Michael Cirillo, host of the popular Dealer Playbook podcasts talks about how he is staying connected to dealers and sharing ideas, tips and tricks during the pandemic. Cirillo says it’s a time to reflect, innovate and collaborate with others and your own dealership staff to emerge stronger. Watch the interview and visit his podcast at: The Dealer Playbook on Apple Podcasts
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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