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For Employees, Recognition Trumps Money

In case you weren’t aware, this week is Automotive Service Professionals week. Established in 2001 by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), this week celebrates all of the men and women who have chosen automotive repair as their profession. Automotive Service Professionals week offers a great opportunity to recognize your service department…

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Added by Richard Holland on June 12, 2014 at 8:29am — 2 Comments

2014 BMW M6 Coupe with 4.4L V8...Pure Performance

The TwinPower Turbo M6 Coupe for 2014!



It may have a price tag over $100k, but it's completely worth it and this TwinPower Turbo V8 Sports Car lives up to its M Series Class…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 11, 2014 at 5:30pm — No Comments


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Not all conventions and Workshops are the same.

A while back JD Rudker said that a lot of workshops and conventions are the same. Our workshop does not fall under this category. 

We have three sales people making $20,000+ a month as some of our featured speakers. They will share with you different techniques and ideas that have helped them become the best in the business. 

We have a manager speaking that is famous for taking small town dealerships from 25 new and used a month to 146. This gentleman will share ideas on how to…

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Added by Fran Taylor on June 11, 2014 at 4:02pm — No Comments


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Why Some Late Model Dodge/Chrysler Vehicles Are Prone To Catastrophic Engine Failure

Many car owners and enthusiasts are finding that late and popular Dodge/Chrysler models, such as the Durango, Dakota, Ram, Charger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee & Jeep Liberty - are having premature and severe (V6 3.7, V8 4.7 and 5.7) engine troubles. And what can they do about it? Nothing. That’s because the original 3-year warranties have expired, and bewildered car owners feel that they have nowhere to go.

These normal drivers, who otherwise love their cars, are left with…

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Added by Eddie Symonds on June 11, 2014 at 2:29pm — No Comments


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How do you deal with conflict in your dealership?

How do you deal with conflict in your dealership?

Do you meet your problems head-on, or do you simply avoid them all together?

 

When you deal with your issues face to face, does it achieve the desired result? The way we handle day to day situations can make all the difference in our quality of life.

 

Click the link below to hear how to…

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Added by Rob Gehring on June 11, 2014 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Getting back to the basics

For the past few weeks I've been reading several different books about the car business. There are several things that have been repeated in every single book. Getting back to the basics is the one thing that seems to be the one that sticks out the most. And why do you think that is? I will tell you why, because it works! I can't say it any simpler then that. To me, the meet and greet is the most important. Reason being, you never get a second chance for a first impression. I am guilty of…

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Added by Larry Hayes on June 11, 2014 at 9:46am — No Comments


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What Women Really Want

Today’s Women's Wednesday is going to focus on what it is women really want when buying a car.

What Women Want, starring Mel Gibson, was a great movie about an ad executive, who, after an injury, had the ability to read women’s minds. He could do wondrous things with that power. Knowing what women car buyers want is crucial for dealerships to be successful in today’s market.

Female customers are the fastest growing…

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Added by Anne Fleming on June 11, 2014 at 9:00am — 4 Comments


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Everything starts with a thought

Some people make it sound so easy to be successful, happy and confident. Ask them what they do and they just tell you to read a book. Law of Attraction, The Secret, The Slight Edge - what do all these books have in common. The…

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Added by Tim Marvel on June 11, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments


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How to effectively utilize craigslist to advertise for open positions, AND why should I bother?

These simple questions and answers will help you see the light!

Q: How much traffic does craigslist get?

A: More than 50 billion page views per month

Q: How many people use craigslist?

A: More than 60 million each month in the US alone

Q: What languages does craigslist support?

A: Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portugese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Q: How many classified ads does craigslist…

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Added by Kevin "Friend Me" Bradberry on June 10, 2014 at 11:30pm — 6 Comments


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The Other Blind Side

The Other Blind Side

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Added by Travis Snow on June 10, 2014 at 4:18pm — No Comments

The 2014 Ford Taurus SHO vs the 2015 Ford Mustang

The Popularity of the 2014 Ford Taurus.

Since the release of the 2015 Ford Mustang, many have compared the new Mustang to looking like the Ford SHO with the large open grille. I'm not sure if that's really a bad thing. The new…

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Added by Jonathan Morales on June 10, 2014 at 3:00pm — No Comments

I'm Not Cut Out For This...

I hear this, just before a salesperson throws in the towel to quit. Some of…

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Added by Marsh Buice on June 10, 2014 at 2:13pm — No Comments


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Learn How A Honda Store Achieves 137% Fixed Coverage

Find Out About The Strategies That Led To It's Success



In Part 1 of a two-part series: Learn about the processes implemented to increase profits in service, parts, and sales.



Find out how your dealership can increase its profits using the same strategies that made this dealership the most profitable in its market.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 10, 2014 at 12:25pm — No Comments


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GM RECALLS HAVE LITTLE EFFECT ON PEER-TO-PEER VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, released its latest report on vehicle incentives from May, and one particular area stood out: Despite all the attention on recalls, few GM brands are currently listed with a cash incentive.



Cash incentives are a normal practice in the world of automotive sales, but what makes this report different is that the Swapalease.com marketplace involves person-to-person transactions. According to incentives data from May listings,…

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Added by John Sternal on June 10, 2014 at 8:58am — No Comments


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Using Data to Improve Marketing and Strengthen Customer Loyalty

[This is part five in the "What's the Big Deal With Data Anyways?" series. Click here to read part four.]

Segmentation of DMS data can be defined as the process of dividing up your customer data into specific groups for…

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Added by Mike Gorun on June 10, 2014 at 7:04am — No Comments


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You can achieve

If you want something bad enough you will find a way to get it. Desire, decisions, hard work with actions. That is what will get you there. What do you have a passion to achieve?…

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Added by Tim Marvel on June 10, 2014 at 5:00am — No Comments


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Sean V. Bradley Will Be Speaking at the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association - June 19



http://www.dealersynergy.com 856-546-2440

Sean V. Bradley Will Be Speaking at the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association - June…

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on June 10, 2014 at 4:54am — No Comments


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Special Toyota OEM Deal For Toyota Dealers In The Boston Region for Internet Sales 20 Group 6



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/internet-sales-20-group-is20g-boston-ma-tickets-11285560415

Special Toyota OEM Deal For Toyota Dealers In The Boston Region for Internet Sales 20 Group…

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on June 9, 2014 at 11:58pm — No Comments


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New Ebook: Servicing The Mobile Automotive Shopper

How Today's Smartphone Shoppers Are Utilizing Mobile To Satisfy Their Automotive Service Needs.…

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Added by Josh Knutson on June 9, 2014 at 1:33pm — No Comments


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How to Sell Cars with an iPad

Earlier today, a colleague mentioned going to an old-fashion diner and having her order taken on an iPad. As contrary as it seems, it got me thinking that nowadays, technology really has taken the crown – especially in the business world.

Things like the file cabinet, the briefcase, and the folder are a few of the passé ways in which business people stored valuable information. Nowadays it’s all…

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Added by Lisandra Ramos on June 9, 2014 at 12:49pm — No Comments

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