Today we’d like to introduce you to Bridget Fitzpatrick.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Bridget. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My husband Jim and I started the company in 2012 when Jim realized there was a void in the automotive industry.
CBT (Car Biz Today) Automotive Network is an online news source for the retail automotive industry. We provide new-car dealers with a daily newscast, 9 weekly shows and a magazine that provides the news, information and training dealers need to help them run their dealerships better. Early on we knew exactly what we wanted and how we wanted the shows to look and feel. We held auditions for our news team, auditioning dozens of local Atlanta talent when we realized that I was the best candidate. Today, I still host the daily show alongside Joe Gumm.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
We created something that hadn’t been done in our industry before, so our challenge was to sell the advertising community on what CBT is all about and how it helps dealers with the daily operations of their business. It took a few years to educate the advertisers as well as the new car dealers.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
CBT Automotive Network is a highly targeted media company catering to new car dealers. We offer multiple channels, including daily and weekly network shows, informative website (cbtnews.com), daily eNewsletters, monthly magazine, conferences, sponsorships, webinars and more.
Our weekly shows are hosted by the biggest trainers and consultants in the industry.
Whether you are in sales, the service department or finance and insurance, we have a show to help. We provide in-depth interviews with top executives in our industry, providing dealers with insight to help them make the most educated decisions possible.
No one else is doing what we are doing in our industry.
I am most proud of the reputation that we have established in the industry and our rapid growth. Every day is exciting. Right now, we are building a new studio. It’s great that I get to go to work every day and create with my husband.
What were you like growing up?
I had an extremely happy childhood growing up with my twin sister, my older sister and my mom. My mom was a very hard worker, sometimes working 3 jobs. My sisters and I are a lot like her that way. We all have a great work ethic and enjoy everything we do.
One of my favorite quotes is “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”. My sisters and I all feel that way. Happiness is a choice, and life is too short to not be happy. There was never drama in our house growing up.
Contact Info:
- Website: cbtnews.com
- Email: info@cbtnews.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/cbtnews
- Twitter: carbiztoday
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