Rick Gibbs named chairman of the board at FRIKINtech, Inc., effective July 22nd, 2020. FRIKINtech is short for FRIKTIONLESS technologies and...
How to Sell Cars During an Outbreak
In addition to our shared personal concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, car dealers, understandably, are also worried about the potential impact on sales in the coming weeks and months. When foot traffic slows, how are we supposed to keep in-market car shoppers...
Car Shopping: A Fable
Bev and Pete were shopping for a new vehicle. Like all smart consumers, they began their vehicle search online. With guidance from Google, Facebook, and few review sites, they narrowed down their contenders. Pete wanted a pickup and Beverly, a minivan (Dad never stood...
Shut Up and Take Their Money
Slick-talking car dealers, hammer-dropping closers, and mysterious F&I managers in dark back rooms… ahh, the good ol’ days. In terms of honesty and ethical standards, the American public rates the trustworthiness of car dealers only one notch above...
Your Dealership’s Emails Are Pissing Customers Off
Ever wonder why your car dealership has trouble getting internet leads to respond to your emails? Let’s examine what your sending and play a little game called, “What the customer is REALLY thinking.” I can’t make this stuff up. This...
