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Hire for ATTITUDE and GOALS, Train for SKILL

During a recent conversation with a service manager at a high volume import store we had a discussion about how hard it is to get the right front line team assembled to handle the expected
Jul 1, 2016
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Dealers Light on Website Service-Department Content

Auto dealership websites typically go heavy on vehicle sales, light on service-department offerings. That should change, at least somewhat, says Denim Simkins, a regional fixed-operations
Jul 1, 2016
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Differences Aside, Dealers, Automakers on Same Team

Dealer-automaker relationships can get strained at times, but companies such as Nissan, which has not scored particularly high on recent dealer-satisfaction scores, are trying to make things better
Jul 1, 2016
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The Merging Worlds of Technology and Cars

The line between the technology and automotive industries is blurring. The rise of rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft means that transportation is being tied ever more closely to your cell phone,
Jul 1, 2016
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AUTO FOCUS: Preparing for an Automotive Downturn

The strong recovery over the past seven years was a welcome antidote to the economic downturn of 2008-2009, when vehicle demand and production fell off a cliff. It is worth briefly reviewing
Jul 1, 2016
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The Facts and Myths Said About Salespeople on the Phones [VIDEO]

Automotive salespeople aren’t good on the phone. Is this the common thought because salespeople aren’t naturally wired to talk on the phone? Or maybe because salespeople thrive in the face
Jun 30, 2016
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Injecting the Power of Video into Your Content Marketing

Video content has pretty much become the preferred medium for consumers. Social media platforms increasingly give video content preferential reach and content producers have adjusted
Jun 30, 2016
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Food is the Way to a Man’s Heart…But Not That Kind of Food

This common saying is certainly one that everyone knows. And, whether it’s true or not, has endured time. Why? Because someone cooking for you is an intimate act that is satisfying and elicits
Jun 30, 2016
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The Road to Credit Card Security

In the months leading up to the October 1, 2015 “deadline” for converting to chip-enabled credit cards, consumers generally welcomed and prepared for the change as it promised more secure
Jun 29, 2016