Marketing is To Bull Riding…
October 20, 2022
One of my less-than-popular opinions is that I don’t believe in leads. I’m so strongly vocal about this opinion that conversations about leads often get
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Video is the New Differentiator
October 6, 2022
As we discussed in our last week’s blog post, your service department is a significant component, if not the most critical, in your entire operation. If
Is Your Fixed Ops Ready for the Road Ahead?
September 28, 2022
The impact of the last few years on variable operations has been the main topic of conversation for quite a while and for good reason.
Converting More Web Visits
September 23, 2022
One of the prevailing trends we at DTVMS are noticing is that website activity remains strong despite the economic tumult and ongoing supply chain issues.
Are Your Vendors on Your Side?
September 8, 2022
At the time of Dealer Talk’s inception, I was privileged to become a student of the business and learn from some fantastic people in the
The 96% Turnover Rate You Didn’t Know About
September 1, 2022
This last year I watched from the sidelines as a friend and colleague came head-to-head with sexual harassment in her workplace. Reporting the incident to
Standing Out: Marketing Your Inventory in Today’s Landscape
August 24, 2022
Of late, inventory has become an increasingly stressful topic for a lot of dealers. You may be hearing reports that the market is adjusting, but
We Might Have Won the Lottery
August 12, 2022
To date, the last two years have been some of the most exciting years in my life. The world has undergone a significant transformation and
How to Last Longer: The Often-Precarious Relationship Between Vendors and Dealers
August 3, 2022
Speed Dating? The automotive industry is one of the fastest-paced industries to date, yet despite our drive to gain the next competitive advantage, we are
It’s a Set Up: How to be a Leader When No One’s Looking
July 29, 2022
One of the most significant objectives in my career is to shift the automotive industry enough that people actively pursue careers within our space. This