"The main floor plan companies out there DO run personal credit checks and have criteria for providing a floor plan. I believe you have to be prime or very near it to be considered. Have you checked if any of your local auctions have…"
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PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cece OBrien Apr 10. 31 Replies 1 Like
So we normally have been posting our ads to craigslist using 2 email addresses and craigslist accounts. Have been careful to only post 4 new postings per day per account. Utilize the templates from…Continue
Looking for simple & effective CRM
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jared Bell Apr 15. 31 Replies 0 Likes
We're a small dealership, 2 sales reps plus owner doing some sales, mostly dealing with special finance (CAC) and have moved past the point of handwritten notes to track prospects. Need an easy to…Continue
Trigger Leads
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Misra (secondarypro) Dec 19, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone using trigger leads successfully and if so what service is working for you, what are you paying and how are you working them?Continue
Carvant Financial
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey Cohen Jun 6, 2012. 13 Replies 3 Likes
Is anyone using Carvant Financial? I am looking for a good fit as a secondary finance company behind Credit Acceptance. Want to know if they are good to work with and any other information. …Continue
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Jared Bell replied to Dave Fortney's discussion Looking for simple & effective CRM"I notice your using Carsforsale.com for your website. Have you tried using thier CRM in the members area? Its free with your website. "
Kenny Atcheson replied to Dave Fortney's discussion Looking for simple & effective CRM"They have a few things including CRM. A better question would be, "Has anyone used Adtel for CRM or anything else?
Kenny"
Cece OBrien replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Dave - I am in the industry and work for a company that has offered this feature to dealerships like yourself. Due to Craigslist updated Guidelines and updates, templates are no longer allowed. However that does not take away the need for busy…"
Harlene Doane replied to Dave Fortney's discussion Looking for simple & effective CRM"As a CRM Kenny?? I ask because they used to be in the lead business several years ago."
Kenny Atcheson replied to Dave Fortney's discussion Looking for simple & effective CRM"Has anyone used Adtel? I met a rep yesterday at the Leedom Event BHPHWorld in Las Vegas yesterday.
Thanks.
Kenny "
Rick Dixon replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Almost everyone got hit by the Craigslist changes unless they were ahead of the power curve. None of our dealers experienced any problems with ghosting, then or now and would be glad to talk with you at your convenience.
Rick Dixon
Auto Marketing…"
DAN SULLIVAN replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Susan, I think any iPad with the app will work."
"CAC, hands down better. Easy to fund, can approve everyone, make up front profit and build wealth later. I'm on my fourth pool (sold 350 deals) and the program just flat out works. Very good corporate culture as…"
susan fahnestock replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Awesome advice Dan. Do all Ipads have 4g? I have an ipad that is a couple of years old. Thanks so much!"
DAN SULLIVAN replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"We post hundreds of ads per week and have utilized auto posters ( waste of $$$$)
multiple accounts really only make it easier to cut and paste, your ip is your ip
We have utilized over 100 proxy server ip addresses ( this is no longer working)
Best…"
"I might be as long as we can transfer. How old are they and what price are you thinking.
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Jason Stilz replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Its a free ad posting site. Trust me if craigslist didnt want it they would take the section on. Autos is the biggest market they have."
Shawn Dostie replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"So that is what society has come to? Do unto others before it is done unto you?"
Jason Stilz replied to Dave Fortney's discussion PROBLEMS WITH CRAIGSLIST - Flagging and blocking"Because it is the most effective marketing and we like to make money :)"
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- Small rural dealership doing special finance and most of that through CAC. 25 - 30 cars on the lot. Into our second pool with CAC.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:26pm on February 18, 2013,
Gary Campbell said… Dave we are using CPS and Drive. The sub prime market in California is so bad I had to start my own Bank. I used my property as collateral. Since I am not a new car dealer its tuff to get Cap One. Where are you located?
- At 10:12am on April 19, 2010,
vanessa woods said… - Dave,
I'd be happy to send you some information. Could you provide me with an email address to send the information to?
Thanks,
Vanessa Woods
615-869-0378
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