A lot of my clients tell me the “process” that they went through to make a decision to hire a consultant. Most of the stories are embedded with much anxiety as to what to do. Client #1: This Dealer was on the fence as to whether his manager was �

Having been a Sales and Management Consultant in the auto business now for nearly three decades, I have had the great privilege of meeting some of the best in our business. One thing I have found is that those who really excel and achieve great succe

Transparency is a big theme for many industries at the moment. For the lead generation industry, transparency can, and will, bring about major changes in 2014. What does the term “transparency” really mean for lead buyers? It means that the car d

From Search Engine Journal: Search Marketing – Know the competition, know yourself. Sun Tzu says, “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” There is truly an art to the search marketing war, so I find Sun Tz

Auto dealers try to get buyers into vehicles faster amid web advances, according to The Detroit News. One automotive executive wants car buyers to spend a mere hour in dealerships while completing the purchase. If achieved, that would mark a seismic

In 2014, the industry should put a greater focus on the experience consumers are having in dealerships, according to AutoTrader.com®. Combining insights gained through years of consumer research, as well as working with a third-party firm to underst

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Majority of car buyers show-rooming on dealer lots, according to Marketing Land. Showrooming has come to the automotive industry. Would-be car buyers have long used the PC internet for research during the purchase process; however a new study says th

A 22-point checklist to determine if you’re mobile ready, according to Ragan.com. Renowned communications expert Shel Holtz shares this checklist that businesses can use to audit their mobile marketing preparedness. Go through Holtz’s mob