George Kingman

Management

Start Pricing for the Value You Deliver — Now

Oct. 30, 2019
Ever since the last recession, the national average net profit for tire dealers has hovered around 2.5% to 3%.
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Management

Take Action Now to 'Recession-Proof' Your Business

Oct. 11, 2019
I’m no economist, but there sure are a lot of them writing and talking about a possible recession. If a recession is indeed around the corner, I hope it happens later than...
Management

Improving Gross Profit Isn't a One-Person Job

Sept. 26, 2019
Measuring payroll against gross profit is critical, but cutting payroll or reducing head count aren't the only ways to bolster the bottom line. The best practice is to involve...
Management

Are You Short-Staffed? Break Out Productivity by the Numbers and Find Out

Aug. 15, 2019
Do you really need more employees? Step through your store numbers with Dealer Strategic Planning's George Kingman. The results may be one of the most eye-opening things you can...
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Management

Strength in Numbers: 20 Groups Offer Benefits That Are Measurable

Aug. 6, 2019
People often ask me, “What is a 20 Group?” Every time I am asked, I truly have to think of the answer because a 20 Group is so many different things to different people...
Management

Preventing Day-to-Day ‘Fires’ in Your Business

July 25, 2019
I'm always looking for potential 'fires' in a client's business. The trouble is, a person can pour gasoline on a hot spot and no one recognizes a problem until it's out of control...