EPISODES
Practical strategies for modern retail auto dealers
#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.
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.
#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.
Powerbomb: Why Getting More Leads Isn't The Answer w/ Shaun Raines
Getting MORE leads may actually not solve your real problems. In this week's Powerbomb, Shaun Raines shares something that is vital for any dealership to master.
#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.
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.
#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.
Powerbomb: How to Avoid a Rushed Hiring Process w/ Craig Lockerd
You need new staff, and you need them now! That's one of the most common challenges dealers face, but there is a simple way to avoid the immediate and rushed need to find more people.
#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.
Powerbomb: Walk the Walk with Heather Ballentine
This week's powerbomb is all about the importance of putting in the work and doing what others aren't willing to do in the name of achieving your personal definition of success.
Heather Ballentine: What It Takes to Go All-In as an 'Automotive'preneur
In addition to being a model, actress, musician, and mother; Heather Ballentine is a very successful Super Lux automotive sales professionals. Get a glimpse into how Heather manages her portfolio of over 700 repeat customers, and what it takes to be a top 1%'er.
#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.
Powerbomb: Why Your Morning Routine Will Make or Break You w/ Glenn Lundy
Glenn Lundy is on a mission to help others improve the way they start their day. In this powerbomb, you'll hear Glenn talk about why your morning routine can make or break ones ability to achieve success in life.
Powerbomb: Why You Should Hire Brands, Not Warm Bodies w/ Jason Harris
Jason Harris shares his perspective about what he's looking for in an automotive sales professional. The brand equity of your dealership could already be a lot higher than you think. Now it's time to leverage that fact.
#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.
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).
#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!
Powerbomb: Do Dealership Ladies' Nights Really Work? w/ Christine Mitchell
Over the last 20 years, Christine Mitchell has demonstrated how impactful hosting ladies' nights can be for any dealership. In this powerbomb, you'll discover why that is.
#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.
Powerbomb: Remember These Four Website Tips w/ Michael Cirillo
Michael shares 4 website tips that will help you wrangle more control of your digital presence.