Beyond The First Pencil
Beyond The First Pencil is where dealership operations meet financial reality.
Hosted by Kathi Kruse, of Kruse Control and Automotive CFO-To-Go™, this podcast is for dealers, OEMs, GMs, and controllers who want more than surface-level advice. You’ll get straight talk on financial statements, internal controls, cash flow, and the operational gaps that quietly erode profit.
From gross to net, from process to profit, each episode delivers real-world insights on how dealerships actually make money… and where they lose it.
Because selling cars is one thing. Keeping the profit is another.
Beyond The First Pencil
Have You Ever Thought About Speaking at a Conference? (Guest: Brent Wees)
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You’re in for a treat. This week’s guest is Brent Wees. Brent is a wicked awesome speaker, coach and digital marketing strategist. He’s also been a friend of ours for over ten years. If you’ve ever seen him speak, you’ll never forget it. Brent’s energy is infectious and he’s here with us to share some of his tips on how to get chosen for a session speaker slot at the automotive conferences...and so much more!
No matter what your position is at the dealership, you have something to add to the discussion around the fast-moving, fluid changes that are happening in the auto industry. If you’ve ever considered giving a presentation, speaking at a conference or even creating a project that you need to present to the boss, Brent’s wisdom will enlighten you and help get you where you want to go.
Brent is also a major music lover (like us). We talk about punk - yesterday and today.
About Brent Wees: he is CEO and lead strategist of Idea Meet Plan. Get in touch with Brent HERE.
Get in touch with us!
If you're a car person (worked in dealerships like us) we want to hear from you.
Kathi: kathi@krusecontrolinc.com
Mike: mikethecarguy@outlook.com
Want to learn more about automotive social selling? Download Kathi’s FREE Guide to Social Media for Car Salespeople here 👉 HERE