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Carl Bennett

Director, Reynolds Consulting Services

Carl Bennett is the director of North American Consulting Operations and Sales for Reynolds Consulting Services. In his consultant role, Bennett teaches automotive retailers in the U.S. and Canada how to achieve higher levels of success and better results in vehicle sales and F&I. Prior to joining Reynolds and Reynolds more than 15 years ago, Bennett worked in dealerships for 15 years as a general manager, finance director, and sales manager.

 

Articles by Carl Bennett:

For most of our industry’s history, being close to your customers was key to being convenient. But in recent years, buyers traveling hundreds of kilometres to

Any time we face an important choice, we seek support in the people we trust. In the case of purchasing a vehicle – easily one

Employee Turnover

Employee turnover is something dealers have to combat on a daily basis and it is expensive. According to the annual NADA Dealership Workforce Study, every

Persevering Through Hardship

Tough times don’t last, but tough teams do. Those who have a plan in place to sustain or reinvent themselves in an unstable market are

Atmosphere Keeps Them Coming Back

In my first two articles about dealership stickiness, we explored how dealerships can deliver a five-star customer experience by providing a great first impression and superior customer service.

Customer Experience - Dealership Stickiness

My previous article in the dealership stickiness series stressed the importance of first appearances. A strong first impression sets the stage to a great customer experience, and dealership

Dealership Stickiness

We’ve all heard the phrase website stickiness, but relatively few people have considered the concept of dealership stickiness. What I mean by this is providing

Move around

Recently, while talking about days gone by, I recalled a lesson I liked using on site. Prior to a scheduled meeting with management, I would