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Kevin W. Kelly
- Ambler, PA
- United States
- KADM
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Sometimes I forget why I am in this business
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobby Compton Apr 3. 1 Reply 1 Promotion
It is so easy to get caught up in all the details and minutia of the day to day operations, I forget about the passion each customer has for our product. Vehicles are works of art, they are…Continue
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Kevin W. Kelly joined Mike Myers's group
For the Internet Manager
This group is to discuss the operations, best practices, idea sharing, etc, of today's Internet Managers.
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Marsh Buice's blog post And WE Make Too Much Money?"I find it impossible that anyone would think people in autosales make to much. If you took the number of hours worked per year and combined that with any other profession, the hourly rate is under minimum wage. Most dealerships I know…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Katie Colihan's blog post A New Idea: Resource Circle"I want to be the catalyst of change in the Automotive Sales industry. To reward the honest and ethical in our industry with great success and police the dishonest and unethical with no success. I want to give the good people in our…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Mike Myers's blog post Need some advice for a friend"Mike and Patrica, As you know what drives marketing today is content, especially video and pictures. If you are not doing pre-owned walk around videos on YouTube, not only does have a great impact on SEO, more importantly, I have seen…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Mike Myers's blog post Need some advice for a friend"Mike
Can she work outside and can she handle a camera? "
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Joe Clementi's blog post Sales Performance - Sharpening the Saw"@ Robert Very difficult not to take your comments personally. What those of us in ADM do is market the dealership brand name. Many OEMs have compliance rules to insure that there is no gap and we market to our customers as a team.…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Joe Clementi's blog post Sales Performance - Sharpening the Saw"@ Chris Irwin
I calculate turnover each January. What are your total number of employees by how many W2 forms did you send out for a yearly turnover rate. example: 50 total employees and your send out 150 W2 forms,…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Joe Clementi's blog post Sales Performance - Sharpening the Saw"Unfortunately at least from my small piece of the world, the turnover trend is getting worse, not better. I was just involved with a dealership that had 151% turnover in 2011 and the numbers are getting worse, almost a complete sales force…"
Kevin W. Kelly commented on Jim Leman's group Christian Auto Industry Professionals"Proud to be a member of this group. Brings hope. We are in the lowest ranked business when it comes to honesty and ethics. That ranking hasn't changed at all in over a decade. Is it not amazing that the dealerships that…"
Kevin W. Kelly joined Jim Leman's group
Christian Auto Industry Professionals
An uplifting forum for those in the auto industry who believe in or are curious about the integrity of the Holy Bible and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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- KADM
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- Executive Director and General Manager
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- http://www.bennettcars.com/index.htm
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- http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-w-kelly/8/692/430
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- Dealership Management consultants.
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This may work in Texas, I wouldn't target Florida right now.
Posted on March 30, 2012 at 7:30am 0 Comments 2 Promotions
Live YouTube videos have demonstrated the best quality lead generation for the last two years. Not sure this qualifies. Have a fun Friday.
ISM MUST ! Create Google + business page.
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 2:44pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
With Google's organic search now linked with Google Places and Google +, having a Google + business page is a must to increase your organic ranking and further your social media exposure.
Not hard to do at all, click below to get started.
Having your customers get a personalized search return for your brand name and vehicles is fantastic. Be sure to include a…
Continue New Years resolution - Stop cursing.
Posted on December 29, 2011 at 2:00pm 3 Comments 2 Promotions
Nothing brings about more snide comments and school room humor than when I stand in front of dealership management and tell them you have to stop cursing, using foul, suggestive, obscene and abusive language. Most times, I hear, " you are in car dealership."
I always save this training for when the dealership owner is in the room. I go through the standard Federal regulations protecting employees and customers from a "hostile environment." I bring up…
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- At 1:23pm on February 7, 2012,
Keith Shetterly said… All my certs are long gone. :) Thanks for the add!
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