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The Paradox of Progress

In taking a detour this month I want to share with you something I have been observing in some stores which frankly are holding back business achievement. This article will be a living testament as to why
Jun 3, 2016

Why Automakers Should Fear Apple, Not Tesla

Tesla Motors gets credit – deservedly so – for lighting a fire under the global auto industry, inspiring carmakers to speed up their product development times and to get serious
Jun 1, 2016

What Does a Connected Car Driver Expect from Their Dealership?

Vehicles are evolving to meet consistently increasing consumer demands for convenience, interactivity, and connectivity. In 2015, 15% of new vehicles were considered connected and by 2020 research
Jun 1, 2016

Car Dealers Need Map of Digital World

Find a market niche and dominate it, strategic planning executive advises. Car dealers need a map to get around today’s digital world. So says Paul Whitworth, vice president-business operations for
Jun 1, 2016

3 Reasons to Consider Hiring from the "Outside"

Growing up in the automotive industry, I have experienced a lot of different management styles and have come to the conclusion that some of our top sales people are not necessarily the best choice
May 31, 2016

Redefining Employee Engagement

There have been countless studies about employee engagement and how, when engaged, employees tend to be happier, more productive and deliver a better customer experience. With a 70 percent annual turnover rate in sales,
May 31, 2016

Increasing Customer Retention starts TODAY

As a general manager or store director you are approached daily with the latest and greatest technique to attract more customers to your service department. Although this is a very necessary action to
May 26, 2016

New Changes to Overtime Regulations that will Impact Every Employer

The most significant change to wage-and-hour law in more than a decade was published yesterday. This change means that 4.2 million salaried, non-manufacturing workers
May 26, 2016

Can Dealerships Survive the Millennial Generation?

The Millennial Generation loves itself. Its members have bad manners, contempt for authority, no respect for older people, and talk, tweet, or text nonsense when they should be working. They show no
May 23, 2016