September 2011 Blog Posts (164)

Finding Your USP

You've just gotten comfortable at the dinner table.  The food looks great and it's one of the rare occassions where the whole family is there.  The conversation is interrupted by a ringing phone and on the other end of the line, "Good evening, my name is_______ and I hope I haven't interrupted anything but I have some fantastic news about your eligibility for  more insurance coverage..." 

 

How excited are you about calls like that?

 

Yet, if you have a family, a…

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Added by John Fuhrman on September 6, 2011 at 9:47am — 1 Comment

Looking for ways to generate qualified automotive traffic now?

What is Different?

10 years ago customers had fewer brands, fewer models and less information than they do these days. I don't need to tell you how competitive the automotive market is today. Based on this fact if you think monthly programs and product are enough to sell cars you would be wrong.

 

Things have changed in the automotive market…

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Added by Ian nethercott on September 6, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments

The will to win or the will to prepare to win??

I LOVE the game of golf. It is one of my major hobbies and passions.

 

I have studied the pros and cons to all the new equipment.

 

I have read all of the “how to” manuals.

 

Watched video on what the perfect swing looks like.

 

I basically have read every magazine and book. I have watched every video, and my…

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Added by Jim Kristoff on September 6, 2011 at 7:40am — 9 Comments

IntellaCar V3.0 Helps Auto Dealers Deliver Superior Customer Experience

THOUSAND OAKS, CA, AUGUST 29, 2011 IntellaCar, LLC announced today the launch of IntellaCar. 3.0, the next generation of the ground-breaking iPad app for Sales Consultants, now optimized for all automotive brands. Building on the initial momentum, the latest version of IntellaCar has enhanced functionality with a striking new interface that is visually stunning and highly intuitive. IntellaCar leverages the latest mobile technology to give Sales Consultants the information they need to close…

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Added by Philip Zelinger on September 5, 2011 at 8:09pm — 2 Comments

Smothered by the Rut Blanket

What would a Professional Service Advisor do?



Professional Service Advisors are prepared for the day ahead of them and don't get caught in the "why bother because everyday is the same and nothing changes" rut.



Now, why is this so important? I mean, c’mon, isn't every day just the same?



Open the door, reset the alarm, start the coffee, turn on the computers, check for night drops, check your email, flip through the stack of carry-overs, etc, etc,…

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Added by Leonard Buchholz on September 5, 2011 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Motivation is literally the desire to do things.

 

Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and…

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Added by MANNY LUNA on September 5, 2011 at 12:00am — No Comments

Cardone Adds Call Correction to Virtual Platform

How many times have you overheard a sales person mishandle the call?  

Now imagine rather than just railing on him you could send him/her to a place to be corrected immediately and in real time on what they did incorrectly.  And the entire correction with testing would only take 2 minutes to ensure this incorrectly handled call doesn't get mishandled again.…

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Added by Grant Cardone on September 4, 2011 at 8:53pm — No Comments

Our freedom

We really do live in the greatest country in the whole world .  Thanks to the people in our armed forces we have real freedom here in the USA. Sound off to thank them and if you agree with me. Happy Holidays my friends.

Added by Fran Taylor on September 4, 2011 at 3:12pm — 1 Comment

F and Idol Voting! Vote for me!

Last month I entered a national competition for F&I managers from across the country. The competition was sponsored by “I.A.S.” and “F&I and Showroom Magazine”. The idea was to put F&I managers head-to-head to see who had the best presentation in 5 different categories: Service Contract, GAP, Tire and Wheel, Key Replacement, and Theft Deterrent. One winner was selected for each…
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Added by Chris Bonilla on September 3, 2011 at 10:09pm — 1 Comment

How do you define or describe a positive work ethic?

Today I was asked to answer this question, and it got me thinking... maybe you guys would like to give your input as well..

If someone is described as having a great "work ethic", what qualities, characteristics, or specific actions do you expect that person to exhibit?

Added by Brittany Walker-Cooper on September 3, 2011 at 9:46am — No Comments

Is Your Inner Voice Mouthing Off?



 

Is Your Inner Voice Mouthing Off?

 

How to quiet your negativity script.

 

Core negative beliefs keep us stuck, frustrated—and often fat.…

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Added by Jack Higginbotham on September 2, 2011 at 10:26pm — No Comments

Sharpen Your Sales Skills On The Phone

 

 

The phone is still the strongest weapon for a sales person in their arsenal, and sales people need to use their sales skills to make the most of every phone call with a customer.

 

Answering a Phone Up/Lead

When you have an incoming call coming in, or also known in the car business as a phone up, you need to know how to capitalize on them.  When the customer is calling you on a specific product you have or offer they can be…

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Added by Noel Walsh on September 2, 2011 at 9:19pm — 1 Comment

Do you have intentions or a plan?

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but the road to success is paved with a good plan. Many people wrongly confuse intentions with a plan. Both are needed for success, but on different planes. It takes intentions to form the mental attitude, but it takes a plan to bring your intentions to reality. An intention without a plan is like having a Lamborghini…

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Added by Marsh Buice on September 2, 2011 at 5:10pm — 13 Comments

Podcast: AutoSuccess Magazine - The Balance Between Managers and Sales Staff

You can listen to (or download) the podcast here: AutoSuccess: The Podcast

Hope you enjoy it.

Have a great weekend!!!

Added by Tony Provost on September 2, 2011 at 3:07pm — 7 Comments

TrainingCamp- Get ready to "Succeed"

For me, training camp is everday 365 days a year, always was, always will be. You cannot  afford to miss the oppurtunity for self development. In Life it means getting yourself ready for what you want to do to find the success you're looking for Find and Focus, Identify your goals and then create the plan.When my day ends the first thing I do is review and then make a plan for the next day . Everyday I train I tell my class , that having the ability to precisely defone the goals  and create…

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Added by aaron kominsky on September 2, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Are You Training Your Replacement?

In 1982 I had the biggest blessing ever in the car business.  "Bruce" hired me as a sales person.  Bruce was the GM of a small Ford store in NJ and I was still finding my way around the business.  All I knew for sure was that I wanted to be a sales manager.  At that time, I couldn't tell a good one from a bad one but I still wanted to be one. …

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Added by John Fuhrman on September 2, 2011 at 9:49am — 3 Comments

End of Month numbers

Office Management is compiling all of the numbers to generate Service Management commissions over the next couple of days.  There are factors that you control as an ongoing basis...there are others that you do not address until after the fact.  Did your Warranty Administrator submit for the maximum allowable dollars (100%) vs. their peer indexes this month?  How much is being applied to your policy adjustment account because of claim non-payment or claim debit? 

In Fixed Operations,…

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Added by Christopher Akin on September 2, 2011 at 7:29am — No Comments

Why are you “Laboring”?

First of all, Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone!

 

Now…..why are so many of you “laboring” so hard out there?

 

Why is it that so many managers today have to do more with less, and get better results from limited resources, more than ever…

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Added by Jim Kristoff on September 2, 2011 at 7:14am — 4 Comments

How Prepared is Your Dealership for a Natural Disaster?

Within the past year, Maryland has been hit by an earthquake and a hurricane (in the same week!), as well as a huge snowstorm, all fairly uncommon occurrences in our state.  While DealerOn, both the office and our employees, were lucky enough to dodge any real damage, it definitely made us all think about how prepared we are for these kinds of emergencies.

 

DealerOn had enough warning before Hurricane Irene (and dodged…

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Added by Ali Amirrezvani on September 1, 2011 at 4:04pm — No Comments

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