Mike theCarGuy Correra
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The Real Competition to Your Dealerships Service Drive/Quick Lane

I am in dealerships daily working with them on increasing efficiency and improving business in all departments, recently I have had a few experiences with service departments that have made me take a bit of a different view and I wanted to share my thoughts on what the real competition for your store's service drive is.https://youtu.be…See More
Dec 3, 2020
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The Real Competition to Your Dealerships Service Drive/Quick Lane

I am in dealerships daily working with them on increasing efficiency and improving business in all departments, recently I have had a few experiences with service departments that have made me take a bit of a different view and I wanted to share my thoughts on what the real competition for your store's service drive is.https://youtu.be…See More
Nov 30, 2020
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Strategy with Jason guest Mike theCarGuy!

Had such a great convo with Jason Harris and Peter J. Duffy with Dealer Image Pro about streamlining communication efforts, entering an era of efficiency, and how customers now control the process! If you missed it you can check it out here:…See More
May 21, 2020
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Strategy with Jason guest Mike theCarGuy!

I guarantee this is the ONLY time you will hear the phrase 'I was embalming bodies on the side' in an automotive industry podcast!! I bet I have your attention now, don't I? So cool to finally meet and chat with the awesome Jason Harris and also meet and hang out with Peter J. Duffy from …See More
May 15, 2020
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Social Media is a Two Way Conversation

Mike Correra explains why dealerships should engage with their customers via social media rather than simply broadcast content.
Jan 2, 2020
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Mike theCarGuy and the DealerBuilt Minute at Driving Sales 2019

My friend Sean Ugrin has a saying that I have repeated many times, "If you want to sell it, Spiff It" and during my thirty years in the retail automotive ind...
Dec 30, 2019
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How Dealerships Can Overcome Customer Skepticism in Service

Mike Correra shares a simple way for dealers to legitimize recommended services and overcome any customer skepticism.
Dec 12, 2019
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Can New Technology Make A Dealership Less Efficient?

Mike Correra shares how dealerships can adopt new technology more efficiently.
Dec 5, 2019
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Optimizing the Dealership's Social Media Efforts

Mike Correra shares advice on why it is important that dealerships ensure their staff is aware of the content posted on their dealership's social media prope...
Nov 22, 2019
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How Using Industry Jargon Can Cost You Sales

Mike Correra shares how using industry jargon with customers can cost your dealership sales.
Nov 15, 2019
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Nov 14, 2019
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What You Shouldn't Overlook in Your Marketing Strategy

Mike Correra shares one important piece of an effective dealership marketing strategy that is most often overlooked.
Nov 7, 2019
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One Way to Stand Out When Following Up with Customers

Mike Correra shares a way that dealerships can stand out to their customers on special occasions.
Nov 1, 2019
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Training Needs Follow Up

Mike Correra explains why investing in training can backfire if there is no follow-up in this video blog.
Oct 18, 2019
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Are You Forgetting Your Dealership's Google My Business Page?

Account Manager Mike Correra explains why dealerships shouldn't neglect their Google My Business page in this video blog.
Oct 4, 2019
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People who know me describe me as ambitious, energetic and inspiring. My life is driven by passion for my wife and son – the look and feel of muscle cars – the smell of the drag strip – pretty much anything 80’s – and being a student and a teacher in the car business. How can I help you?
I am a true motivator and have the natural talent to energize those around me. My passion and enthusiasm are intrinsic and delivered it with the sole purpose to inspire others. Most of the time, I am viewed as the “go to guy” and seen as an expert in many areas. I find myself highly respected for my well-rounded knowledge of the auto industry, but I am best known for being the guy who leads, empowers and develops his people.
Instinctively, I often raise the spirits of other people by putting aside what I’m doing and giving my team member my undivided attention. With an eye for raw talent, I use this natural born gift to differentiate people by focusing on their strengths.
With a desire to learn and understand the ever-changing automotive industry, I keep the book of knowledge open. I gather all kinds of innovative and cutting edge data, then keep it at my fingertips in order to ensure my organization stays competitive in the market place.
Although bold and direct when I speak, those around me know they can trust what I am saying. You can count on my sincerity while engaging with others. I believe it's important to make time to meet and connect with my team, and build a platform to cultivate mutual trust and respect – two values, of which, I will not compromise. During my daily mode of operation, I consistently leverage these values by walking the talk and delivering quantifiable results.
Keeping it real, you can expect me to entertain with a quick wit and a great sense of humor. I believe laughter is the best therapy and in business, I believe in providing a car buying experience that is extraordinarily pleasant and positively memorable.

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The Real Competition to Your Dealerships Service Drive/Quick Lane

Posted on November 30, 2020 at 12:30pm 0 Comments

I am in dealerships daily working with them on increasing efficiency and improving business in all departments, recently I have had a few experiences with service departments that have made me take a bit of a different view and I wanted to share my thoughts on what the real competition for your store's service drive is.

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Strategy with Jason guest Mike theCarGuy!

Posted on May 21, 2020 at 11:01pm 0 Comments

Had such a great convo with Jason Harris and Peter J. Duffy with Dealer Image Pro about streamlining communication efforts, entering an era of efficiency, and how customers now…

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Strategy with Jason guest Mike theCarGuy!

Posted on May 15, 2020 at 4:04pm 0 Comments

I guarantee this is the ONLY time you will hear the phrase 'I was embalming bodies on the side' in an automotive industry podcast!! I bet I have your attention now, don't I? So cool to finally meet and chat with the awesome Jason Harris and also meet and hang out with Peter J. Duffy from …

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Why I work for DealerBuilt...

Posted on June 13, 2019 at 5:38pm 0 Comments

When I am asked why I work for DealerBuilt the first thing that usually comes to mind is the review I wrote about their DMS back in 2014 when we converted the dealership I was the GSM of over to their system. One of the things that impressed me then and still does is what an awesome team DealerBuilt has. The level of caring for their dealer partners and passion for building the best tools for auto dealers is second to none. When I left the retail car biz after 30 years of success I…

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At 7:30am on November 14, 2019, Ryan Gerardi said…

What's up, brother!? Fancy bumping into you here.

At 6:33pm on April 18, 2012, Craig Lockerd said…

Pleasure is all mine...I looked and couldn't believe we weren't friends here....you share great info!

At 5:42pm on April 18, 2012, Kurtis Smith said…

Michael,

I am looking forward to learning more about you and your thoughts on improving this fantastic industry even though it is not perfect. 

Kurtis

At 12:10am on August 8, 2010, DealerELITE said…
Congratulations on your Kia placement!
At 1:47pm on June 3, 2010, Steven Daniel said…
Welcome aboard!