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    Aimsmith, you’re right to respond in the manner you have after reading these statistics. You probably operate in a corner of the world...
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    Richard Valenta (blog) replied to the thread Dealer Showroom Floor Sales Statistics and Percentages.
    Jeff, This is great information and even if they are off by 10-20%, as you say, they do provide a huge opportunity. Can you share the...
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    Agreed Jeff, It's a never-ending fight to get salespeople to follow-up. Most of mine will tell you they perform better when I have my...
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    I've seen these several times before and heard them mentioned at a recent training seminar. Never has anyone given definitive, proper...
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    sorry about the repost, it was unintentional... The stat that jumped out at me was the first one. 72% of customers tell their...
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    Jeff, Is there a source available for these stats? I love the percentages, but I 'd like to know who to credit them to. Thanks,
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    Jeff, Is there a source available for these stats? I love the percentages, but I 'd like to know who to credit them to. Thanks,
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    Frank Davis replied to the thread Dealer Showroom Floor Sales Statistics and Percentages.
    Those are awesome stats and a real eye opener. I have printed these off and I hink a little art deco would be in place, Maybe hang it...
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    This one still boggles my mind! "90% of sales people DO NOT do any follow-up whether the customer purchases or not." If that doesn't...
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    Andy replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    So, I'm a bit confused; is TCD meant only for the automotive industry? If yes, what makes it different than say another SEM platform...
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    Mark, "If" I was very good at using Adwords and Google analytics, why would a need TCD? Peter
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    Mark Bonfigli replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Agreed, no need for a commercial, although I do feel it is fair to let us try and educate those who might be making some incorrect...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Richard and I had a great conversation. I think I was a bit short-sighted, when I wrote the article for this thread, in believing...
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    Richard Valenta (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Alex, I am not upset at all regarding the promotions. I really do like the dialogue this post has created. I am sure it has helped...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Richard, I think that was uncalled for. I can tell you're upset about this thread - I'm sorry if that is the case. If you want to...
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    Richard Valenta (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Come now coffee. Let's recap the unintentional posts... Thanks for the stunning article Alex. You're right, we are the first to...
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    Thanks "coffee" for your comments. Anyone that does want an offline discussion of TCD, feel free to contact either myself of Mark...
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    coffee is 4 closers replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Henry, I’m curious to know if you would have pointed out rule #4 if the comments were promoting your company? If the answer is yes then...
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    Richard Valenta (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Henry, Wow. I completely overlooked #4. Looks like there should be alot of deleting here. Either that or change the rules. I...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Henry Mac - you're right. It just happened that I haven't heard of any other SEM programs like Dealer.com's in the automotive industry...
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    Joe Pistell replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Billy, Think Hybrid. Retain your SEM methods, ADD TCD to efforts, you'll have a 2 pronged attack that will further confound your...
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    Henry Mac replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    What is this, a commercial for TCD or Reach Local? For those of us who work in small SEO/SEM companies, there are too many plugs...
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    Billy replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    Mark & Mike, Let me clarify some things regarding my opinions. While I do acknowledge the benefits of TCD and programs like it, I just...
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    Mark Bonfigli replied to the thread Search Engine Marketing has reached Stage 3.
    I think there have been many good points here. In response to the above posts regarding Dealer.com and TCD, I think once someone goes...
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    Billy: Great question. Our very successful last generation Dominator platform which we are still supporting and have hundreds of...
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