Industry News
How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Change the Way Dealers Market to Customers?
In the early months of 2020, many auto industry observers believed the industry would be looking at an annual pace of approximately 16.5 million new...
The Road to Recovery
COVID-19 blind-sided us with an uppercut, right hook and hard hit to the gut. We may be down and a little dizzy, but we are not out for the count....
They Called it Facebook for a Reason
A phone rings in the middle of the night, startling a grumpy middle-aged college dean back into consciousness. The computer servers at Harvard are...
Brand Building Tips for Dealerships During COVID-19
While we can’t be 100% certain how strong it will be, the demand for vehicles — whether it’s due to an expiring lease, delayed upgrade, or repair...
Essential Things to Know About Handling Customer Reviews
It's no secret that online reviews hold more clout with potential customers than ever before. Digital word of mouth is having an outsized impact on...
In the Quiet, Listening Becomes Easier
Many of us lived through the 2008-2009 recession. For those of us that were in some of the hardest-hit industries like real estate, banking, or...
Create a More Diverse Workforce to Achieve Greater Success
It is no secret that the automotive industry has historically been dominated by the male gender. The NADA Work Force Study of 2015 stated that women...
Grow Your Base Through Conquest
Humans are born to compete. As far back as ancient times, when we competed over every available resource as a matter of life and death, the idea that...
Everything has Changed, FOREVER! The Post COVID-19 World of Automotive Retail
The world’s great philosopher Mike Tyson said it best: Well, we all just got punched in the mouth. As a business, we had plans to become more...
Chatbot - Friend or Foe
A chatbot is exactly what it sounds like: A robot that managesyour conversations. The bot simulates a human-like interaction to give shoppersthe...
Facebook Ads for Your Dealership: 10 Ideas To Get You Started
In my last article, the message was focused on running more Facebook Ads campaigns, and to put your focus on targeting: the right message, the right...
Podcasting Provides New Opportunities for Local Auto Dealers
From nationally-known shows like Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro to niche programs catering to a specific audience, podcasts are officially a thing. As of...