CBT Automotive Network Podcast

Lisa Copeland on Industry Trends, Dealer's Pain Points, and Fiat Leaving the U.S. Market | Best Practices to Remember During the Hiring Process | Four Automated Technologies that Can Make Life Easier

Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, April 18th, 2019:

Lisa Copeland on Industry Trends, Dealer's Pain Points, and Fiat Leaving the U.S. Market

On today’s show, we welcome back Lisa Copeland, founder of Lisa Copeland Global and CEO of Cars Her Way. Lisa always has great insight and industry knowledge to share with us, and in this segment, Lisa and Jim discuss the Hustle and Grind Conference, Fiat, and industry headwinds and tailwinds.

Best Practices to Remember During the Hiring Process for Your Dealership

Those looking for jobs today want to know that your dealership cares about them as individuals. Shake things up and shine by including at least one question in each interview that indicates you’ve paid attention to their resumes. Try as much as possible to convey that you’ve given them actual time and thought as individuals and you’ll find fewer ghosts going forward.

Four Automated Technologies that Can Make Life Easier at Your Dealership

Did you ever wish you could clone yourself or someone on your team? It would give you an extra set of hands, as well as another individual that knows exactly what needs to be done and when. Unfortunately, science has not gotten closer to making this happen, but technology can make dealership operations easier by way of automated technologies.

On today’s show, we welcome back Lisa Copeland, founder of Lisa Copeland Global and CEO of Cars Her Way. Lisa always has great insight and industry knowledge to share with us, and in this segment, Lisa and Jim discuss the Hustle and Grind Conference, Fiat, and industry headwinds and tailwinds.

On today’s show, we welcome back Lisa Copeland, founder of Lisa Copeland Global and CEO of Cars Her Way. Lisa always has great insight and industry knowledge to share with us, and in this segment, Lisa and Jim discuss the Hustle and Grind Conference, Fiat, and industry headwinds and tailwinds.

Brian Benstock on Q1 Sales, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive | Toyota Looking for New Leadership | How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019:

Brian Benstock on First Quarter Sales Results, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive in the Dealership

On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM and VP at Paragon Honda. Brian is here to give us a dealer’s perspective on the first quarter sales results and trends in the industry.

Envisioning the Future: Toyota Looking for New Leadership

Almost a decade ago in June of 2009, Akio Toyoda was elected to replace Toyota’s departing president, Katsuaki Watanabe. He took over the corporation at a low point for the auto industry, as “tight credit, volatile fuel prices and rising jobless numbers” had already caused record losses for many competitors in the auto industry. Despite the lackluster global economy at that time, he has since been able to keep Toyota prevalent in the industry.

How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

There are various different ways for you to market your mom and pop dealership in the modern era. But the most important thing is to understand that there are options for smaller businesses to succeed and compete with larger corporations. From sporting a local business badge, email marketing, social media to a good website, smaller businesses can excel even with larger giants surrounding them.

Brian Benstock on Q1 Sales, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive | Toyota Looking for New Leadership | How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

Today on CBTNews.com - Wednesday, April 17th, 2019:

Brian Benstock on First Quarter Sales Results, Recruiting Salespeople, and Staying Positive in the Dealership

On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM and VP at Paragon Honda. Brian is here to give us a dealer’s perspective on the first quarter sales results and trends in the industry.

Envisioning the Future: Toyota Looking for New Leadership

Almost a decade ago in June of 2009, Akio Toyoda was elected to replace Toyota’s departing president, Katsuaki Watanabe. He took over the corporation at a low point for the auto industry, as “tight credit, volatile fuel prices and rising jobless numbers” had already caused record losses for many competitors in the auto industry. Despite the lackluster global economy at that time, he has since been able to keep Toyota prevalent in the industry.

How Can Mom And Pop Dealerships Survive Big Tech?

There are various different ways for you to market your mom and pop dealership in the modern era. But the most important thing is to understand that there are options for smaller businesses to succeed and compete with larger corporations. From sporting a local business badge, email marketing, social media to a good website, smaller businesses can excel even with larger giants surrounding them.

On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM and VP at Paragon Honda. Brian is here to give us a dealer’s perspective on the first quarter sales results and trends in the industry.

On today’s show, we welcome Brian Benstock Partner GM and VP at Paragon Honda. Brian is here to give us a dealer’s perspective on the first quarter sales results and trends in the industry.

How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild | How To Properly Use Social Media To Build Your Talent Pool | Your Dealership's Community Partnership

Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, April 15th, 2019:

How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild, Fixed-Ops Expert

Every dealer knows that there is a lack of good service technicians in the fixed-ops department. So how can dealership’s proactively prepare themselves to make the best of this situation? Well, our next guest is here to tell us. Today, we speak to John Fairchild, fixed-ops training and management expert, about how dealers can overcome the service technician drought.

How To Properly Use Social Media To Build Your Talent Pool

Recruitment has evolved tremendously over the years. It no longer just involves recruiters caring about ideas like the person-organizational fit, talent acquisition, and organizational fit. Senior management is now also heavily involved in the recruitment process. Through the easy access to information on the Internet, organizations and recruiters can make better-informed decisions.

Your Dealership's Community Partnership

Partnerships with other small businesses in your area can be a powerful tool for your dealership’s growth. As the saying goes, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” Working together will allow both businesses to reap benefits neither could on their own. There are four key advantages to partnering with local businesses.

How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild | How To Properly Use Social Media To Build Your Talent Pool | Your Dealership's Community Partnership

Today on CBTNews.com - Monday, April 15th, 2019:

How Dealerships Can Overcome the Service Technician Drought - John Fairchild, Fixed-Ops Expert

Every dealer knows that there is a lack of good service technicians in the fixed-ops department. So how can dealership’s proactively prepare themselves to make the best of this situation? Well, our next guest is here to tell us. Today, we speak to John Fairchild, fixed-ops training and management expert, about how dealers can overcome the service technician drought.

How To Properly Use Social Media To Build Your Talent Pool

Recruitment has evolved tremendously over the years. It no longer just involves recruiters caring about ideas like the person-organizational fit, talent acquisition, and organizational fit. Senior management is now also heavily involved in the recruitment process. Through the easy access to information on the Internet, organizations and recruiters can make better-informed decisions.

Your Dealership's Community Partnership

Partnerships with other small businesses in your area can be a powerful tool for your dealership’s growth. As the saying goes, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” Working together will allow both businesses to reap benefits neither could on their own. There are four key advantages to partnering with local businesses.

Every dealer knows that there is a lack of good service technicians in the fixed-ops department. So how can dealership’s proactively prepare themselves to make the best of this situation? Well, our next guest is here to tell us. Today, we speak to John Fairchild, fixed-ops training and management expert, about how dealers can overcome the service technician drought.