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My grandfather was a Buick dealer in downtown Los Angeles in the 1950's-60's. His majority partner was Charles S. Howard, a pioneer car dealer and early Buick distributor, who turned to horse racing and became internationally known as the owner of Seabiscuit. My grandfather was the CFO at Howard Buick, which was on Figueroa Street, just south of what is now Staples Center (yes, I will always call …
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Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Darlene Garcia. Darlene is a seasoned dealership CFO/controller with specific expertise in California labor laws. Dealership compliance is a big industry due to the regulatory nature of automotive retail. Darlene takes the complexity out of what is sometimes very dry subject matter and morphs it into easy-to-understand tips for dealers. Enjoy! When Kathi …
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Building genuine connections through networking isn't just a business tactic; it's a powerful tool that fuels sales and amplifies word-of-mouth referrals. When professionals (like you and me) make it a priority to cultivate meaningful relationships, we create a network of advocates who naturally promote our products/services and we do the same for them. This organic form of marketing not only …
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Just like when the doctor warns you about your cholesterol, I'm here to warn about the silent killers lurking in dealership financial practices. Problematic dealership accounting practices aren't new; they can happen to anyone and keeping them at bay will keep the doctor a way. Silent killers often remain unnoticed or undiagnosed until they reach a critical or life-threatening stage, making …
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