Chris Vitale
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Behind the Scenes: Where Deals Die

You wouldn't believe the horror stories I hear from friends and family about car shopping. But guess what? They're not the only ones. As a lifelong retailer, I've seen firsthand the internal circus creating such a frustrating customer experience. Here's a dirty little secret: a lot of the blame falls on lazy managers who simply don't care.  The Dropped Inquiry: A Buyer's…See More
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7 RESULTS A PHONE MYSTERY SHOPPER CAN PRODUCE WITH YOUR TEAM

As showroom traffic slowly drops and customer habits change, your sales team’s phone skills are becoming more important than ever for maximizing revenue and hitting monthly sales goals. Customer service, in-person appointments, long-term loyalty, and higher sales and service engagement are all critical benefits you’re relying on your team’s phone skills to deliver.  …See More
May 9
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Unlocking the Truth: The Real Cost Behind 'Special' Online Pricing

Are we still pretending that "unlock the [dealer name] price" is a treasure trove hidden on a dealership website? It’s 2024, and the cat is well out of the bag: most often, the price you see online is the price you get. Yet, the charade continues. Customers click through hoops hoping to reveal a special sales price, only to find it layered with conditional discounts—OEM Loyalty Cash, Military Savings, or OEM Finance cash—that may not apply to them at all. And let's not forget about those…See More
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The Illusion of Choice: Why Too Many Options Lead Nowhere in Auto Sales

Picture yourself excitedly browsing a car dealership’s website and clicking on your dream car's vehicle display page (VDP). You're greeted by glossy images, detailed specs, and an array of options beckoning you to take the next step. Call us, chat now, schedule a test drive, apply for financing, or simply inquire — each button promises a gateway to your new car. But here's the catch: despite these myriad options, most roads lead to a dead end. …See More
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Dec 16, 2023
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4 AUTOMOTIVE DEALER SALES SOLUTIONS FOR 2024

Online brokers are increasingly eating up market share in the automotive sales industry. The traditional ways for brick-and-mortar dealers to attract customers are changing, and 70-80% of all leads are coming from the phone or the internet. Tomorrow’s dealer sales solutions need to focus on perfecting phone communication and maximizing every possible…See More
Dec 7, 2023
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5 RESULTS YOU’LL GET FROM OUR CAR SALESMAN TRAINING

All the talent in the world can’t replace solid car salesman training. It’s an ongoing process, and it’s got to be done right or your dealership’s profitability will suffer. As a successful owner or general manager, you know what it takes to make a sale, but sales training and…See More
Dec 4, 2023
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PROVEN STRATEGIES AUTO DEALER GENERAL MANAGERS USE TO INCREASE SALES

As an auto dealer general manager, you’re responsible for everything from bringing the newest inventory onto the lot to making sure the employee bathroom gets cleaned. No matter what you’re dealing with today, somehow, some way, all of it contributes to the one overarching goal of the business: making sales. And when it comes to the bottom line, one of the biggest parts of your mission is training and coaching your team into world-class closing machines. …See More
Nov 29, 2023
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CAR DEALER SALES TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT WORK

You’ve hired some wonderful people to help your dealership sell vehicles, but the numbers just aren’t where they should be. Why are the KPIs not spiking? The first place to look is training. Talent is important, but if it’s not supported by disciplined on-brand messaging even the best team is going to struggle. Every dealership needs training programs that are reliable,…See More
Nov 28, 2023
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CAR SALES QUESTIONS TO ASK CUSTOMERS ON THE PHONE

Natural salesmanship can take an associate a long way in any business, but there is always a breaking point where the intuitive drive to sell has to give way to disciplined messaging centered on customer concerns. However, the automotive world is not just one of many examples where this is true—it’s a gold-standard space for conscious branding, active training, and carefully scripted phone interactions to maximize sales. …See More
Nov 22, 2023
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MUST-HAVE PHONE TRAINING FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISORS

It’s a busy Saturday afternoon at your dealership, and the phones are ringing off the hook. In the middle of the flood of incoming calls, there’s Steve, your star service advisor. He’s juggling conversations, developing sales opportunities, and keeping customers happy. What makes Steve cool as a cucumber on the week’s busiest day? He receives phone training for automotive service advisors, memorizes excellent scripts, and spends regular sessions with a hands-on coach. …See More
Nov 20, 2023
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Dealership Training: Handling Phone Leads That Convert to a Sale

Picture this: it’s the end of the quarter, and your dealership is so close to hitting your targets, and you can almost taste the victory champagne. You’ve been burning the midnight oil, the team’s been cranking out calls—but you’re still a hair’s breadth away from the goal line. Then, you discover all the near-misses your team has swung while handling phone leads. It’s an instant red flag, and you know something needs to change. …See More
Nov 13, 2023

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Extensive retail automotive experience from sales to GM/EM and most front end positions in between. Knowledgeable on the vendor side with CRM, desking, call tracking and monitoring and phone skills coaching.

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When Car Dealerships Fail: A Frustrated Customer's Tale of Ignored Questions and Nonsensical Emails

Posted on May 14, 2024 at 9:35pm 0 Comments

In the world of car shopping, a common frustration has emerged among prospects: dealerships that can't be bothered to answer your questions but have no problem flooding your inbox with unwanted marketing emails. This scenario often feels like a slap in the face to customers who simply want straightforward information, only to be met with a barrage of automated responses. …

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HOW TO IMPROVE SALES PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR DEALERSHIP

Posted on May 14, 2024 at 10:41am 0 Comments

Let’s face it: every dollar you invest in your dealership needs to come with a return, and that goes double for the money you spend on boosting sales performance. As competition between dealerships is becoming ever fiercer, savvy owners and GMs are looking for new and innovative ways to increase profits with the most cost-effective strategies. 

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Behind the Scenes: Where Deals Die

Posted on May 10, 2024 at 3:01pm 0 Comments

You wouldn't believe the horror stories I hear from friends and family about car shopping. But guess what? They're not the only ones. As a lifelong retailer, I've seen firsthand the internal circus creating such a frustrating customer experience. Here's a dirty little secret: a lot of the blame falls on lazy managers who simply don't care. …

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7 RESULTS A PHONE MYSTERY SHOPPER CAN PRODUCE WITH YOUR TEAM

Posted on May 9, 2024 at 10:18am 0 Comments

As showroom traffic slowly drops and customer habits change, your sales team’s phone skills are becoming more important than ever for maximizing revenue and hitting monthly sales goals. Customer service, in-person appointments, long-term loyalty, and higher sales and service engagement are all critical benefits you’re relying on your team’s phone skills to…

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