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How can independent dealers compete with Big Box analytics?

by Dennis Dow

We’ve all heard the story of David and Goliath. Some of us have defined careers by the notion that courage and perseverance can allow us to perform feats that appear beyond our reach. The story teaches us that, for lack of a better term, all we need is a purpose, finely-honed expertise, and the courage to act and we can compete with far bigger entities on their playing field.

For Independence day, Black Ink’s ‘Ode to Independents’

by Dennis Dow

Independence day brings family, friends, and neighbors together for some fireworks, grilling, and celebration of our nation’s birthday. With the whole town donning red, white, and blue, we observe the notion of independence as the virtue of those who are bold enough to embark upon their own new path, one where they are free to make their own choices.

Brews, Branding and Budgets: A Sit-Down with Jim Meier from MillerCoors

Jim Meier, Senior Director, Marketing Finance, MillerCoors, and I have been on a few rodeos before including speaking at the C-Suite Conference, and a few apropos beers here and there. Nothing but MillerCoors’ brands, to be exact. Jim is a big Marquette University men’s basketball fan.