Recruiting and hiring quality personnel for vehicle sales has never been easy, but according to most dealers I talk with, it’s never been as difficult as it is today. Even most of those in the job market with an interest in a “sales” career state that they want to stay away from selling cars!

Although the automotive sales profession has pretty much overcome the stereotyping of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, it is still plagued with negative perceptions, the most…

Do you think retail is changing, or do you believe that continuing to do the same thing will allow you to prosper as you have for decades? Certainly, the auto industry disruptors must be a wake-up call, at the very least. But is it enough of a wake-up call? We’re watching entire industries pretty much go out of business or forced into radical change because of companies that…

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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Your Trust Dashboard Part 2

In our most recent blog, we reported that trust is the #1 factor for women in determining where they buy and service their cars. Yes, there’s a direct parallel between increasing trust to increase sales. But trust can be a nebulous…

CarSaver and Walmart Expand Program to Make Car Buying Easy

CarSaver to Open 250 Car Shopping Centers at Walmart Stores





CarSaver and Walmart Expand Program to Make Car Buying Easy

CarSaver to Open 250 Car Shopping Centers at Walmart Stores



Bentonville, Ark. and Miami, Fla. – March 21, 2018 – Walmart and CarSaver today announced they will expand a program that helps customers save time and money when buying a car.



CarSaver is the first…

This week, Jeff discusses how to ensure your success within your professional sales career. The key is to surround yourself with 4 types of people: models, mentors, partners, and friends. Tune in to see how each type of support can benefit you and help you maximize your potential! Copyright 2018 Wm Jeff Cowan

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This week, Jeff continues with another common mistake that service advisors make- not following the processes! Whether they are implemented by your manager or your dealership, they are there for a reason! Don't be lazy, follow the process, and maximize your potential on the service drive! Copyright 2018 Wm. Jeff Cowan

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Women buyers now account for 45% of all new car sales[1]. Yet one out of three women feel apprehensive or overwhelmed when they visit a showroom[2]. Less than 40% feel confident[3]. And a full 75% of women say they feel misunderstood by car marketers[4].

Car buying is a challenging process for many – and we know that women as a whole have different habits than men do. We also know that women are 50% more likely to use car dealer reviews[5] and prefer to read reviews written by other…

This week, Jeff discusses another common mistake that service advisors make: not being prepared! When you manage your success using the sales worksheet, you become more prepared for the day ahead! Tune in for the proven process to manage success, prepare for your day, and plan for the maximum amount of opportunity on your service drive.

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Conference season is upon us and each business is competing with hundreds of others for attention. A strategy is needed, or your business simply ends up as part of the noise everyone fast-forwards through – media and attendees alike. So, how do you break through the “noise” barrier and actually get attention? Here are some tips:

1. Press Releases – While…

-by Sally Whitesell for AutoSuccess Service Magazine.

For today’s client, convenience is everything.

Just ask the top online retailers; Amazon, Walmart.com, Apple, and Staples.

Fortune.com reports that 51% of all purchases in America are made online and that number increases every year.¹ This is proof that Americans are growing more and more accustomed…

This week marks the start of a new series! Jeff is discussing the most common mistakes that service advisors make. Over the next few weeks, he will discuss how to prevent those mistakes, why they can hurt your career, and how to combat them in order to maximize your success! Copyright 2018 Wm Jeff Cowan

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Joe: Sally Whitesell has spent more than two decades providing service advisor training in service departments across the country. Her professional training products have been utilized at dealerships by individuals, service teams, managers, and of course, at the corporate level. She is…

Occasionally, when creating a great customer experience a business will have to go above and beyond for its customers. These little WOW moments can easily take a repeat customer and make them loyal, or even take a loyal customer and make them into a brand advocate.

Author and thought-leader…

This week, Jeff discusses how tough it can be to say no to that movie night or that football game with friends, and replace it with training or preparing for your sales career. From personal stories to key steps, Jeff will show you how to stay focused and discipline yourself so you can live the life you deserve! Copyright 2018 Wm Jeff Cowan.

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It’s critical to create ways to tailor your consumer brand experience to the female buyer. She is your number one referral source and the key decision maker of 85% of all purchases at your dealership.

We recently had the distinct privilege of interviewing Katie Mares, who inspires audiences around the world to think differently about their customer experience and service.

Katie shares, “Dealers that are not curating an experience for the female buyer are losing her lifetime…

What causes your problem?

This is the step where you need to make use of your knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking. Perhaps, you will generate a lot of causes that can be attributed to your problem, and if they come to your mind, you definitely need to work on them.

The causes list may be short or long, it depends on the problem that you have. Moreover, some causes may have…