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    Ipad for dealers...Pros vs. cons?

    I'm always using my iPad as a sales tool. With the eCarlist True Target app I'm able to show customers our price in the market very similar to the way Ed's RealDeal works. I also pull up NADA and KBB values to emphasize our value as well as show customers the CarFax and/or AutoCheck. It is a...
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    What is the best looking setup/stage (floor, backdrop, lights) for taking pictures of vehicles in yo

    I've seen some $5-7k and they go up from there. This one is ~$15,000
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    What is the best looking setup/stage (floor, backdrop, lights) for taking pictures of vehicles in yo

    You can also get used curtains used in stage productions online. Did that with a previous dealership I worked for and outfitted the booth for ~$300 if I remember correctly.
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    The (De?)Evolution of the Internet Sales Manager

    LOL! Well the last 10 years of most of our lives were just summed up in those 4 minutes. Great video and I loved watching the computers evolve.... as I type this from my Mac and drink a Red Bull LMAO
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    What is the best looking setup/stage (floor, backdrop, lights) for taking pictures of vehicles in yo

    Looks like they are using a vanishing wall and a large overhead lightbox. You can still see the texture in the floor as well as some fluids. Evenness of the lighting looks like it is diffused from overhead.
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    Books that changed who you are

    I read a ton! But I'd have to say the three books that changed who I am: Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki The three books that changed who I am in the car business: 0 to $60mil - by the Texas Direct guys...
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    A September to Remember ? How's it going this month

    Not to shabby, 3 more cars to hit my goal for the month. Gross' on the other hand were meh... but due to me buying a couple bad cars. Cut my losses and got out.
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    SteadiCam Video Tip from your Ol' Uncle Joe

    SteadiCam is coming out with a small system for iPhones, Flips and whatnot shortly. Should be in the $200 price range.
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    Please visit Heritage Auto Group on Facebook . Donating $1 for every "like" received

    Liked and added to my Fan Page's favorites Now about that Ed Reed jersey in your news feed, I'll pm you my address ;-)
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    Where were you on 9/11?

    I guess for my generation this is the where were you when "we landed on the moon", "JFK was assassinated", JR got shot? I was in the hospital with meningitis and was to out of it to realize what was going on. I have a vague recollection of nurses talking about it and having it on my tv. My...
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    Help! Looking for New Product as Authorized Dealer

    SEMA show. Plenty to see there :)
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    How are your phone skills?

    I just want to publicly thank Jerry for taking the time to give me a one-on-one web session this morning after missing the last two that I was scheduled to attend. Even though I'm a very small startup dealership, he took the time to explain his process and showed me where I can find scripts and...
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    August 2010 Sales - How's it goin ?

    Well it's only my second month in business but we hit our unit goal +1. Need to get grosses up and work on inventory turn, all in due time. Just gotta keep focused and plug away in September!
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    Auto Technologies that force IE & Windows?

    All of the warranty companies that we use require IE. I've installed Parallel Desktop on my MacBooks just to be able to look up a price on a warranty What a PIA
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    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    My first CL listing had my email address Unreal how much spam that site generates Will never do that again, I made an email address just for CL
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    Have you ever heard Dale Pollak speak?

    I'm looking forward to this webinar as well and like Craig said, Dale always has lots of bits of best practice to incorporate into your dealership.
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    eBay Listing Templates

    I was a fan of eBizAuto until I got on board with eCarlist. Just wondering, why do you prefer eBiz>eCar? Been about two years since I've been on an eBiz dealership. Whats changed?