--- title: View From The Top description: A weekly contribution from automotive specialists who work with hundreds of car dealers of all shapes and sizes, covering all things used cars. image: https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/View%20From%20The%20Top-3.png --- Featured ## Don't have time to read? Check out #theupbus podcast on all your favorite podcasting apps! - [ Automotive Sales ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt) - Jasen Rice / Jason Harris ## The Up Bus Podcast The Up Bus podcast is hosted by Lotpop's Jasen Rice and co-hosted by industry leader Jasen Harris. Each week they go over industry topics and best practices to boost your sales and weather the storm that is the current automotive industry. [ Listen Now ](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-up-bus) ![The Up Bus Podcast](https://blog.lotpop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Podcast%20(873%20x%20839%20px).webp?width=944&height=944&name=Podcast%20(873%20x%20839%20px).webp) ## Recent Articles - Filter by: - [ All ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/all) - [ Management ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Used Cars ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars) - [ Acquisition ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/acquisition) [![Dealership Success](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20features%20a%20modern%20sleek%20office%20setting%20within%20a%20used%20car%20dealership%20A%20large%20screen%20displays%20a%20colorful%20dashboard%20filled%20with%20graphs%20and%20anal.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/top-providers-for-used-car-leads-inventory) [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Lotpop Inc. ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/lotpop-inc) - February 27, 2026 ### [ Top Providers for Used Car Leads + Inventory ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/top-providers-for-used-car-leads-inventory) A practical guide to used car lead management and inventory optimization services for independent dealers [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/top-providers-for-used-car-leads-inventory) [![](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20automotive%20dealership%20office%20bustling%20with%20activity%20In%20the%20foreground%20a%20diverse%20group%20of%20three%20dealership%20managers%20two%20men-3.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/master-gross-vs-volume-strategy-1) [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - November 20, 2025 ### [ Master Gross vs Volume Strategy ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/master-gross-vs-volume-strategy-1) Guide exploring dealer strategies using LotWalk to optimize profit and sales volume. [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/master-gross-vs-volume-strategy-1) [![used car dealership](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20bustling%20car%20dealership%20with%20a%20sleek%20open%20layout%20Bright%20natural%20light%20floods%20through%20large%20glass%20windows%20illuminating%20rows%20of%20shiny%20vehicles%20on%20display%20Sales%20staff%20dressed%20in%20smart%20uniforms%20engage%20with%20customers%20showcasing-1.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/enhance-dealer-performance) [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - September 10, 2025 ### [ Enhance Used Car Dealer Performance ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/enhance-dealer-performance) Focus on training techniques integrated with LotWalk tools to improve dealership operations. [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/enhance-dealer-performance) [![LotWalk powered by Lotpop](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/23%20Logo%20Light-3.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/maximize-used-car-sales-with-lotwalk-a-second-chance-for-dealers) [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - September 10, 2025 ### [ Maximize Used Car Sales with LotWalk: A Second Chance for Dealers ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/maximize-used-car-sales-with-lotwalk-a-second-chance-for-dealers) [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/maximize-used-car-sales-with-lotwalk-a-second-chance-for-dealers) [![Buckets still matter in used car management - Jasen Rice Lotpop](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/YouTube%202-Sep-10-2025-03-29-45-6557-PM.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/dont-be-fooled-buckets-still-matter-in-used-car-management) [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - September 10, 2025 ### [ Don't Be Fooled! Buckets Still Matter In Used Car Management ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/dont-be-fooled-buckets-still-matter-in-used-car-management) [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/dont-be-fooled-buckets-still-matter-in-used-car-management) [![LotParty Show Ft. Jasen Rice of Lotpop](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-08-14%20at%201.33.11%20PM.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/why-buying-more-cars-might-be-hurting-your-used-car-dealership) [Acquisition](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/acquisition), [Used Cars](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/used-cars), [Management](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/tag/management) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - August 14, 2025 ### [ Why Buying More Cars Might Be Hurting Your Used Car Dealership ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/why-buying-more-cars-might-be-hurting-your-used-car-dealership) In the used car business, there’s a common belief: “Always be a buyer.” After all, your gross is often made on the... [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/why-buying-more-cars-might-be-hurting-your-used-car-dealership) [![Used Car Dealership ](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/content-remix/IMAGE-123059-1727967944364.jpeg) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/navigating-automotive-market-trends-for-dealership-success) - [ Jasen Rice ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/jasen-rice) - October 3, 2024 ### [ Navigating Automotive Market Trends for Dealership Success ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/navigating-automotive-market-trends-for-dealership-success) Understanding the Current Landscape of the Automotive Market The automotive market is in a constant state of flux,... [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/navigating-automotive-market-trends-for-dealership-success) [![View From The Top Powered by Lotpop](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/View%20From%20The%20Top-2.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt-0) - [ Pam Humphrey ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/pam-humphrey) - February 12, 2024 ### [ Is your team putting into practice what we all know to be true? ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt-0) Our dealer clients spend hours on inventory acquisitions. They are bidding on units at the auction, trading for a unit,... [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt-0) [![View From The Top Powered by Lotpop](https://blog.lotpop.com/hubfs/View%20From%20The%20Top-2.png) ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt) - [ Bill Raynal ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/author/bill-raynal) - February 12, 2024 ### [ Is Your Dealership Just a Factory Conveyor Belt? ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt) While working with dealers, managers, and salespeople on a daily basis, I am noticing a disturbing trend. It seems that... [ Read more ](https://blog.lotpop.com/view-from-the-top/is-your-dealership-just-a-factory-conveyor-belt) Learn More ## See For Yourself Get a look at what everyone is talking about. LotWalk will revolutionize the way you sell cars. 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