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ERA
August, 2011
  • Internet Coordinator Anna Rankin shares what got her dealership solidly in the top 3 search engine results.
  • Reynolds President Ron Lamb talks about the state of the industry.
  • Consultant Matt Davenport looks at the loyalty-building, unique "little things" that can make your dealership memorable.
June, 2011
  • Service Director Larry Frank found why marketing efforts might be even more critical to service sales as it is for new vehicle sales.
  • Using higher labor rates for more difficult jobs and more expensive vehicles can have a big impact on your bottom line.
  • Turn eBay® Motors auctions into lead generators.
January, 2011
  • Steve Moore Chevrolet focuses on utilization to jump-start their business.
  • Protect your bottom line by taking two day to track service exceptions.
  • WebMakerX® 2.0 websites win award for superior search engine marketing results.
December, 2010
  • Vann York Auto Group leverages real integration to generate results.
  • Set up service grid pricing to add dollars to your bottom line.
  • Break down barriers to build success in your used-vehicle department.
October, 2010
  • George White Chevrolet uses electronic marketing to drive sales, ultimately boosting their bottom line.
  • Easily set up and run 2 reports in ERA to save time and streamline your physical inventory process.
  • Learn about exclusive dealership background screening and employee management tools to avoid being part of risky hiring statistics.
August, 2010
  • Smart Motors uses analytics to improve their website performance.
  • Take the guesswork out of rolling deal variables to meet customer and dealership needs.
  • Find out how to turn be-backs into sold customers.
June, 2010
  • Royal Chevrolet benefits from integration in sales and F&I.
  • Discover missing profit opportunities in your service department with 2 SPG reports.
  • Learn how Reynolds gives Northwood students a real-world look at dealership operations.
March, 2010
  • Uftring Auto Group discovers third-party companies pulling reports from computers in the dealership.
  • Moffitt Automotive increases service profits through accurate pricing and appointment scheduling with tools from Reynolds.
  • Learn how to quickly create new menus without starting from scratch.
January, 2010
  • Bill Harris Auto Center continues to grow with digital marketing.
  • Get 2009 statistics on the changing automotive market.
  • Learn more about Reynolds’ data security options.
POWER
August, 2011
  • Dealer Principal Lee Payne shares how his dealership saved money after taking a closer look at call management.
  • Learn how to easily avoid print lockout.
  • Learn how you can use real-time data from your dealership to identify which used vehicles are more likely to turn quickly.
June, 2011
  • Learn how Larry Frank, Service Director of Bradshaw Automotive Group, helped increase service sales through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Compare data across multiple client numbers or divisions in an easy-to-read, customizable report.
  • Utilize built-in features of the Business Information Server to help ensure employees are accountable for customer communications and their assigned tasks.
March, 2011
  • Use service pricing exceptions to make the most of your factory-certified technicians.
  • Increase your close ratio by making sure every unsold prospect gets called.
  • Improve your hiring practices with exclusive dealership background screening and employee management tools.
November, 2010
  • George White Chevrolet uses electronic marketing to drive sales, ultimately boosting their bottom line.
  • Use a crisscross selling process to build a virtual inventory and create more sales.
  • Learn how you can make Facebook work for your dealership.
August, 2010
  • Smart Motors secrets to online success.
  • How to trim payroll expenses without trimming personnel.
  • How to return special order parts to regular inventory faster.
  • Preventing profit leaks with your work-in-process account.
April, 2010
  • Make more money in F&I by following four simple tips.
  • Learn how to transform your service employees into sales referral masters.
  • Electrify your service follow-up process with an on-screen vehicle report card.
January, 2010
  • Bill Harris Auto Center continues to grow with digital marketing.
  • Learn about the share war and why it matters to your dealership.
  • Be more effective with your internet advertising efforts.
Consulting Services
January, 2011
  • Learn how to be effective with your CRM tool in today’s market.
  • Find ways to make your customers feel valued and extend your relationship with customers past the initial sale.
  • Learn several phone communication skills to more effectively drive customers into your store.
September, 2010
  • Find ways to fill profit leaks and effectively control where your work-in-process dollars are allocated.
  • Keep your customers coming back for their next service appointment with an advanced booking technique.
  • Learn how to more effectively communicate with your customers using various forms of customer e-mails.
July, 2010
  • Find ways to build customer value in every step of the service process.
  • Learn how a targeted message strategy will result in more callbacks to your dealership and help you achieve your desired goal with each phone call contact.
  • Discover the value of trying new things to keep your business relevant.
  • Osmand Lincoln Mercury achieves results with their dynamic internet strategy.
April, 2010
  • Tips for maintaining your most valuable dealership asset, your customer name file.
  • Foster relationships with your service customers to open the door to future sales opportunities.
  • Learn techniques for Internet pricing best practices.
February, 2010
  • Maximize profitability in your used vehicle department and learn best practices for dealing with aged inventory.
  • Learn techniques to communicate more effectively with your dealership managers.
  • Help turn your service customers into sales opportunities.