Leadership & People
TEXAS V VROOM: A Failed Brand Promise
90125. No, it’s not a zip code. And, it’s not a television show. It was an album released by the prog-rock band Yes in November, 1983....
Talent into Automotive: How JM Family is Investing in Early Talent
Dealer Marketing Magazine is honoring the people and companies in the automotive industry that actively work to drive talent into automotive....
The Barf Bag - U.S. Patent 7,041,042: And Other Dark Dealership Tales
Recently, I was traveling on Something-or-other Airlines, (as I often do), and noticed the barf bag in my seat pocket was patented. It was...
Clean Sheet Day and the Three Fs
Raise your hand if you love clean sheet day! ✋🏻 Please allow me to state this clearly: I. Love. Clean. Sheets. Who doesn’t love sliding into buttery,...
Mile One: Ed Roberts on Leadership
Ed Roberts offered to sign all pre-orders of his new book, "Mile One, an Endless Journey to Effective Leadership." He had no idea that he would...
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: What is Corporate Governance and Why Is It Important?
Governance consists of a compendium and series of policies and procedures which safeguards the business to protect the owners and shareholders,...
When Corporate Responsibility is Personal
I can carry a conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) like any other executive, and I ensure that our company follows policies that...
Tuck The Octopus
Managing, owning, and running a dealership can feel like trying to tuck an octopus into bed at night while the tentacles keep flopping out! My close...