Mauricio Espinosa - ... satisfaction is only a beginning. It’s the foundation, the base, of the pyramid. In order to climb that pyramid and reach for loyalty and fidelity, the base must be strong and stable...
Read More →In today’s market with diminishing sales, declining profits and falling consumer credit, how can dealers increase revenue? One simple answer is Internet leads—more specifically, subprime Internet leads.
Read More →“It’s just a matter of committing to it.” That’s how Ed Walsh, general manager, explained the success of Lamb Auto’s new special finance departments, more commonly referred to within the dealerships as secondary finance. “We’re just wholeheartedly committed to secondary finance and it’s been paying off handsomely.”
Read More →The official mascot of the University of Tennessee is Smokey, a blue tick coonhound native to the state. The dogs were bred to track small game with agility and accuracy.
Read More →Ryan Linnehan - Some important numbers we need to monitor in the BHPH business are cash on hand, sales volume, charge-off levels and net profit...
Read More →Justin Spath - Ethical issues are something few of us are ever really prepared to deal with when they occur. The big ones we can see and handle (because they usually have major consequences) usually involve courts, judges, and fines.
Read More →Dave Keller - Most fraud is uncovered because the person committing the fraud made a simple mistake or forgot to do something that day to cover it up. Most fraud, if committed by an office manager or controller, is normally difficult to discover...
Read More →Glynn Rodean - Okay, enough sarcasm for now, but how do you measure up in supporting your technicians? The only way to find out is to spend a day in your parts department at the technicians counter.
Read More →Don Reed - Does your parts department provide every customer the highest level of service they possibly can? Well, to answer that question properly, we must first determine who is the customer?...
Read More →Michael Rees - Just imagine if your sales manager was introduced to each customer right after the interview stage. They would start up a relationship with your customer that would be conducive to them buying from your dealership ...
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