In a Jetsons’ World, It’s the Flinstone Mentality That Will Win
But as we continue to try to keep up with constant innovation and make sense of this whirlwind of information, a lot of us have forgotten the most important part of our business: relationships.
Growing In A Flat Market
JONES HONDA BLOWS PAST NEW AND USED AVERAGES IN THEIR MARKET. SALES UP 22.5% YOY WITH INCREASES MARKETING PRESENCE Jones Honda, part of the Jones Family of Dealerships in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has a great reputation for retaining customers and providing outstanding sales and service experiences. What the dealership lacked, however, were the tools and marketing
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Role of Chat
Huzzah! We’ve finally entered a time where car dealers no longer see digital communication as a hot commodity, but a necessity. Unfortunately, it coincides with a boom in communications technology and a surge in chat vendors trying to sell dealers “shiny new things.”
With so many options, how do you discern what features work and which ones are just smoke and mirrors? How do you protect your customers from terrible online service? How do you make sure your chat investment makes you money?
Don’t Panic. This five-step guide has all the information you need to find the most effective chat solution in today’s landscape.
Without A Fundamental Approach to Follow Up, Your Dealership’s Investment In Staff Training Is Wasted
The dealership’s day began with a quick sales meeting — 12 salespeople and their GSM huddled around a large TV screen to watch the daily installment from a sales trainer’s learning platform. When the trainer began to pose questions, the GSM repeated the choices to answer the questions.
Take Care of Your People
Encourage each employee to seek mentors who complement their backgrounds and interests. And don’t just verbalize these positive reinforcements. Be proactive and mentor others. Continue to do what you have to do to grow. Take a class, volunteer or get involved in your community.
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.
Increasing Automotive Sales Results With Artificial Intelligence
From more conversations come more showroom visits and increased revenue. It’s not a question of if you need this technology to stay competitive; it’s simply a question of when you’ll ultimately implement it.
Kendall Toyota Sets Its Sights on No. 1 By Integrating Processes to Better Focus On The Customer
Being second place in a competitive market is a goal many dealerships would love to be able to claim for themselves.
For Kendall Toyota in Miami, Florida, however, that’s simply not acceptable.
For many years, the dealership sat atop the perch in Toyota sales in their marketplace. Through changing circumstances — including the opening of its sister store West Kendall Toyota — Kendall recently slipped to the second spot. This served as a wake-up call for the dealership’s management to examine their processes and methods and to put plans in place to regain that title.
Three Secrets to Setting Up a Successful BDC at Your Dealership
In Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, Joe Maddon filled his color-coded lineup card with statistics he would need for the game, including his special secret, the Maddon Matrix.
Improving the Car Buying Experience By Maximizing the CRM
There is one constant complaint from automotive customers: Nobody likes the car buying process. In fact, according to a 2016 Autotrader Car Buyer of the Future Study, less than 1 percent of consumers like the current process. The study further explains that the two biggest sources of car buying frustration are that it takes too
