It’s no secret that every car buyer is different. They have specific tastes. Some look for a particular model and make, and some prefer buying their vehicles from local car dealers. The list of preferences each buyer has is quite vast. However, these buyers have one thing in common, and that is, most of them search their preferred vehicles on the internet. With technology … [Read more...] about Using “Search” for Car Dealers
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Be a PRO in Your Dealership
Webster's Dictionary defines a Professional as "a person engaged in a specified activity as one's main occupation rather than as a pastime." The world of Sales especially requires this desire because it takes time to build relationships, referrals, and longevity in the business. Throughout my career I've developed a discernment for people that just wanted a JOB versus those … [Read more...] about Be a PRO in Your Dealership
The Real Value of Third Parties in Automotive
I’ve heard third-party listing sites described as a necessary evil in automotive. They provide valuable information to consumers and valuable leads to dealerships but many argue that these connections should happen without the third-party and their additional cost to dealers. Everyone is right here: some organic customer/dealer connections do happen, but I believe the … [Read more...] about The Real Value of Third Parties in Automotive
Conquering the Corona!
They are coming in scared. They are wearing gloves. They are wearing masks. For the first time in history, they aren’t stealing our pens! In fact, they are bringing in their own. We are all in similar situations. We are interacting with customers in a very different fashion than we are used to. The playing field has once again been leveled. We have a tremendous amount of common … [Read more...] about Conquering the Corona!
Are You Fishing in a Crowd?
Growing up in Wyoming, I learned many lessons about the value of being in a secluded place and not being surrounded by a crowd. One memory that standouts in my mind, was when I was in Yellowstone National Park. There is a really terrific tourist bridge on the north end of Yellowstone Lake that funnels countless cutthroat trout into the Yellowstone River. From … [Read more...] about Are You Fishing in a Crowd?