Kayla Bartolucci

It’s unarguable that Google has aided us to advance our businesses and reach where it was not possible before. However, it’s inevitable that with every good thing comes some downsides. In this specific case, it’s the Google algorithm updates. There’s no question to the fact that these updates are supposed to make it easier or more efficient for website owners, but they can instead leave them feeling more concerned and confused than before.

On today’s episode of Kain & Co., David Kain invites Todd Caputo, Dealer Principal with Sun Auto Group in upstate New York, to discuss how his used-car dealership is benefitting from digital retail. David has a unique background that includes automotive retail, OEM executive leadership and digital sales training and consulting. His 20 years in retail included various positions in sales and service at Jack Kain Ford, where he remains a partner today.

With International Women’s Day coming up this Thursday, March 8th, it’s a good time to take a step back and to evaluate where the automotive industry stands regarding women in the workforce. At a time when women are inching closer to fifty-fifty representation in most fields, it is significant to note that women comprise only a fourth of the auto industry, with the bulk of that number being in sales positions, and smaller numbers in manufacturing and maintenance.