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  1. Koton

    Would anyone using auto alert be willing to talk about it?

    Hello Dealer Refresh! My GM is looking to use auto-alert and was wanting to speak to someone over the phone concerning their practices with it. Would anyone be willing to take a call about it?
  2. Koton

    Anyone using or used Dealer Activator, and if so what are your thoughts on it?

    @Mitchell Brenner I looked into it closer and it appears we have the basic free Target not Target Pro. Apparently Target is no longer offered but if you have it they don't take it away. I know management is just looking at equity tools in general so trying to see what best works for us. You...
  3. Koton

    Anyone using or used Dealer Activator, and if so what are your thoughts on it?

    That would be correct @Jeff Kershner The I work out dealership doesn't seem to utilize Target Pro through our CRM Vin which we already subscribe for. I just don't know if it is a waste of money to have this added on or if the Dominion equity mining service over Target Pro.
  4. Koton

    Anyone using or used Dealer Activator, and if so what are your thoughts on it?

    My dealership is considering using Dealer Activator, and I can't seem to find a recent topic concerning the program. Does anyone have any experience and if so what are your thoughts on it? Thanks in advance!
  5. Koton

    What are the best Facebook Apps to install on your business page?

    Hello Dealer Refresh, I have recently been updating and starting to manage the Facebook page at our dealership as it was being neglected before I started. I have been given admin access to make updates, and was wondering what apps you guys have installed that help with your Facebook. I would...
  6. Koton

    For Social Media Advertising where do you find your pictures?

    Hello Dealer Refresh! I am sorry if this is a very noob question, but do you guys know if car companies have a free database they allow people to use for social media or do you just have to take them yourself? I am wanting to photoshop some photos, but I don't want to infringe on anything that...
  7. Koton

    Is direct marketing at charities a good idea?

    Wow, thanks so much at @Ryan Gerardi and @Jeff Kershner and everyone else on the podcast for mentioning my topic in the show. It was insightful and just cool to see you guys discuss it.
  8. Koton

    Is direct marketing at charities a good idea?

    @Ryan Leslie My Fiance and I just like volunteering for good causes as a passion of ours. She works with kids in her line of work to get young children with autism ready to integrate into public schools, and heard about the walk. So last year we volunteered to help with setup online for their...
  9. Koton

    Is direct marketing at charities a good idea?

    @Ryan Leslie Oh I am participating regardless, as I have been helping organize it over the past year in my area, even before started working at a dealership. I do appreciate your thought process behind this, I am just trying to think of the best way to present it to management. Part of me just...
  10. Koton

    Is direct marketing at charities a good idea?

    @Ed Brooks My main goal is actually helping the charity, but I am trying to think of the best way to pitch it to my GM and the Owner. I am actually on the committee for St. Jude walk in my area, and have been for the past year. I have only been at my job for a couple months and am now just...
  11. Koton

    Is direct marketing at charities a good idea?

    Hello Refreshers, I was wondering how well you guys have done with marketing at charity events. I was thinking of proposing to my boss that we put some money towards the St. Jude Walk against childhood cancer in our area, and get a couple demo cars out there and hand out business cards. Have you...
  12. Koton

    Just started as the sole BD Rep for a dealership. Need help getting things off the ground easier.

    Thanks everybody who got back to me. It was a lot of good advice which I have implementing piece by piece. Thanks again to everybody that replied to my first message!
  13. Koton

    Just started as the sole BD Rep for a dealership. Need help getting things off the ground easier.

    My story: (I do apologize for this being so long, and if this is in the wrong place) So I interviewed at a dealership here in Florida for a sales position since I was looking for a job. They said they had been looking for someone to start a small BDC and asked if I would be interested in that...