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Sales per Franchise Drives Blue Sky Multiples

Presidio recently published its end of year M&A report, which is available at www.presidioautomotive.com and on Dealer magazine’s…

News May 21

What’s Old is Now New Again…Keeping the iron on the road…

I just got back from my annual pilgrimage to the Concours d’Elegance at Amelia Island. What makes this…

News May 21

Is Video Relevant for the Retail Auto Dealer Today?

I facilitated a “Best of the Best” panel discussion at the 12th Digital Dealer Convention in Orlando last…

News May 16

Which Wing on an Airplane is most Important?

Ensuring a healthy business flight plan – step 3 While flying the other day, I began considering all…

News May 14

Surface or Service Advisors … Hmm

Recently, I was staying in a well-known chain hotel north of Atlanta, working in my room at about…

News May 14

Closing is a Breeze When…

You master commonality-based rapport. Regardless of which type of first contact we made with our prospects, be it…

News May 11

Errors in Deal Documents Can Have Bad Consequences

Recently our firm has handled several cases where a dealership’s chances of success in a lawsuit were greatly…

News May 11

Automatic Transmission Services: Turning Red Fluid into Gold

It’s May 2012 and the official start of the family vacation season is upon us. As you begin…

News May 7

Staffing your Internet Department from Within

Dealerships don’t often support the American dream. Knowing that the people you employ are the key to your…

News May 1

Beyond Price: A Holistic Approach to Used Vehicle Profitability

Many dealers have come to understand that if they price a used vehicle too high, today’s market-conscious used…

News May 1