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De-Stressing the Dealership Environment

If;
Process is the "Plan of Attack"
Personnel are the "Soldiers" to execute the "Plan"
Technology the weapon to arm the "Soldier" to execute the "Plan"

Then John is speaking to the "MWR" program (Morale, Welfare, Recreation program that is part of our Armed Forces)

Thank you John for bringing up this discussion it is LONG over due
 
So true.  I just went into a dealer I worked in and since the GM came in the vibe is so terrible.  There wasnt a person in sight including sales people.  I'm sorry but GM's are old school and dont get it.  Happy employees make for happy customers.  However, their mentality is more money for me makes me happy and f#&K the employees.  So sad when a great dealership crashes and burns.
 

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A dealership professional reflects on visiting a modern tech-company-style workplace with ping-pong tables, casual dress, and employee-focused amenities, sparking a conversation about how dealerships could better invest in their people and work culture. Replies range from lighthearted banter to substantive debate about whether the fix lies in process, personnel, or technology — with one commenter drawing a sharp parallel to the military's MWR program. The thread concludes with a cautionary real-world example of how poor GM leadership can quickly destroy dealership morale and drive away both employees and customers.

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