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Aug 4, 2021

10 Habits of a Successful Car Salesman in the Digital Age

Do you have what it takes to be a successful car salesman or saleswoman? Take the quiz and find out. Car sales aren’t what they were a decade ago. The car sales industry has always been fast-paced, but new technology has turbocharged the sales engine. That means today’s successful car salesman or saleswoman has to […]

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Jun 23, 2021

How to Boost Auto Lead Generation without Paying a Third Party

Don’t empty your pockets for auto lead generation when there are so many leads you can find on your own. Sometimes paying a third party for auto lead generation seems like the fastest, most efficient way to get new business. After all, for a nominal price, someone else does all of the sourcing work for […]

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7 Things Your Auto Dealership Marketing Plan Should Include

May 26, 2021

7 Things Your Auto Dealership Marketing Plan Should Include

An auto dealership marketing plan can make or break your business. Here are some things to help your plan succeed. Times have changed. An auto dealership marketing plan looks a lot different from how it did even just a few years ago. Most notable among the differences in customer behavior is the switch from the […]

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May 12, 2021

6 New Auto Dealership Email Marketing Features in AutoRaptor Dealership CRM

Looking for better auto dealership email marketing features? Look no further! AutoRaptor has you covered. In addition to the fantastic marketing capabilities already offered by AutoRaptor, we’re excited to announce some new auto dealership email marketing features you’ll find on our platform! Developed based on feedback from our dealers, we put together a very easy-to-use […]

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Mar 31, 2021

5 Smart Sales Manager Strategies for Coping With Disorganized Staff

Even the best salesperson can fall short of targets if they’re not organized. If you’re a sales manager, strategies for helping disorganization are crucial to employee success and retention. Handling disorganized staff can be a significant hurdle to overcome as a sales manager. Strategies to address disorganization, however, can help a struggling employee become successful. […]

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Mar 3, 2021

How to Keep Closing Car Deals During COVID-19

The pandemic has slowed the world down, but interest in used cars remains high. If you’re struggling during COVID-19, here are some tips to get you back on track to closing car deals. Look back to early 2020, and most businesses had no idea how or even if they’d survive the onslaught of the COVID-19 […]

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Feb 17, 2021

7 Ways to Attract Used Car Sales Leads Over the Phone

Using the phone to bring in more car sales leads has enjoyed a resurgence in the virtual world left behind by the pandemic. Here are seven tips on how to get the most out of telephone lead generation. There was a time when selling cars was pretty straightforward. Someone would walk onto the lot; you’d […]

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Feb 3, 2021

How to Ensure Red Flags Rule Compliance in Your Business Office

Protect your customers and your business by adhering to the Red Flags Rule. Here’s how to stay compliant. Identity theft. It’s one of the most stressful situations you can find yourself in, mainly because there are so many unknowns. It’s also an unfortunate part of the world we live in, and businesses bear a significant […]

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Jan 20, 2021

Car Sales Training: 11 Ways to Help Newbies Sell More Cars

Inexperience doesn’t have to mean meager success. With the right car sales training, even your newest reps can make it to the leaderboard. As with most professions, there’s often a vast divide between the things car sales training teaches a new rep and the things they actually need on the job to be competitive, let […]

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Jan 13, 2021

AutoRaptor Customer Success Story with Sarah Graf from EZ Loan Auto Sales

One of Western New York’s top automotive marketing professionals explains why a dealership CRM is so critical to business today—and why you should choose AutoRaptor. Tucked away in Western New York State, EZ Loan Auto Sales, the state’s largest Buy Here Pay Here dealership, has helped thousands of customers find the perfect vehicles over the last […]

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How to Navigate Automotive Lead Generation Throughout the Pandemic

Jan 6, 2021

How to Navigate Automotive Lead Generation Throughout the Pandemic

COVID-19 has upended the world as we know it. A big part of moving forward is rethinking your automotive lead generation strategy. 2020 was a heck of a year, but the future is looking optimistic. Vaccines have made it to the public faster than ever, there is promise in the job market, and a disastrous […]

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