“Well done is better than well said.” ~ Benjamin Franklin It’s very difficult to have the wherewithal to both DO great things and TALK ABOUT DOING GREAT THINGS at the same time. So if you have to do just one, which is better? I personally believe it is better to take action, to do. Talking about […]
Besides talents, you must have the skills to see long-term success. Talent is defined as having a natural aptitude. And, Skill is having the ability to do something well; expertise. I like working with talented people. People that have a raw and natural ability to accomplish and accel in their chosen craft. I also admire and enjoy working with […]
That’s right, caring is free, it costs you little more than your time. All things come full circle. What had become in the last decade a waterfall of “transactional sales” or “transactional buyers” has shifted. The internet was the great equalizer when it came to price shopping (especially in automotive). At first, it seems that shortcuts or […]
Consistency is one of the keys to success!! We have all heard “success leaves clues.” The biggest key to success, in my opinion, is consistency. So tonight I am spending a bit of time discussing a few key ways to stay consistent and accomplish more of your tasks! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-7yC-8fRm0[/embedyt] Make a conscious decision to […]
This is my recap last week from Philadelphia and The Internet Sales 20 Group Recap (#IS20G) This week I recap my trip to Philadelphia, PA for the Internet Sales 20 Group. This conference (or event) is hosted by Sean V. and Karen Bradley’s company Dealer Synergy. It was an excellent event. Hosted by great people. […]
The process is the power, and there is power in the process of anything! I start off by discussing the sales process for handling a customer in person. Then I chat for a few minutes about the phone and BDC process that we use to walk a customer through setting an appointment. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWGCiqTd82I[/embedyt] Keep […]
Eliminate “the scaries” & sales fear This is a few tips on how to eliminate the fear during the sale. The two primary fears: Fear of rejection or fear of failure. When these two fears set in, then often salespeople will avoid the customer. And we want to avoid that feeling and make sure to get […]
Yes! Happy 4th of July! #Independence Day [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6iqktTus4s[/embedyt] My video message to everyone out there to wish you all a fun, safe and Happy 4th of July! AND Happy 40th Birthday to my sister, Kathy!
7 minutes on Car Business Stuff #TodaysThoughts Today I’m spending 7 minutes (or more) talking about the car business. Recently, I was engaged with a video and conversation with an individual that had an opposition to the automotive industry. Today, I offered my response in a Facebook Live video. Often, there are so many negative posts, […]
Yes, data is a staple of our daily diet, but sometimes you just have to go with your gut. Data is essential. Data lets us incrementally change and improve on just about any task or really, just about anything. The amount of social media consumption in our daily lives – it’s almost insane. It is […]