Ethics in Automotive

Modern Dealer: Business Development with Colin Thomas BDC Colin™

Modern Dealer: Business Development with Colin Thomas BDC Colin™

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This week, in what might be the funniest episode yet, Molly and Emese are joined by co-stars Amy Schumer and Brianne Howey. They get candid about motherhood, career evolution, and their new film, Kinda Pregnant —which unexpectedly led to Amy’s latest health discovery. Amy opens up about how public criticism led her to uncover her Cushing syndrome diagnosis, what it’s like to navigate comedy and Hollywood as a mom, and the importance of sharing birth stories without shame. Brianne shares how becoming a mother has shifted her perspective on work, how Ginny & Georgia ’s Georgia Miller compares to real-life parenting, and the power of female friendships in the industry. We also go behind the scenes of their new Netflix film, Kinda Pregnant —how Molly first got the script, why Amy and Brianne were drawn to the project, and what it means for women today. Plus, they reflect on their early career struggles, the moment they knew they “made it,” and how motherhood has reshaped their ambitions. From career highs to personal challenges, this episode is raw, funny, and packed with insights. Mentioned in the Episode: Kinda Pregnant Ginny & Georgia Meerkat 30 Rock Last Comic Standing Charlie Sheen Roast Inside Amy Schumer Amy Schumer on the Howard Stern Show Trainwreck Life & Beth Expecting Amy 45RPM Clothing Brand A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

大约1年之前 58:10

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In this episode Richard Cunningham joins in to discuss the state of the union in automotive retail, implications of some of the proposed FTC regulations and Ethics in auto.

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Ethics in Automotive

Modern Dealer: Business Development with Colin Thomas BDC Colin™

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published 大约1年之前

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In this episode Richard Cunningham joins in to discuss the state of the union in automotive retail, implications of some of the proposed FTC regulations and Ethics in auto.

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#Business #Colin Thomas

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Not so intelligent Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) 10:07

10天之前10:07

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In this episode, I highlight what probably begin as a dealers good intentions to implement artificial intelligence replacing a trained human to handle phone calls. If you’re using artificial intelligence in your sales process, I implore you to have a second set of eyes look over what it feels like to interact with your dealership . Call me. Call anybody. But this is simply not acceptable. We are in a people business. Our customers do not want to talk to a robot. Furthermore, I can think of exactly 0 legitimate reasons that our process involves hanging up on a customer yet would you believe that this dealer is paying for exactly that. Most dealerships have some sort of wasted spend when it comes to their Internet sale process/BDC or their phone handling . Simply cutting just one of these wasted spend areas can open up a huge opportunity to focus on getting back to the basics which is still in 2025 where most dealerships fail. If I can help in any way, I’m just a call away 708-733-5463 708-RED-LINE…

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Dealers that don’t want to deal … 14:51

16天之前14:51

14:51

A recent call from a connection of mine in South Florida who runs a decent size Turo fleet asked me if I could direct him to a store that would help him add an additional 20 to 30 units to his fleet. What I didn’t know at the time was how difficult it would be to find a dealership that would actually be interested in selling an extra 20 or 30 cars. In this podcast episode, I highlight one of many phone calls that I had. Some of the comments that I heard were “we don’t want to sell that many cars” “ we don’t have a process for that” “ I’m just an appointment setter” If we create this much friction for a customer trying to buy 20 to 30 vehicles, imagine what a customer trying to buy one vehicle must go through . If you have not shopped your process… If you have not tried to buy a car from your own website I highly suggest you reach out so that we can maximize your opportunities and limit your liabilities. BDC Colin 708-RED-LINE 708-733-5463…

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Your follow up sucks 15:19

1 year之前15:19

15:19

It sucks.

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FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers 18:27

1 year之前18:27

18:27

In a bulletin issued by the federal trade commission on June 23, 2022 the FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers As auto prices surge, agency launches rulemaking to protect consumers’ pocketbooks and level the playing field for honest dealers regarding: Ban bait-and-switch claims: The proposal would prohibit dealers from making a number of deceptive advertising claims to lure in prospective car buyers. This deal deception can include the cost of a vehicle or the terms of financing, the cost of any add-on products or services, whether financing terms are for a lease, the availability of any discounts or rebates, the actual availability of the vehicles being advertised, and whether a financing deal has been finalized, among other areas. Once in the door or on the hook, consumers face the fallout of false promises that don't pan out. Ban fraudulent junk fees: The proposal would prohibit dealers from charging consumers junk fees for fraudulent add-on products and services that provide no benefit to the consumer (including “nitrogen filled” tires that contain no more nitrogen than normal air). Ban surprise junk fees: The proposal would prohibit dealers from charging consumers for an add-on without their clear, written consent and would require dealers to inform consumers about the price of the car without any of optional add-ons. Require full upfront disclosure of costs and conditions: The proposal would require dealers to make key disclosures to consumers, including providing a true “offering price” for a vehicle that would be full price a consumer would pay, excluding only taxes and government fees. It would also require dealers to make disclosures about optional add-on fees, including their price and the fact that they are not required as a condition of purchasing or leasing the vehicle, along with disclosures to consumers with key information about financing terms. Access the full bulletin here https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/06/ftc-proposes-rule-ban-junk-fees-bait-switch-tactics-plaguing-car-buyers?fbclid=IwAR0fyI_swROjp0UXvPgy_Ml4rRxF8qrOvfQzRz5iZGNFU_mgn0Fxx7LVoMI&fs=e&s=cl…

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R/AskCarSales 27:28

1 year之前27:28

27:28

In this episode we discuss a subreddit that demonstrates the serious denial about where our industry is heading. Call or text if I can help 708-RED-LINE

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Sales and BDC Recruiting - Forget resumes! The Voicemail Screen! 0:43

1 year之前0:43

0:43

Have you ever listened to your sales calls and wondered why your people sound so terrible? It’s because you didn’t hire them based on their ability to communicate on the phone! This is an example of an outgoing greeting I use to ID BDC and Sales talent. Since 90% of appointments that set, show and deliver are set on the phone, it only makes sense to screen potential new hires based on their phone presence! There are some aspects of the job that are trainable but others are not. This technique has helped me identify thousands of A game players over the years while reducing wasted time meeting with folks who just don’t have what it takes to be rockstars on the phone! If you need people, process and more profitability, I can help … call/text 708-RED-LINE…

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Ethics in Automotive 58:10

1 year之前58:10

58:10

In this episode Richard Cunningham joins in to discuss the state of the union in automotive retail, implications of some of the proposed FTC regulations and Ethics in auto.

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Markups.Org - Special Guest - Tiffany Soucie-Howren 1:03:19

1 year之前1:03:19

1:03:19

On todays podcast we have Tiffany Soucie-Howren, the COO and Co-Founder of MarkUps.Org. We discuss how the website evolved into the household name it’s become in just 6 months and some of the practices that dealers may be engaging in that may be putting them at risk of alienating their customers. If customer retention is important to you, you’re definitely going to want to check this one out!…

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Quality VS quantity 59:29

1 year之前59:29

59:29

Colin Thomas and Dominic Cergnul who both have extensive experience building and managing Business Development Center initiatives across the country discuss Quality VS quantity in the BDC and shifts in dealers BDCs over the past few years.

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BDC Recruiting 28:50

1 year之前28:50

28:50

You can’t out manage a poor recruiting strategy!

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Short deposits 9:36

1 year之前9:36

9:36

Your deposit last month was short

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Off Lease Only, LLC company closure 750 employees laid off 22:59

1 year之前22:59

22:59

Today, the 750 employees of Off Lease Only, LLC found themselves unemployed . After nearly 20 years in business, OLO in an internal memo stated 1. What is Off Lease Only announcing today? Is Off Lease Only going out of business? Yes, Off Lease Only ("OLO" or the "Company") has initiated an orderly wind down of its business. Over the coming weeks, we will be taking various steps to responsibly shut down our operations and liquidate our assets. We anticipate the wind down will take approximately 30 days to complete. 2. How did Off Lease Only end up in this situation? As most of you know, unprecedented changes to the automotive retail landscape over the last few years resulted in unanticipated challenges and competitive pressures for independent used vehicle dealers. We have been significantly impacted by the scarcity of inventory and inflated prices stemming from disruptions in the supply chain. Elevated pricing and rising interest rates have further deteriorated conditions in the automotive retail market, weakening consumer demand and affordability. Industry headwinds coupled with the decreased affordability of used cars has put us in an incredibly difficult position that we must start winding down our operations. Our leadership team has been working tirelessly to reduce our costs and expand our access to inventory, so that we could compete more effectively, and implement prudent cost management in the current environment. However, despite our efforts and achievements, we are unable to overcome these challenges. 3. Are these decisions related to business performance? Yes, we have been impacted by the unprecedented changes in the used automotive retail landscape over the last few years that resulted in significant challenges and competitive pressures for independent vehicle dealers. We have been significantly impacted by the scarcity of inventory and inflated prices stemming from disruptions in the supply chain. Elevated pricing and rising interest rates have further deteriorated conditions in the automotive retail market, weakening consumer demand and affordability. Industry headwinds coupled with the decreased affordability of used cars has put us in an incredibly difficult position that we must start winding down our operations. 4. Will there be layoffs as a result of this announcement? Unfortunately, as part of the wind down process, we have had to make the difficult but necessary decision to eliminate all of the positions in our Company. For all of our associates, September 7, 2023 is the last official day of work at the Company. However, for most associates September 6, 2023 is their last physical day with the Company. A small transition team will be asked to continue to support Off Lease Only wind down for a temporary period beyond September 7, 2023, but these arrangements will ultimately be eliminated as well at the conclusion of the wind down. 5. How does this announcement impact day-to-day operations at Off Lease Only? We have ceased sales operations and will be closed to the public effective immediately.…

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Outsourced BDC - is it worth the savings? 15:00

1 year之前15:00

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Outsourcing your BDC may initially seem like a great way to reduce expenses but outsourced teams are not going to be able to provide rapid responses to leads, calls, texts, and chats, manage your appointments, and follow up on actionable leads for your team. External BDC agents don't know your story or culture and might not handle every situation the way you'd like them to. Lack of CRM integration makes track-ability and reporting difficult. You have to rely on the statistics that the BDC gives you and trust they're correct. Before you outsource let’s talk. I have built more in house profitable BDCs than any other person in the USA. 708-733-5463…

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Appointment Driven Communications Part 2/2 38:59

1 year之前38:59

38:59

Appointment-Driven Communications is the phone training, talk-track and email/voicemail best practices course for anyone who wants to have success in an Appointment Culture in their dealership. If you’re a car salesman and you want to sell more cars at higher grosses, then you must become proficient at setting appointments that show and buy. If that describes you, then this course was designed specifically for you. If you’re ready for more call / text BDC Colin 708-733-5463…

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Risky Business 20:12

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