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-Goâ˘, this podcast is for dealers, OEMs, GMs, and controllers who want more than surface-level advice. Youâll 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
Spring Forward: Refreshing Vendor Relationships, Sprucing Up Operations and Financials
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Spring is always a good time to review and reflect on whatâs working for you, whatâs not, and what needs more attention. Kathi and Mike share a few âSpring Cleaningâ stories and best practices at the dealership.
Music segment:
Alanis Morrisette on David Letterman: You Oughta Know
Milli Vanilli documentary The bizarre untold truth behind the greatest con in music history
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Got a question? Email either of us!
Kathi: kathi@krusecontrolinc.com
Mike: mikethecarguy@outlook.com