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What Motivates You?

Find Your Motivation 

Today, I'm diving deep into the entrepreneurial mindset and what it means to be truly successful. There is more to being a successful business owner than money, and am sharing his own personal experiences to help you decide what your driving force for success is.

Tune in to the all new Think Tank Tuesday to learn the three successful phases all businesses experience and to learn how you…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 8, 2016 at 5:01pm — No Comments

Depreciation Slowed A Little From Last Week

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

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Added by Black Book on March 8, 2016 at 2:42pm — No Comments

BLACK BOOK: MID-SIZE CARS SEE NO DEPRECIATION IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (March 8, 2016) – According to Black Book® data, the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2010-2014 declined -1.1% during February. Cars declined -1.1% and trucks declined -1.2% during the month. 

Full-Size Pickups led all vehicle segments with the highest depreciation on the month at -2.7%. Vehicles in this segment include Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150, the Nissan Titan and the Toyota Tundra. Vehicles in this segment entered March…

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Added by Black Book on March 8, 2016 at 11:41am — No Comments

Are Your Salespeople Evergreen or Shedding Customers?

An excellent article on Customer Experience Insight shared an analogy that resonated with me as it can be applied to automotive salespeople. The article compares salespeople to trees and states that only 10 percent of salespeople are considered evergreen; are strong and productive no…

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Added by Mike Gorun on March 8, 2016 at 8:55am — No Comments

Getting Customers to Engage a Dealers’ Web Page

I visit and review at least 100 automobile dealer’s website every day. It has become clear to me that every dealer is doing a variety of things to get customers to knock on their door, to engage with the dealer and give the dealer permission to make contact with the customer. Big red buttons that say “Apply Now!” Or pop ups offering “$100 off your purchase.” Or, the most…

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Added by Ron Ingram on March 8, 2016 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Solving the Attribution Confusion

How Dealers Can Eliminate Deficiencies with More Accurate Attribution Tracking



Through endless digital and…

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Added by David Metter on March 7, 2016 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Auto/Mate's Mike Esposito and Dave Druzynski to Present Workplace-Focused Workshops at NADA 2016

Albany, N.Y. – March 7th, 2016 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that two of its senior executives will be presenting workshops at the 2016 NADA Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV. Mike Esposito, President and CEO, will present Create a Top Workplace to Increase Customer Loyalty, and Dave Druzynski, Director of Human Resources, will present Proceed with Caution! Social Media in Hiring and…

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Added by Mike Esposito on March 7, 2016 at 10:01am — No Comments

Caring for your car’s leather upholstery: What you need to know

For car owners, leather upholstery poses a serious challenge. Few car owners know the right way to keep the leather parts in their cars in prime condition. When you consider the fact that caring from the interior of your vehicle is as important as taking care of the…

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Added by Jay Harris on March 7, 2016 at 8:30am — No Comments

Benefits of Buying from a Mazda Dealership

With a plethora of selection when it comes down to buying or selling your vehicle, there are a few different factors that come into play. You will want to know that your best interests are in mind, that you will be treated with friendly and helpful customer service, and that you will get the best bang for your buck. As a customer, it is hard to tell whether a sales person actually cares about your well being, or if they are simply using you for your purchase. If you live near the Ontario…

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Added by Kevin Lee on March 6, 2016 at 2:03am — No Comments

Is the Subaru WRX the Right Car for You?

The Subaru WRX is a racy version of the traditional sedan with a strong base engine, superb handling, and all-wheel drive. The WRX hugs the road and delivers strong acceleration with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The vehicle also comes with a six-speed manual transmission that gives an even racier feel to the driving experience. This also provides an alternative to the CVT available which some drivers feel is too noisy in other models; however, drivers of the 2016 Subaru Impreza who…

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Added by Kevin Lee on March 5, 2016 at 8:05am — No Comments

What Is Android`s Marshmallow Update? What's New In It?

Google rolled out the Android Marshmallow update on 28th May 2015 as Android M but underwent a series of previews before being given the current name. The first…

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Added by Shawn Clark on March 5, 2016 at 8:00am — No Comments

Do you have an online parts store yet?

This is the Missing Piece to Profit

The automotive marketplace is over-saturated, but don't panic. There's an additional revenue source you can implement now to boost profits.

On this week’s Hard Facts, Samantha has the strategy for capitalizing in your own backyard AND the rest of the nation. Are you ready to increase your revenue by $30,000 per month? It's easy if you pay attention.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 4, 2016 at 3:25pm — No Comments

Don’t Let Poor CSI Make You Afraid of Recall Customers

Automotive recalls present an opportunity to maintain and improve dealer and brand integrity while winning back lost customers and attracting new customers that typically do not service at a factory-certified dealer. Historically, however, recalled vehicle owners have been viewed as a nuisance by dealership personnel. They can at times be frustrated and emotionally volatile;…

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Added by Chris Miller on March 4, 2016 at 8:40am — 1 Comment

The Difference between Buying and Leasing a Car

 

We will help you to decide whether to buy or lease your dream car. Learn more on this page.

Added by Graeme Parker on March 3, 2016 at 9:25pm — 1 Comment

3 Keys to Attracting Connected Auto Consumers Infographic

At the beginning of the year we published a post about attracting connected consumers to the auto industry. To no surprise, even in the past few months consumers have become continually more expectant of positive digital experiences. Here’s an infographic that lays out what that blog explained, but for our more visual audience.…

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Added by Larisa Bedgood on March 3, 2016 at 2:51pm — No Comments

What is Your Definition of Success?



How do you define success: a financial goal, peer recognition or a title or position? Most people think of success in terms of their personal success, but businesses can also be successful.

 

How do you define whether your dealership is successful? Is it revenue goals, sales volume, the number of positive online reviews you have, or whether your…

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Added by Mike Esposito on March 3, 2016 at 11:36am — 2 Comments

The Fast, Effective and Easy Way to Get 5 Star Reviews

In 2016 automotive buyers meet your sales staff well before they call, email or walk in.  The first point of contact with today's buyer happens online when they are reading your ratings and reviews.    

At Webinarinc.com we have developed a QR code poster that makes it easy for customers to leave reviews right on your showroom floor.  

We will…

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Added by Kyle Disher on March 3, 2016 at 11:32am — 1 Comment

Small Car Segments Declined the Most…Bucking the Typical Seasonality Trend

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

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Added by Black Book on March 2, 2016 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Android Apps Development

The particular cell ios app development industry is flourishing and continuing in order to evolve every year. Throughout 2017, we got cellular application market place maturing through tablets and smartphones to wearable products as well as Internet of products. There was clearly also a heightened concentrate on app analytics and also…

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Added by BobeKlaster on March 2, 2016 at 7:01am — No Comments

New Twitter Options and Hacks

If you’re looking for innovative and creative ways to bring more interaction to your Twitter page and gain a larger following for

your business, consider some of these options and hacks to optimize your page in 2016. Gaining more followers and interaction on Twitter is often as simple as utilizing clever, quick strategies and hacks. Check out these six Twitter options and hacks to find out more: …

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Added by Joseph Little on March 1, 2016 at 6:56pm — No Comments

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