EPISODES
Practical strategies for modern retail auto dealers
Greg Churchill: How This Dealer Principal Is Remaining Positive During Covid-19
Greg Churchill has the unique vantage point of operating dealerships in the United States and Canada. Three different regions, with three different regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. With magnetizing positivity and optimism, Greg shares his wisdom and perspective about what his operation is doing to adapt, evolve and innovate during the downtime.
Wednesday Word: Advantage
What is your dealership doing to gain an advantage during times of uncertainty? Sure, COVID-19 rocked our industry, but there are still actions you can take each day to ensure that your rebound is strong and innovative. Defined as "a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position," the word advantage perfectly explains the opportunity that today's scenario has provided each of us in the car industry.
How to Deal With Information Overload
Michael shares his top three tips that can help anyone deal with information overload, get more clarity, and move forward with intention.
Powerbomb: Quality Vs. Quantity, How To Repurpose Old Content
In this week's powerbomb, Robert Wiesman shares his advice about how to balance quality vs. quantity and how to save time by repurposing your old content to maintain omnipresent for your audience.
Friday Fire: What Bob Iger Said
In today's Friday Fire episode, Michael Cirillo shares a quote that is especially applicable to retail auto dealers during the uncertain market condions related to COVID-19.
Robert Wiesman: Pandemic Predictions And What Car Dealers Can Do Now
For all of the OG Dealer Playbook listeners, today's guest is a blast from the past. Former co-host, producer, and one of my best friends, Robert Wiesman (formerly "Your Hyundai Guy"), joins the show to talk about everything going on around COVID-19 and what dealers can do from a content marketing perspective to stay ahead of the curve.
Wednesday Word: Vision
In today's uncertain economy, it's more important than ever to be able to think clearly; to pause when needed to make sure that you can leverage your wisdom. The wisdom you have gained from experience; past downturns in the market can help you formulate the precise actions you must take to not only get through today's challenges but thrive on the other side.
You Can STILL Win Business
Are you feeling stressed because you're not quite sure how to promote your dealership during these crazy times? The DPB community has been pouring over their quesitons, and it today's episode Michael Cirillo shares three steps you can take to attract, engage, and convert vehicle buyers at lightning speed.
Powerbomb: Is It Business As Usual? w/ Andrew Rains
In this week's powerbomb, Andrew Rains from AutomotiveMastermind shares his perspective about some of the best ways to continue moving forward even during a global pandemic.
Friday Fire: Fear Shrinks Your Brain
In this episode of Friday Fire, Michael reads excerpts from an article written by Carolyn Centeno Milton titled, "Fear Shrinks Your Brain and Makes You Less Creative."
Andrew Rains: How Dealers Can Support Customers During A Pandemic
Andrew Rains is the Chief Commercial Officer of Automotive Mastermind, and shares data from their research about how to best help customers during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Wednesday Word: Master
Ever heard the saying, "Never waste a good recession?" - In today's Wednesday Word David Bradley and Michael Cirillo deconstruct the mean and application of the word MASTER and how it can help you make the most out of the market as we know it today.
Philosophy vs. Mechanics: How To Accomplish Your Goals Faster
Never waste a good recession. Think about it. You're probably accomplishing more now under pressure then you thought you were capable of. In today's episode, Michael shares his proven process for achieving more at an accelerated rate.
Powerbomb: Acres Of Diamonds w/ Fran Taylor
What would you do if you had to start all over? Today's powerbomb is directly applicable to today's circumstances. Many professionals are finding that they need to start over or reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fran Taylor: Earn $200K Your First Year Selling Cars
Fran Taylor is the Godfather of creative car selling and prospecting. He joins Michael, but this time, they're talking about how to make $200,000/k per year your first year in the industry.
Wednesday Word: Motivate
Today's Wednesday Word is very timely as we are each faced with circumstances that will either propel us forward or bring us to a screeching halt. COVID-19 has leveled the playing field in many ways, especially because every person on the planet is impacted in some way or another.
Social Distancing Doesn't Mean Customer Distancing
Opportunity follows attention, and when times are tough, it can be more difficult to capture the attention of your ideal audience. In today's episode, we're going to explore 10 ways you can get creative, and capture attention when your customers need it most.
Powerbomb: How To Control Your Response To Crisis w/ Jeff Bounds
The most important thing you can do is control your thinking, your mindset, and where you focus your attention. During these unprecedented times, it's more vital than ever to control your response. Will you adapt and evolve or will you get stuck spinning your wheels? Luckily, there are so many solutions that you can implement that will help you experience growth.
Friday Fire: What Tim Storey Said
Tim Storey is an incredible motivation speaker who has helped thousands of people around the world discover their inner power. In today's Friday Fire, you'll hear something Tim said that can help you see straight and DOMINATE!
Jeff Bounds: What To Do During A Market Contraction
Jeff Bounds, Director of Automotive at Grant Cardone, shares timely and relevant insights about what your dealership should do during a market contraction. There are many unknowns when it comes to COVID-19, however, Jeff explains that there are specific actions that must be on your radar if you want to not only make it through but THRIVE on the other end.