Car Dealership Guy Podcast How Van Horn Auto Group Is Capitalizing on the Final Customer Touchpoint—The Card Swipe | Industry Spotlight
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Jennica Krebsbach, Controller at Van Horn Auto Group, and Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay.
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Topics:
01:22 What is the role of a controller in an auto group?
03:59 How has technology impacted the auto industry?
05:09 How does cash management work in daily operations?
05:45 What is the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at Van Horn?
08:21 What are the challenges and solutions in credit card processing?
10:20 How does DealerPay streamline payments?
17:36 What are the strategies for fraud prevention and compliance?
21:28 How does credit card surcharging work in the auto industry?
27:35 What are the future trends and advice for aspiring controllers?
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