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The Accountability Culture: Rolex, Rolodex, and Process Wrecks

We lose sales every day because we have no Accountability Culture: We have lost accountability. To understand how that happened, and what to do about it, we have to look back.

We all romanticize the Rolex-wearing old-school salesman from “back in the day”: in the business for…

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Added by Keith Shetterly on October 15, 2016 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Crossovers/SUVs While Still in Demand Experienced Higher Declines 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…

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Added by Black Book on September 20, 2016 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

Will Activity-Based Compensation Work for You?

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You cannot manage results; you can only manage activities. When activities are habitually performed and flawlessly executed, the results take care of themselves!

Sound activity-management requires that you do the following:

  • Develop, document, and implement the processes that are critical to…
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Added by Garry House on March 20, 2015 at 2:31pm — 12 Comments

Automotive Internet Sales Interviews Dan Moore of VinSolutions - Car Dealership CRM

http://www.bradleyondemand.com 856-546-2440



Sean V. Bradley, President of Dealer Synergy Interviews Dan Moore, Sr. Director of Marketing at VinSolutions. A leading provider of Automotive CRM and other solutions. VinSolutions attracts, sells, satisfies, and retains your customers more…

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on September 18, 2016 at 7:38pm — No Comments

Selling to Women. Is it Really Different?

The moment a woman enters your dealership, she is looking for signals. Signals you may not even realize you are sending. What is your demeanor? What are your intentions? Do you take her seriously?

Why should we care about what signals we’re sending to women in our dealership? Because statistics show that women are a major economic force.…

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Added by Sally Whitesell on September 16, 2016 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

The Blind Pilot

When you hear the words blind pilot you might think of the music band, or something that is impossible. Myself, I will be thinking of Jim Platzer. Jim was President of a Fortune 500 company and a pilot for over 15 years. He began to lose his eyesight in his 20s, when he was diagnosed with…

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Added by Rob Gehring on September 14, 2016 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Sales and Service Disconnects: Back to the Basics

It wasn’t too long ago that a mandatory part of the delivery process included the salesperson walking the customer into service, introducing them to a service advisor and helping to begin that relationship between the customer and the service department. Even now it’s a critical question on many manufacturer CSI sales surveys.

 

But I find that these days many…

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Added by Tom Cannata on September 15, 2016 at 9:02am — No Comments

Why You Should Test, Hire and Fire For Attitude

Imagine two candidates for a sales position. One has a great attitude and great people skills, but doesn't have the greatest sales record. The other candidate could sell snow to an Eskimo, but has a prima donna attitude and an obnoxious personality. Who would you hire?

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Added by Mike Esposito on September 15, 2016 at 10:28am — 2 Comments

Your CRM May Be A Bad Fit With Your Dealership Business Model

Today’s car buying marketplace demands nothing less than a connected, personalized customer experience. Consumers want dealerships to know who they are and what their interests are, and to anticipate the types of cars and services they need. They want to reach their salesperson whenever it’s convenient for them, whether by…

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Added by Zach Klempf on September 14, 2015 at 1:12pm — No Comments

What's Mobile-Geddon?

Mobile-geddon is upon us! As consumers, we're always shopping for the next best thing on our mobile devices. Our Digital Performance Manager, Brad, takes over for Paul on this week's Think Tank Tuesday. He uses his iPhone for the majority of his online purchases.

There 5 steps you need to take to make sure your website and advertisement work correctly on mobile devices to make it more attractive to consumers. Watch this week's episode for more…

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Added by Paul Potratz on September 13, 2016 at 4:26pm — No Comments

LATEST BLACK BOOK WHITE PAPER IDENTIFIES WHICH VEHICLES MAKE GOOD USED LEASE OPTIONS

As auto lease levels continue to reach new highs, auto lenders will continue to ponder the prospects of re-leasing some of the off-lease inventory expected back in the next few years. How can lenders identify which vehicles will make good candidates for a used-lease program? Black Book unveils its latest white paper, “How To Grow A Profitable Used Leasing Portfolio”, available for download by clicking here.

Black Book, a division of…

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Added by Black Book on September 13, 2016 at 11:54am — No Comments

Closing The Gap Through Customer Experience

Throughout the dealership industry, customer experience is evolving. With this adjustment in the market of customer satisfaction, dealerships have been put in a position of choice; adapt or be left behind. There are certain factors that have led to this, and these have dealt a major blow to many stores that refuse to take the steps necessary for customer experience survival. Whether it be the Millennial…

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Added by Aubrey Hankins on September 13, 2016 at 2:07pm — No Comments

How Amazon Vehicles “Could” Affect Every Aspect of the Automotive Indust

Amazon. A giant in anything it sets its sight on. Now though, Amazon has decided to break itself into the automotive market, with excitement following its every move. Amazon.com, Inc. is launching a new automotive service geared toward car buyers. This new service is another sign of the company’s power, and its ability to structure its reach intelligently and proactively. The new service, dubbed Amazon Vehicles,…

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Added by Aubrey Hankins on September 9, 2016 at 2:05pm — No Comments

Keep it 100! Stop the Shortcuts! by Richard Keeney

Is your sales team committed to giving it their all 100% of the time?   Read how to create and sustain an enthusiastic, professional and committed staff to inspire excellence and close more deals. 

Our dealership motto:

 

100% of the customers will receive

100% of what we have to…

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Added by Richard Keeney on September 8, 2016 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Facebook and Google will be Speaking at the Internet Sales 20 Group 9 Plus 30 of the BEST Speakers In Our Industry - 3 Day Training Workshop

http://www.InternetSales20Group.com 267-319-6776

Facebook and Google will be Speaking at the Internet Sales 20 Group 9 Plus 30 of the BEST Speakers In Our Industry - 3 Day Training Workshop

Register here - …

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on September 8, 2016 at 6:21am — No Comments

Car Segments Decline At A Faster Pace

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…

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Added by Black Book on September 6, 2016 at 11:51am — No Comments

5 signs Your Team Has A Toxic Team Member

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Are you doing everything you can to motivate your team and creating a winning culture–but still notice morale is low? You might have a toxic employee in your ranks. Lisa Copeland discusses how to…

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Added by Lisa Copeland on September 5, 2016 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Stay out of the Trash by Training Your Customers

When I consult with dealers about service mailers, I often find that their approach contradicts what they’re looking to achieve.



On one hand, dealers know how incredibly competitive the market is, so they send out service coupons to ensure customers don’t defect due to a competitor’s offer. But on the other hand, they don’t want to send service offers too often.…

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Added by Alexia E Henson on September 1, 2016 at 9:00am — No Comments

Secrets of the Best Automotive Service Consultants

 

Successful service consultants in the automobile industry do the following:

1. They plan their day the night before. They review all appointments and service histories for potential sales opportunities before the customer’s arrival.

2. They show up for work early:

a. Write up “drop off” appointments.

b. Review the day’s staff, and any issues or…

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Added by Chris Saraceno on July 30, 2012 at 10:39am — 3 Comments

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