As there are several different departments in dealerships, each with their own goals and targets, it is quite common for inter-departmental fighting to occur – a woe of many a manger. This happens because each department attempts to preserve revenu

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As time goes by, digital marketing is increasingly integrated into car dealerships’ ad budgets. Because of that, many options have developed which allow dealerships to create exposure and deliver ads in a more direct and targeted way — more t

Dealers that are preparing for future tough or leaner times are looking at all options to dial down their cost structure. They are looking at headcount, floor plan, compensation structures…the usual approaches. While I am a big proponent of managin

A millennial car buyer surfs the web while sitting on his couch, finds the car he wants, finds the low price he wants, reads reviews of the online retailer, completes the purchase, and accepts delivery at his home. An online auto operation sells the

Essential Things You Must Have in Place     Jack Welch was the quintessential corporate leader of the late 20th century heading up General Electric (GE) and remains as one of the ultimate business role models. As an overwhelming testament t

The late and legendary John Wooden is regarded by many to be one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time. In his storied 40-year career as a coach his name became synonymous with success, having had only one losing season: his first. As the he

There is plenty of buzz nowadays in the automotive industry about the customer experience. Everything from improving the in-showroom experience, to the finance experience, online experience and the service experience; mostly by using technology and t

To stay top-of-mind with your customers, you need to keep in touch. If you have lifecycle-based communications that launch automatically (triggers), you’re already taking advantage of a great tool for your dealership. This keeps your active custome