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Interview with James Thorp and Gregory Merchanthouse, Quirk Chevrolet

Quirk Chevrolet, in Braintree, Massachusetts, is one of 15 dealerships under the Quirk Auto Group brand. Started by Dan Quirk more than forty years ago, Quirk Chevrolet
Jun 21, 2017

Success Secrets of Used Car Marketing

It’s been my good fortune as an ad guy to work with some of the most successful franchised used car dealers in America over the past 30 years.  When I say successful,
Jun 21, 2017

Successors: Getting out of the Middle

With more family businesses then ever seeking succession through the next generation of family leadership, a change to a multigenerational management structure is occurring
Jun 21, 2017

5 Simple Ways to Turn Floorplan Financial Pain into Profit

In the past three years, new vehicle inventories have increased by 16 percent across the industry. Some well-known, mass market brands have watched their inventories swell by as much as 30 percent
Jun 21, 2017

Two Different Management Styles with Different Results

One of the most popular things I do in helping dealerships grow is through what I call the Total Dealership Inspection and Analysis. This one to two-day event (depending upon the size of the store)
Jun 21, 2017

Dealership Marketers Have Everything They Need—Except Focus

Dealership marketing has changed drastically in the last decade. Dealers used to allocate their budgets across a limited set of options—TV, radio, newspaper, and billboards.
Jun 21, 2017

The Big Three: How Mobile, Video and Personalization Can Transform the Dealer Marketing World

Mobile-enabled communications, when enhanced with relevant and localized video content and delivered in a personally relevant way, is an explosive business opportunity that is certain to transform
Jun 21, 2017

After You Click “Send”: Tracking and Best Practices

Targeted email campaigns and content marketing are very popular right now, and for good reason: Useful, valuable, and actionable content tailored to specific consumers drives results
Jun 20, 2017

Think Tank Tuesday : How to Make a Good Logo [VIDEO]

This week on Think Tank Tuesday, Ally & Haley take over to reveal how to make a great logo for your business. What does it take for consumers to remember your name?
Jun 20, 2017