April 2013 Blog Posts (121)

Social Media Twitter Expert UCR ~ How To Sell Cars Using Twitter Part II

               Talking about the Strategy of how to sell cars on twitter …

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Added by MANNY LUNA on April 18, 2013 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

There are Billions of Social Media Users, but…

Tons of People

… you should only care about the ones that can buy from you.

With global brands, it’s a different story, but when we’re talking about localized businesses trying to use social media to make an impact, the community itself is all that’s important. In fact, having too many fans outside of your market…

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Added by JD Rucker on April 18, 2013 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Being Different Without 'Differentiating' Like the Rest

Your dealership is great. Otherwise you wouldn’t work there, right?

But how do you show people how great the customer experience is, without ‘differentiating’ like the other guys?

 

Too often, I view dealership websites that say the same thing as everyone else, even if it may be true in their case.

‘Best service in (city), guaranteed.’

‘No one will beat our prices.’

‘Our staff are your neighbors, and provide unmatched customer…

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Added by Will Michaelson on April 18, 2013 at 11:44am — No Comments

Half of these folks who looked at your cars yesterday want to buy today but you didn't call them

Written by Mat Koenig CEO & Founder of KonigCo LLC.

Learn more at www.konig.co…







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Added by Mathew Koenig on April 18, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

Are You a Coach or a Critic?

Being in a position of leadership and authority can be like walking a tightrope.  You have to find the perfect balance of coaching, motivating, rewarding and reprimanding all while leading by example.  Yes I said it, LEADING BY…
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Added by Sally Whitesell on April 18, 2013 at 11:26am — 10 Comments

Using Text Messages In Service Provides Instant ROI



In today’s world where everyone is going 120mph, people are more interested in convenience than ever before. Is it because time is so limited in our hectic schedules or is it because we’ve become accustomed to taking the shortest route possible to achieve the same end result?  For example, when cooking dinner, do you take the time to buy, cut and combine all the fresh…

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Added by Richard Holland on April 18, 2013 at 11:21am — No Comments

Creating a salesperson's game plan - a daily routine that can't fail

The best sports teams spend a great deal of time preparing for their next game - analyzing past performances, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and creating a game plan for success.

The best sales professionals do the same thing. They know what they're good at, what they need to work on, and where they stand in relation to their goals. Most importantly, they plan for success rather than wait for it to come to them. In short, they…

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Added by Scott Bergeron on April 18, 2013 at 10:35am — No Comments

Finance Income vs Trade Cycle Acceleration--Is it either/or?

I was CC'd on this email today from the Dealer Principle of a major domestic…

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Added by Chip King on April 17, 2013 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Webinar Will Teach You How To Turn Your Service Drive Into A Cash Register

The …

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Added by Brian Pasch on April 17, 2013 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Pinterest and Bing

Social media and search are again colliding, and for once, the news isn't about Google and Facebook. No, today's news is about the little brothers of search and social, the ones who aren't quite as successful but certainly give it there all. Let us here at Wikimotive tell you about it, and how it can affect your…

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Added by Timothy Martell on April 17, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

The #1 Dealer Website Fail

Earlier this year I wrote a blog on how to make your dealership’s website mobile friendly, however a recent …

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Added by Ketty Colom on April 17, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Cure for IT Insomnia?

The Cure for IT Insomnia?



Most car dealers are not spending sleepless nights worried about their IT and

technology but, based on what we are seeing every day, they should be very 

concerned. Technology requires constant vigilance and a level of attentiveness

that just doesn’t exist in many…

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Added by John Darmento on April 17, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

DMEautomotive Announces Two Must-Attend Webinars: Powerful Dealership Information/Best Practices to Ensure Customer Loyalty for the Long Term

 

 

NADA University/DMEa Webinar: Success in a Changing Loyalty Landscape - April 24th-1pm EDT

DMEa Webinar: How to Launch the Ultimate Dealer App – April 25th - 2pm EDT

 

 Daytona Beach,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 17, 2013 at 9:03am — No Comments

How To Sell Cars On Twitter Part 1 | Automotive Social Media Expert Advice

Can We Sell Cars On Twitter?

I was recently asked if it were possible to sell cars using twitter. When I said absolutely, you could see the wheels of doubt begin to spin out of control. I started to sell the idea when I realized I was…

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Added by MANNY LUNA on April 16, 2013 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

The Benefits of High-Quality Automotive Direct Mail Marketing and Promotions Online

f you are trying to get ahead in the automotive industry, online or off, you will most likely find yourself with the need to invest in the marketing and promotion end of branding your company. There are many advantages to implementing a professional direct mail element into your marketing plan. One of the most critical advantages of utilizing Automotive Direct Mail marketing is that it will stimulate one-on-one contact with…

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Added by Jimmy Peters on April 16, 2013 at 5:39pm — No Comments

ARE YOUR SALESPEOPLE PROSPECTING FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS?

Original post is from Used Car University's Blog and is written by Harlene Doane. 

Dealerships sometimes take the time to look at their sales demographics (e.g. zip codes, age, gender, ethnicity) and adjust their marketing for prospects based on those demographics. No surprise it’s called target marketing.

But does you salesperson do the same with their…

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Added by Brett on April 16, 2013 at 5:27pm — No Comments

Transforming customer service into exceptional loyalty through social and viral digital video

Perhaps this is the beginning story of the rise and fall of the big 3, for surely we are not who we think we are.  We are much more!

The rise of individualism, hedonism and minimalism has reached its crescendo and the fall will be fast and…

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Added by Tom Wiegand on April 16, 2013 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Added by Paul Potratz on April 16, 2013 at 3:20pm — No Comments

From the NCM Institute: 5 Mistakes Dealers Make With Their Owner Marketing and How to Avoid Them By: Russell Grant

Written By: Russell Grant

One of the best things about my job is the fact that I get to talk to so many owners, GMs, dealers, sales managers and service directors about their dealership’s owner marketing strategy. Or, in some cases, need for one. That’s when I find my work the most rewarding, when I’m speaking with dealers who are ready to reap the benefits of developing and implementing a strong, sustainable owner marketing strategy.

Because remember, there are only three ways…

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Added by Garry House on April 16, 2013 at 10:25am — No Comments

Automotive Sales Training - Explode Your Sales Success

In the last several years, I have had a revelation about the art and science of sales. The answer to sales success is within all of us. The answer is simple but the key to unlock the answer is elusive.

 

If you were to go back to the late 1800s, the first formal sales training provided by the likes of J. Edward Douglas and others, you will find teaching geared toward techniques — tie-downs, inverted tie-downs, etc. For more than a century now, sales people have been trained…

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Added by Mark Tewart on April 16, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

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