We’re back with Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success. Last week in our video series we asked the question, Who Gets the Credit? That’s you, my friend! We’re happy to offer all the tools to get you to your next level of sales, but it’s you who has to do…

Turning on and off. Starting and finishing. Each on your own terms. What’s not to like about that?

If you ever wonder where the appeal of Instant Gratification exists in the transportation industry, look no further than Uber. And then wonder whether your sales team…

It’s a well-known fact the best leads aren’t the ones that are bought, but those that convert on your website. These leads close faster, close at a higher rate, and close for higher gross than any other online lead. The problem is that websites are consistently converting less than 1% of their traffic into leads. Some are higher, some lower, but rarely does…

India has become the biggest and definitive platform for startups. The nature of these startups ranges from a simple business selling a unique product to a technological startup selling a unique application. However, the success of any startup depends on the type of product, its benefits to the ultimate consumers and its reachability. Any corporate company can make a unique product but ensuring its wide reachability is an entirely different matter. Simply writing good content on any blog to…

Longtime area dealer sells successful dealership to Maroone USA, Serra Automotive and Pat Grooms

Irvine, CA, October 2, 2019 – Kerrigan Advisors, a leading sell-side advisory firm to auto dealers in the U.S., represented and advised owner Mike Peebles in his recent sale of Longmont Ford, one of the most successful Ford stores in the Metro Denver area. The buyers are a partnership between Maroone USA, owned by Mike Maroone, former…

An actuator transforms the load signal into a structure usable by the system. It might legitimately control the procedure or drive another segment which fills in as the central controller. The load signal might be of any kind like, pneumatic, electric or…

I believe we must continually be observant and challenge ourselves with this question “what can we learn from this?”. The strike at General Motors has made a bunch of news lately. However, today I thought it would be timely to discuss what we can learn from this current situation.

During a recent dealership visit, a…

Indeed buying a used vehicle is an exciting experience as you get to own a car at about fraction of the new car. Buying a used car is good for financial health as it saves a lot of money on the registration fees and other costly taxes that are levied on new cars. But before you took out money out of your pocket, it would be wise to check the overall health of the car.…

This week, Jeff does Part 2 of some more Questions and Answers from viewers! Some of this week's hot topics are shop capacity (is it normal to be at capacity and turn away work), how to maximize the opportunity, handling frustrated customers, setting expectations, and the importance of word tracks. Send us your questions to info@jcowansprotalk.com. Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff Cowan

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Modern shipment or transportation of goods from one place to another is heavily dependent on road transport. Trailers are primary vehicles that are used for carrying different types of goods from one place to the other. Different types of trailers that are operated during transportation serve a variety of purposes. Several trailers are used to perform different actions and carry various types of goods. One trailer cannot carry all types of machinery. As a result,…

Today's customers expect and demand a fantastic experience. From initial research to the showroom visit, delivering a great experience at every touchpoint will give you a distinct advantage over your competition and help you win deals.

My last blog, 7…

Inovatec Systems Corp. has chosen CARFAX Canada VIN Scan to help power their industry-leading, cloud-based lending software solutions. The partnership enables Inovatec users to adjudicate lease and finance applications with greater efficiency and accuracy.

CARFAX Canada has billions of data records from thousands of unique sources, including data that can't be found anywhere else. VIN Scan leverages this information to provide high-level insight into key vehicle attributes. The system…

Amid Ongoing General Motors Strike, the Cadillac Escalade Payment Increases by Nearly 40%

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for the month of September.  While the majority of automotive brand prices remained steady into September, some GM models saw price increases. 

The Cadillac Escalade increased in price by $326.94 this month, bringing its monthly payment to $799 per…

Daphne, AL — September 23, 2019 — The Mar-Kee Group relaunches markeegroup.com with a completely new design to make sales training resources easier to navigate and faster to access for automotive dealerships, boat dealerships, and recreational vehicle…

The Shibuya Crossing holds the title of the world’s busiest intersection. Based in Tokyo, the intersection claims that more than 3,000 people cross in one traffic light cycle. A quiet, motionless countdown quickly consumes the street as a chaotic experience which some like to the equivalent of marbles falling…

Thank you again for joining us in our video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success. We’re here to give you all the tools we have, to help you achieve the life of your dreams, and to make sure that you know it is possible. You see, there is no glass ceiling. When you believe, your life will change.

Are you still 100%…

Sometimes you have to get rid of a bad apple. This article is an oldie, but goodie from our archives.

-by Sally Whitesell for AutoSuccess Magazine.

Terminating someone is never pleasant and not to be taken lightly. As a former service manager I only had to fire one service advisor -and I did not make that decision lightly. However, in…

More than ever before, customers are turning to the internet to research and shop for vehicles. This shift in behavior makes phone calls even more critical. Instead of visiting the dealership to ask vehicle questions, shoppers are turning to their phones. 

In my last blog, “…

In a business where speed wins, first steps can lose. 

Reasoning being—the distinct possibility—like is the case in any race—that you could jump the gun. Sure, creating a market sounds exciting, but in today’s…

This week, Jeff does some Q & A from his viewers! After Jeff had been on the road for a few weeks at various dealerships and service drives, it seemed like some questions became prominent as "hot topics"! Stay tuned to hear his answers in regards to technology, service advisor kiosks, upcoming training opportunities, and much more! If you want your questions answered, please write in to info@jcowansprotalk.com or simply visit AutomotiveServiceTraining.com! Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff…