Reputation Management
Reputation is Everything. Hispanic Car Buying Preferences Survey Review
In my first article on Hispanic Car Buying Preferences, I gave a broad overview of our 2020 and 2021 surveys. For this article, I will focus on...
Dealer Risk Mitigation: Expectations & The Fountain of Youth
My buddy, Tom, recently visited St. Augustine, Florida and he was kind enough to bring us souvenirs. No, my fiancé and I didn’t get t-shirts. We got...
4 Reasons Why Industry Awards Are Marketing Gold — and How to Leverage Them
As a business leader, you understand the importance of recognition. It's not just that it feels good to be celebrated for your hard work and...
How To Handle A Customer Dispute Like a Pro: Part 2
In Part 1, you will recall that we had the goals of discovering the truth, building trust, and de-escalating the customer's anger (a.k.a. extracting...
How To Handle A Customer Dispute Like a Pro: Part 1
"The only difference between an ordeal and an adventure is your attitude," states the recent, popular internet meme I encountered, and I agree....
The Importance of Reviews in Your Google AdWords Strategy
In our last article, Online Reviews: The Golden Key to a Solid SEO Strategy, we dove into how reviews can impact your Google SEO investment to...
Online Reviews: The Golden Key to a Solid SEO Strategy
We seem to finally be getting to a point where I estimate a significant majority of dealers track and care about their review scores. However, the...
The Automotive Insider’s Guide to Having a Seamless Reputation Management Strategy
It’s an early fall Tuesday morning. The air is crisp (at least here in the northeast), and your coffee is hot as you pull into the dealership. You...
3 Things Your Dealership Can Learn From a Blockbuster CEO
On Monday morning, June, 28 2007, John Antioco sat down at his desk and shuffled through his notes. Nearly ten years as the Chairman and CEO of...
4 Ways to Rebuild Your Dealership's Culture Post-COVID-19
A recent report by McKinsey and Company entitled "Reimaging the office and work-life after COVID-19", found 80% of people reported enjoying working...
Your Mindset will Determine Your Outcome
There are two perspectives that we can take away from this pandemic. We can grow from a positive opportunity or succumb to a perceived threat....
Essential Things to Know About Handling Customer Reviews
It's no secret that online reviews hold more clout with potential customers than ever before. Digital word of mouth is having an outsized impact on...