Kinetic Advantage

It was another great day here in the Northwest. Lori Kahre, Joe Keadle, and Greg Krueger joined McConkey Auction Group for the grand opening of their newest physical auction here in Portland, OR. A special thanks to Owner and auctioneer extraordinaire, Bob McConkey, along with Mitzi VanVoorhis (VP of Marketing), David Pendergraft (COO), and Mike Stockton (GM). Congratulations on the grand opening and thank you for letting the Kinetic team celebrate alongside of you!

Joe Keadle and Lori Kahre spent the last few days in beautiful San Diego attending the 2025 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR). As always, the conference was informative and engaging. Thank you to the conference organizers: Bobit Business Media Inc. ("BBM"), Joni Owens, & Martin Romjue. Thank you to the conference hosts: ARA - Automotive Remarketing Alliance, Mark Coleman, & Lauren Baker, CAR. And thank you to Skye Haulman, founder of One Auction View?, for meeting up with Joe & Lori for dinner at Cafe Sevilla where that lamb kabob didn't stand a chance. #CAR #Automotive #Networking #BetterToBeKinetic

Joe and Lori are making the rounds in the southeast this week, stopping by to visit with some of our dealer and auction partners. It was great catching up with our Jacksonville Dealer Relationship Manager, John Cruce. And a special thank you for having us to America's Auto Auction Savannah GM, Katie Polk; Jacksonville GM, Katlin Bosley; and Charleston GM, Laura Taylor. #Partnerships #BetterToBeKinetic #AmericasAutoAuction

International Women’s Day is today, and we’re celebrating the incredible women who help drive our success every day! This year’s global theme, #AccelerateAction, calls us to push for progress, and we’re proud to stand together in support of women—both within Kinetic and beyond. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing a special video featuring our very own team members showing how they support women and striking the 2025 #AccelerateAction pose. Let’s continue to uplift, empower, and advocate for one another—because when women accelerate, we all move forward.

To all our Kinetic champions – your knowledge, innovative thinking, energy and integrity continue to be a driving force behind our success. Thank you for your unwavering commitment that continuously pushes us to reach new heights. #team #appreciation #bettertobekinetic

It's #BetterToBeKinetic - hear it straight from one of our very own! Full testimonial here: Dear Kinetic Advantage Team, I am writing to express my profound appreciation for the exceptional partnership we’ve cultivated with Kinetic Advantage since March 2021. With over 17 years in the used car dealership industry, our collaboration with Kinetic Advantage has been a transformative experience, setting a new standard for floor plan providers. From the outset, Greg and Pete have exemplified professionalism and dedication. Their unwavering availability and insightful performance reviews have been instrumental in refining our strategies and driving our business growth. Their guidance transcends traditional support, offering a roadmap to success that is both practical and visionary. The audit process, often a source of apprehension, has been redefined by Kinetic Advantage. Conducted with efficiency and a personable approach, audits have become seamless, minimizing disruptions and fostering a sense of trust and transparency. Kinetic Advantage innovative programs are tailored to the nuanced needs of independent dealers. Their commitment to flexibility and deep understanding of industry dynamics have rendered them an indispensable partner in our journey. The suite of services, including the Kinetic Plus subscription and Fast-Fund Program, have provided us with unparalleled support, enabling us to maintain optimal cash flow and operational efficiency. In essence, Kinetic Advantage is more than a floor plan provider; they are a catalyst for success. Their exceptional service, coupled with comprehensive product offerings, has been pivotal in our achievements. Our decision to partner with Kinetic Advantage stands as one of the most impactful choices for our dealership, and we eagerly anticipate continued shared success. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to excellence. Warm regards, Majji Bhatti Your Choice Autos

Joe and Lori headed south yesterday from Kinetic HQ to meet up with our Dealer Relationship Manager, Jeff Hofbauer, to welcome our auction partner to Murfreesboro! CarMax Auctions provides a wide variety of inventory sourced from 60+ auction locations in dozens of major markets throughout the country. Each auction location hosts a weekly digital auction with online bidding available nationwide to registered customers. Thank you to John Dayton, Fred Stark, Todd Gittleman and the rest of the CarMax folks in Murfreesboro for inviting us to your grand opening! #carmax #auctionpartner #grandopening #bettertobekinetic

As the automotive retail landscape continues to evolve, independent dealers face increasingly complex challenges. Kinetic’s SVP of Operations, Will Chandler, draws from his own experience working with successful dealers across the US in observing that resilience isn’t just about surviving market fluctuations—it’s about building operations that can thrive through them. https://lnkd.in/ebxrxC8G

Congratulations to our Q4 2024 Excellence Award Winners, Alexa Chaffin and Jaclyn Sage. Both were nominated by fellow teammates to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to our team and clients. Kinetic is grateful for both of you and the amazing work you do for our dealer partners! #excellence #employeerecognition #itsbettertobekinetic

This morning, I had the privilege of speaking for a group from Kinetic Advantage down in Indy. We spent the morning talking about asking. This was a new presentation for me and one that I developed specifically for this group. Huge shoutout to Chelsea Reining for inspiring the talk and inviting me to come speak! The Big Ask is an activity we do at every mixer for G.R.O.W. {Growing Remarkable Opportunities with Women} and it was fun to translate it into a corporate setting among co-workers. The energy shift in the room as people opened up in vulnerability and asked for what they needed was incredible! Thanks to this great company and all who came to the session for such a wonderful experience!