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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    I would also think that the type of operation should be taken into consideration. Alex is looking at it from a BDC perspective, I like...
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    Chef replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    If there is no sizzle in your listings to justify the price of the steak you are selling, your restaurant will be empty.
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    Ryan replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    Alex, The perfect listing is the one that invokes response! The question behind the question is what causes the customer to take action...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    Maybe we should all take a step back and define what a perfect inventory listing is. I always assumed a basic one (as of today) has...
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    Jon Groenig replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    I'm going to go with Jeff on this one. When I close a sale I usually have a 15 minute to 30 minute wait on F&I so I take this time to...
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    Jeff Kershner (blog) replied to the thread Want more Leads? Do LESS with your Inventory!.
    I'm always back and forth with the answer to this one. The customer wants the information so give it to them and get a more qualified...
  • Alex Snyder
    Okay...nobody is perfect.  Nobody is ever going to list a vehicle 100% right every time.  We all strive to do our best with our online...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread FTC: Stop the phone spam (Robo Calls).
    Thanks for your interpretation LB! Here is a link OneCommand sent me about what they're doing...
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    Alex to put a finer point on your concerns over the newly revised TSR (Telemarketing Sales Rule), here are the points as I interpret...
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    Jake replied to the thread FTC: Stop the phone spam (Robo Calls).
    Pre-recorded robo-marketing calls...the spaghetti factory. Throw as much on the wall as you can and see what sticks. In my opinion, the...
  • Mike@Carfeine
    Totally agree with Alex on this one. Worst possible experience is to get a pre-recorded message I have neither the time nor inclination...
  • Alex Snyder
    Is your dealership participating in pre-recorded messages that are delivered at certain points of a consumer's buying/servicing process...
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    I agree with James, I usually get my best infomation from networking with other attendees. I don't know how many times I have saved...
  • JamesGIII
    RE: "Seriously, I think both are a waste of time." At least 50% of the value of attending conferences is derived from the other...
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    Seriously, I think both are a waste of time. You can get all the info they present there online. There is really nothing new that they...
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    I'll be missing both of these too. I will make the Digital Dealer conference in the beginning of 2009 though. Here's my really POOR...
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    I can't make either event. I need help from anyone that goes to DD. VSEO is real and I want more feedback. I have run 5 pilot...
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    I chose BOTH! How did I do that? Well... DD starts on Monday the 6th and JD Power starts on the 7th, so I'll be at DD until the...
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    I went with the JD Power conference based on the opinion of two people I feel are industry leaders(Kershner and Paglia). I have been to...
  • imacsweb
    Jeff, I'd agree in principal for the same reasons. What JDPA did do to bring more value to dealers is, albeit not to the same degree...
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    awww...the robots are holding hands. In all seriousness I see speakers at both events that I think would be worthwhile. It's a shame you...
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    Dealers cite high level of accountability, increased ROI and ease of use as deciding factors. ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 30...
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    The car dealer review website decreased load time by 83% making it easier to search for car dealers and read reviews. Waltham, MA...
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    Dealers get customizable Web sites linked to brand sites - New approach provides optimized Internet lead service. AUBURN HILLS, Mich...
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    I'd recommend Cuneo's SpotOn for display and SEM. We've got the capability to do more efficient media buys, retargeting, behavioral...
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