Q

Conference & Expo: October 14 -15, 2025
DealerPoint: April 22-24, 2026

Q

Latest in: Leadership

Become a Dealership Change Architect

The price of going higher is change Begin, start, commence, institute, inaugurate, initiate. There is something refreshing and…

News November 13

Planning for Success in 2013

With less than two months away from the new year, the time is probably right for executive management…

News November 13

Are Your Advertisements in Compliance with Federal and State Law?

Earlier this year the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) began to crack down on several dealerships in South Dakota,…

News November 6

10 Traits of a Top-notch Leader

Every couple of years or so, I enjoy presenting a compelling list of leadership traits for reader-evaluation. While…

News November 6

Five Used Vehicle Challenges to Address in 2013

In the past several months, I’ve spent a great deal of time discussing and researching the current and…

News November 6

Massive Research Concludes: Stop Delighting Customers!

Ok, I felt it, witnessed it, calculated it, preached it and now sophisticated and comprehensive research, studying more…

News November 5

From J.C. Penny Double Knit Suits to Gucci Ties

It’s been one hell of a ride, gang Looking back at Progressive Basics when the company was first…

News November 1

There’s Still Gold in Them Hills

Following trends in the new-and used-car markets is always interesting. Usually market fluctuations can be easily identified and…

News November 1

Partner Counseling

When I met Patricia I was head over heels in love, totally committed; crazy beyond recovery. We came…

News October 30

The Hidden Costs of your Supplier Base

There are many costs to running a successful dealership. To name a few: rent, labor, benefits, DMS systems,…

News October 23