TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%


The Sales & Marketing category delivers actionable insights and strategic guidance for dealership professionals focused on boosting revenue and customer engagement. From lead generation and CRM strategies to advertising trends, digital retailing, branding, and showroom performance, explore the tools and tactics that drive sales growth and marketing success in today’s competitive automotive landscape.

Sales & Marketing

eye contact

5 Reasons Why You Don’t Close the Deal

- December 13, 2019
Way too many salespeople spend too long selling and too little time closing. These two things—selling and closing—are completely different arts and you need to master both for success. Selling...
delivery

How Dealers Can Meet The Delivery Demands Of Their Digital Retailing Strategy

- December 12, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Mike Malakhov, Executive Vice President at Acertus, a one-stop-shop for automotive logistics and services including transport and delivery, storage, compliance, and much more. VIDEO...
phone

Time to Break Your Old School Phone Habits

- December 12, 2019
There are two quick facts about your customers and your dealership: Fact #1: Customers are looking for a faster and better customer experience when they buy a car. Fact #2: The “old...
november

What November Sales Numbers Indicate for the Close of 2019

- December 9, 2019
Here to give us an overview of this November's numbers and what we can expect from Q4 and beyond is Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist and senior director of industry insights...
communicator

Becoming a Master Communicator

- December 9, 2019
Your dealership puts a large amount of effort in helping to ensure your teams can communicate with each other and with your customers so you can increase your conversions. The...
lease

Ways to Pitch a Lease

- December 6, 2019
Lots of dealers are able to sell a car at full MSRP when selling a lease. Many consumers don’t think about negotiating the purchase price during the lease as they...
digital

How the Growth of Digital Dealerships is Pushing Traditional Auto Dealers to Rethink their Strategies

- December 5, 2019
Digital dealership models have been “Vrooming” ahead and 2020 is poised for an even sharper acceleration into the digital space. Given the current landscape, now, more than ever, brick-and-mortar dealers...
video advertising

Is Your Dealership Using Video Advertising to Its Full Potential?

- December 5, 2019
Joining us today to discuss how dealers can better incorporate video into their marketing strategies, is Jon Torrey, Product Manager of Video Advertising at Dealer.com. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hello everyone, Jim...
marketing

How to Give Your Dealership an End of the Year Marketing Boost

- December 3, 2019
On today's show, we're pleased to welcome back Eric Mercado, President of WeDrive Automotive, a progressive automotive marketing company headquartered right here in Atlanta, CBT's hometown. We talk to Eric...
business development

How to Create an Efficient Business Development Dealership

- December 2, 2019
Going beyond the current BDC model and creating a business development dealership makes all employees accountable for growth in sales and service. Business Development Centers (BDCs) are a great way...


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