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Best Lead Generation Practices for Dealerships

There are many auto dealerships that have since set up base in various parts of the world. All of these dealerships want to attract the attention of their customers. To be able to achieve this, most of them have decided to venture into the internet. They have websites that they use for purposes of showcasing what they have to offer…

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Added by Fred G. Slabine on April 13, 2015 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Senate Bill Could Force Recall Repairs & How You Can Capture More of That Work

Recalls can be lucrative service work for dealerships. However, when recalls are announced, most consumers aren’t informed that their vehicle is subject to a recall. As a result, an estimated “46 million cars with unfixed flaws” are currently driving around, according to a recent article in Automotive News. A new bill proposed in the Senate would mandate that…

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Added by Chris Miller on April 13, 2015 at 9:35am — No Comments

Live Video Walkarounds: Are they Worth the Effort?

While most forms of digital marketing offer some value to dealers, the one constant has – and always will be – the better your inventory merchandising, the higher your sales.

 

In the digital world, your merchandising takes place on your VDP Pages, making your VDP Pages one of (if not “the”) most valuable pieces of digital real estate that you…

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Added by Timmy D. James on April 13, 2015 at 9:11am — 1 Comment

The Difference Between #Marketing & #Selling

The Difference Between #Marketing & #Selling

No one likes a brash or pushy salesperson. I know that when I go to buy a car I don't want someone who plays all types of pushy sales tricks on me. In fact I will walk away from a dealership if that is the kind of sales people they employ.…

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Added by JB Floyd on April 13, 2015 at 7:30am — No Comments

Where have all the salesmen gone, long time passing?

Those of a certain age will recognize the title as a take-off of a folk song written by Pete Seeger. It was one of the most recorded songs of the early 60’s; appearing on albums by Peter, Paul & Mary, The Kingston Trio, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, The Four Seasons, and Joan Baez, among others. It was considered one of the most influential political songs of its time as it…

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Added by Al Mosher on April 11, 2015 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment

Responsive Site Vs Native App

Many dealers struggle with “should we get a responsive website or an app?”  Or “If I have a responsive website do I really need an app?” Some website companies will say all that is needed is a responsive website.  Dealers, the short answer is you should have both.  However, given the choice native apps is what your customers really want

Here is some proof:

  • 89% of mobile usage is done through apps 
  • People download 100 Million apps per…
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Added by Ed Louis on April 10, 2015 at 11:24pm — 1 Comment

Here's A Last Minute Tax Season Strategy

Need an extra push to meet your sales goals? If you haven't capitalized on tax refunds yet, now is the time. On this week's Hard Facts, Samantha covers last minute strategies to get people in the door.

Added by Paul Potratz on April 10, 2015 at 5:11pm — No Comments

Don't Get An EMV-ready Credit Card Terminal Until You've Seen This

Don't Even Think Of An EMV Terminal Until You've Seen This First!

First of all I'd like to suggest you stop using credit card terminals altogether - and this is a perfect time to get rid of them ... but more on that below. First, let's answer this question -

What is…

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Added by Virgil Stanphill on April 10, 2015 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Winners Say - Let’s Find Out

Being a Winner often involves taking chances and occasionally means stepping out where others are not willing to go.  Yet, central to your attitude in life, is a belief in one’s self.  Winners have confidence and believe they have as much right to succeed as anyone else.  They don’t look for it to be handed to them for free, but they do expect to achieve…

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Added by David Lewis on April 9, 2015 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment

Do you use the red velvet rope policy?

On today's call we discussed the importance of having a red velvet rope policy in your dealership.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX6XymTxIOw

Added by Rob Gehring on April 9, 2015 at 9:57am — No Comments

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on April 9, 2015 at 9:50am — No Comments

STOP LOOKING STUPID ONLINE!

STOOPID IS AS STOOPID DOES!

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STOP LOOKING STUPID ONLINE

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IF You act like Forrest Gump, and your grammar and spelling sounds like Forrest Gump wrote it; don’t be surprised when people call you Forrest Gump.

“Stoopid is as Stoopid Does.”

The words you write reflect on you and take away from whatever message you’re trying to say. Learn the few simple things I am writing about here…

Here – means ‘At this…

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Added by James A. Ziegler on April 9, 2015 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

GM Warranty Cuts: The Good and Bad News

An article last month in USA Today, revealed that General Motors plans to dramatically cut the warranty coverage on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles beginning with 2016 models. Additionally, GM is halving those brands’ maintenance-free programs. According to…

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Added by Richard Holland on April 9, 2015 at 9:12am — No Comments

When Is Too Much Follow Up

When is too much follow up? When do you stop calling that customer?

This is something that’s been debated for many years. When I started selling cars, I was told the 3 Strike Rule…Once you’ve made three follow up phone calls that haven’t returned, you cross them out and move on to the next one. But others think, follow up, follow up, and follow up until they tell you to rack off… So which one is it? …

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Added by Dave Benson on April 8, 2015 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

DrivingSales Announces the Most Valuable Insight of 2015 at Presidents Club in New York City

 

"The Importance of Quality Response," presented by SCI MarketView,

named 2015’s Most Valuable Insight at third annual DrivingSales Presidents Club

 

Salt Lake City, UT– April 8, 2015DrivingSales today announced that "The Importance of Quality…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 8, 2015 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Are you a Warrior or a Worrier?

Salespeople seem to fall in to one of two classifications – worriers or warriors. There are some scattered between these two extremes but most would be categorized as one or the other.

 

Worriers are always worried about where the next sale is going to come from. They congregate near the front door, keeping an eye out for the next prospective customer. Usually,…

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Added by Al Mosher on April 8, 2015 at 12:09pm — 1 Comment

Market Strength Continues

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 report.

 

In this week's report, the Black Book editorial team takes a close look at this past week's valuation trends, with a special insiders look at activity within the Specialty Markets. Tax season buying and selling…

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Added by Black Book on April 8, 2015 at 11:26am — No Comments

Red Velvet Rope Policy

We all have had customers that cause us nothing but grief. How do we give them the service that illustrates our commitment to customer care? It seems no matter what you do you just can't make them happy. You want to keep them as customers because you need your RO counts to keep climbing. Read this article in its entirety and you might think of these customers a little differently...…

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Added by Rob Gehring on April 8, 2015 at 10:00am — No Comments

WHEN SHOULD YOU FIRE A SALES PERSON?

FIRING A SALES PERSON

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This may generate some sparks, but; it is the way I see it and the way I teach it and the way I do it in the real-world. 

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When do you Fire a Sales Person?

Answer: You fire a Sales Person at that Point when you realize they are Never-Ever going to make…

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Added by James A. Ziegler on April 8, 2015 at 9:41am — 4 Comments

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