The consolidation in the auto industry ... and the automotive advertising agencies and vendors that serve it ... has freed up assets that were not previously available. People are the most valued asset of any corporation and the blog talk radio show featured in this post proves it!

I should first introduce myself to the DealerElite members that are not yet my friends - yet being the operative word!

I host an automotive advertising resource /networking portal AdAgencyOnline.Net that has supported DealerElite since its inception.  Chris Saraceno and DealerElite as well as Ralph Paglia and ADM are even linked to our shared "Network Of Networkers" on our portal -- Auto Industry Insiders -- along with:

• Brain Pasch and his InternetSalesManager.Org
• Jared Hamilton and his Drivingsales.Com
• Scott Monty and his ScottMonty.Com
• Keith Whann with Auttr.Com
• and Jody DeVere with her AskPatty.Com 

We host a blog talk radio station -- WAAOL, All Automotive Advertising News All The Time -- that includes an open business meeting for my affiliated automotive advertising agencies, vendor partners and auto dealer/ vendor clients.  We share best practices, vendor reviews and market trends in an online forum that has attracted most OEMs, Automotive Advertising Agencies, Vendors, automotive advertising decision makers, auto dealer personnel and even consumers anxious to learn about the auto industry.

I will be hosting a live "Lunch With Phil Discussing Automtotive Advertising" blog talk radio show every Wednesday from 12:00 Noon to 12:30 PM EST that will be showcasing the best talent in the auto and automotive advertising industries -- starting with the show in this post intervieiwing Stan Sher.

About Stan Sher

Stan Sher is the president and founder of Dealer eTraining, full service automotive internet sales, business development consulting firm.  A true internet professional, Stan has increased sales, improved processes, presence, and results to generate more profit. After spending seven years in the dealership, Dealer eTraining was built in order to help automotive dealerships improve sales from internet departments and digital marketing tactics. While working as a national internet sales trainer, Stan has created customized powerful follow up processes for the phone and email that will bring dealerships much success.

Stan Sher has a well known presence in the automotive industry as he has networked and developed strong relationships with vendors in the industry.  He is a firm believer in assisting other dealers with their operations and will go out of his way to help.  As a writer and contributor to the automotive dealer community, Stan has a continual blogging presence within and has been published in some of the most respected automotive industry websites and magazines such as Digital Dealer and Dealer Marketing, just to name a few.

If you have recently been downsized into an opportunity and you would like to interview some new employers/partners I suggest that you listen to the show and then post your comments -- hopefully along with a resume or an available position/partnership.

I am considering using this time to open some doors for friends and frankly to acquire some people assets for some of my clients.  Of course I hope to also find some new shared opportunities and to make a few new friends of my own.

After all, what are friends --- and DealerElite.Net -- for!