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| I have heard an all too familiar tone: A dear friend and dealer principle in a New York high line franchise store contacted me last week and asked me “How do I get my team excited about selling cars?” I answered him with a question, "Are you exuding the same excitement toward your team that you are asking about - toward them?" |
| The first thing your team notices in a showroom is the level of excitement. Have you ever been to a carnival where everyone looked withdrawn and sad? Of course not, that’s the whole reason for the carneys; they bring a sense of excitement that makes you want to hand over your money and throw a ball at a few old milk bottles for a grand prize of a stuffed poodle. I’m certainly not suggesting that you open your doors and start a carnival, what I am suggesting is that you create a friendly and exciting place to come. And those customers will share their experiences with their friends. |
| Jim Bernardi has held such positions as; Dealer, General Manager, Director of Operations, District Operations Manager, Parts & Service Director, Service Director, Service Manager, Service Advisor and is President of AutoPro Training & Marketing Solutions. A National Fixed Operations Training Company which guarantees increased GP or their training is free. 812-325-5651 |

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| Why not get your team pumped up every day your doors are open? I suggested to my colleague that he implement |