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Jenny Murphy Bloodworth replied to Jay Smith's discussion Simulcast on Ipad
"Jay - you might check out this page of Manheim's website. It says the Manheim app allows for Simulcast proxy bidding, but I didn't see anything about running live feeds.  http://www.manheim.com/products/buying_selling_tools"
Jun 21, 2012
Toby Reiley commented on Jenny Murphy Bloodworth's blog post Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues
"Sheldon-  you are right.  I apologize and agree. No more advertising.  I saw the SUBPRIME NEWS article that quoted Ken Shilson as saying that the State of CA might loose $70M in sales tax, and I thought it was an exageration given…"
Jun 13, 2012
Sheldon Wolff commented on Jenny Murphy Bloodworth's blog post Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues
"NO Offence here Toby, But I believe these blogs were for an exchange of pertainent information and ideas NOT for free advertising. These bills that are presented because numerous unscrupolus self serving dealers screwed way too many people too…"
Jun 13, 2012
Ben Misra (secondarypro) commented on Jenny Murphy Bloodworth's blog post Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues
"It is probably time to regulate the corner fruit stand as well and the guys on the on ramps selling water and socks.    "
Jun 13, 2012
Toby Reiley commented on Jenny Murphy Bloodworth's blog post Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues
"While the proposed legislation appears to severely limit dealers, FinCo Management provides a solution which keep dealers compliant today, and in many cases makes the dealer more profit both at closing and over time than the dealer can make…"
Jun 13, 2012
Jenny Murphy Bloodworth posted a blog post

Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues

There are three bills pending in the California state legislature that could negatively impact dealers and consumers.According to "The Coalition to to Protect our Freedom to Drive," these bills are SB 956, AB 1534 and AB 1447. The Coalition's website states that some of the results of these bills would be:SB 956 will cap interest rates on retail installment sales and leases (which, in fact, don’t even…See More
Jun 13, 2012
Jenny Murphy Bloodworth replied to Giancarlo Morelli's discussion Service Loyalty
"In the April issue of Auto Dealer Monthly, 5 dealers shared information on their programs in our Viewpoints column. Here's the link: http://autodealermonthly.epubxp.com/i/60142/12"
Jun 13, 2012
Jenny Murphy Bloodworth posted a blog post

Dealer Q&A: Which Mobile Apps Do You Use at The Dealership?

Which Mobile Apps Do You Use at The Dealership? Gary Campbell, Owner, R&R Sales, Inc., Orland, CA: We have a mobile app for our dealership. We … had a third-party company [from] the [San Francisco] Bay Area here in California build us a mobile application so that our customers could, from their phones, scan a little QR code that we have placed throughout the dealership and on our advertisements … They can scan it [to] download our application to their Android or iPhone and review all of our…See More
Jun 1, 2012

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Auto Dealer Monthly
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Senior assistant editor
Dealership, Allied Industry or Finance Company?
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If Dealership, Franchise or Independent
Not Applicable
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http://www.AutoDealerMonthly.com
Biography/Work Summary
I've been with Auto Dealer Monthly since 2006. I began as an editorial intern and am currently the senior assistant editor. I work with some pretty amazing people. I have B.A. in journalism and an A.S. in English.
Favorite Quote
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Aristotle

"I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it." - Rita Mae Brown

"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." - Walter Bagehot

"If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory." - William Hazlitt
Activities Away From Work
Spending time with family/friends, being outdoors (when the weather is cooperative), running, kayaking, camping, fishing, reading, writing, vacationing
Birthday
February 22

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Proposed Legislation in California Could Cause Issues

Posted on June 13, 2012 at 5:42pm 4 Comments

There are three bills pending in the California state legislature that could negatively impact dealers and consumers.

According to "The Coalition to to Protect our Freedom to Drive," these bills are SB 956, AB 1534 and AB 1447. The Coalition's website states that some of the results of these bills would be:

  • SB 956 will cap interest rates on retail installment sales and leases…
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Dealer Q&A: Which Mobile Apps Do You Use at The Dealership?

Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

Which Mobile Apps Do You Use at The Dealership?

 

Gary Campbell, Owner, R&R Sales, Inc., Orland, CA: We have a mobile app for our dealership. We … had a third-party company [from] the [San Francisco] Bay Area here in California build us a mobile application so that our customers could, from their phones,…

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22 Ways to Go Green in Your Dealership

Posted on May 9, 2012 at 4:18pm 2 Comments

“Go green.” It sounds easy enough, but where do you start? There are many different things dealers can do to make their operations greener.



A truly green dealership, according to Jim Newman (owner and managing partner of the Newman Consulting Group), is one that’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified (better known as LEED certified).Obtaining LEED certification is a significant undertaking requiring millions of dollars. However, the…

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Dealer Q&A - Sales Floor Structure

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Do You Have Separate Internet and Sales Departments

or One Blended Sales Floor?

Ryan M. Kolb, Operations Manager, Hines Park Lincoln, Plymouth, MI: "At Hines Park Lincoln, we do not have a separate Internet department. We have had a business development center since 2004 and I…

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2012 Dealers' Choice Awards Winners Announced

Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:20pm 0 Comments

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Harlene Doane

Editor and Director of Operations

Auto Dealer Monthly, LLC

888.300.8844

Harlene@AutoDealerMonthly.com

 

2012 Dealers' Choice Awards Winners Announced

 

SARASOTA, FLA. – April 2, 2012 - Auto Dealer Monthly magazine released the findings of the 2012 Dealers’ Choice Awards in the April 2012 issue. This…

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At 8:37pm on January 28, 2011, Deborah Anne Gibbs said…
At 11:26am on November 10, 2009, Harlene Doane said…
Well you can't leave it that same way forever. You have to change it up once in awhile and that day I was feeling pretty bold.
At 12:14pm on September 29, 2009, Harry Seretti said…
Hi Jenny
I was curious to know if you received ny e mail( i answered your request for information about me at Bos Corwin Jeep)
Harry Seretti
At 3:14pm on May 29, 2009, Bob Cockerham said…
Jenny
Thanks for your kind words!
This may not have happened without the help we got from you and Auto Dealer People and Greg Goebel aas well be proud you guys did a good thing this will help protect thousands of jobs!
Bob
At 5:31pm on April 15, 2009, Brooks B. Weber said…
Actually no, I was born in Ontario, my family had farms there and in Mi....
Was raised in Mi but my brother went to IU and we have a store in Elkhart, so I spend alot of time there!!!
At 5:09pm on April 15, 2009, Brooks B. Weber said…
Jenny,

Loved all your favorite qoutes.....

Are you from Indiana(Gods Country!!!!) or did you just attend school there??
At 12:39am on February 22, 2009, Greg Goebel said…
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jennnn-keneeeeee, Happy Birthday toooooooooo, youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

(Aren't you glad I am not up there to sing it to you!)

I hope you have a great birthday today!
At 11:45am on February 19, 2009, Barry Rodenberg said…
Yes! My wife was very pleased with my (our) work in St.Louis. What are you doing for your upcoming Birthday??
At 1:20pm on February 18, 2009, Barry Rodenberg said…
Hey Jenny, are you the one that helped me get a picture with the Arch in St. Louis when the convention was there?
At 6:54pm on February 9, 2009, Gene Daughtry said…
We were up 12% in 2008. so far this year we are flat in units but up in gross. Collections are off from a year ago, but we still were 85% current last month with our over 30 day under 6%. All that means were doing pretty good.
 
 
 

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