• Power Past the Competition

  • Written by: John Latka
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Power Past the Competition

Written by: John Latka
  • Summary

  • This podcast is for those working in automotive retail. Host John Latka is the founder and president of Automotive Business Solutions and has over 30 years of retail automotive experience and an undeniable track record in sales leadership, employee development, and performance management. The goal is to help listeners improve operational efficiency and increase sales by sharing ways and means we’ve used to help others. This includes aligning and balancing people, process, technology, culture, continuous improvement and accountability.
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Episodes
  • How to Achieve a 50% plus Closing Ratio
    Jan 17 2024

    In this episode, John talks about what it takes for sales teams to achieve 50% plus Closing Ratios. Starting with the vision, listeners will hear about the critical elements needed to get there, like servant leadership, management by objectives and
    S.M.A.R.T. goal setting.

    In addition, John talks about relevant ratios, correlations and what needs to be measured to succeed in realizing the vision.

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    12 mins
  • The Impact of Wholesale Values on Trade Appraisals
    Nov 15 2023

    In this episode, John Latka welcomes Carson Way, President of Carson Exports and Dave Feaver, General Manager – both with extensive experience in the wholesale and retail side of the used car business.

    Whether you’re a new car dealer with a used car department or an independent used car dealer, you’ll want to hear Carson’s deep dive into the definition of true wholesale market values and how to stay on top of them.

    Dave addresses questions regarding trade-in appraisals including why it can take days for customers to get a trade value at some dealerships.

    Listeners will gain valuable knowledge and insight into trade-in appraisals and the importance of true market wholesale values in retail automotive.

    Follow John on LinkedIn

    For more information:
    https://www.automotivebusinesssolutions.com/

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    32 mins
  • Smoke and Mirrors or Transparency
    Oct 20 2023

    In this episode, John Latka asked ChatGPT about the use of smoke and mirrors, and transparency in retail automotive. John shares what ChatGPT has to say about each one in clearly defined overviews.

    The episode also addresses what consumers should be on the lookout for when visiting dealerships.

    Follow John on LinkedIn

    For more information:
    https://www.automotivebusinesssolutions.com/

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    13 mins

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