Getting Your Dealership Unstuck with the Right Software
Today, to provide the type of personal service consumers demand, we need software. While more progressive dealers and consumers whiz by using the latest tools, some dealerships get stuck in the “that’s the way we’ve always done things around here” mode.
Simple Requirements When Conducting Employee Screening
No one disputes that background checks for employment applicants are necessary. Background checks are just a part of an overall, comprehensive onboarding process an employer should use to ultimately find the most qualified person to work with the company.
Strategies for Helping Your Salespeople Work as a Team
If you ever want to motivate someone, give them someone to compete with and a reward to work toward. Think about it: which would motivate you more: “Go sell 10 cars” or “Sell more cars than everyone else and get a spiff”?
What Stops Success?
Success is defined as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” That should tell us a lot about the value of goals and how we should approach them. Some of us never reach our goals because we never set any. We may want to be successful, but without goals and purpose we really don’t have any measuring stick to go by.
The Theory of 5: What is Your Why? Finding the Real Reason Behind Our Goals
There’s no shortage of articles, videos, books, blog posts, podcasts and other material that share the importance for building profits and gaining wealth. “It will take focus, stamina, courage and determination to build our financial and business skills,” we’re told, “so let’s get started now!”
How to Interview Salespeople
Dealers are struggling to fill sales positions, according to the NADA 2018 Dealership Workforce Study. Total sales consultant turnover is at 80 percent, and hiring efficiency is 46 percent, which means dealers need two new hires to find the right sales consultant. Additionally, 42 percent of sales consultant terminations happen within the first 90 days.
Following Up and Standing Out: How Are You Differentiating Yourself from the Dealers Down the Street?
Since recently purchasing a home, I continue to be impressed by the follow-up we receive from our Realtor. She not only checked in after the initial purchase, but she has continued to reach out to us monthly.
Setting Up Your 2019 Automotive Digital Marketing Strategy for Success
This is it: 2019 is here! It’s time to get digitally organized.
4 Ways Your Dealership Can Stay Competitive in 2019
In 2018, dealers were up against some major challenges and changes: employee turnover, technological advancements, vehicle subscription services and predictions of impending sales declines. As we move into 2019, it’s time to face the industry’s challenges head on. To stay competitive, incorporate the following initiatives into your business strategy.
Will Your New Sales Hires Surrender, Squander or Soar in 2019?
With 2019 upon us, many dealerships around the country are making adjustments. These dealerships are making changes in their systems, providers, vendors and staff. One of the major changes many dealerships are making or have made recently is their sales staff.
Protecting Your Assets in a Tumultuous Insurance Market
Dealers should consider how they have procured their insurance coverage in the past. It may be time to find a risk management consultant.
Create Champions in 2019
Imagine for a moment that you are the coach of your favorite team and getting ready for a new season. You have the right players and talent to go all the way to the championship with hard work, focus, preparation and training. 2019 is going to be the year you’ll be the absolute best — the champions!
