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Articlesby Brent CarmichaelFebruary 20, 2010

BHPH Dealers Improve the Basics in 2009 for Better Cash Management

Brent Carmichael - The main focus for BHPH dealers in the NCM BHPH 20 Groups program for 2009 was cash management. They looked to maximize cash flow to fund growth and/or reduce reliance on borrowed capital.

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Articlesby Tony TroussovFebruary 20, 2010

Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Tony Troussov - Imagine what would happen if your organization was attracting and retaining the best of the best employees. What type of atmosphere would that create for your customers? What results would your company attain? Take a moment and think about it. Compare your answers to the reality you face every day.

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Articlesby Dean EvansFebruary 18, 2010

The New School is the Place to Be

Dean Evans - The war between the "old school" of marketing and the "new school" of marketing continues to rage, regardless of the gains the new school has made and the losses the old school continues to suffer in the marketplace. The Internet has the attention of the vast majority of consumers.

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Articlesby Charley PompeyFebruary 17, 2010

Two Easy, Inexpensive Ways To Help You Locate Your Next Buy Here Pay Here Lot

I do not believe that “dealer row” is always the right place to be. Your local zoning may dictate a concentration of automotive retail and repair facilities into one area of your city or town. If you have the flexibility to choose otherwise, here are my thoughts.

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Articlesby Glynn RodeanFebruary 16, 2010

On the Phone with the SF Customer

Glynn Rodean - BDR intuition is the skill to know which direction to take at the fork in the road during customer interactions. Ad and lead sourcing helps make this simple by identifying credit issues early. Being on point and having BDR intuition when speaking with a special finance customer is vital because these potential buyers are likely filling out multiple credit applications.

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Articlesby Kimberly LongFebruary 11, 2010

Stronger Customer Relationships Through Fixed Operations Marketing

Kimberly Long - The name Sonic Automotive is well-known to anyone in the industry, and with good reason. It is the third-largest automotive group in the country with 153 dealerships and more than 30 collision centers and a Fortune 300 company. Carrying more than 30 different vehicle brands, its reach stretches literally across the country, from California to the Carolinas.

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Articlesby David Keller, CPA, CFEFebruary 9, 2010

Rethink Your Business Model

David Keller - I just finished attending a couple of conventions where I spoke on various expert panels and met with hundreds of dealers. I have spent many hours on the phone with dealers who have called wanting help to “stay alive.”

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Articlesby Bill LeslieFebruary 4, 2010

Above All Else, Choose Character

Bill Leslie - Six months ago, we caught an employee stealing on his first day on the job. We caught him red-handed. There was no doubt involved, and he admitted the theft. There were divided opinions among the decision-makers, but the decision was to give him a second chance. We really needed to fill that spot.

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Articlesby Kirk ManzoJanuary 30, 2010

Three Key Elements of High-Performing F&I Departments

Kirk Manzo - As we approach year’s end, now is a good time to examine your processes and procedures in all areas of the dealership including sales and F&I. The interaction between these two areas of the dealership is the life blood for future growth.

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Articlesby Jennifer Murphy BloodworthJanuary 28, 2010

BHPH Dealers Look Back at 2009

Jennifer Murphy - For many dealers, 2009 has been a kick in the teeth. However, one group of dealers, buy here pay here (BHPH) dealers, haven’t been hit as hard as some dealers who’ve fought to keep their doors open. Many BHPH dealers have persevered without significant losses.

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