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Dealer Opsby Tariq KamalMarch 30, 2018

One-On-One With Future Automotive's Steve Pleau

Newly minted Ford Dealership Hall of Fame member Steve Pleau reflects on his nearly 50-year career and describes his surprise induction.

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Dealer Opsby Leonard BuchholzMarch 29, 2018

4 Action Steps for Bold Dealers

Managers, staff, and customers all benefit from true leadership. Follow these four action steps to uncover and correct the broken processes that are holding you back.

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Dealer Opsby Leonard BuchholzMarch 28, 2018

The Problem Child: Rein in Your Service Staff

Whether underperforming service advisors don’t know how to hit their goals or simply refuse, dealers must be prepared to take forceful action.

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F&Iby Kynzie SimsMarch 19, 2018

Sexual Harassment: 4 Pillars of Effective Training

Make anti-harassment training stick by creating a program that addresses leadership and accountability, clear policies, compliance training, and reporting and investigation.

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Dealer Opsby Mark HolensteinMarch 15, 2018

It’s a Process: How BPM Benefits Dealers

Omnichannel systems are backed by business process management, which works behind the scenes to manage the components of online and instore sales.

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Dealer Opsby Phillip HellstromMarch 13, 2018

March Madness: How to Coach Your Rookies

Give green peas a fair chance at success by playing to their strengths, building trust in the process, adjusting when needed, and allowing them to close deals.

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Dealer Opsby Tariq KamalMarch 6, 2018

Q&A: Your Smell Affects Your Sales

Aromachologist Farah Abassi creates custom scents that energize car buyers and complement their dealerships’ brands, décor, and demographics.

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Dealer Opsby Jason HeardMarch 6, 2018

Will Somebody Please Get That?

Phone skills are severely lacking in dealerships today, but one GM has a plan you can use to be sure every caller gets the right answer.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonMarch 6, 2018

A Dealer Win, and a Couple of Lessons

Hudson recounts the inspiring tale of a dealer who prevailed in a lawsuit in the consumer-friendly state of Maryland.

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Dealer Opsby Leonard BuchholzMarch 5, 2018

Status Checks Save Service Customers

Use this five-step plan to improve your status check process, prove you value your customers’ time, and keep them coming back to your shop.

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