Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Best Ride General Manager Gene Daughtry discusses why newer forms of communication like social media sites and texting cannot truly take the place of a phone call.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Gene Daughtry, general manager of Best Ride, Inc challenges dealers to be involved in their communities.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Operating a buy here pay here (BHPH) dealership and related finance company (RFC) with a full shop makes for a busy day. Running any business has similar challenges to your time. I know I have to be ready for
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Dealer Gene Daughtry discusses the significance of having a motivated and well-functioning team of individuals in your dealership.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Dealer Gene Daughtry discusses the critical role inventory plays in the success of a buy here pay here operation.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Dealer Gene Daughtry details how his business fared in 2010 compared to the projections he made about the year. He also outlines what he thinks car dealers can expect in 2011, along with his ‘11 projections.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Tax season is around the corner. From reconditioning to cash flow, Dealer Gene Daughty discusses getting a BHPH operation ready for the rush.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Whether a dealership needs and uses starter interrupt and/or GPS devices varies. Dealer Gene Daughtry shares his experiences with the devices and the business in which they’d be helpful.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Collections – the most important aspect of BHPH – should be considered during all parts of the sales process. Gene Daughtry explains how his store, Best Ride, takes collections into account throughout the sales process.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Gene Daughtry - Compliance. That is a big, old establishment word that is ominous as it sounds. In BHPH, compliance is a little more involved than at a standard car dealership, which already has plenty of regulations to follow.