About: David Lewis

David Lewis

David’s firm is a national training and consulting business that specializes in the retail automotive industry. He also is the author of four industry-related books, “The Secrets of Inspirational Selling,” “The Leadership Factor,” “Understanding Your Customer” and “The Common Mistakes Automotive Salespeople Make.” Visit his website at www.DavidLewis.com.

How automotive professionals can manage stress and live healthier lives

David Lewis - March 15, 2021

On the latest edition of Straight Talk, host David Lewis, President of David Lewis and Associates, tackles the topic of stress and how it impacts the mental health of automotive...

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4 universal rules car dealers can follow to achieve sales success

David Lewis - February 15, 2021

On this edition of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis, shares with us four rules dealers should follow to ensure a successful sales presentation. Every salesperson knows that a natural...

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Why your dealership should put an end to trial closes

David Lewis - November 16, 2020

On this edition of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis, shares with us his lastest car buying experience. About 30 days ago, Lewis decided it was time to buy a...

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How to Manage Stress in Your Career as a Car Salesperson

David Lewis - July 19, 2020

On this week's episode of Straight Talk, our host, David Lewis discusses some effective strategies you can use to manage stress when working in the dealership. The number one health...

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Staying Successful in the Showroom During COVID-19

David Lewis - July 11, 2020

On this week's episode of the Saturday Morning Sales Meeting, David Lewis talks about selling cars during the COVID-19 pandemic and some of the measures you can take to make...

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Having the Willingness to Win

David Lewis - April 13, 2020

The retail auto industry can often times feel like a race. Sometimes we're racing against coworkers or the competition, while other times we're racing our own doubts and fears. On...

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Dealing with Competition as a Car Salesperson

David Lewis - March 23, 2020

As a car salesperson, you face a lot of competition. On this week's episode of Straight Talk, David Lewis talks about dealing with that competition and making sure that you're...

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What Stops a Salesperson From Achieving Success?

David Lewis - March 16, 2020

On this week's episode of Straight Talk, David Lewis talks about what it is that stops a salesperson from breaking free from the status quo and achieving great success in...

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Putting Yourself in the Customer’s Shoes

David Lewis - March 10, 2020

Your Service department is more successful when it puts itself in the customer’s shoes. What does that mean? David explains on today's Tip of the Day on CBT News. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: All...

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Talking Too Much During the Negotiation

David Lewis - March 9, 2020

On this week's episode of Straight Talk, David Lewis explains how knowing when to ask questions and when to be quiet during the negotiation process can make a big difference...

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About: David Lewis

David Lewis

How automotive professionals can manage stress and live healthier lives

4 universal rules car dealers can follow to achieve sales success

Why your dealership should put an end to trial closes

How to Manage Stress in Your Career as a Car Salesperson

Staying Successful in the Showroom During COVID-19

Having the Willingness to Win

Dealing with Competition as a Car Salesperson

What Stops a Salesperson From Achieving Success?

Putting Yourself in the Customer’s Shoes

Talking Too Much During the Negotiation

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