"Dan hit it on the head. If your new hire is a true GM and with 90% service absorption you should perhaps look for a GM with good retail skills. So often GM's are either great retail guys with minimum fixed skills or great fixed guys with…"
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Mike M replied to David Ellis's discussion GM pay plans"Nice Advice!!! I had to learn the hard way!"
Tom Herald replied to David Ellis's discussion GM pay plans"Well said Dan and sound advice. The only thing I would ad is can the store afford the GM and proposed compensation plan?
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Mitchell Meider replied to David Ellis's discussion GM pay plans"The pay plan I like for this exact situation is the 10&10
$10,000 base and 10% of dealer net profit. Demo for Gm and spouse.
There are so many variables, but this is a good plan that dosen't have buy-in or extras. "
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I would appreciate some input on pay plan options for a GM position for two small franchise stores.Service absorption is mid to high 90%, sales volume is 70/mth avg. combined. A relocation is required.Thanks for sharing! See More
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I would appreciate some input on pay plan options for a GM position for two small franchise stores.Service absorption is mid to high 90%, sales volume is 70/mth avg. combined. A relocation is required.Thanks for sharing! See More
David Ellis replied to Jason Vallett's discussion Great Finance Companies for Small Independent Dealer"Greg, What about in Florida? If so I'm interested."
Dale Pollak commented on David Ellis's blog post What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?"All,
Thank you for your support of vAuto. In reality, however, I believe that fast and proper turn will ultimately only be achieved through the strategy of Velocity Management. As many of you know, velocity is the set of conditions (paint to…"
A Jay Gould commented on David Ellis's blog post What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?"I pushed the add button too fast- all used cars pay plans must include wholesale loss. I hear all the comments about turning the inventory at least monthly, and personally I think that is a minimum standard in todays market but I prefer to use…"
A Jay Gould commented on David Ellis's blog post What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?"First YOU must make sure that everyone understands that you are committed to a 60 day and out turn. Secondly, give yourself about 90 days to achieve this goal and lock yourself into this plan the last thing you want is a firesale. When we did…"
Bill Green commented on David Ellis's blog post What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?"I would agree that vAuto would afford a tool to facilitate getting better turns that 60 day. We are turning on an average 12-15 annual turns a year with stocking about 200 vehicles at all times. VAuto has made a huge difference in how we approach…"
David Ruggles commented on David Ellis's blog post What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?"vAuto!"
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There is one used car mgr. & two sales mgrs. The u.c.m. is in control of aquisition and w/s, but it's being suggested that all 3 mgrs. participate in a +60 day penalty. I have been charged with drafting a plan. Thanks in advance for the input.
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There is one used car mgr. & two sales mgrs. The u.c.m. is in control of aquisition and w/s, but it's being suggested that all 3 mgrs. participate in a +60 day penalty. I have been charged with drafting a plan. Thanks in advance for the input.
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What are some options to ensure a 60 day turn?
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There is one used car mgr. & two sales mgrs. The u.c.m. is in control of aquisition and w/s, but it's being suggested that all 3 mgrs. participate in a +60 day penalty. I have been charged with drafting a plan. Thanks in advance for the input.
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I need some input on a company to write a jingle & come up with a strong campaign.
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David
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- At 2:28pm on December 2, 2009, Jacki Wilson Reda said…
- Hi David! I saw your discussion for grand opening ideas and I have quite a few that have worked in the past. Where are you located? I will send you information. Thanks! jacki
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