The Art And Science Of Running A Car Dealership

This book is the pocket guide I wish I had when I first became a general manager of a Mitsubishi dealership in New York. Honestly, I am not the brightest star in the sky and made every mistake anyone could've possibly made. Unfortunately, I see dealer principals/general managers/general sales managers making the same mistakes today. The only difference is the time and consequences of these mistakes. I got my first GM gig in 2004. That was in the beginning days of the Internet, before millennials joined the workforce, and way before any viable disrupters entered the market space. It was a lot easier to get away with mistakes then. I don't think you could get away with making the same mistakes now. The stakes are too high. Automotive retail profit margins are tiny. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), automotive net profit margin as of March 31, 2019 was merely 1.38 percent. As a result, every misstep makes it harder to stay in business.The car business desperately needs better leadership skills, understanding of social media, inventory management, fixed operations, and so much more. There is no educational barrier to the entry into car business, and there are only a handful of universities offering a major in car dealership general management, such as Liberty and Keiser. On top of that, only a tiny percentage of dealer principals and general managers attend the National Automobile Dealer Association University. That means that a vast majority of general managers receive training on the job, even if we took business-related classes in college. The auto business is a different animal. General information will only carry you so far. That is exactly why general managers make the same mistakes year after year. My goal is to break this vicious cycle and provide as much information as possible to ensure that automotive retail survives the disruptions we are witnessing today. We need to be ready for the next generation of car buyers, people who are more computer savvy and not afraid to search for better deals. According to surveys, 80 percent of millennials plan to buy a vehicle in the next five years. In fact, millennials worldwide will buy about 40 percent of all vehicles in the next decade. At the same time, they spend an average of 17 hours on line before going to a dealership.Are you ready for them?

Be Your Own Boss! Used Car Dealership Business Startup A Detail Step By Step Guide to Starting a Successful Preowned Car Lot Business for All 50 States Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you consider yourself a master salesman, or maybe want to become one? Are you looking to start a business that really matters? Car dealership owners provide a much-needed service to our communities, and this service is with a personal touch that cannot be achieved via an online-only buying experience. Sometimes it appears that there are more cars on the road than people already, how could you possibly make any money in this industry? The market has never been better for individuals who are striving to begin their own used car dealership. Used car dealerships are a recession sturdy business model. With my 30 years of hands-on experience in the automobile dealership industry, this book fulfills my need to give something back. I share all of my wisdom and time-honored advice for venturing into your dream career! My family memories involve selling baseball cards at the local flea market and traveling to auto auctions with my father and Uncle Sam. I was an adult at the time of my first auction, but I felt like a kid on his way to the circus. I became captivated by all of the action happening between the auctioneer and the people with the paddles. My Uncle Sam's voice cut through the bidding to yell the winning bid for a beat-up and rusted yet supposedly reliable pick-up truck. Three weeks and two paint jobs later, I was able to watch him sell it for a $3,500 profit. I was immediately hooked. Ever since then, I knew I desperately wanted to sell used cars, but not just for the insane profits. I once sold a gently used Volvo in great condition to an elderly couple who were completely thrilled to have it. They wanted it for safety reasons and of course its record of reliability. That made me proud. Moments like these make it all worth it. Car salesmen have to be therapists, educators, and extended family all rolled into one. The entire experience can be very rewarding! If you have a passion for cars, helping others, and making lots of money, you cannot go wrong with starting your own car dealership. In this "Be Your Own Boss! Used Car Dealership Business Startup" book, I show you everything you need to know, from start to finish of how to run a used car dealership. You can even start from the comfort of your own home! You'll learn the basics like: What impact the car industry has Why you should start a used car dealership NOW How to complete market research What the pros and cons are of starting a used car lot How & Where to buy your inventory How to Navigate through the two big Auction Houses How to price your stock How to market yourself Most importantly, I give you some cold, hard facts. What your initial startup costs will be How to finance The legal requirements What licenses you'll need Answers to some difficult issues you'll face What legal issues you need to consider Licensing requirements & Fees for all 50 states All of this is sprinkled with my time-tested advice and experience. I yearn to give back and mentor some up-and-coming entrepreneurs! I also include a full listing of instructions and regulations to start your own used car dealership, broken down by state in an expansive appendix. With this all-inclusive guide, you will have all the tools you need to begin the greatest journey of your life! As an added bonus, with the purchase of this paperback book, you can also download the eBook version for FREE!

How to Start, Run and Grow a Used Car Dealership on a Budget Start Part-Time or Full-Time Right from Home-Start Your Own Used Car Business It is not hard to become a used car dealer even if you are on a tight budget. As far as the income potential is concern, it is higher than most other side gigs you will find. Just imagine this, you buy a 6 years old Toyota Camry with 87K miles for $4,500, you bring it home, clean it up, fix few minor scratches, wash it wax it, then put it up for sale on Craigslist for $7100. In the first three days you get a few calls, and after 4 test drives, you sell it for $6,600. Let's see how much you made from this sale. You paid $4,400 + you spend $350 on fixing minor issues, so your total cost was $4,750, but you sold it for $6,600, so your net profit from this sale is $6,600-$4,750 = $1,850 Not bad for few hours of work. You see if you buy the right type of cars and price them right, there is no reason you can't sell 2-3 cars a month and make a handsome extra income each month. I have a friend, who has a small insurance business. He has been selling cars on the side for last 25 years, and he told me just by selling 2-3 cars a month, he was able to pay for college for all his three kids. On the other hand, if you want to grow, then start small but reinvest the profit you make from selling each car back into the business and soon you will see, you are growing at a fast and steady pace, but you have to be focused and dedicated. Let's See What You Will Learn From This Book: 12 Steps to get started All 50 State licensing requirements Bond and insurance you will need Personal financial statement & sample How to incorporate and Name your business Sample Article of Incorporation Which is the best legal business entity for you How to get a EIN number and open a Commercial Bank account Where to get all your dealer supplies and Forms What and how Auction houses work How to get started on a tight budget How to find financing for your new business All Legal requirements How to develop your Inventory How to sell cars How much can you make How to do it part-time from home Dealer management software How to grow your used car dealership Enjoy and good luck!

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Automotive retail is at crossroads--either it gets better or becomes extinct. Consumers are dissatisfied with the sales process in brick and mortar dealerships and that is the driving force behind the rise of Carvana and other industry disrupters. However, it is not too late to fix the way car dealerships operate and improve their reputation. Car Business 101 highlights irrational and counterproductive behavior that car dealers engage in on a daily basis. If you own or work in a car dealership it will be easy to recognize insanity that goes on in Sales, F&I, BDC, HR, and Parts & Service departments. This book offers a fresh perspective and plenty of practical solutions that should be implemented as soon as possible. It is informative and entertaining at the same time. It is a must read for dealer principals, dealership employees, and vendors that service car dealers.

This is my fourth book on the auto industry, and I have written it because this business is complicated, sophisticated, and ever-changing. Automotive retail is changing slowly, and one of the main reasons for that are the franchise laws. I want to urge you to operate as though franchise laws don't exist to protect you. Carvana is not going anywhere and neither is Amazon. At some point they will join forces. Also, OEM's such as Tesla, Rivian, and many more are going to go directly to the consumer, bypassing the dealer network altogether. At the end of the day, awesome customer service, whether in sales, service, or parts, will keep your customers coming back for more. Poor service and a cumbersome sales experience will drive them elsewhere-Carvana, CarMax, Tesla, Jiffy Lube, Firestone, Good Year, Valvoline, NAPA Parts, Pep Boys, etc.COVID-19 is already having a profound effect on consumer behavior and the way in which we buy and service cars. I predict that there will be two types of dealers after this pandemic abates-the first will change their business operations, adopting frictionless digital and showroom retail; the second will hope that things go back to normal and that nothing needs to change. Unfortunately, the second type of dealer will be out of business. It is ultimately your choice whether to accept change. Consumers will continue to purchase cars. The only question is: Will they will be buying from you?