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The Power of Work Ethic: Lessons from a Lifetime of Hard Work Guest writer Jim Dettore returns this week with some thoughts on the good habits of hard work in “The Power of Work Ethic: Lessons from a Lifetime of Hard Work.” I started working when I was 14 years old and have never really […]

Alternative Educational Pathways for Today’s Demands Guest writer Mick Vaught talks education in today’s blog. In “Alternative Educational Pathways for Today’s Demands,” he writes about the different schools within education that would bring a broader array of skills into the American workforce. One of my first jobs after college was working for a German construction […]

Customer Excellence Through Operational Excellence Guest writer Troy Ottmer walks us through the holy grail of customer loyalty: “Customer Excellence Through Operational Excellence.” Achieving Customer Excellence is the holy grail for businesses. While everyone strives for it, the path to achieving it remains elusive for many. Why? Because they often misinterpret its meaning. Customer excellence […]

Who Plays the Most Crucial Role on Your Team? This week, guest writer Troy Ottmer shares the elements and roles in team culture that will make or break your team in “Who Plays the Most Crucial Role on Your Team?” Another way to ask this would be “Who is the Most Important Person on your […]

Are Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Haunting Your Dealership? Guest writer Kevin Landers addresses one of the pitfalls of our technology – cybersecurity – here in “Are Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Haunting Your Dealership?”   Let’s delve into a topic that’s crucial for dealerships like yours – cybersecurity. While you might not have old skeletons hidden away, there’s a good […]

Behind the Scenes of 2024 Guest writer Alex Kraft recaps the year that was in his guest blog: “Behind the Scenes of 2024.” I hate it when things slow down, but that’s the reality when Christmas and New Year’s both fall on Wednesdays. On the other side, I guess it’s a good time to reflect […]