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 | Oct 29, 2018 | Automotive, Communication, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Training, New Hires
Your objectives in the interviewing and screening process are plentiful. The old school “hit them hard, right between the eyes and see if they can take it” approach may not be the best method in today’s climate. Testing people to see if...
by jfriday | Jun 6, 2017 | Conflict Resolution, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Training, New Hires, Sales Management
I recently spoke with a friend and client regarding a specific turnover issue: sales managers who have given up on the bottom twenty percent of their sales team, and have stopped trying to salvage that person’s employment. This is especially true for managers with no...
by jfriday | May 10, 2017 | Closing, Communication, Education, Human Resources, Leadership, New Hires, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training
When it comes to sales management training for vehicle sales, I’m reminded of a quote I recently read by John Wooden, “The best leadership tool you have is to lead by example.” It bothers me to see parents teaching their kids that it’s...
by jfriday | Nov 30, 2016 | Automotive, Communication, Customer Service, Emails, New Hires, People, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Strategies, Sales Training, Teamwork
Do you have an employee needing a strong sales process foundation? Imagine one of your new salespeople, or one who is under-performing, were to receive their sales training assignment every Monday through Friday morning over the next 90 days! Start every day 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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