Building Leaders: When to Let Go, Part 2
“My job is to find the right leaders for the right job, make certain they are working from their position of strength and lay out the expectations. They need to know what we want, when we want it and what rules of our culture they must follow to get it done.”
Hormann Acquires TNR Industrial Doors, Inc – Expanding Business in America and Beyond
Now, with the recent acquisition of TNR Doors, Inc., Hörmann aims to further expand their high performance door presence in Canada, U.S., Central America, the Caribbean, and beyond.
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.
How to Preserve Dealer Revenue in a Sales Downturn With Live Chat
Have you ever heard the aphorism, “a rising tide lifts all boats”? John F. Kennedy was surely right when he spoke about the economy; when there’s market growth, even the average dealer profits. Unfortunately, sales are beginning to slow in the auto industry, and we have low tides on the horizon.
Getting Off The Ground. Fenton Nissan of Rockwall Sales up 189% YTD!
There’s a freedom that comes from opening a new dealership from scratch. It’s a clean slate, free of any baggage that comes from taking over an existing store. There are no dings on your reputation from past mistakes. Your facility will be new and state-of-the-art. It can be designed to take advantage of new technology.
Summer 2017 Automotive Hiring Trends: People, Processes, Purchases
As the retail auto industry enters a more challenging sales cycle, management teams must continue to improve their hiring efforts to create a competitive advantage. With 2017 more than halfway over, now is the time to check-in and see if your dealership is on track to hit your sales, operational and human capital goals for the year.
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.”
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.
Building Leaders: Who’s Ready for Leadership
“I look at their current job and their current results to gauge their abilities and their outlook. If they don’t have above-average results in their current job, we aren’t interested in putting them in charge of a team.” – Chris Saraceno
Colors On Parade to be Featured at 2017 Women In Automotive Conference in Orlando
On July 9-11, 2017 six members representing Colors On Parade will be attending the Women In Automotive (WIA) Summer Conference at the Omni Orlando Resort in Champions Gate, FL.
