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April 2015

*The Recruiter*

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“What’s the Average Closing Percentage for…

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January 2015

Engagement Is a Two-Way Street

When considering the successful use of social media by a business, the first…

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December 2014

Hey Managers-Options Dictate Dedication

video Hey Managers-Options Dictate Dedication 1 Like Why Should We Incentivize Behavior? In the retail automotive business the traditional sales compensation plans have been developed to incentivize results. But we know that, if our salespeople habitually perform and flawlessly execute… Discussion Why Should We Incentivize Behavior? 4 Likes

November 2014

Building Rapport Before the Lead Is the Way to Win the Sale

In my last blog article, I discussed the importance of building rapport with…

Blog Building Rapport Before the Lead Is the Way to Win the Sale 2 Likes

October 2014

Internet Threatens Art of Selling - Buyers V… By: Steve Finlay Shared: From your friends TechAutoCareers.com® the online resource for the Automotive Sales Consultant Yesterday’s car buyer physically went from dealership to dealership in the co… Discussion Internet Threatens Art of Selling - Buyers V… 1 Like The Art of the Trade-in Walkaround

The Art of the Trade-in Walkaround – Setting Realistic Expectations with Customers.

Most customers…

Blog The Art of the Trade-in Walkaround 9 Likes Automating Sales: Will It Be the Death of th… BY MICK HOLLISON @MICKHOLLISON Salespeople must presume unprecedented levels of sophistication and knowledge of products, pricing and the competitive landscape among their potential customers. Share… Discussion Automating Sales: Will It Be the Death of th… 1 Like Does Your Dealership Hide Behind The Curtain?

Virtually every dealership today uses their website, social media channels,…

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September 2014

What Every Major Car Name Actually Means Have you ever wondered what the name of your car means or maybe how manufacturers come up with names? After all, we say names like Camry, Miata and Passat without pausing to think if those names ha… Discussion What Every Major Car Name Actually Means 4 Likes In Marketing, New Trumps Used Every Time

Bob visits a website searching for a new vehicle. As he filters down to the…

Blog In Marketing, New Trumps Used Every Time 1 Like Are You Available When Your Customers Are?

The internet has changed our world. The concept of "business hours" has…

Blog Are You Available When Your Customers Are? 4 Likes It is All Because of Me

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August 2014

Existential Internet marketing? My story

For some time now I have chided myself for not chronicling the random and not so random thought that courses through my brain on a daily basis. A child of the…

Blog Existential Internet marketing? My story 1 Like "Just Looking"...even managers have defense mechanisms

Two years ago while looking for a new digital marketing home I penned this blog post based on my observations visiting prospective employers. Though I am happily nestled in a progressive and…

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