Category Archive For "dealers"
“Tell us more about Questions”
The Short Version… Questions help you set appointments that show.Questions immediately set the direction of the sale.Questions give you ‘hot button’ info to help you sell.Questions help you sell what you have in inventory.Questions build the value and lead to a close.Questions cause people to take mental ownership.Questions set up a non-price negotiation.Questions close the …
From $37K to $127K after class
“From $34,000 a year to $127,000 after your class.” “I was a detail manager for 7 years before moving into sales and making about $34,000 a year. When I started selling cars in 2019, my Dealer and Managers sent me to your 2-day sales class and that’s where you convinced me that everyone is a buyer. …
Joe Verde Supports CCI at Virtual Auction
Joe Verde Sales and Management Training, Inc., today announced that company president, Joe Verde, himself a veteran, donated $10,000 to kick off the virtual auction that raised $40,000 for Canine Companions for Independence, (CCI) a national nonprofit organization which provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, including veterans. At the 2021 National Automobile …
“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 …
Avoiding Distractions…
While we’re talking peer pressure, when I started selling cars again, I had a clear daily routine I followed to sell more. I’d get there half an hour early, then walk the front line and back lot to see what came in or moved around since I’d left. I walked through service, the customer lounge …
Clear Goals = Fast Recovery
To get through this ‘stuff’ the most critical activity now is to have clear goals and plans to get you back on top. A positive statement: “I’m going to get through this” isn’t a goal, just a statement with nothing to back it up. Unrealistic goals like, “I’m going to work hard and make 10 …
How do I stay motivated?
How do I keep my head on straight right now? In my newsletter for auto Dealers and Managers this month, I reminded them that this month that now is the time to… Dig your way ‘up’ and ‘out’ of this, instead of ‘down’ and ‘deeper’ into it. The question focuses on the critical part of …
How bad is business now?
How bad is business for most dealerships? There is no general answer to that right now. Seems like most of the US and Canada were in a lockdown and most dealerships couldn’t open for sales, and many may be slowly reopening over the next month. During this time, I’d hope that most of those were …
It’s Your Career – How far will you take it?
There is a ton of opportunity to grow for 2 reasons… 1. Experts say to expect 17’ish million units again this year, people got tax cuts, companies got breaks and can keep more employed or raise their pay. 2. 80% of the salespeople down the street are below average. That means your competition isn’t very …
Making $100,000 and Going Strong…
“I earn over $100,000 and train on JVTN® almost every day.” “I’ve been in the car business for 30 years and I have had access to JVTN® (Joe Verde online training) for the last 7 years at my dealership. Joe’s training and constant training on JVTN® is a religion at our dealership because no matter …
Service to Sales…
“From ‘service’ to ‘sales’ with 200 units my first 8 months.” “Joe, I’ve been in the car business over 24 years and recently made the switch from service to sales. I knew a lot about cars, but selling them was a whole different process and I was lucky that my dealership subscribes to your online …
When every deal is a mini…
Ask Joe: “I can’t make $$$ – every deal is a mini!” If you’re getting lots of minis, it’s either because you’re only selling small units with zip for gross to begin with, or because you’re holding a price dropping auction on each vehicle you show people. Some dealers run big price ads, put a …
Increased by 300%
“We increased our net profit 300% from your training.” “We made a commitment to improving and since coming on board with The Joe Verde Group we have continually improved and moved the needle (charts) northeast (up). We sent all of the managers to your Team Leadership Workshop and to your Closing Workshop – and we …
What’s your choice…20/60/20?
Ask Joe: “What do you see as far as sales for the rest of 2018, will it be good or bad?” In my manager’s newsletter this month, we’re talking about the 80/20 rule, which is really the 20/60/20 rule and about how it applies to almost every group of people. Between our sales and support …
Our 31st NADA Convention
NADA had another great annual convention in Las Vegas this year. We certainly go there to sell ‘stuff’, but after 31 conventions and tens of thousands of people through our classes and even more online, it’s more like an annual ‘reunion’ with ‘hugs’ from people who’ve been successful with our training – and it just …
Zero In On Common Mistakes Made When Selling With Sean Gardner
Joe Verde trainer, Sean Gardner, focuses on common mistakes made during the selling process and Joe’s new book for dealers and managers in his recent interview with CBT News Founder Jim Fitzpatrick. The interview took place at our booth during the 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas…See it here…
Your Support Group May Be Holding You Back
Unfortunately, more than half of the people reading this are stuck… Because they weren’t paying attention to what was happening, they’re… stuck with an average attitude, stuck with poor work habits in sales, stuck with skills that don’t work, and all of that means they’re stuck at average or below in sales and income. Why? …
JVSMT Trainer, Sean Gardner, To Speak At MTADA Convention
Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.,(JVSMT) today announced that their senior trainer, Sean Gardner, has been selected to present a workshop, “Finish This Year With A Bang!,” at the Montana ADA Convention, Saturday, August 26, at 9:15 am. Commenting on his workshop, Gardner stated, “Dealers spend millions of dollars every year to drive traffic …
