August 2024 Blog Posts (8)

Intentional Culture

Building an intentional culture in your dealership takes sound leadership, collaboration, execution, and reinforcement.

However, it comes down to one simple formula...............

Intentional culture formula:…

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Added by Richard Nimphie on August 28, 2024 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Memphis Dealership to Jim Keras Automotive

 

Sale of #2 volume Buick GMC dealership in strong auto retail market reinforces continued demand for dealerships in the South; transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 277th dealership sale, 85th since 2020 in the Southern region

 

MEMPHIS, TN – August 28, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 28, 2024 at 9:30am — No Comments

OADA Endorses Armatus Dealer Uplift as their Exclusive Partner for Retail Warranty Reimbursement Services

HUNT VALLEY, MD, July 25, 2024 – Armatus Dealer Uplift, the industry leader in Retail Warranty Reimbursement submissions, today announced that the Oklahoma Automobile Dealers Association (OADA) has endorsed Armatus as their exclusive partner for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services for their membership. This is the 24th endorsement Armatus has received from State Dealer Associations.

“It is my goal to bring exciting new services to our membership that will benefit them year after…

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Added by Linda Snyder on August 14, 2024 at 10:46am — No Comments

Cyber threats will persist until dealers prioritize secure digital transport of data

In the wake of recent cyber-attack threats and ransomware events, data privacy concerns have never been more top-of-mind for automotive dealerships and the entire industry. As auto dealers increasingly rely on digital platforms for customer transactions, especially coming out of the pandemic (COVID?), the need for robust data privacy strategies has become paramount.

 

However, many auto dealers continue to operate on legacy philosophies, and with an “I’ll deal with it if I have…

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Added by John Sternal on August 13, 2024 at 3:02pm — No Comments

We've all heard it, sell the sizzle, not the steak. Are your sales people selling just the cow?

Elmer Wheeler coined the term in the 1930’s. Basically, he told customers the benefits they will get from a product or feature rather than what it did. He painted a picture convincing the customers how they would feel after using the product as well as what impact it would have on them. “It’s the sizzle that sells the steak and not the cow.”



Simple steps to sell the…

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Added by Richard Nimphie on August 13, 2024 at 11:30am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Atlanta-based Nalley Chevrolet

Sale of leading domestic brand in high-growth market highlights ongoing buyer demand in the Southern region; transaction represents the 276th dealership sold by Kerrigan Advisors since inception and 70th franchise sold year-to-date

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA– August 13, 2024 –…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 13, 2024 at 10:29am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Names Chris Gempton as Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory, Opening the Firm’s First Florida Office

 

Gempton brings nearly two decades of automotive experience, including 13 years at AutoNation leading acquisitions and divestitures for the company; will expand Kerrigan Advisors’ footprint with the opening of a new office in Miami, Florida

 

Miami, FL   August…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 12, 2024 at 10:47am — No Comments

Car Pros Dealerships Certified as J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Dealers of Excellence

 

Four Car Pros dealerships certified based on achievement of high scores from automotive manufacturer customer research and completion of an in-dealership best practices verification visit

 

RENTON, WA – August 6, 2024 – Demonstrating commitment to exceeding customer…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 6, 2024 at 10:21am — No Comments

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