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    Nate Marine GSM WVAP replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    We are looking at the Higher Gear CRM tool. The demo was impressive and it seemed to be highly adpatable to fit any process, including...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    They all want it, but... Have yet to witness a dealership implement any consistent follow-up with their database of customers; sold...
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    Brad Whitehead replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    A good CRM offers a powerful process that provides transparancy and accountability. There is no question that a CRM is not only an...
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    William Phillips replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    We have found most Lead management tools to be very complicated and difficult to use by the sales team and management. To many reports...
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    this is quickly turning into an ad forum where vendors are writing way too much. Jeff be careful here, shouldn't this just be for the...
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    Jeremiah (blog) replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    I have worked with almost every major lead tool and I have to say ADP, Reynolds Contact Manager and Dealer Socket have to be some of the...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    Many CRM vendors, like many website and vehicle management tool vendors, have a tendancy to overpromise and under-deliver. Before...
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    Eric Biro replied to the thread 5 Reasons Why I Hate CRM Software for Car Dealers..
    I have to agree. We use UCS, so nothing can be updated through the DMS (ergh...UCS), so that's not a huge issue for me personally...
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    Ben B. replied to the thread Rules Rules Rules!!!.
    I just came onto this site...its great. My question is: Has anyone been involved with training from Proactive Dealer Solutions? My GM...
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    Rgiesbers replied to the thread Rules Rules Rules!!!.
    Hi Jeff, Nice Site!!! We have just launced ismConnection.com. It is great to see another site dedicated to Internet Sales only...
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    Jeff Larsen (blog) replied to the thread Rules Rules Rules!!!.
    I have received more knowledge from this website than any other resource available for Internet Managers. The guidelines listed above...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread Rules Rules Rules!!!.
    Hi Jeff, thanks for a great site, I value your opinion as well as the many others who contribute here. Building on that - I don't want...
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    directory submission replied to the thread Google Local – Is your dealer listed?.
    This is nice post here. Google added a few new appearance to its Local Business Center. This is the abode area any business with a...
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    Jeff, As a DMOZ editor, I can definitely say things have changed. The site inclusion requests are down since the outage and it is...
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    The website vendors can't really do this for the dealership as it requires authentication... but if they did not inform you then you...
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    James Jalali replied to the thread AutoJini - Dealer Website Vendor Profile.
    We have been working with Autojini for 4 months now. After searching for a while and talking to many service provider and comparing...
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    We include all of those points that you have mentioned because of the SFE standards that is already a part of Cadillac and is rumor to...
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    Jeff- You raise some great points. I immediately became concerned about my leads some time ago, particularly so when a dealer can...
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    Kimball Bruckner replied to the thread MJMI - Dealer Website Vendor Profile.
    The staff at MJMI did a great job in developing a website for us that is very easy to use and easy to update. The website was designed...
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    Robert L DeFelice replied to the thread MJMI - Dealer Website Vendor Profile.
    MJMI made the process of building my internet site a pleasure. I was always kept up to date, and involved in the look and layout. I am...
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    Bob Gale replied to the thread MJMI - Dealer Website Vendor Profile.
    I can say that the best part of this company is the response. You can always count on someone being there to help you out. They don't...
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    CRAIG CAUDILL replied to the thread MJMI - Dealer Website Vendor Profile.
    THE WIGGINS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP COUNTS ON MJMI AND THEY DELIVER. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS 2ND TO NONE. THE WEBSITE THEY DESIGNED IS ONE OF...
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    The Harte Auto Group has been with MJMI now for almost 1 year. I cannot say enough about how satisfied we are in every single area of...
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    KC replied to the thread iMagicLab or Higher Gear for our CRM?.
    I have actually worked for both of these companies in the past,know both products inside and out, and without hesitation, recommend...
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    Mike Rhee replied to the thread iMagicLab or Higher Gear for our CRM?.
    Hello, I'm brand new to this industry. I'm currently trying to obtain a dealers license in CA and I need some help. To my...
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