They Changed My Pay Plan…Again 

In the car business our turnover is out of control. There are many reasons but the one I want to address here is compensation of sales professionals. I am going to discuss the problem and offer some thought-starters as to possible solutions. One of t
Jan 29, 2024

Interview with W. Carroll Smith of Monument Chevrolet

Monument Chevrolet in Pasadena, Texas, has been serving the Houston-area since 1974. It is a family-owned and operated store under the leadership of company president W. Carroll Smith. Carroll started in the automotive business in 1965, working at Ge
Oct 1, 2019

#WittsWiseWords: Make Your Own Economy

 Be prepared for the outside issues that may impact your ability to meet your personal income goals. In this #WittsWiseWords – Bill Wittenmyer says to stick with what brought you success in the first place – great processes, and using
Sep 25, 2019

7 Tips to Turn Sales Appointments into Closed Deals

By Cory Wright, Director of Training, CallRevu Today’s customers expect and demand a fantastic experience. From initial research to the showroom visit, delivering a great experience at every touchpoint will give you a distinct advantage over yo
Sep 25, 2019

The Importance of a Centrally Managed Update System

In this video blog, Erik Nachbahr explains how software updates can wreak havoc on a dealership's operation and why having a centrally managed update system is vital to avoid that disruption.
Sep 25, 2019

Must-Dos to Score an A+ on Your Dealership’s Month-End Processes

By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst Can you hear the pencils sharpening, expo markers squeaking, and fresh new backpacks zipping? While it’s back-to-school season across the nation, at the dealership, September is also a great time to start anew by giving
Sep 24, 2019

Dealers Urged to Review Vendor Data Security Measures

BURLINGAME, CA, September 23, 2019 – Zonic Design, a certified vendor to CDK Global and Reynolds and Reynolds, is urging auto dealers to begin reviewing their vendors’ privacy and data security measures ahead of the January 1 deadline for complia
Sep 23, 2019

Social Media vs Broadcast Media

This week's #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Sep 20, 2019

Maximizing Dollar per Unit in Operation

This week's #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Sep 20, 2019