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Same!We have two salespeople that are the same age as DealerRefresh...
Then I realized I didn't like Air Traffic Control
I still use this line to this day. The car business can be like that from time to time, too."ATC is pushing tin... hours of boredom followed by moments of panic"

Members of the DealerRefresh community celebrate the forum's 19th birthday by sharing where they were working in 2005 and reflecting on how automotive digital marketing has evolved—from clunky early website designs and multiple phones to modern platforms. The thread showcases nostalgia for the early internet era in auto retail, with participants sharing screenshots of their old dealership websites and recounting their roles as pioneers in automotive ecommerce. The underlying insight is that DealerRefresh has been a consistent gathering place for industry professionals through significant technological change, with many members having grown their careers alongside the platform.