"First, I wonder how many tumblr employees just became millionnaires. Second, i think ts may be yahoo's last chance to avoid becoming as irrelevant as aol"
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Tom LaPointe
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VIDEO: 3 minutes of motivational quotes and photos
Started Feb 13 0 Replies 1 Like
Something to get you over HUMP DAY :)Tom LaPointe CarChat24Interactive Media Manager / Industry Analyst727-638-0195Tom is an automotive writer and author with more than 15 years experience in…Continue
Tags: inspiration, motivation
How do you engage customers with social media?
Started Oct 23, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I posted some quick tips for dealers on our blog at CarChat24, but I am curious to hear how dealers are using social media to create a TWO-WAY dialogue with customers... …Continue
FAKE AIRBAG - Free Carfax Link and List of Potential Vehicles
Started Oct 15, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Reports continue to flow about the fake airbag situation, and I'm sure lawyers and risk managers will help clarify the exposure of dealerships, but here are a couple of quick links that may help you…Continue
Tags: management, legal, risk, service, AIRBAGS
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Tom LaPointe commented on MANNY LUNA's blog post Yahoo confirms $1.1B purchase of Tumblr, “promises not to screw it up”Tom LaPointe posted a blog postPHOTO for a SMILE - George Carlin' wisdom of the road
Take a quick moment to laugh at this simplistic reality of most people on the road.Check out Jeff Sterns, CarChat24 VP of Sales and Business Development, at AutoCon 2013 in Las Vegas--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom LaPointe CarChat24…See More
Tom LaPointe posted a status"Going to Digital Dealer 14 and have Live Chat / Dealer Chat questions? See sales VP Jeff Sterns there http://bit.ly/108rB2L @JeffCarChat24"
Tom LaPointe posted a blog postHow to increase ROI with Auto Dealership Live Chat Support Software
Research indicates that buyers will only visit about three dealerships IN PERSON before taking delivery of their new car, but they may shop dozens online. How do you make sure your store is one of the few they visit? Connect with them using a live chat support software solution 24 hours a day, seven days a…See More
Tom LaPointe posted a status""Did Ford or Toyota model sell most last year? Focus & Corolla duke it out. Increase leads with live website chat. http://ning.it/112orvb""
Tom LaPointe posted a status"VIDEO: Awesome Ferrari F50 rally and showdown - KRAZEEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PQ4VGMDMQU"
Tom LaPointe replied to Mauro Andres's discussion So I have this info from my FB Page. Now What?"It's kind of like putting your name on the side of a racecar or sponsoring a wine festival - if you don't leverage it with other tie-ins, you won't get dramatic results. BUT, if you use it for a 'deal of the week' - sales,…"
Tom LaPointe replied to Chris Irwin's discussion Salespeople Leveraging Facebook and Linkedin"Check out https://www.facebook.com/christopher.neumann.3954?ref=ts&fref=ts
Chris is a longtime friend who sells Chevy at a sister store where I was years back. Hurry and friend him because he is up to 4992 and I think the cap is 5k. He…"
Tom LaPointe replied to Chris Irwin's discussion Website"I am forwarding this to a colleague at iAutoMarketing who specializes in microsites and has done great work for me when I was in dealerships. Look for contact from Chris Price or Chris Hayes - call Chris Hayes at 813-967-4798
Their website:…"
Tom LaPointe replied to aaron kominsky's discussion Do women make better Car salespeople?"At first glance I had to wondered whether you wanted men or women beating you up. I honestly think this is as inappropriate a question as whether blacks or the LGBT crowd are better. I have seen women who are extremely coachable, who also have the…"
Tom LaPointe commented on Chris Younggren's video
United Breaks Guitars
"Great stuff. There is no way to predict of measure the reach of a negative experience of a customer - until it shows up on a national news show as the moron viral video of the day."
Tom LaPointe commented on Arnold Tijerina's blog post The 'Car Dealership Expose' Book You've All Been Waiting For!"Ditto David... silly thing here is what is the goal? To get the underperforming and perennially dissatisfied sales people to all of a sudden invest in their careers by reading a book that can help them sell more cars? This mentality doesn't…"
Tom LaPointe commented on David Lewis's video
What Stops Success
"Love this David! shared on my social sites. Great refresher for peak performers, and maybe the bump some aspiring people need."
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- CarChat24
- What is your current position within your organization?
- Interactive Media Manager
- What is your company website?
- http://www.CarChat24.com
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- http://www.facebook.com/tom.lapointe
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- http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlapointe
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- referred by Shereef Moawad
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- I am a true 'car guy' at heart. I am an automotive writer and author (MODERN SPORT CARS - Barnes & Noble) with extensive experience in sales, service, and CSI initiatives for dealer groups for well over a decade. My car business experience, as well as a passionate work and leadership ethic sharpened Marine Corps at Johns Hopkins University give me a unique ability to thrive in virtually any situation.
The grandson of an automotive factory worker, I grew up in Michigan near the Motor City and finished high school in Nevada. I spent seven years in the Marine Corps as a writer and editor, winning many awards for photography, writing and editing. In addition to my work with in the auto industry, I am an automotive book author and freelance automotive writer for several publications.
What led me to the auto industry is simply this: I love cars. I have raced stock cars and sports cars and competed in Land Rover off-road competitions in Vermont and Colorado. He has worked as a pit official for the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, and a pit crewman for Indy car and a Hooters Pro Cup stock car races. He has served as a manager of both sales and service for one the largest luxury car groups in the world.
Tom LaPointe's Blog
PHOTO for a SMILE - George Carlin' wisdom of the road
Posted on May 11, 2013 at 12:53am 0 Comments 1 Like
Take a quick moment to laugh at this simplistic reality of most people on the road.
Check out Jeff… How to increase ROI with Auto Dealership Live Chat Support Software
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 1:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Research indicates that buyers will only visit about three dealerships IN PERSON before taking delivery of their new car, but they may shop dozens online. How do you make sure your store is one of the few they visit? Connect with them using a live chat support…
5 Must-read books for aspiring salespeople
Posted on March 23, 2013 at 3:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Each year thousands of new-hires sit through a dealer’s orientation and basic skills class to learn how to sell cars. In many cases that is the full extent of focused training they will receive in a career that will be an exception if it passes the 6-month mark. Even the ones who survive are likely to end up with one year of experience many times, rather than…
3 Tips to leverage family bonds in marketing like this AMAZING Subaru ad in Japan
Posted on March 11, 2013 at 1:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
What an amazing video! Here is proof that compelling imagery can elicit deep emotion. By capturing the essence of father / son conflict and their mutual passion for cars, this Subaru ad connects with viewers on many levels.
Now is a good time to look at your marketing to see how you can use emotion to connect…
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