Navigating Service Success for New Car Dealerships

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About retention roadmap

Retention Roadmap with Bill Springer is a podcast dedicated to helping new car dealership management tackle customer retention and service department challenges. Published twice a month, the podcast provides actionable insights, industry best practices, and real-life success stories from experts and peers. Our mission is to transform service departments into powerhouses of customer retention and satisfaction, where motivated teams, loyal customers, and consistently high revenue and profit are the norm.

                

Meet our host

Bill Springer brings over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on customer retention and dealership success. As President of Krex, Inc. since 2001, Bill has dedicated himself to helping new car dealerships excel in maintenance, tires, and repairs. His unique approach to leadership is shaped by a background in commercial banking and education in finance and marketing.

Bill lives in Evanston, Ill., with his wife, Andrea. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, cycling, running, and spending time with his four children.

BILL SPRINGER

Host of Retention Roadmap
and president of Krex Inc.

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