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Are you capitalizing on your blog?

Make sure your utilizing your blog to the fullest extent! On this week’s Hard FactsSamantha explains how your blog can not only boost traffic to your website, but also creates demand for your products and services! Watch this week’s Hard Facts to learn about some things you should know before hitting the publish button on your blog that will drastically effect its…

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Added by Paul Potratz on April 22, 2016 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Are New Opportunities a Distraction?

Will new opportunities set you apart from the competition or will they be a distraction? In order for you to stay relevant and grow in your industry, you can't remain stagnant.

In this week’s Think Tank Tuesday, I tell a personal story about a serial entrepreneur that you might want to hear. Watch now for more info.



Comment below for future Think Tank Tuesday ideas!…

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Added by Paul Potratz on April 19, 2016 at 4:45pm — No Comments

A New Way to Measure Engagement

How do your customers engage with your website? How do you get them on the path to conversion? It's much more than just page views and time-on-site.

If you plan on getting the most out of your website, this week's Hard Facts is for you. Samantha will teach you how…

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Added by Paul Potratz on April 15, 2016 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Searching for videos in all the wrong places?

Facebook is Changing the Way it Does Video

Facebook is expanding it's video capabilities to include a new features that rival video search engine giants like Youtube and Vimeo. These new features will increase the visibility of videos you share and improve functionality for Facebook users.



Learn about all of the new advancements coming to Facebook on this week's Hard Facts. As always, if you have an idea for an upcoming episode, reply to this…

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Added by Paul Potratz on April 8, 2016 at 5:18pm — No Comments

What Do You Stand For?

Consistency in Branding is Everything!

What does your brand say about your company? Is there a consistent look, feel or message that your customers see when they first interact with your business? Believe it or not, a strong brand can mean the difference between a sale and a missed opportunity.

On this week’s Think Tank Tuesday, I'm discussing what makes a strong brand and explains the steps you need to take to make sure your brand is engaging your customers…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 29, 2016 at 5:04pm — No Comments

Let's Get Engaged with Google Analytics 360

With Google's new robust analytic platform, you'll be able to handle all of your tracking needs.  By watching this week's Hard Facts, you'll have all the information you need to succeed with Google Analytics 360.

Samantha will cover all 8 tools that are included in the entire suite.

How will you use them to benefit your business?…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 25, 2016 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Can You Change Your Outlook?

It's time to increase your potential

A low self esteem and a lack of self confidence can cause you to doubt yourself, limit your potential, and even your income. You can change your outlook and your attitude by make a few adjustments in your personal and work life. 



On this week's Think Tank Tuesday, I’m sharing 5 simple steps to change your outlook and…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 22, 2016 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Falling for Snapchat

Snapchat is a major tool for reaching customers in the 18-24 age range. Many marketers and business owners are still learning the full power of Snapchat how it can creates 
a stronger brand through social engagement. 



On this week’s Hard Facts, get tips and tricks for how to infuse Snapchat with your current marketing strategy and reach more shoppers than ever. …

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 18, 2016 at 3:43pm — No Comments

How To Create Brand Loyalty

Tell Your Story

A story can separate a business from its competition by establishing a unique identity customers can relate to. This week, I'm analyzing the difference between a business with a real story and one that simply pushes price. 



Watch this week's Think Tank Tuesday to learn how you can create brand loyalty for your business with a unique story.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 15, 2016 at 4:15pm — No Comments

What Motivates You?

Find Your Motivation 

Today, I'm diving deep into the entrepreneurial mindset and what it means to be truly successful. There is more to being a successful business owner than money, and am sharing his own personal experiences to help you decide what your driving force for success is.

Tune in to the all new Think Tank Tuesday to learn the three successful phases all businesses experience and to learn how you…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 8, 2016 at 5:01pm — No Comments

Do you have an online parts store yet?

This is the Missing Piece to Profit

The automotive marketplace is over-saturated, but don't panic. There's an additional revenue source you can implement now to boost profits.

On this week’s Hard Facts, Samantha has the strategy for capitalizing in your own backyard AND the rest of the nation. Are you ready to increase your revenue by $30,000 per month? It's easy if you pay attention.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on March 4, 2016 at 3:25pm — No Comments

Your Ad Space is Disappearing

Make These Changes to Stay on Top of the Google Search Page



On Feb. 19, Google changed the look of their search page, decreasing the number of available advertising spots.

This week on Hard Facts, learn which ad spots are completely removed, which positions have changed, and the algorithm Google will now use to determine your ad’s position. See how this change can actually help you sell more cars for less money instead of running your…

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Added by Paul Potratz on February 26, 2016 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Using Digital Body Language to Start the Conversation

You don’t have to wait for a shopper to fill out a form before you reach out. Learning the shopper's body language lets you start the conversation earlier in the buying process and become the go-to authority first.

This week, Samantha shows you how to use a shopper's digital body language to engage that person much earlier in the buying process. …

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Added by Paul Potratz on February 19, 2016 at 4:52pm — 1 Comment

A New Way to Market for Free

How You Can Go Live Today!

Are you a salesperson or a business owner who wants a new way to market for free? Then watch this week’s Think Tank Tuesday.

This new strategy includes:

  • The next tool to market for free: Facebook Live Video.
  • How to use this new streaming service to sell more.
  • Why it’s better than any other streaming service.

And the best comments get a free membership to our Coffee Mug…

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Added by Paul Potratz on February 9, 2016 at 3:13pm — 1 Comment

Developing Content To Generate Sales

Make sure your site is accessible and resourceful to your clients.

Many dealers aren’t taking advantage of using content as a way to generate sales. On this week’s episode of Hard Facts, Samantha is covering how you can start implementing action items that will not only increase the resourcefulness of your site but will increase your SEO as well.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on February 5, 2016 at 12:34pm — 1 Comment

Which Live Streaming Service is Best for You?

Facebook Live, Meerkat, and Periscope: Which Service is Best for You?

Facebook just launched its new live video service to compete with Meerkat and Periscope. How does this new tool stack up? How do you use it to engage car shoppers? Is it worth your time? Find out on this week’s Hard Facts.

Added by Paul Potratz on January 29, 2016 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Why You Need A Personalized Homepage

Not every dealership and buying experience is the same, so why should you settle for a homepage that is exactly like the rest? Having one that stands above the rest helps to ensure your name, brand, and business stand above the rest.

Reason number one: dealerships are everywhere. This means their websites are everywhere as well. You need to give…

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Added by Paul Potratz on January 29, 2016 at 9:25am — No Comments

First Thing I Would Change About Your Business

If I took over your company, here's what I would do immediately.

I get asked this a lot: what would I do if I were running your dealership? And I always know the my first move with every single dealership.

My changes will:

– Have customers asking about value, not price

– Turn your salespeople into consultants

– Make your dealership a community resource, not just a storefront

– Raise you above the competition without cutting…

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Added by Paul Potratz on January 26, 2016 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Have You Dropped One Yet?

We Have the Secret to Boosting Sales and Service Leads

On this week’s episode of Hard Facts, Samantha has a way you can talk to customers who may not have patronized your dealership in the past using Ringless Voicemail Drops. Watch this week’s episode to learn more about this emerging technology and how to implement it now.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on January 22, 2016 at 3:11pm — No Comments

You're Throwing Money Away

One Small Change to Increase Profitability

Want to get more leads and sell more cars? You don’t need to put on a huge, costly production. On this week’s Think Tank Tuesday, get the one strategy on your website you need to change right away.

Not tomorrow, today.

Added by Paul Potratz on January 19, 2016 at 4:16pm — No Comments

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