The Dolans were very understanding and allowed me to work remotely. So I now live in Denver, travel to the dealerships every other week for a few days, and work remotely the rest of the time.…
How do you reconcile that, when trying to attract a generation that is starting to get used to working from home working in reverse mode environments are being encouraged that by a lot of the tech partners that are outside of auto? Yeah.…
Other signs of. cutbacks on costs. being reported as Google pairs back on work from home equipment, limits free meals, and eliminates other lavish perks the company has been known for like in-office massages and laundry services. SPEAKERS.…
The company cites a significant decrease in coffee-run traffic since the uptick of work from home.…
From his initial days at Mercedes-Benz to a dynamic shift into the world of AP automation with Yooz, Bobby shares his insights and experiences.…
Yeah, basically, we remote work, you know, work from home sometime? Well, there's an actual basement that I reside in, you know, you get more time out of the Batcave when I when I need to. Yeah. Kyle Mountsier: 0:54.…
And so that developers can like dive into the work of creating apps systems creating, like with all of the new things that you can do, leaning into that app development space.…
I got a text on my way home from work and this is back when I was just in the reconditioning business and my wife was like and there's probably some people who can relate to this my wife texted me and said hey, I saw the site among craigslist.…
Right, of course, she's from Philly. Paul J Daly: 2:49. So she is from Philly. I mean, Michaels from Dallas. Now, Michael Cirillo: 2:53. I was just like, are you guys gonna let us talk to her or we're gonna get into this. We're.…
Do they not want to work the 70 hours that they hear technicians have to work or get treated to the way that they hear technicians get have to get treated, but then go work for Bob's heating and cooling and work Monday through Friday, weekends off?…
A Word From Mr. Pollak. Dale Pollak shares acquisition wisdom. 👨🏫. August 3, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Flexible Work, ASOTU Clubhouse is Coming Back, & Used Car Forecasts from Ally. January 25, 2022. We are pumped to get things really rolling with Clubhouse and our emails next week! Get on the list now so you don’t miss a thing.…
Tesla Comes Home? Discounts AND tax incentives? What’s a few bucks for a U-Haul in this economy? February 24, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Changes At Home. TL;DR — Ford switches from leasing EVs to renting them, VW divests its stake as Electrify America looks to massive expansion, Hyundai and Kia are quietly giving Tesla something to think about.…
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Home Sweet Home. To: Push Back Troublemakers. 41 Years Later, Advantage, and Tetris On The Go. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
A Four Day Work Week. There are as many ways to invest in your people as there are… well… people. We are excited to see the brand success that grows from this investment in associate success! August 2, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Remote-Work Opens New Hiring Pools. 2020: We need to get back to the office! 2022: We need y'all to all move to Brazil…. February 18, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Baxter’s Warm Work. Baxter Auto keeps their community warm and dry. January 31, 2024. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Nissan And Renault Work Things Out. Rome was not built in a day, but 4 months to reach a “we should both get an equal vote” agreement in a partnership is a little surprising. What changes do you see heading for dealers based on Nissan’s newfound freedom?…
Stuff From CES. TL: DR - Dyson is adding vacuums to headphones and shoes, BMW is adding AI to its cars, and Ring is adding doorbell cameras to your 1992 Toyota Corolla. January 12, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Operation Ride Home. When we say dealers are dedicated to getting folks where they need to go, we usually mean “selling them the car they need.” This is a welcome surprise! December 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Pent Up Demand, Tesla Party Permit Getting Punked, Meta Execs Far From Home. March 24, 2022. Today we talk about the potential effects of all the pent up demand that may be building and what that may mean for the next year or so.…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.…
Poll Finds Potential Benefit of Remote Work. The pandemic has shown a lot of folks who they really are: Capable, smart, and able to overcome more than they imagined. February 22, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Get Ho-Ho-Home Safely. AAA is offering the gift of safety this holiday season. December 20, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Home Charging Financing and Fueling. We’ve been talking for a while about how private vehicle ownership is beginning to look like smartphone ownership. Why not close the loop and make it look like home renovation too?…
Humble Suggestions From OEMs. TL; DR - Lexus suggests trying a pretend gear shift, Lucid suggestions not leaving them, and BMW suggests potholes are as bad as they seem. December 12, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Batteries From The Sea. It seems like the future of E-fuel, EV, Seasalt batteries, and hydrogen isn’t “either or” but “yes and.”. December 21, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
97 Billion, The Lock-down That Started ASOTU, and A Word From Theodore Roosevelt. November 11, 2021. Today we give our quick thoughts on Rivian's IPO. Listen On. Summary. Transcription.…
Safety Standard Suggestions from TWG. While these are lovely intentions, in light of the recent Tesla privacy breaches, the idea of having a camera on at all times while driving really gives us the heebie-jeebies.…
JD Power’s Home Charging Satisfaction Survey. The score also dropped based on the total absence of gas station snacks in most American garages. 🥤🌭. March 17, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Leading From The Front. Critical tactics for your leadership toolkit. 🛠️. October 16, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
From Solar Power to Waspinator. Do robots even have dads? June 9, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
From Wagons To E-Bikes. All these features and nowhere to hitch up our wagon? #MissedOpportunity. November 3, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
A Time Capsule From Saturn. It’s hard to tell which new ideas are going to become regular ideas over time. Best to keep an open mind so we aren’t surprised when the gear shifts. June 13, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Airbnb: Working from (somebody’s) home friendly. May 2, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Electric Bikes From The Metaverse. Every time we write about metaverse auto retail we double and triple check to be sure they mean vehicles people drive in the real world. This time they do.…
Morgan Jeter from Germain. This week, Chris caught up with Morgan Jeter, Concierge at the Germain Automotive Partnership. October 28, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Rooftops Are up From 2021. More rooftops means more sales but also more points of acquiring inventory. The snowball is rolling, friends! March 1, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Many voiced concerns that the original, more stringent EV transition goals—targeting a 67% EV market share by 2032 from less than 8% last year—were out of reach.…
Everybody’s working from home these days…. April 14, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck. Get the email that will make you laugh and keep you informed. for free!…
Work Truck Solutions Top 5 Trends for 2023. What’s Affecting The Commercial Vehicle Industry? January 16, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Fred Beans Auto Group Named Best Place To Work. Is Automotive the only industry where brand success is like a potluck? Everybody brings their personal success to the table, and professional success flourishes.…
Forever Homes. Anybody who has had a pet knows they become family pretty quickly. So really this is like helping people complete their families. How nice. May 26, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Paul and Damon spoke about a specific tech, Ayana, who moved to Damon's service department from a drive-through oil change location.…
Bothered by this elusive buzz word we decided to dive in, find some answers and opinions, and write up a quick guide on the past, present, and possible future of this spreading lingo.…
New From Polestar, Ford, and Nissan. Polestar heard people like performance, Ford heard Europe has looser direct EV sales laws, and Nissan heard folks like their car to be safe (who knew?). March 22, 2023. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective.…
Russia Banned From Eurovision. t’s not all bad, on the flip side Russian karaoke bar patronage increased by 900% following the news. February 28, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion from CARS.com. Diversity starts at home, in our workplaces, at our tables, and in the values we pass to our family. March 17, 2022. 5 Minutes of Fresh Perspective. Reading the daily news doesn't have to suck.…