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Structure and People: The Key to Executing a Great Process

If process is the foundation of superior Internet sales performance, then structure and people are what leverage that…

News September 1

Every Month Should Be a Record

While I was on a conference call with a dealer-client the other day, the Dealer Principal commented on…

News September 1

Moving from the Physical to the Virtual Sales Space

In April, I attended the 8th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition in Orlando. It’s a strong conference that’s…

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‘Kick Butt & Take Names’ Marketing

Don T. is a second generation import dealer who regularly sends me e-mail updates on success milestones at…

News August 1

The Power of the Word

What is the impact of word choice on sales? In a word, dramatic. When a customer submits a…

News August 1

Would You Be a Fan of Your Dealership on Facebook?

While there has been much written about every business’s need to dive head first into social media –…

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The Battle for the Right Lead Mix

I remember my first Consumer Reports customer. He came into the dealership looking for a used car, carrying…

News August 1

Do you Have a BDC or a BCC?

BDC is one of the most incorrectly overused terms in the automotive retail environment. Far too often, the…

News August 1

Four Steps to a Super DOC – and More Profit

I find that most disappointments in the monthly financial statement come from a lack of daily reporting. In…

News July 1

Moving from Stiff-arm to Hug

The entire history of auto sales has been defined by the dealer’s quest to control the selling process.…

News July 1