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Tim Pendergast
- 47, Male
- Bucksport, ME
- United States
- Solid Solutions
- Blog Posts (7)
- Discussions (40)
- Events
- dE Groups (10)
- Photos (13)
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Questions?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobby Compton Jan 23. 3 Replies 1 Like
01/15/2013 As I sit in my little office pondering the state of our business, I cannot help but ask myself a few questions? Number 1Where has all the loyalty and respect gone in our business?Is it…Continue
Thought for the week!
Started Jan 15 0 Replies 1 Like
Please lord give me all your misfits, the misunderstood, the castaways and the downtrodden! For I will put them all under one roof and make them all a team of superstars! Every person has a talent,…Continue
The Product of the Future Has Arrived!
Started Feb 29, 2012 0 Replies 1 Like
Solid Solutions is proud to announce that we are now the exclusive agent in ME, NH and VT for Family First Dealer Services and their all new Trade In Protection Program (TIP) Available to all…Continue
Long Time Question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dewayne Pearson Sep 12, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi, This is Tim's wife and I have a question that has gone unanswered for quite some time. I figured I would put it out there and maybe someone can shed some light on this for me........ Why are the…Continue
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Tim Pendergast posted a status"Sometimes you're the windshield, Sometimes you're the bug! No matter which you are, keep moving in a positive direction."
Tim Pendergast posted a status"What's next? When did profit become a bad word?
http://ning.it/14Wwue2"
Bobby Compton commented on Tim Pendergast's blog post Train Your People, Train Yourself"Agreed on many points.
There's a variety of different levels of skill set, training programs, and available resources for dealers regarding training,- no question about it. I'm a firm believer that some direction is better than none, but…"
Tim Pendergast posted a blog postTrain Your People, Train Yourself
Train your people, and Train yourself! I am in dealers all over the country and the one constant I find is the LACK OF TRAINING! How do owners and managers expect to grow their market share with salespeople who have no direction or training? Typically we arrive a day early to set up for our sale, and I will sit down with the managers and do a Q&A session. When their questions and concerns are addressed I will usually ask them for the low down on their sales force. And it never fails first…See More
Tim Pendergast posted a blog postAll I can Say Is WOW!
Hers a guy who really puts a black eye on our Industry! http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/20841466/cbs-atlanta-news-reporter-gets-punched-in-the-faceSee More
Bobby Compton replied to Tim Pendergast's discussion Questions?"Love it my friend,- raise the bar and create a performance environment takes all of this!~
EXCELLENT SHARE................"
Matt Page replied to Tim Pendergast's discussion Questions?"There are 4 main solutions if people realize it to focus on to solve most of the problems:
1. Slow down to speed up! We have the customer right there, but take as much time as you feel necessary. It's mostly first come, first serve, don't…"
Tim Pendergast commented on DealerELITE's blog post Who is the Next Big Automotive Trainer?"The next up and coming trainer will be someone we all have not heard of yet, It will be someone who combines all the practical old school in with all the social media and puts it all in one context that every new salesperson can and will understand."
Tim Pendergast posted a status"My wife has updated her Car Wife blog. Check it out.
http://hpendergast.blogspot.com/"
Tim Pendergast posted a status"Check out my wife's page. Everyone needs this..
https://www.legalshield.com/MS/Multisite?site=hub&assoc=hayleypendergast"
Profile Information
- Which best describes you?
- Trainer
- What company do you work for (or own)?
- Solid Solutions
- What is your current position within your organization?
- Owner
- What is your company website?
- http://solidsolutions.org
- What is your Facebook page/URL?
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solid-Solutions/134424923317373
- What is your LinkedIn page/URL?
- http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=hb_tab_pro_top
- How did you specifically hear about dealerELITE? If referred, who?
- rick emmons
- Not everyone gets approved for DealerELITE. To maintain the integrity of DealerELITE, tell us what you will have to offer once a dealerELITE member?
- Automotive professional with extensive experience in Secondary finance, and knowledge of all facets pertaining to the automotive retail environment. Ability to create positive work environment where pride and emotion create results. Expertise in areas of management, sales, finance. While having the ability to solve problems and multi task, and revitalize under performing operations. A proven track record of achieving outstanding profit margins and top CSI scores.A firm but fair leader able to gain the respect and confidence of any staff. Can motivate staff to perform at full potential while keeping morale at a high level.
Solid Solutions
Solid Solutions was founded to help the Auto Dealers in the small to mid size markets maximize their market share and profits at the same time. We help you reduce advertising expense, Increase gross profit, Improve CSI, and Boost employee morale all at the same time.With all the competition dealers face today from the mega groups, keeping let alone growing market share and gross profit can seem almost unrealistic. We will get your showroom back to the basics. Our showroom control program is simple, customer friendly and non-confrontational.For dealers who are serious about increasing real profits on a consistent basisContact us today! 361-949-3227info@solidsolutions.org
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Train Your People, Train Yourself
Posted on March 6, 2013 at 3:40pm 1 Comment 5 Likes
Train your people, and Train yourself!
I am in dealers all over the country and the one constant I find is the LACK OF TRAINING! How do owners and managers expect to grow their market share with salespeople who have no direction or training?
Typically we arrive a day early to set up for our sale, and I will sit down with the managers and do a Q&A session. When their questions and concerns are addressed I will usually ask them for the…
Continue All I can Say Is WOW!
Posted on February 4, 2013 at 10:29am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hers a guy who really puts a black eye on our Industry!
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/20841466/cbs-atlanta-news-reporter-gets-punched-in-the-face
A wife's View!
Posted on September 19, 2012 at 11:16pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Here is a must read for all managers and dealers! Ever wonder what your employees and their spouses go through to make your store money? You should! Read this...
A couple letters from clients!
Posted on September 19, 2012 at 9:46pm 0 Comments 1 Like
letter 1,
Tim,
Thanks for all your help!
I can not tell you how pleased we are with you and your company. You and your team breath a breath of fresh air into the event and mail business. I look forward to our continued relationship. You certainly have a great group of real professional straight shooting car guys. I will recommend you to any dealership any time.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. One thing for sure is any dealership in…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:20am on August 30, 2010,
Robert Karvonen said… - Tim This is the same Bob Karvonen that you once woked for in Waterville Me
- At 10:39am on August 28, 2010, Robert Karvonen said…
- Hi Tim Welcome aboard Bob Karvonen.
- At 8:50pm on August 15, 2010,
Richard Emmons said… - Welcome Tim. Drop me a note some time let me know what is happnin.
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