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Jim Shorkey and Courtesy Suzuki

“When they first started talking about this recession, I announced to my team, ‘There’s all this talk about a recession. I’m not participating. If you’re participating, you’re in the wrong room,’” said Jim Shorkey, dealer principal of Courtesy Suzuki and Jim Shorkey Kia in North Huntingdon, Pa.

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Dealer Ops•by David Keller, CPA, CFE•April 30, 2009

The Misdiagnosed Dealer Plague

David Keller - I have talked to many banks in the past few months, and guess what? They don’t seem to be in the business of loaning money anymore. Seems strange, as they should have a hard time making a profit if they pay depositors and...

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Digital•by Glynn Rodean•April 28, 2009

Part Three: Outsource to In-House - The BDC Ramp-Up Process

Glynn Rodean -There are many different functions a BDC can perform. Some of the most popular ... in-house BDCs performing well include: working Internet leads, working purchased leads, taking incoming sales calls from advertising and direct mail and ...

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Dealer Ops•by Rick Gibbs•April 24, 2009

The Growing Rate of Technological Change

Rick Gibbs -Despite current economic conditions, the rate of technological change continues to grow at exponential rates. This is extremely important to your dealership because it ultimately affects the way consumers shop and make purchase decisions...

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•April 23, 2009

Rising to the Challenge

Greg Goebel - Last year at this time I was preparing to run my first marathon. It was a goal I set for myself a decade ago, but had never come close to accomplishing. This time was different however, as I had armed myself with a proven training plan. By executing it, I was able to cross one more thing off my “Bucket List.” ...

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Dealer Ops•by Brent Carmichael•April 20, 2009

Collection CSI - Should You Measure It?

Brent Carmichael - How would your collection department CSI (Customer Service Index/Indicator) measure up to everyone else’s in the BHPH industry? Most BHPH operators haven’t given it a second thought. As yet, there hasn’t been a...

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Dealer Ops•by Harlene Doane•April 18, 2009

Hidden Cost in Your Workman's Compensation

There are two ways to address workman's compensation. The first is risk management.... The second is before and after the injury that has occurred.

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Dealer Ops•by Greg Goebel•April 16, 2009

The "New" New Frontier

Greg Goebel - Rick has added you as a friend on Facebook. We need to confirm that you know Rick in order for you to be friends on Facebook,” read the e-mail in my inbox. That is how it all started in mid-December while I was recovering from surgery. My thought was, what the heck is Rick doing? We are already friends. I have all his phone numbers and his ...

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Dealer Ops•by Ryan Linnehan•April 15, 2009

Effective Customer Communication

Ryan Linnehan - Just as there are many methods of communication for dealing with your spouse, there are also lots of ways we can communicate with customers, all of which are important, but some are more...

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Dealer Ops•by Harlene Doane•April 15, 2009

Many Pennies Make Dollar Sense

Harlene Doane - A penny by itself just isn’t worth much any more. However, pennies still add up to dollars and several dollars can change your bottom line. Lately, in an effort to change the bottom line, many dealers have taken the time to review their operations to squeeze out ...

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