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News and updates from dealers, OEMs, AutoSuccess contributors and marketing partners.
Hiring Our Heroes Is a Great Way to Honor Veterans
Many dealers honor veterans by providing discounts on auto sales. Another way to honor them is by hiring them in your dealerships. While there have been great improvements in veteran employment over the past few years, there are still thousands of unemployed veterans seeking meaningful employment.
New Look, New Logo
In 2020, our parent company, Babcox Media, will be celebrating 100 years of business. We saw this upcoming milestone as an opportunity for change, while still being committed to providing the information that helps you improve your business, employees and your own personal goals.
Volunteering as a Hiring Guide & Benefit
I’m always inspired after reading through our contributors’ articles each month. Their willingness to share their leadership, sales and marketing advice is a testament to the generosity of our industry.
Why Do We Resist Change?
Resistance to change is one of the most common obstacles that businesses face during organizational change. Ideally, you can replace that resistance with support, boosting project results across the board.
Do You Have an Employee Council?
Recently our monthly contributor and long-time AutoSuccess friend, Don Reed of DealerPRO Training, mentioned the concept of dealerships incorporating an employee council for in-dealership feedback. Is your store taking advantage of a process like this?
‘Distracted Driving’ Report Unveils Disturbing Data
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the news isn’t good. “There’s no way around it: the data is startling,” said Laura Adams, safety and education analyst at DriversEd.com, an online driving school.
How Do You Define Leadership
As the leader or one of the leaders of your dealership, you know that you are someone who influences the individuals and groups within your organization, and part of your responsibilities is to help guide them toward successful careers.
5 Strategies for a Successful Business
Dealerships looking to grow and thrive need to connect with customers not just for their next vehicle or repair, but also to become the business they, their family and friends see as the one they trust above all others.
Following Up and Standing Out: How Are You Differentiating Yourself from the Dealers Down the Street?
Since recently purchasing a home, I continue to be impressed by the follow-up we receive from our Realtor. She not only checked in after the initial purchase, but she has continued to reach out to us monthly.
