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Tips for growing a small independent car lot
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nash Kabbara Nov 7, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I have been in the car business since 1999 in Las Vegas. I recently opened my own small lot and we are doing just 'ok' ...Any advice on how to grow from 5-7 cars which we have been doing, to…Continue
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Kenny Atcheson left a comment for Clem Muhammad"Hello Clem. I just saw your post on Auto Dealer People about growing your dealership. I live and own a marketing agency here in Las Vegas. We have several dealer clients including BHPH. Give me a call. I may have…"
Nash Kabbara replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Awesome breakdown Philip."
Nash Kabbara replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"My pleasure!"
Bob Harwood replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Clem,
As a 5-7 car store, I assume that you do not have a CRM that you're using to track your customer follow up. I'm willing to bet that you are missing 2-3 deals per month just because potential customers are not followed up with…"
Rob Hagen replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Inexpensive marketing idea that has worked well for me over the years: Buy a BK list, roll up your sleeves and do an in house mailer. What I have always used is bright colored construction paper that you tri fold. It looks compeltetly different than…"
"Hi Clem,
In the absence of knowing what you don't know I am concerned that my reply might appear to be overly simplistic. That said, the foundation of your business must be sound before you build on it so just to be safe I will start…"
Tom 1TeamSynergy Wiegand replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"I just spent a few minutes on your website, likely more time than most prospects will spend. You are not relating with customers, period! If you intend to grow you better relate to them.
1. Nothing about you, no picture, no…"
Sheldon Wolff replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Clem,bhph is a cash cow drain, unless you have substantial capital to leave out there until your in the black , forget it. However it could be an very lucrative business. It's very tuff to find good vehicles for inventory at this point. The…"
Ben Misra (secondarypro) replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Advertising - no bodies- no sales
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Bob Johnson left a comment for Clem Muhammad"Hi Clem,
I'm Bob Johnson with carsforsale.com and I manage the accounts of 3 of your neighbors in Las Vegas. NV Cars for less, Spring valley Auto Sales, and American Auto sales. We are $99 a month to list your inventory with a free…"
Clem Muhammad replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Thank you Frank
That was helpful info.
God Bless"
Clem Muhammad replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Thanks TREMENDOUSLY,
That info is very true and extremely helpful...
God Bless"
Nash Kabbara replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot"Hi Clem,
I started a dealership in Houston in 2006. Just like you, we grew from 5 cars to 70 cars.
Each stage is completely different than the other. The biggest variables will always be managing people and overhead.
If you want to grow,…"
Frank replied to Clem Muhammad's discussion Tips for growing a small independent car lot" I have been a car dealer since 1974 and I have lasted that long because I am always improving my business model . I am doing better right now than I ever have . Always be looking for ways to improve your business.…"
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Hi,I have been in the car business since 1999 in Las Vegas. I recently opened my own small lot and we are doing just 'ok' ...Any advice on how to grow from 5-7 cars which we have been doing, to 10-15, eventually 20. We offer BHPH, put it's a hell of a balancing act, so we have pulled back on it for now. Not trying to be the next Bill Heard or Findlay, but we do want to get more business.ThanksClemSee More
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- My career in the automotive industry began in 1999 in Fabulous Las Vegas, NV! I have had many highs and a few lows. Currently I have a small dealership looking to grow!
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- At 5:10pm on November 14, 2012, Kenny Atcheson said…
Hello Clem. I just saw your post on Auto Dealer People about growing your dealership. I live and own a marketing agency here in Las Vegas. We have several dealer clients including BHPH. Give me a call. I may have something special for you. We are rolling out a new service included with our 2013 Marketing Trends For Dealers To Capitalize. If there is a fit, perhaps we will give you a supreme discount in exchange for your feedback to be used in the marketing of the new service. Call 702.992.0825 by November 16th if you are interested.
Kenny
- At 11:36am on November 7, 2012, Bob Johnson said…
Hi Clem,
I'm Bob Johnson with carsforsale.com and I manage the accounts of 3 of your neighbors in Las Vegas. NV Cars for less, Spring valley Auto Sales, and American Auto sales. We are $99 a month to list your inventory with a free website included, and no contracts. If you have any interest just give me a call at 605-306-3310, or call any of the dealerships above and ask them about us and me..
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