Category Archive For "basics of selling"
Focus On Value, Not On Price
Facts: We know 8 out of 10 people on your lot came to buy. We also know 50% will buy on the spot, when you do your job. To deliver 50%, it’s easy, just… A. Follow all of my 8 steps to the sale. B. Give both drivers a targeted demo & presentation on the …
Setting Goals Means Doing ‘Better’ & That Means ‘Different’
More Success Requires A Trade… Everybody says they want more. With clear goals, they could easily have it. The problem is almost always about the ‘trades’ they’ll have to make that stop them. Two examples… Your Goal: Get more appointments and more people asking for you every month, so you can sell more and earn …
“Lucky for me…”
“Lucky for me that we started training on JVTN®.” “I had been in Service for 17 years and I loved working with the people, loved the product and the dealership but my dealer kept telling me I’d be great in sales, so 3 years ago I finally made the change. Lucky for me after averaging …
Gross is Up!
Dealers are telling us ‘gross is up’. Why? They say it’s because people don’t want to shop several dealerships with the COVID outbreak to buy a car, so they’ll pay more. But customers always felt that way and most of them would have paid more. The difference is, most salespeople don’t follow the basics, they …
Your Daily Dozen Checklist
You’ve set your goals, now follow these rules of selling and success and watch your sales and income skyrocket! Download my ‘Go To Work To Work’ audio at JoeVerde.com/GTWTW or check out audios inside JVTN® – and then you can get to work… 1. Leave any problems at the curb. Stuff happens, to everyone, but …
Negotiation
Preparation is everything in sales, so you want to start every opportunity with the end in mind, because the negotiation is where you bring it all together and get the final agreement to buy. The more shortcuts you take, the less likely you are to end up with a delivery. What do you want to …
Sean Gardner Talks To Dealers On CBT News
Sean Gardner, a longtime Joe Verde Trainer, talks to auto dealers and managers about being a management driven dealership and what it takes to develop those foundational selling skills. He was interviewed during the NADA Show in San Francisco by CBT News’ Jim Fitzpatrick. Check out his interview about the car business on CBT News …
2019 Is Here…What will you do different?
It’s a brand New Year and that means it’s time to get out of your rut and sell more! How long have you been selling the same number of units and earning about what you earned last year? If you’re like most salespeople who’ve been selling for a while – the answer is probably close …
Another Dozen Skills You Need To Earn $100,000+
Learning how to sell with the Basics is critical, but here is a list of the other skills you need if your goal is to earn $100,000+ every year. Just check what you want to improve. Keep The Sale On Track If you don’t control the process, good luck, you’ll need it. Control isn’t negative, …
To Sell More Take It 1 Step At A Time
You’ve heard me say ‘speed kills sales’ and that’s because fast requires skipping steps. It’s just math, how long does it take to… Step 1: Warm Up… Greet someone: 2 – 3 minutes Visit (build rapport): 3 – 5 – 10 Wander Around, General Q&A: 5 – 10 General Presentation: 5 – 10 Investigate: 5 …
What A Difference…
Here are a few comments we just got about salespeople’s improvements after our sales class. What a difference… Ford salesperson – Started selling in Dec. 2017 and averaged 8 before class in June 2018. He ended at 16 in June, 17 in July and 13 out by mid-August. His down payment average went from $1,000 …
Sell More When The Main Thing Stays The Main Thing
Isn’t it great when you’re on a roll and having that great day, great week or great month? When you’re ‘on’, doesn’t everything you do or say just seem to come out right? What makes that happen? When you’re selling cars, making money and talking to prospects all day, your mind slips into automatic and …
Success Is Made In The Details
Like the fine print in big ads, salespeople never understand the big bucks in sales are in the finer details. They learn about their product, they develop basic skills, win the walk around contest, they’re nice, and they like cars and love talking to people. They’re doing their best, but they reach a certain level …
Just Closed On A Home…
From 10 to 14 and my first home…” “Joe – I’ve been in the car business 3 years and was a solid 10 car guy before I attended your Sales Workshop. After really understanding the process and by following your 8 steps to the sale, my current average is now 14.5. The biggest change for …
Units Nearly Triple, Commission More Than Doubles…
“From 7 units to 20 … and from $250 in commission to $625!” “I‘ve been in the car business 8 months. Prior to attending the Joe Verde Closing & Negotiation workshop, I had a steady 9 car average and was making about $250 per unit commission. The JVTN® online training really gave me a firm foundation to …
Book + Newsletter + Workshop = Success!
“From 8 to 13 with your book and newsletter, and then to 22.5 after your workshop.” “Joe, thank you for your newsletter, your books and your ‘How To Sell a Car Today’ workshop. I was an 8 car a month guy for the first 3 years of my sales career and then discovered your book, ‘Earn …
Earning $138,000 From Joe Verde Online Training
“I finished the year at $138,000” “Well Joe, JVTN® is like taking a multi-vitamin every day because it keeps my selling skills healthy! I am still averaging 20 cars a month and in December I finished at 23 units and my commissions were $13,000. In my first year of business, I have earned $138,000 and my goal …
What Would Happen If You Make Improving Your Priority?
The year is young. What can happen in 2016, if you make improving your priority? If you develop better selling skills… A great example from a veteran in sales… “I’ve been in the car business 26 years, and I’ve attended Joe’s Sales and Closing & Negotiating Workshops, and we have JVTN® in our dealership. Last …
