TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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

There are a few approaches you can take to satisfy demanding customers without giving them what they are really asking for.

4 common types of difficult customers and how to handle them

- May 18, 2023
Some customers are harder to deal with than others. Whether they are loudly yelling out at you, are especially demanding, can’t decide on anything, or are rather critical of everything,...
Leveraging first-party data instead of third-party cookie-based marketing gives dealers more control over customer retention and acquisition.

Marketing challenges dealers can solve with a customer data platform: Key findings from the PureCars Customer Data Survey

- May 16, 2023
By now, you’ve likely heard that Google has planned to phase out third-party cookies in 2024. In the digital marketing landscape, the third-party cookie has been a key component for...

Lights, camera, action: Your playbook for high-quality professional walkaround videos

- May 15, 2023
You've seen the stats – customers are increasingly turning to video content to make informed decisions when purchasing a car. In a recent Think With Google report, Google found that creator-produced...
Matt Easton joins Inside Automotive once more to discuss one of the more difficult situations a dealer can face: disinterested customers

The pitch-less sales pitch: How successful dealers win over difficult clients — Matt Easton

- May 12, 2023
How do successful salespeople persuade guarded or disinterested car buyers? On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Matt Easton, sales trainer, consultant and founder of...
Getting to the bottom of what the customer needs is a conversation. Here are a few tips for finding out what car buyers are looking for.

Selling is discovery: Determining what your customer needs [+5 questions to avoid]

- May 11, 2023
Even all-star sales team members can experience hiccups when helping car buyers find the best vehicles for them. You may have a customer who knows what they want, but pricing...
Micah Tindor, the senior director of Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer, joins Inside Automotive to discuss vehicle trade-in pain points.

Addressing vehicle trade-in pain points: Building trust with education — Micah Tindor

- May 10, 2023
Dealers have been turning to consumer trade-ins as a key source of inventory, so why are trade-ins a pain point for buyers and sellers? On this episode of Inside Automotive,...

Car sales tips: Converting aggressive prospects into paying customers

- May 10, 2023
As an automotive salesperson, you've probably had your fair share of interactions with aggressive prospects. These individuals often resort to bullying tactics to get what they want. They can be...
Successful salespeople blend the right amount of prospecting and developing their skills on the phone, email, and in-person.

Best practices: Prospecting inbound and outbound sales leads

- May 9, 2023
Any veteran car salesperson will tell you that much has changed over the past couple of decade - and even more just in the last few years. Coming from someone...
By incorporating these nine trends into their email marketing strategies, dealerships can effectively engage customers and drive sales.

9 of the latest trends in automotive email marketing for 2023

- May 9, 2023
As we cruise into 2023, the automotive dealership landscape is shifting gears and email marketing remains essential to any successful marketing strategy. To stay ahead of the curve and drive...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Karl Brauer, to provide his in-depth knowledge of current conditions of the used car market.

How economic headwinds are shifting the used car market — Karl Brauer

- May 5, 2023
The used car market has seen significant shifts and changes in recent times. With evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and changing economic conditions, the used car market is a dynamic...


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