EPISODES

Practical strategies for modern retail auto dealers

Michael Cirillo Michael Cirillo

#167: Simple Rules of Success feat. Brad Lea

In this episode of the podcast, Brad shares his common sense wisdom about the simple rules of success. There's no BS in what Brad has to say, so this should serve as a reminder of what you need to be doing if you want to succeed in your career and in life.

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Powerbomb: Borrow What Works

Shay Rowbottom, one of LinkedIn's prominent content creators joins Michael to share her process for creating content on LinkedIn as well as the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and honesty when developing your brand.

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#166: Personal Branding on LinkedIn

Shay Rowbottom, one of LinkedIn's prominent content creators joins Michael to share her process for creating content on LinkedIn as well as the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and honesty when developing your brand.

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#165: The Best Digital Retailing Starts and Ends Offline

Few in the auto industry possess the innate ability to throw down some hard truth while simultaneously making you love them. Shaun Raines is one of those people. As an industry veteran, Shaun delivers keen insights about how to improve your digital retailing so that it satisfies the demands of the market and increasing advancements in technology.

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Powerbomb: Be Tactical With Your Goals

In this powerbomb, hear Michael's recap about why it's important to have a playbook that strategically outlines what you want to achieve and what it will take to get you there.

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#164: How To Win Even When You Lose

Without losing, however, winning wouldn't feel like winning. In this episode of the DPB, you'll hear the story of John Stephen Akhwari, a 1968 Olympic marathon runner who lost the race, but won the history books.

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#163: How to Find, Hire, and Retain Top Talent

With over 17,000 successful hiring campaigns under his belt, Craig Lockerd shares powerful advice about what it takes to find, hire, and retain top talent for your dealership. Buckle up–this one's a doozy.

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#161: Rise and Grind

Glenn Lundy is the host of the hit Facebook Live show, Rise and Grind which airs every weekday morning at 5:30am. His mission is to help inspire others to achieve success and believes it's all in how they start each day. Discover what you can do to get over slumps, learn, and grow at an accelerated rate.

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#160: Marketing Isn't the Solution for Poor Operations

Jason Harris is a former dealer turned consultant who joins Michael to share his advice about dealership operations–more importantly the operational elements that dealers should focus their time and energy on. No amount of great marketing will compensate for poor operations.

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Powerbomb: How Amazon Grew So Quickly with Ian Coburn

If you've ever used Amazon (or Facebook for that matter), you've experienced a major contributor to their success. In reference to an article published on LinkedIn, Ian Coburn shares how sites like Amazon grew as quickly as they did (and continue to grow).

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#159: Why Learning These Soft Skills Could Save Your Sales Career

Former stand-up comedian turned author, Ian Coburn, joins Michael to share why soft-selling is crucial to winning stronger relationships and more sales. In episode 159, you'll learn the right questions to ask during the sales process that not only advance the sale but trigger voluntary sharing!

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#158: How To Retain Multi-Generational Customers

Christine Mitchell, a.k.a, The Car Lady is known for filling dealerships with loyal repeat and referral customers by hosting "Know Your Car Nights" within the dealership. In episode 158, you'll learn how her strategy is responsible for enhancing the customer experience, drives business, and creates an atmosphere that shatters common industry perceptions.

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