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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•February 21, 2011

Fire! Ready! Aim!

As dealers notice the comeback special finance is making, interest in the topic grows, as evidenced by the increasing number of calls Author and Consultant Greg Goebel has been receiving of late. He outlines some of the important issues dealers should consider before jumping back into special finance.

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Digital•by Harlene Doane•February 18, 2011

2010 Digital Marketing Awards

The Auto Dealer Monthly 2010 Digital Marketing Awards highlight a few of the best dealership websites in the industry, including single-point franchise sites, independent dealer sites, group franchise sites and specialty sites. See who stood out from the pack and why.

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Dealer Ops•by Mark Dubois•February 14, 2011

Advertising or Promotion

Both advertising and promotion have their place in operating a successful business. Author Mark Dubois explains the difference of each and how they can help a buy here pay here business.

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Dealer Ops•by Joe Chura•February 9, 2011

Double Your Internet Sales

As a current dealership employee, Joe Chura reflects on how to increase Internet sales and how his perspective on that topic has changed since he went from working for Ford Motor Company to working in the dealership.

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Training•by Greg Wells•February 7, 2011

Checking Your Blind Spots

Busy sales managers have plenty to manage that’s right in front of them, but it’s important to check “blind spots” to uncover hidden profits. Author Greg Wells highlights four blind spots and what you can do to get them out in plain sight.

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Digital•by J.D. Rucker•February 3, 2011

7 Keys to Social Media Success

There's more content on the Internet about social media than just about any other form of marketing, which can make tackling social media confusing. In this article, Author J.D. Rucker provides the 7 Keys to social media success in a succinct and straightforward manner.

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Dealer Ops•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•February 1, 2011

Autoline Excels with a Different Dealership Approach

While constructing his independent dealership Autoline, Dealer Ryan Corey said the idea was for it to be “completely opposite a traditional car dealership.” From the interior decoration and logo to the dealership’s advertising, it’s easy to see his store is unique, and it’s attracting and retaining customers. Since it opened, sales have increased about 400 percent.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•January 28, 2011

2010 Auto Finance Survey – Special Finance Results

Industry Expert Greg Goebel provides an in-depth look at the Special Finance Segment of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2010 Auto Finance Survey.

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Hudson•January 26, 2011

Think Twice About Pricing a Car Based on Credit Quality

Thomas B. Hudson - What's a dealer to do in order to avoid an up-close-and-personal meeting with his state's AG? We recommend that dealers prominently price all their cars (as some state laws require). The price is the price, no matter who is buying or how they are paying.

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Mohr•January 25, 2011

The Power of A Well-Executed First Call

When a customer submits an Internet lead to a dealership, the first call – if well executed – can result in a sale if followed by solid follow-up processes and a qualified, focused sales consultation.

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