Kelley Reis is an Automotive Consultant, Facilitator, Data Analyst, and CX Strategist, with over 20 years in the automotive industry. Her professional experience has spanned across variable and fixed automotive retail operations, from a single point franchise...

The deadline for a potential worker strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) is this Thursday, September 14th. Right now, the United Auto Workers (UAW) are in discussions with the Detroit Three automakers, namely Ford Motor, Stellantis (the parent company of...

Paul Daly is the founder and CEO of ASOTU: Automotive State of the Union, the only Dealer-owned media publisher in the Automotive Industry. He created it in response to the chaos and fear of the COVID shutdown in early 2020 with the founding belief that “When...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive and manufacturing industries, the efficiency and effectiveness of a parts department play a crucial role in overall business success. From optimizing inventory management to embracing technological...

Ron Marvo is a Business Development Expert at Sandy Cerami & Associates. He is serving clients large and small, corporate, and individual to help them gain clarity and insight in order to create a pathway to recruiting top talent, enhanced culture, stronger...

Angela Willoughby is a Fixed Operations Analyst at Foundation Automotive Corp, a company providing modern automotive solutions across North America. She has over 15 years leading teams to success through outstanding leadership, training, coaching, teamwork...

In the intricate world of dealership parts operations, maintaining high profits and exceptional customer service relies heavily on a finely tuned parts department. Yet, even the most experienced Parts Managers can find themselves grappling with issues that...

Ellen Haney is a Dealership Parts Manager at Jeff Schmitt Nissan, a company offering a wide selection of vehicles and making the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible.

Bob Gower is the Chief Operating Officer of Traver Connect, a company enabling automotive dealers to maximize service lane revenue and turn leads into car purchases. He has over 36 years of experience in Automotive with more than fifteen of those in retail...

Wholesale operations can be a lucrative source of profits for dealerships, but they also come with their fair share of challenges. Poor planning and haggling can lead to wholesale transactions costing more than they are worth. To ensure sustainable...