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.”
Bust to Blue Sky
“The right messaging, including the right mail piece and electronic messaging, done right is a game changer for any dealership.”
Nielsen Automotive Group Sales Up in May 24 Percent
Over the years, Nielsen Automotive Group has seen tremendous growth and change, however, the philosophical foundation of the group has remained consistent. As Snouffer says, it all comes down to one word: loyalty.
Moneyball Strategy for Used Car Sales
The flood of used vehicles in the market has increased competition and threatens profitability. Now more than ever, dealers need a data-based strategy to capture their share of the market without giving up the gross. Using your data to create a market-based strategy is your best defense against costly acquisition mistakes and dwindling profits.
Winning in Your Local Market. Bill Page Honda Sales Up Percent in a Flat Market
Bill Page Honda faced a pivitol decision such as this when the dealership, then a Pontiac franchise, decided to start selling Hondas in 1971.
There is Only One Time: Customer’s Time
We’ve all experienced the high-pressure sale — the push to “buy now” before it’s too late. While many salespeople believe this approach works, stories abound of customers who simply walked away because they didn’t like the pressure. When will salespeople learn? There is only one time: the customer’s time. Does it really make a difference
Three Types of Videos Your Dealership Needs
Every year, advertisers and marketers try to choose one defining medium of the year, and 2017 is, no doubt, the year of the video. Digital video can enhance your content marketing and drive prospects to your dealership — if you do it right. From OEMs down to the local dealership, automotive marketers are integrating video
The Texas Three-Step: A Three-Stage Marketing Play That Will Set Your Phones on Fire
It always seems that the more personal a marketing plan is, the more effective it is. Engagement is the premise behind this monster. Let’s begin with what you’ll need.
What Do Millennials Want: Answering This Question is Critical to Your Success
Appealing to your Millennial customers can prove to be a challenging task in the auto industry. People often assume and associate Millennials with college debt, being unemployed and delaying even obtaining their driver’s licenses. However, research shows that this generation is projected to be the wealthiest ever, far surpassing Baby Boomers and Generation X. In
Success Story: Sims Honda of Burlington, WA Sales up 25% Year-To-Date
Sims Honda, located in Burlington, Washington, is on a roll. Sales are up 25 percent year-to-date, profits are up and the dealership commands a whopping 73 percent share of the local Honda market. “We’re just up and up and up, and it seems to keep going that way,” said Bobby Maynard, General Manager of the
