Leadership Legacies: Why Great Leaders Mentor Instead of Manage
Put yourself in your team’s position for a second. Think about everyone you’ve worked for with the word “manager” or “director” in their title. Now think about those who have had the most significant impact on your professional and personal life.
Characteristics of the Most Successful Leaders
The greatest leaders are not solely interested in making a living; they are driven to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. They are not just interested in success at work; they seek success in life.
The Seven Rules of Fearless Growth: What Fearless Companies Are Doing to Grow Faster and Smarter
In today’s era of disruption, your company needs to stay agile enough to survive and thrive, yet it’s all too easy to respond to today’s business climate with fear and indecision. Business consultant Amanda Setili insists it takes only a few simple steps to guarantee success. Here she offers seven rules to help you navigate the new economy and achieve fearless growth.
Not All Dealerships Are Experiencing a Sales Slowdown: How Dealers Are Coming Out on Top
If you’re a glutton for auto industry news like I am, I’m sure you’ve seen a volume of articles around “2017 auto sales plateaus,” “new vehicle slow downs,” and “auto cycles ending” over the last few months. And, as we move into the second half of the year, these talks of an industry slowdown continue.
Customer Retention for an Online Market
How do you build retention with customers who buy from you, but never set foot in the dealership or meet an employee face to face? It’s an important question for all online retailers, and it should be part of the marketing discussions with your staff and agencies. Unlike many online retailers, you don’t sell consumables
Carolina-Based Company Colors On Parade Hosts 2017 National Area Developer Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina
Colors On Parade is excited to be hosting their 2017 National Area Developer Conference in Raleigh, NC from September 29-30 2017. This conference is an enriching opportunity to gather employees who work in different areas throughout the world to come together once a year.
Former Cars.com Exec Joins Hireology as VP of Auto Partnerships
Kraut most recently served as vice president of national sales at Cars.com, and led the company to over thirteen years of record growth, according to Hireology.
Focus on How Your Customer Can Get More, Not How They Can Pay Less
There are quite a few companies that can provide some or most of the elements needed to produce results — make sure to utilize the company that can do it all. Super-boost your retention and, more important, capitalize from it.
Team, Meet Technology. Technology, Meet Team
When you think of the word “team,” you probably think of people. In a business, your team includes your employees and possibly your customers and vendors. You might not think of technology as a team member but, in a way, the tools your team uses to achieve goals become an extension and a part of your team.
Get Up and Go: Management by Walking Around
“The MBWA philosophy helps you grow relationships with every member of your team. It also creates an opportunity for you to connect with them on a regular basis and gain valuable insight into the inner workings of every department of the dealership.”
