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Sales and F&I

From meeting quota to holding gross, articles to help anyone working in sales.

Bridging the Gap

There’s a communication breakdown that’s been plaguing dealerships for years between the sales floor and the service department. When I say communication breakdown, what I’m

Customers in a vehicle

We all know shoppers seek transparent, hassle-free experiences with faster transaction times. Why do you think so many people shop online and even subscribe to

Salesperson on his mobile phone

Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life. A recent Google study reports that 87% of users always have their smartphone at their side. While

Stronger Sales Team

We all know dealerships have a high employee turnover rate throughout every department. According to Automotive News, the sales department has one of the highest with

Top 4 Misses In Your BDC

Generating new opportunities is the most important job of the business development centre. If you’re not running it correctly, you’ll miss out on numerous opportunities for your

Customer shaking hands with the salesperson

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers want quick buying experiences that give them exactly what they need. But a fast car buying experience does not always equate

8 Simple Sales Steps for New Hire Success

According to NADA’s 2017 Workforce Study, total dealership turnover in 2016 was 43%. For sales, that number jumps to 67%. With millennials accounting for 61% of dealership

Ways to Prevent Salespeople from Leaving with Your Cusomters

According to NADA, salespeople in the automotive industry have a turnover rate of 72%. That’s 38% higher than the turnover rate for other industries. Why is

The Lost Art of the Needs Assessment

You know the old adage, “you don’t know what you don’t know?” That applies to car buyers as well. Most shoppers are intent on purchasing the

Text Messaging

With 68% of Canadians owning a smartphone, text messaging has become a regular form of communication. We’ve become used to it. So much in fact,