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Digital•by Glynn Rodean•July 21, 2008

Train to Bridge the Gap: Connecting the BDC and Sales Department

Glynn Rodean - Why do we train our BDC personnel? Because we need to bridge the gap between the sales department and the BDC, and the easiest way to do that is by properly training both sides.

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Dealer Ops•by Justin Spath•July 18, 2008

Why Bananas Are Good for Hiring: Making the Most of Opportunity

Justin Spath - As our economy moves more and more towards a significant banana, I think it is safe to say that we in the retail automotive industry will notice the effects.

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Dealer Ops•by David Keller, CPA, CFE•July 18, 2008

Used Vehicle Fear: What Exactly Are You Afraid Of?

David Keller - New car dealerships rely almost entirely on trade-ins to round out the mix of vehicles on their lot. What happensif your more expensive vehicle sales slow down and stop generating these trade-ins?...

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Digital•by Sean V. Bradley•July 17, 2008

Internet Sales Process - Part One: Commit to Methodical Follow-Up

Sean Bradley - We find that a lot of dealers have sporadic follow-up protocols. For example, they will follow up with a prospect via phone and the Internet for one to two weeks straight, wait three days, then resume for another week of follow-up...

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Digital•by Harlene Doane•July 16, 2008

Measuring the Internet Department Results

Harlene Doane - The one thing everyone has discovered is that no one has figured out exactly how to wrap their arms around a topic like Internet sales ..

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Digital•by Mauricio Espinosa•July 15, 2008

Preparing for the Good Times and the Bad

Mauricio Espinosa - In this time of economic uncertainties in the U.S., it is important to your business that you have alternate plans, a clear vision of your challenges and the proper metrics with which to manage.

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Dealer Ops•by Jim Jackson•July 15, 2008

Positive and Prosperous: How to Change Your Perspective of the Economy

Jim Jackson - People are losing jobs, the price of gasoline is skyrocketing, and then there’s the dreaded “R” word: Recession. As a leader, you are supposed to be upbeat and optimistic about the current economy.

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Fixed Ops•by Don Reed•July 10, 2008

The Meaning Behind the Term "Fixed Operations"

Don Reed - Why do we classify half of our dealership as variable and the other half as fixed? What is the difference between the two? Should they operate independently of one another or operate as one? Is one more important than the other?...

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Hudson•July 7, 2008

Snoozing and Losing: The Case for Arbitration Agreements

Thomas B. Hudson, Esq. - I am frequently asked whether dealers’ use of mandatory arbitration agreements as a defense against class action lawsuits and as a way to escape potentially crippling court-awarded damages is a tactic that actually works...

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Dealer Ops•by Tom Herald•July 4, 2008

The Five Basic Steps to a Special Finance Deal

Tom Herald - There are five basic steps that will help keep your deals on track. Car dealers who follow these five steps consistently will be successful and maximize the gross profit on every deal, every time.

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