We have no shortage of content when it comes to explaining all of the benefits of implementing a managed (closed) floor in your dealership. What can I say? We believe in the process. Not only does it ensure every walk-in…
We've been talking a lot about the automotive markets "flattening". Both in blogs and at conferences across the country. You may even be looking at those trends right now and seeing business slowing at your store too. To those of…
In round 4 of Battle of the Big Cats, we're talking video adoption at the dealerships. Last week, we heard from Chris Leslie and now it's time for Josh Mitchell to spit some truth. Video is hard…The sarcasm from Chris makes…
Battle of the Big Cats is back and we're talking video adoption at the dealerships. This fourth round is kicked off by Chris K Leslie and I'm sure we're going to see some intriguing back and forth on this topic.…
Last week, Tom Stuker hit the nail on the head. Your dealership might be good. There’s nothing wrong with it. But wouldn’t you rather be GREAT? Watch the video to learn the true difference between an open floor and a…
Recently, the team here at Nextup wrote about how some analysts are seeing a slowdown in car sales month over month in 2017 (as much as 4% by the end of the year). If our markets are truly “flattening” it…
With Nextup in its 10th year, I have looked back at our efforts to always improve or enhance our product and processes internally. As business owners, we are continually looking for ways to improve efficiency and grow our business. That means,…
The 2016 NADA workforce study reported that the percentage of all female employees in the dealership remains stagnant at just 18.6%. Additionally, only 7.8% of women were employed in key positions. Dealerships are continuing to fall short when it…
Can you be an automotive consultant or vendor if you have never sold a car before? We've heard from both Chris Leslie and Josh Mitchel.Let see what our panel of unbiased judges have to say about it. JASON STUM -…
Last Week, Josh Mitchell argued that you can, indeed, be an automotive consultant or vendor if you have never sold a car before. Chris Leslie disagrees. If you're solving someone else's problem, you're constantly stabbing in the dark. When you…