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Blogs

On the Point

Jim Ziegler brings you the fearless commentary, actionable insights, and accurate forecasts you need to compete as a dealership owner, GM, or manager.

Turn Out the Lights, the Party's Over

The Alpha Dawg says goodbye to recordbreaking sales, uncovers the truth behind Trump vs. Ford, seeks justice for criminals in the executive ranks, and throws ‘The Book’ at Cadillac.

The Leads Are Weak

Photo courtesy New Line Cinema

Did you ever try to cancel a lead provider for poor performance and, all of a sudden, their leads started closing at a crazy percentage? 'Da Man' reveals the ugly truth about the lead provider business.

It's a Nerd Meltdown

The Alpha Dawg coaches sales managers through a CRM crash, shares advice for desking deals the old-fashioned way, and explains why AutoNation’s rumored pay plan revision and GM’s thrice-delayed Project Pinnacle are doomed to fail.

Objects in the Rearview Mirror

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The past is right behind us and the future is coming fast. The Alpha Dawg plots a course for your store’s success and shares advice for Elon Musk, Johan de Nysschen, and pre-owned managers.

The Big Talent Drain

The Alpha Dawg tackles the shortage of talent in the managerial ranks and reflects on Amazon’s rumored foray into vehicle sales, the imminent used-car correction, Hyundai’s plan for the Genesis brand, and the untimely passing of Tammie LeBleu.

A Faster Horse

Courtesy Ford Motor Co.

The Alpha Dawg wonders where the demand for driverless vehicles is coming from and has good news and bad news — but mostly bad news — for Fiat Chrysler and Cadillac dealers.