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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.

On the Pointby Jim ZieglerMarch 1, 2017

Welcome to Saturation Nation

‘Da Man’ has a message for the manufacturers flooding the market with inventory and the dealers who have to sell it off.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerFebruary 9, 2017

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.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerJanuary 25, 2017

The Leads Are Weak

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.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerJanuary 6, 2017

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.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerDecember 16, 2016

There’s a Vacancy in Mom’s Basement

The Alpha Dawg discovers the cure for Millennial Madness and goes deep on certified pre-owned leasing, the case against Sage Auto Group, and the end of the big publics’ shopping spree.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerNovember 8, 2016

Objects in the Rearview Mirror

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.

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