John Wright

Sales Growing Across the Industry According to Latest SEMA Market Research ✅📈 The automotive specialty-equipment industry continues to see growth, strong demand, and less volatility this year, according to the new "SEMA State of the Industry--Spring 2024 Report," a biannual report focusing on the current business climate, key industry trends and metrics. The report is provided to SEMA members free of charge. A total of 48% of manufacturers reported an increase in company sales over the past year--an 8% increase compared to fall 2023. Distributors saw the largest sales shift, with 49% reporting an increase in sales, marking an 18% rise compared to last fall. Meanwhile, a majority of retailers (43%) reported that their sales remained steady. "Businesses across the board have continued to see improved sales growth, although rising costs remain a significant challenge across the industry," said SEMA Market Research Director Gavin Knapp. "Our research suggests that despite the price increases, companies are optimistic about their future sales and the growth of the specialty-equipment market in the next three to five years." Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wK4Zr

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The automotive hiring landscape is evolving, and traditional job postings no longer deliver the results dealerships need. Why? ✅ Job Market Saturation: Too many listings compete for the same talent, making it hard to stand out. ✅ Passive Candidates: Many top professionals aren’t actively job hunting but might be open to the right opportunity. ✅ Uninspiring Job Descriptions: Generic listings fail to capture attention or highlight growth opportunities. ✅ Limited Reach of Job Boards: Broad platforms often attract unqualified candidates, wasting valuable time. What’s the solution? 🔹 Leverage employee referrals to access trusted networks. 🔹 Tap into professional communities to engage passive candidates. 🔹 Partner with recruitment specialists like Autopeople to connect with top-tier talent aligned with your culture and goals. Let’s adapt and thrive in this competitive hiring landscape. Ready to transform your hiring approach? Call me today @ 619.701.6550! #Autopeople #AutoIndustry #Dealerships #Recruitment #TalentStrategy #AutomotiveRecruiters #AutomotiveJobs

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🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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🔥 Used Car Managers 🚙 🚗 General Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 Don’t let margin compression put the squeeze on you. This Friday, September 27th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Join David Long, Vasilios Lambos, Jasen Rice, Diego Vargas, John Ellis, Brian Kramer, Tommy Gibbs, Brian Miller, and other leading automotive experts as they discuss What It Takes To Be Profitable on David Long’s All Things Used Cars. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to make you and your bottom line better immediately. 💰🤑💵💲 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #newcarsales #usedcarsales #usedcardealer #sales

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"Happy technicians make for happy customers." That's never more true than now. Hear how ONE Platform, powered by DEALER-FX, empowers a leading GM Dealership's to help spend less time per RO...and make more! #GM #3Synergy #fixedops #servicelanesoftware #software #snapon #workbench

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🏎Accelerate your dealership's success with insights from our CEO, Frank Clark, on how RapidTitle™ is solving current titling issues in the automotive industry and helping to standardize the titling process.

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🔧 Fixed Ops Directors ⚙️ 🚗 Service Managers 🔥 🔥 Dealer Principals 🚘 🚙 Automotive Professionals 🔥 📢 Special Announcement 📢 This Wednesday, September 18th, starting at 9AM EST/ 6AM PST... Michael Barich, John Ellis, David Sparks, and other leading fixed ops experts tackle a brand new KPI… “Unapplied Gross” … on the first episode of the all-new All Things Fixed Operations. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership TODAY to take your service department to new heights. Be there or be ◼️ 👀 in the comments for a link to RSVP. You'll be texted a reminder once the room opens up. #automotive #autodealers #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #fixedops #fixedoperations #fixedopsdoc

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Read ABPA Executive Director Ed Salamy's recent op-ed in Automotive News at the link below, which discusses the double standard some in the industry have when it comes to issues with car company replacement parts, as well as mentioning how programs like CAPA's not only help promote competition, but work tirelessly to ensure consumers have access to high quality, safe, and affordable aftermarket parts. The article can also be found on ABPA's website here: https://lnkd.in/gV3HS6mz

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General Motors is changing the way it rates the performance of its salaried employees in the U.S. in a move to better reward high-performers and put pressure on low-performers to improve or leave. GM is now rewarding its top 5% of employees with 150% bonuses, higher than what was available in the previous system, to better attract and retain the talent needed to achieve its goals in the cut-throat automotive transformation to electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen’s Jon Meredith MBA talks to Automotive News Senior Editor Dan Shine on the Daily Drive podcast: “Sunbit’s a good partner: they participate in our dealer meetings, they participate in different groups we hold around the country…it’s a great customer experience… I’m always telling our executives about the 70% rule of Sunbit: 70% of the customers would not have made that purchase that day without that option. And we do a significant amount of business.” Hear more starting at time stamp 9:38 in the podcast linked here: https://lnkd.in/gq6RwFJu #serviceops #autofinance #servicefinance #bnpl #fintech

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🔥🚙 Leaders, Managers, Dealer Principals, and Automotive Professionals 🔥🚙 Why are our departments out of alignment? Positive Joe Leonard knows—and tells. Mark your calendar for David Long’s All Things Used Cars…Every Friday starting at 9AM EST/6AM PST. Jump into the conversation or be a 🪰 on the wall like me! Either way, you’ll walk away with amazing insights and actionable tips that you can implement at your dealership today to improve your bottom line. 💰🤑💲💵 👀 in the comments for a link to the full episode replay of Progressive Discipline. #automotive #autodealers #dealership #management #automotiveindustry #carbusiness #automotivesales #leadership #newcarsales #usedcarsales

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Willie Beck, Co-Managing Partner of Bel Air Partners, LLC, shares his thoughts on Nissan and Stellantis. Watch more here: https://lnkd.in/eCTWi4Ky #Stellantis #Nissan #Dealership #Automotive #BuySell

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There was a post a couple weeks ago that auto sales were down and investment in automation would be down as a result. This story seems to refute that and JD Power says the trend should continue in 2025. I'm no economist, but it cheers me up! #automation #robotics #controlsystems

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Auto Dealers, GMs: Are You Leaving Deals on the Table?🚗💵 Imagine adding car 15-20 deals per month to your bottom line. What kind of impact would that have? If you're passing up subprime opportunities because the process feels cumbersome or your desk/F&I manager lacks the expertise, you're not alone. Many are missing out on deals simply because they don't know how lenders buy or resort to shotgunning deals, hoping for the best. Passing on a 575 FICO score is like handing your competition a gift basket. The reality: Over 50% of the U.S. population has either slow payment history or a thin credit file. Why let those deals slip away? Instead, consider leveraging a virtual subprime assistant to: ✅Collaborate seamlessly with your desk and F&I Managers ✅Eliminate downtime and costly funding delays on your CIT ✅Put more deals on the books and boost your performance significantly Why Dealers Choose Chernek Consulting: ✔️Desking Strategies Training: We align your sales and finance teams for consistent results that maximize performance. ✔️Speedy Loan Approvals: Get approvals quickly and stay within lender guidelines to sell more products. ✔️Inventory Control & Metrics: Evaluate your inventory with precise reporting - never miss a deal if you don't have to. ✔️Virtual Subprime Concierge: Let Chernek Pros handle subprime, so you can focus on what you do best - selling cars! We are transparent, compliant, and meet FTC mandates. ✔️For BHPH dealers, we offer AI-driven loan decisioning technology tailored to ensure your business runs at peak efficiency. 📱📈Ready to take your dealership to the next level? Call Chernek Consulting today at 866-894-1899 or connect with Becky Chernek directly on LinkedIn! #AI #Technology #subprime #subprimemanagement #deskingsolutions #deskstrategies #fanditoday #reinsurance #customerretention #customerloyalty #lenderoptions #BHPH #independent #franchise

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