You have all seen or heard Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity – doing the same think over and over again and expecting different results. And yet, day after day, in dealerships large and small, owners and sales managers trot out the same tired old sales process, watch the same decades-old videos and hire the same trainers and consultants and expect…

Car owners should always ensure that their car is in good working condition. This increases car efficiency and takes preventative measures for future problems. One important part of your car that must be checked during regular repairs is the wheel alignment.Wheel alignment ensures that the car wheels are parallel to each other and at right angle to the ground. Properly aligned wheels will move straight even if the…

SEO for Car Dealers: Why You Should be Using It

“I have no idea what you are talking about.” That was the response of the dealer who currently signs my paycheck. This was in a board meeting of approximately…

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CAN THE LINCOLN FRANCHISE SURVIVE?

uh-oh! This promo video I cut today accidently got released all over the Twitterverse before the article actually came out. I never dreamed when I put it on YouTube that people would pick it up and re-broadcast it on Social Media. it wasn't until the phone calls started coming in…

What's a better investment, a studio apartment in Midtown Manhattan or one space on your used car lot?

So once again I ask the question at the heart of the matter.... Mr./MRS…

Travis Wise from DealersLink® is on CBT News today showing ExportPro® and FastBook® VIN Scanner Mobile app capabilities from #DD15 Digital Dealer.

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Since its inception the car business has blamed the Internet for leading the new and used car pricing race to the bottom. The OEMs, dealers, and consumers have all had to make adjustments as pricing information has become more accessible and transparent.

The story of TrueCar (version 1) has been a testament to the growing lack of harmony between dealers and vendors on that front.

Yet, plenty of data supports the fact that consumers aren’t just looking for the cheapest…

Car Dealers spend thousands of dollars a year on third-party leads, non-verifiable advertising slots on third-party sites, and questionable marketing platforms with unproven revenue models. In this content-packed presentation, Amir will provide: best practices you can immediately implement on your website to dramatically increase your lead volume, test cases of how other dealers dramatically improved…

I'm relatively new to the car business. There are certainly a lot of situations that are new to me and so much to learn about the pretty much every aspect of my job. Despite all of that, I have found that my inexperience is one of my biggest assets.…

As a salesperson, there are a thousand different theories on how to talk with your customers to help them find the right vehicle. Entire books have been written on the subject, but the overwhelming majority say that the most important task is to know your customer. And the best advice I’ve heard on this task–learning about people I’ve met for the first time–comes from the classic sci-fi series Babylon 5. Confused yet?…

EMBRACE CHANGE

            The glass ceiling for women’s acceptance in the finance industry was shattered over a decade ago.

            According to the 2012 Catalyst Census of Women Executive Officers and Top Earners, which counts the number of women in upper management in Fortune 500 companies, women comprise over 18% of all executive officers in the finance industry, and 19% of board directors in the finance and insurance industries…

Automotive Web Marketing "Really Connected"

 Everyday you wake up and you have your list of reports to update and spreadsheets to fill out with the same old numbers, but what do these numbers really mean? Most car dealerships nowadays have an internal BDC (business development center) and…

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…

Have you ever met someone who moved 30 vehicles per month who didn't have a solid plan in place? A salesman is NOT going accomplish their goal of 30 units per month by waiting for "ups" to walk into the showroom. You need to be proactive instead of reactive. Are you? 

If you/your dealership is mostly selling from fresh…

The Universe Made Car Sales People And This Is Who We Are!

 

I am proud to be a salesman, because more than any…