of excitement. I thought nothing could bring me down and the only challenge…
Dealerships have consistently shown resilience, overcoming obstacles and embracing change with every passing year. 2024 has been no different, as new trends and challenges have…
Old-school pressure tactics may have worked years ago, but not anymore. Car shoppers walk into your dealership with a lot of information and want a…
Someone with years of automotive consulting experience once told me, “Show your customers how much you care! Not how much you know.” Of course, knowing…
Technology, computers, tablets, cell phones… these advancements are changing the way your customers shop, buy, and service with your dealership. They are also changing the…
Have you ever stopped to think about why Henry Ford’s moving assembly line was such a huge innovation? A moving line didn’t remove the need…
What good is migrating from an open service system to an appointment-driven approach if you are not educating your customers that appointments are a viable…
Generation Y ranges from ages 18-35, putting them in a good position to buy no matter what stage of life they’re in. A new high…
A few months ago I asked a dealer: “Are you going to the NADA Convention?” “Heck no,” he answered. “Those conventions are just ‘trick or…