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Dealer Opsby Michelle DenogeanNovember 18, 2020

The Silver Lining: A New Sales Model Emerges

Whether we choose to keep a leaner staffing model, hire a different caliber of employee that requires more compensation, or grow our expectations for what we can sell per month, there is no looking back — and that is good for business.

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Product & Technologyby Erica SietsmaNovember 13, 2020

Why Video is Important to Communicate with Your Customers

Video is a great way to reach customers to communicate how they want to receive their vehicles.

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Product & Technologyby Robert J. Wilson, EsquireNovember 11, 2020

Data Breach 101

By all reports, billions of records have been exposed by reported data breaches. If the unthinkable occurs, having a well thought out data breach response plan will help you manage the challenges you will face.

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F&Iby Larry J. FeldmanNovember 10, 2020

Do You Have What it Takes to be a Closing Junkie?

Closing deals is both a state of mind and a consequence of well thought out actions. The power lies in the salesperson that focuses their laser vision onto the next person entering the dealership.

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Digitalby Troy ScheerNovember 5, 2020

Can You Hear Me Now? Social Listening for Success 

By utilizing social listening, you create the opportunity to improve the value of the customer experience in every area of the dealership.

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Dealer Opsby Jeremy AnspachNovember 4, 2020

How Dealers Leveraged Fixed Ops and Digital Advertising for Recovery

Dealers were one of the earliest segments of business to embrace a message of contactless business operations. This approach created a winning formula that helped dealers achieve a lower cost per customer acquisition level, which is the best business strategy to help them get through 2020. 

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Digitalby Chris MartinNovember 2, 2020

Questions to Ask as You Evaluate Conquest Vendors

In today’s climate, you cannot afford to write off conquest marketing as an inefficient investment. If you ask the right questions, you’ll be able to get a clear picture of where your ad dollars are going.

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Complianceby Jim GantherOctober 30, 2020

Reigning in Franken-agency

On June 29, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was unconstitutional. A compliance expert shares why this matters, and why it matters to dealers in particular.

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Industryby Gil Van Over October 28, 2020

The FTC Suggests We Buckle Up

The FTC recently issued a report that summarizes its enforcement actions, roundtable findings, consumer workshops, and in-person interviews with 38 Washington D.C. metro-area consumers focused on deceptive advertising practices, spot-delivery, and voluntary protection products.

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Complianceby Paul GipsonOctober 27, 2020

Compliance Considerations When Texting Automotive Customers

The TCPA has been around for more than 25 years but remains one of the most litigated consumer protection statutes. By having proper compliance in place, your dealership can enjoy the benefits of contacting consumers with peace of mind.

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