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Digitalby Amy HughesJuly 17, 2019

High-Value Users: The Key to Maximizing Dealer Ad Dollars

Focusing on those car shoppers who only account for 11% of traffic but buy at a 34% higher rate is critical to successfully completing the transition from traditional to digital marketing,

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ShowroomCover Storyby Nancy DunhamJuly 16, 2019

Dawn Walston Dares to Succeed at Titus-Will Toyota

Dawn Walston worked her way up from service cashier to vice president and general manager of Titus-Will Toyota in Tacoma, Wash., forging a career path that shattered stereotypes and earned national and international recognition for herself and her family-owned dealer group.

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Digitalby Erik NachbahrJuly 1, 2019

Why IT Strategy Is Mission Critical to Dealer Success

Dealer software expert warns few dealerships have the IT infrastructure required to support your business operations and protect your data as connected devices, digital retail platforms, and threats to cybersecurity proliferate.

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Complianceby Dave DruzynskiJune 25, 2019

How to Prevent Harassment in the #MeToo Era

HR expert urges dealers and managers to put old handbooks and premonitions aside and create an enforceable policy that aligns with current best practices.

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Opinionby Lucas HancockJune 19, 2019

5 Tips for Dealer Success in Uncertain Times

Build a foundation of returning sales and service customers that will withstand any downturn. Operations expert lists the five simple strategies you need to get the job done.

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F&Iby John TabarJune 18, 2019

3 Steps to Cure F&I Burnout

Sales and managerial incompetence, cash customers, and bad weather all can contribute to severe F&I burnout and greener grass disease. Before you attempt to make a change while your performance is trending downward, try this three-step process guaranteed to positively influence your situation.

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Opinionby Alan BrownJune 17, 2019

I Was the Dieselgate Guy. Here’s What I Learned.

The dealer who chaired Volkswagen’s U.S. advisory council through the Dieselgate scandal says his experience reinforced the need to communicate with speed, influence with information, and seize leadership moments.

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Digitalby Dwayne WigginsJune 17, 2019

Is Technology Changing F&I or Is F&I Changing Technology?

The rapid evolution and advancement of dealership systems and selling tools has led some F&I managers to fear new technology and others to embrace it. Whether you’re in Flintstones or Jetsons mode, you need a plan to meet or exceed your customers’ expectations.

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Digitalby Brendan PeregrineJune 12, 2019

3 Steps to Scrub Your Customer Data and Sell More Cars

Unleash the power of your CRM by building your sales and marketing initiatives around clean customer data. Data quality expert walks you through the assessment, prevention, and remediation phases.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Tariq KamalJune 11, 2019

The Race Is On at Paragon Honda

Dealer and long-distance runner Brian Benstock reflects on his nearly 40 years in the auto retail business, the challenges and opportunities in the New York market, and his efforts to drive his stores — and the industry — forward.

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