TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


sales strategy

young affable consultant talking about features of new car to customer. business man listen to him, choosing new auto in dealership

Why your ego is sabotaging your sales and how to stop it

- December 26, 2023
As a sales professional, your ego can be your greatest asset or your worst enemy. On one hand, it can give you the confidence you need to make a sale,...
Establishing or refreshing your dealership's unique selling proposition isn’t rocket science. Consider a three-step approach.

What’s your dealership’s unique selling proposition?

- December 12, 2023
Can you rattle off two or three reasons why customers should choose your store over the competition? If not, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and identify your dealership’s...
To build trust and uphold ethical standards, automotive sales professionals should focus on these three vital elements.

Accelerating trust: How ethics can drive success in auto sales

- October 4, 2023
The automotive industry has long suffered from a lack of trust due to perceptions of dishonesty and aggressive sales tactics. In order to foster long-term success, it's essential for auto...
There’s more to social media than Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Quora also have groups ideal for social selling.

4 worthwhile social selling methods for dealership sales staff

- July 5, 2023
While social media platforms are pervasive in today’s society, using them effectively for business is equal parts art and science. This is especially true with car dealers that often underuse...
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...

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...
Training for competition in car sales

Competition for sales is back — but is your sales staff ready to sell again?

- May 1, 2023
U.S. new-vehicle inventory levels rose sharply in December and crested to 1.8 million for the first time since May 2021.¹ That bit of good news has been tempered by an...
automotive sales pipeline

How to keep your sales pipeline flowing strong all year long

- April 10, 2023
As the automotive industry continues to transform, with the advent of electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and subscription-based services, it looks like a bright future for dealers. However, it won't be...
Gardner negotiations

2 full-proof ways to successfully negotiate price — Sean Gardner | Joe Verde Group

- April 6, 2023
As customers adjust to a different automotive retailing landscape, it’s more important than ever for sales professionals and managers to continue honing and developing their skills. Today on Inside Automotive,...


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