by jfriday | Nov 26, 2019 | Automotive, Boat, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Education, Gross Profit, Growth, Leadership, Management Training, RV, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Training
First, I’ll preface by saying I have great admiration for managers, upper management and dealers. They are usually very intelligent, courageous, and have worked hard all of their lives. They are usually great stewards of the money and got where they are making a lot...
by jfriday | Jun 25, 2019 | Automotive, Boat, Building Rapport, Communication, Confidence, Desking The Deal, Growth, Leadership, Management Training, Presentation, RV, Sales Management
Does your Desk Manager’s or Manager’s body language work for the cause? Or is it counter-productive and negatively alter the confidence and self-esteem of some Salespeople? Back in the day, when you were selling, do you remember approaching the desk with...
by jfriday | May 29, 2019 | Automotive, Boat, Closing, Communication, Confidence, Customer Service, Growth, Leadership, Negotiation, New Hires, Presentation, RV, Sales Training, Upselling
Whether called Product Specialists or Salespeople, how would yours do selling popsicles? Let me share a recent experience. I was so ready for a chocolate dessert the other afternoon and I was looking for the Yes, We’re Open sign at the ultimate popsicle store in town....
by jfriday | Nov 27, 2017 | Boat, Conflict Resolution, Growth, Role Play, Sales, Teamwork
I am often asked what I think of role play as a method to teach salespeople (and others) how to handle their jobs. We have to remember that it can be really stressful to “perform” in front of our peers because no one wants to be self-conscious and...
by jfriday | Jan 23, 2017 | Building Rapport, Communication, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Growth, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training, Service Advisors / Service Writers, Service Training
We can all agree that customer retention in the Service Department trumps all. It brings long-term profitability, higher new vehicle resale rates, higher sales per RO, and increases in Customer Pay work. With that said, you will understand and salute the...
by jfriday | Apr 18, 2016 | Automotive, Growth, New Hires, Sales, Sales Training
Sound Advice for Anyone Desiring a Long and Rewarding Career in the Car Business: Proverbs from 25-year car sales veteran Rex Gambrel of Anderson Ford in Clinton, IL. 1. Be yourself Don’t try to impress people trying to be something you are not. They’ll see through...
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