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#5Liner Feat. David Kain of Kain Automotive Inc.

Car Guy Coffee Apr 24, 2023 43 min

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About this episode

David Kain of Kain Automotive Inc. joins the Car Guy Coffee Podcast to share his insights on the automotive industry and the importance of community and mentorship. He discusses his journey from a local dealer to a global influencer, emphasizing the need for genuine customer relationships and the role of digital marketing in modern sales. Kain reflects on his experiences, including lessons learned from early failures and the significance of helping others succeed in the industry. The conversation is filled with energy, humor, and valuable advice for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Topics: digital marketing customer relationships mentorship sales strategies community impact personal growth overcoming challenges automotive industry insights

Another Bluegrass State Solutionary is in the Cafe'. Lou & Fred are excited and beyond honored to brew this #5Liner with David Kain. David is President of Kain Automotive Inc., an industry leading provider of Automotive Internet Sales, Fixed Ops, Business Development Center and Digital Marketing training and consulting which he founded in 2003. Kain Automotive has been recognized as the #1 Dealer Rated Internet Training Company in the U.S. David sold his first car in college in 1980 and worked for 20 years in his family dealership group, Kain Auto Group, where he is still a partner today. In 2000, he co-founded FordDirect.com where he served as the COO before leaving to start Kain Automotive in 2003 to teach dealers how to successfully market and sell vehicles online. David enjoys speaking at various industry events in the U.S., and abroad as well as conducting interviews with Industry leaders and posting on YouTube and hosting his online program Kain & Co. on CBTNews.com and of course now the Car Guy Coffee Podcast, Let’s Brew!

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