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'By refocusing on accountability, quality and the link between pay and production, you can preserve the value of flat rate pay while navigating the realities of a changing labor market,' says O'Connor. 'It’s not just about paying more. It’s about paying smarter.'

O'Connor: Time to Review Your Payroll Profitability Equation

Dealers must now re-evaluate how they structure pay and incentives to regain control of profitability.

July 9, 2025

'Most stores operate within a bell curve of profitability, as depicted in the image above,' says McCarron.

McCarron: Why Process Plus People Equals Profit

Aug. 8, 2025

'How does one stay calm when running a thriving business? Remember what the long game is — where you want to go,' says Van Batenburg. 'Measure your response to help everyone get there. Remember, if you are not where you want to be, you just are not there yet.

Van Batenburg: The Art of Decision-Making

Aug. 6, 2025

'It’s time we walk, step-by-step, through every aspect of our customer’s journey — from the moment a light comes on to the final pick up of their repaired vehicle — and start using those insights to improve our systems, processes and behavior<' says O'Connor.

O'Connor: How to Understand the Customer's Journey

Aug. 4, 2025

'Dealer commentary suggests consumer demand for passenger and light truck replacement tires was up low single digits in June, compared to year-ago comparisons,' says Healy.

Healy: A Summer Gain in Tire Sellout

Aug. 1, 2025

McCarron: How to Manage Difficult Employees

July 21, 2025

'Before you pay for a charger at your store, check with your electricity provider and see if there are any incentives that may offset the cost,' says Van Batenburg.

Van Batenburg: Should You Install an EV Charger?

July 9, 2025

'Well-located auto service real estate with strong tenancy and long lease terms is drawing significant attention from real estate investment trusts, private capital and 1031 exchange buyers,' says Strandberg.

Strandberg: How Real Estate Can Unlock Hidden Value

July 9, 2025

'A majority of tire dealers indicate tire prices increased in the month of May — 56.2% of dealers — which matches the commentary we heard from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. executives and others in recent months,' says Healy.

Healy: Tire Demand and Traffic on the Decline

June 23, 2025

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