Three Things To Do Now So You Can Start Using Data Like a Boss
If you spent any time walking the floor at NADA this year, you couldn’t miss every DMS and CRM company pushing their new version of “data-analytics” on dealers. The reason dealers are seeing this push to use “big-data” is because every other industry has been leveraging data for years. It’s not about fancy dashboards; it’s
How to Motivate Employees With Effective Communications
Effective communication promotes a culture of sharing ideas and solving problems. Employees who are “in the know” and feel like their opinions are valued are more likely to be engaged and motivated to do their jobs well.
WILL YOUR DEALERSHIP THRIVE, OR SIMPLY SURVIVE IN 2017?
Running a car dealership has been and always will be challenging; but several workforce trends in 2017 will make it even more challenging for dealers who insist on doing “business as usual.” An improving economy, changes in organizational structure and customer expectations are at the root of these trends. As always, the ability to embrace
The Dealership’s 2017 New Year’s Resolution List
As January 1st quickly approaches and everyone reminisces over their 2016 successes and regrets, for some, the latter of the two weighs more heavily. However, the promise of a new year brings hope and a fresh, optimistic perspective. Just as we discard our old calendars and reset the financial books, the New Year gives us
FILL OPEN DEALERSHIP POSITIONS BY PROMOTING INTERNAL EMPLOYEES
Each year, the turnover rate for dealerships continues to increase. In 2013, the average dealership saw a 66 percent turnover rate among sales consultants, well above the national average for the private sector of 42 percent. As of 2015, that number has risen to 71 percent. Regardless of the cause, high turnover rates are both
Better Customer Experience Starts With Better Employees
By hiring better-quality employees, your dealership — and your customers — benefit in the long run. Top-quality employees provide a better customer experience, allowing you to inspire repeat customers, referrals and a positive online reputation. Customer experience is increasingly the differentiator between high- and low-performing companies. Especially in the case of new-car dealerships, competition
Now Open, The Automotive App Store: The Open App Approach to Uniting an Industry
What makes the Apple brand indestructible? There are a million valid answers to this question. Is Apple’s technology more advanced than Google’s? Not necessarily. Are their smartphones more intelligent than all other smartphones? Probably not. But no one can dispute the fact that they are the simplest devices to navigate for the vast majority of
Success Story: #1 Honda Dealer In Michigan
Competition between auto dealerships in the Detroit, Michigan market is off the charts. Click cover to read from our digital magazine. Eric Frehsee, General Sales Manager at Tamaroff Motors, Inc., can look out his dealership’s window and see the neighboring dealership selling a lease on a fully loaded Jeep for $200 a month.
Awarding Medals Before They’ve Gone Into Battle
I recently saw a post on a social network; it was a re-post of an alleged list that a new employee found on their door the first day of work. It was a thoughtful list, containing such items as “Don’t worry about calling in sick,” “It’s OK to have an off day” and “It’s OK