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What If You Don’t Train Them and They Stay?

Many dealerships fear training employees who may ultimately leave. But what they need to be afraid of is untrained employees that stay. It seems like every time I visit the local dealership service…

Ted Ings3 min read

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Why We Need Women as Dealership Leaders

It is no secret that women account for only a small part of the retail automotive industry. Posing the question in its simplest form, why? Why is there a shortage of women represented in the…

Ted Ings6 min read

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9 Secrets to Recruiting Outstanding Automotive Technicians

There’s no denying the fact automotive technicians are at a premium throughout the United States. Even “borderline” techs are getting scooped out of trade school well before they graduate. How can you…

Ted Ings3 min read

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How to Prevent Ageism in Your Dealership

They say age is nothing but a number, but in society, that’s far from true. Ageism is rampant everywhere, especially in the workplace. Your dealership may be promoting this form of prejudice without…

Ted Ings4 min read

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Top Five Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at Retail Auto Dealerships

If hiring were easy our industry would be able to retain its talent and we would all be on top of our game. However, the truth is that hiring is not easy in the auto industry, noting that our industry…

CPI6 min read

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