Its a special day on the Dealers Compressed podcast today as we welcome a very special guest, Brandin Wilkinson. Brandin is a young, innovative dealer who convinces customers to drive lots of miles just to do business with his Dodge store.
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Many dealerships think that branding and changes in company culture are major projects that they just aren't comfortable tackling yet. This week, we cover something you can implement at your dealership right away: assessing your inventory for better turnover.
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This week takes on a different feel than usual as I (Paul) a notable day at vAuto headquarters in Chicago with Founder and visionary, Dale Pollak. The truth is, every worthwhile event in life never happens in an instant. It is the result of process. This is true in business, parenting, personal development, etc.
Next week we will be releasing this exclusive interview with Dale where my opening question seeks some clarity on why Dale set aside time for…me???
Thank you for being a part of this community and I couldn’t be more energized to pursue CLARITY together!
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If you want to win, WHY ARE YOU LISTENING TO LOSERS?!
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It's hot. Customers don't want to walk a lot for their new car. They want to research it online like everything else they bought this week.
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Gratitude isn't always an easy thing to keep top-of-mind, but this holiday, we're reminded of the all the opportunity that is truly available to us.
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On the back of Father's day, we revisit the notion that many dealerships evolved from a family business. As dealership acquisitions continue to grow, it becomes increasingly important to assess your long-term plan for growth.
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After a weekend at PCG Companies' DMSC conference in Napa, we're bringing you our takeaways from some of the top minds in the automotive industry.
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An Autotrader survey found that less than half of 1% like the current car buying process. That's pretty embarrassing. We got a chance to talk to Drive Motors SVP of Customer Experience, Matt Weinberg, about his perspective on how dealers can adapt to better serve their customers.
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Dealership brands often feel that they are attributed with their manufacturer brand. In a world of digital relations, your personality feeds more into your brand than you think.
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Dale Pollak's interest in the success of the dealership model doesn't come from his business practices; it's something that's rooted in his very being.
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Adapt or die. Which will you choose?
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We've covered the major inefficiencies in the automotive industry, but for review, let's look at the highlights that NEED to be addressed.
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Admittedly, the content of this episode isn't the most exciting thing to talk about. However, in a world of transparency, it's more imperative than ever to keep yourself educated to ensure you are able to best serve your customers working within these limits.
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Many dealerships think that branding and changes in company culture are major projects that they just aren't comfortable tackling yet. This week, we cover something you can implement at your dealership right away: assessing your inventory for better turnover.
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Amazon has changed consumer culture drastically. Customers can go online to find exactly what they want at the price they expect to pay. Has your dealerships moved to an online tool? Your customers want you to.
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It might sound corny, but when employees are treated like a team and not like a number, you can FEEL the difference in the way they do business. Trust us.
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Your customers are being overtaxed. You might not even realize it, but it's eating into your profits. The good thing? It's completely within your control.
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Time is an often overlooked asset. Sure, you can do certain tasks yourself to save a few bucks on the labor, but how much are you actually losing in the long-run by sacrificing your focus on the tasks that bring you the largest returns?
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