DEALER TALK

Welcome to the Dealer Talk Podcast, where we dive deep into strategies for optimizing your dealership's performance. In today's episode, we'll discuss the crucial role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in guiding your advertising efforts and driving success in your dealership's partnerships with vendors. It's essential to inspect what you expect! To effect

If you want to leverage my own personal vendor and advertising strategy for 2024 to help you sell more cars, then tune-in to this episode to learn how I would set up your digital advertising and what vendor partners I would choose in the process. If you want to take advantage of my volume discount and FREE trials for any of the vendors discussed in this episode call / text (prefe

Discover this episode's ultimate car sales strategy, guaranteed to boost your sales every time! Follow these steps closely and witness a surge in car sales. Harnessing the power of your DMS and CRM data is crucial, especially when combined with the trust established by your service advisors with your customers. This synergy ensures increased sales and strategic trades for the p

In this episode, I delve into the world of digital retailing in the automotive industry and debunk the misconceptions surrounding its role. Contrary to popular belief, digital retailing isn't intended to replace the traditional car-buying experience exemplified by companies like Carvana. Instead, it is a complementary tool designed to enhance customer convenience and streamline

In this episode of the Dealer Talk Podcast, we delve into the elusive realm of marketing attribution. Numerous companies tout their 'secret weapon' for tracking vendor performance, so it's easy to get lost in a sea of promises. But are these methods genuinely effective? Host Herb Anderson shares insights from years of experience, revealing a stark reality: traditional t

Welcome to the Dealer Talk Podcast, where we delve into the essence of marketing and unravel its mysteries. In this episode, we ask the fundamental question: What is marketing? For many, marketing is the quintessential "how" – the strategic roadmap guiding us to influence consumer behavior. It's about understanding the intricate dance between businesses and their

This episode delves into a critical aspect of online dealership success: customer experience. Despite investing heavily in driving traffic to our websites, many dealerships overlook the importance of ensuring a seamless journey for visitors once they arrive. Join me as we explore the significance of optimizing your SRP (Search Results Page) and VDP (Vehicle Description Page) CTAs (

Welcome to Dealer Talk, where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of search engine marketing (SEM). For years, SEM has stood as a stalwart method to capture consumer intent, defining our ability to seize consumers' interest and amplify visibility on search engine result pages. SEM operates on a pay-to-play basis, unlike Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which gradually

In this episode, hosts Herb Anderson and Zack explore the unparalleled allure of Tesla ownership, transcending the mere realm of electric vehicles. They unravel the captivating narrative behind Tesla's meteoric rise in the automotive industry, attributing its success not solely to electric propulsion but to a revolutionary ownership experience. From seamless software updates to

Embark on a riveting journey as I team up with Kerri Wise of Autofi to unravel the mysteries surrounding digital retailing. We unravel its evolution since the seismic shift spurred by the pandemic, charting its trajectory into the future. Yet, amidst its undeniable potential, why do dealers hesitate to make Digital Retail the ultimate call-to-action experience on their websites? Tu