AutoSuccess: The Podcast
Join AutoSuccess Magazine as we talk to leading sales professionals from the automotive sales field and find out how they achieve success!

As 2017 comes to a close, we'd like to thank each of our listeners as we get ready for a bright 2018.

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AutoSuccess Editor Dave Davis gives his account of how a recent truck purchase through a dealership went — what worked and what could have worked better.

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Tom Palermo of Preferred Automotive Specialists, discusses training your techs to reduce turnover.

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Darwin Automotive's Phil Battista talks about increasing the visibility and status of your F&I Department.

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Trista Eckman of Promax Unlimited discusses the role of women in the automotive and technology industries.

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Bill Wittenmyer of ELEAD1ONE speaks with us about the role of teaching and learning in leadership.

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Master Trainer Duane Marino of Duane Marino Automotive Solutions shares ways to get out of your own way when selling vehicles.

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Outsell's Amanda Meuwissen joins us to discuss the metrics that separate high-performing Websites from ineffective online efforts.

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Sales Trainer Marsh Buice joins us to discuss the "shot clock" mentality that can make a difference in your sales game.

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Michael Markette of CallRevu joins us to discuss using the phones to boost your dealership's lease retention numbers.

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We've returned to past guest to ask them about the most important decisions they face daily as leaders in their company.

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Scott Pechstein of Autoweb (formerly Autobytel) on moving customers from online to in-store.

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Sally Whitesell of sw Service Solutions speaks with us about steps to take that allow your service department to stand out from the crowd.

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Chris Saraceno of the Kelly Automotive Group speaks with us about ways to put value into your sales presentation.

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Patrick Fletch of AlloyGator Wheel Protection speaks with us about ways to offer more to your dealership's service customers.

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Brian Barlow of Pineapple Crush talks about the difference between advertising and modern marketing, and how to reach consumers with your dealership's message.

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AutoMap's Mark Sargeant speaks with us about finding the right inventory tracking solution for your dealership.

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Shane Born of ProMax speaks with us about bringing the best out of the Millennials and other generations that make up your staff.

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Bill Wittenmyer of ELEAD1ONE talks with us about project management, time management and finding solutions that work for you.

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Rob Dunn of the Masters School of Autobody Repair joins us to discuss the staffing of your dealership’s bodyshop — how to find the right level of employment, and how to make the most of their productivity.

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Sales Trainer Marsh Buice on taking the steps others don't to dominate the sales game.

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DealerPRO Training CEO Don Reed talks about increasing gross revenue and customer service in your dealership's service department.

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How can you continue to grow and develop as a leader? We've asked some of our past guest how they stay on track and keep moving forward when it comes to their leadership skills.

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Hireology's Adam Robinson speaks with us on changing your dealership's pay plans to attract a new generation of employee.

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Todd Smith of ActivEngage talks with us about making the most of live chat in a slowing economy.

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DealerCue's Adam Tobias talks with us about evolving your dealership's used vehicle strategy.

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Do you know — really know — what's going on with your team? Bill Wittenmyer of ELEAD1ONE joins us to discuss keeping in touch with your team members.

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Jason Girdner of TECOBI speaks with us on the evolution of social media advertising for dealerships.

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Laura Czarnecki of Ideal Direct Ad Group joins us to discuss finding the correct direct mail solution for your dealership.

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Sales Trainer Marsh Buice joins us to share his view on training new leaders - how to select them and what they need from you to succeed.

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CallRevu's Michael Markette joins us to discuss fixing the phones at your dealership.

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Outsell's Amanda Meuwissen speaks with us on making the most of your leads in the modern automotive marketplace.

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We've asked past guest to share with us what they believe are some of the biggest challenges facing leaders at today's dealerships.

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VinSolution's Shelli Clark speaks with us on minding the database gap at your dealership.

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Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com on how your service drive can use communication and body language to make your customers’ experience a pleasant one.

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Conversica's John Ruble speaks with us about ways to avoid waste in your dealership's marketing spend.

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Chris Miller of Recall Masters joins us to discuss using recalls to reach out to consumers and bring them into your dealership.

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AutoSuccess Publisher Susan Givens joins us to share some exciting news about the magazine and what it means going forward for readers and listeners.

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DealerVault's Steve Cottrell joins us to discuss ways to use your customer's data to separate your dealership from the competition.

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Dennis McGinn of Rapid Recon discusses putting the right people in place to maximize your dealership's recon department.

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Autobytel's Scott Pechstein talks about increasing customer engagement on your dealership's Website to bring them into the store.

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Sales Trainer Marsh Buice returns to talk about how to lead your team through the schools of sale and life.

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Bill Wittenmyer of ELEAD1ONE joins us to discuss ways to make the most of your limited time.

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Outsell's Amanda Meuwissen speaks with us about tracking the ROI of your dealership's marketing efforts.

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We're returned to some of our past guest to ask them the best ways they've found to get input from their teams when problems arise.

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Jim Russell of the Jim Russell Group talks about increasing employee retention and satisfaction at your dealership.

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Mike Esposito of Auto/Mate Dealership Systems talks about preparing your dealership's team for success in the coming year.

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D.J. Wehby of HP360 joins us to talk about maximizing the ROI on your dealership's marketing spend.

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Jeff Cox of Colors on Parade talks with us about taking control of the reconditioning process at your dealership.

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Joe Jones, automotive sales director of Hörmann High Performance Doors, joins us to discuss things to take into account when dealing with your dealership’s service bay doors.

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Hireology's Adam Robinson discusses the benefits of hiring and promoting from within your dealership, and how to make it a success.

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Ken Hill of 700Credit speaks with us about the role of credit and compliance in the modern dealership.

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