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He knows there is a time and place for AI within automotive retail.

With some dealers not wanting AI to make final decisions for their sales staff, there are ways to optimize connecting customers directly to the sales staff faster.

Jay Petznick from Optimy.ai shares current trends on website lead connection rates as well as how where dealers should be using AI to improve their efficiency.

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He knows the market will correct itself based off consumer desires.

Jamie Butters from Automotive News shares how they see the market has changed and where it may cool off.

Kyle Mountsier and Jamie Butters caught up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible.

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He knew how to build the team and help them THRIVE.

Brian Singh shares how his experience launching Evrdrive and how he brought that used car knowledge to his role at Foundation Automotive Corp.

He also shares more on how they develop a process THEN bring in the technology that fits their needs.

Kyle Mountsier and Brian Singh caught up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible.

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At one time, she never saw she herself here.

Subi Ghosh was inspired by others to grow into this new mindset.

And now, she wants to do the same for others within the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) community.

She was even honored with the Trailblazer Award this year at the WOCAN Annual Luncheon.

Subi Ghosh is so grateful for the amazing WOCAN community and wants to continue inspiring more women to be great within the automotive industry.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible.

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She knows it's our duty to give back.

Julie M. Herrera shares why mentorship is HUGE for her team.

Kyle Mountsier and Julie reflect on the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) annual luncheon as well as what the next six months holds for automotive.

Julie is ready to go back and pour into her team even MORE.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) coverage possible.

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NAMAD has created a tight knit community that genuinely cares to help others succeed.

Paul Daly catches up with Perry Watson IV on the success of NAMAD and how NAMAD's Next Gen dealers create dealer ownership opportunities for minorities.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible.

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Kerri Wise (Founder of WOCAN), Ashley Cavazos (VP of WOCAN) and Kyle Mountsier share on how WOCAN connects female automotive professionals in this tight knit community.

WOCAN was created to connect, inspire and develop women of color within this great industry.

From leadership courses to events throughout the year, WOCAN has created a community that creates positive change together.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible.

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Matt Jones (Sr. Director @ TrueCar) and Paul Daly share on shifting consumer shopping habits.

As customer experience demand shifts, dealers are finding success through not only offering refined responses to consumers during their online shopping experience but also enhancing every step of the CX journey.

These quality conversations with the customer can drive their desire to continue moving their buying journey forward.

Top dealership operators also continue to invest in their employee experience.

Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible.

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Luis Cubeas (Sales Executive) Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) share strategies on how they strive to be exceptional at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana.
 
Jack shares on mindset shifts that make a difference and Luis touches on focusing on the small changes which can make you 1% better every day.

Luis credits his success to his leaders and mentors like Jack while Jack emphasizes his team's buy-in on their path to excellence every single month.

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Manny Bravo (Sales Executive) and Dylan Kachaturoff (Content Creator & Product Specialist) share how they chose their path and continued growing at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana.
 
Manny & Dylan both joined JLR South Shore as Porters but soon fell in love with the team and the opportunities in front of them.

Both of them grew in their own ways with Dylan creating his own role as a content creator which has created millions of impressions through social media.

Manny and Dylan credit to leaders like Jack Pearson and their willingness to pursue their goals to be the best they can be.

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