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Your Dealership's Not So Secret Marketing Weapon
If you own, say, a Ford store, the new Fords you sell are exactly the same as every new Ford sold by every other Ford dealer. The manufacturers come...
The Real False-Positive of Selling Cars During a Pandemic
Let me guess — you’re on the upswing. How do I know this? Car Dealerships Everywhere Are Crushing It Right Now. It all comes down to two...
Make Your Paycheck Great Again: The Squirrel Doesn’t Get All Its Nuts from One Tree
Over the past few months, I have had what seems to be a recurring conversation with a variety of people in my circle of influence. Today, while...
Is Your Marketing Consistently Failing to Deliver? Check Your Motivations
Does this scenario sound familiar? You coordinate with your marketing partner to develop a multifaceted strategy focused on delivering long-term ROI....
What You Should Pay Attention to When Selling Parts Online
Online parts and accessories eCommerce is a great source of revenue for many dealers. By moving their parts departments online, dealerships have the...
Why Automation Is Like Fine Wine - and the Data Thereto
We all know that unlike most things, wine gets better with age. This is because of a complex chemical reaction among sugars, acids and substances...
How Dealers Today Leveraged Fixed Ops and Digital Advertising for Quicker Recovery
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, numerous automotive dealerships radically cut back their general ad expenses to maintain as much of their bottom line...
What Does Website Downtime Actually Cost Your Dealership?
For many automotive retailers, the importance of your website has never been clearer than during COVID-19. As economic shutdowns and social...
Embrace the Change: Analyzing Your Market to Effectively Adapt to COVID-19
If there is a lesson to be learned from the first half of 2020, it's that things can change — fast. The COVID-19 pandemic has left an undeniable...
Cupcakes and Etch in the Finance Department
Sometimes even the best pros in this business will get a deal thrown at them that they know is an uphill battle from jump street because of how it...
The Importance of Diversifying Your Revenue Streams at Your Dealership
Recently, major shifts in the automotive industry have all been traced back to the COVID pandemic. While we could talk all day about the numbers and...
Why You Shouldn’t Let Hiring & Coaching Take a Backseat To Your Business Operations
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on almost every industry, including automotive. But adaptable car dealers have embraced their new...