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    Does Text Messaging work for Dealers?

    I think the use of text is not only good, but is going to be needed for dealers in the future. If you look at our society, it is the norm with the younger generations. I think the key is finding a system that uses all of the features available. We are using text 2 drive, and I used it at my...
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    Does a good CRM exist?

    As everyone here has said. all CRM's have good and bad points. When I shopped last year for my old store, we went with Elead. Very Robust product for the caos. Not bits and pieces but a whole CRM. I heard ADP was not so great, so of course, my new store uses ADP. I really would never like to...
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    WI Based Internet manager for hire

    Hi All, It saddens me to be posting this, but I am in the market after a combined 6+ years with a mid-sized Wisconsin based Chevrolet Family dealership. Long and short is we went through a buy - sell and the new company is going in a diffrent direction eith e-commerce. About me. I started in...
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    Seeking innovative pay plan ideas for internet sales managers

    Thanks Blake. Point well taken. It does not hurt either of us to have a plan in place that is performance based.
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    Seeking innovative pay plan ideas for internet sales managers

    John, Thanks! Good to hear. I agree. Just have to keep getting the tools that produce, and show results, and Pay should come after that.
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    Seeking innovative pay plan ideas for internet sales managers

    Getting in on this a little late, but if I learned anything so far here, it is that these threads go on for a long time and always seem to build up a great deal of info. I have also been wondering what is realistic and expeted compensation for my position. I thought I may as well add to this...
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    ELead BDC. Anyone else using them, or can give me a review of thier services.

    Kyle, Any info on eLead would be appreciated. We are currently looking at them as our CRM, and ILM provider, and would love any in depth info. Thanks
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Roy, Very useful. Thank you.
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Long and short, had bypass surgery, so was gone for a bit. Good updates and feedback. Needless to say with being gone we haven't picked a CRM yet, and kelly I was wondering how Eleads is working for you, and any other updates, or thoughts anyone has. Thanks
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    JSCole, That is an awesome point. anyone can promise, and believe things are coming, but if they are not already in place, there is no guarantee. ddavis, Just amazing you are not in prison for beating some sense into someone. I really look forward to getting a tool up and running, and...
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Kelly, I think being screwed is what you want to make of it. I think you are taking on a big challenge, and in the end gonna prove your worth to your dealership, and sounds like a great opportunity!!! I really liked dealersocket, yet they are the only one we have not recieved a propasal from...
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Lol. I agree that I am in a great position to get what meets our needs. Just a matter of showing benefits of one vs the other, and why the diference in prices. I also sent my info to imagiclab to schedule a demo, thanks!
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Kelly, You just gave me a reason to be really happy about my position!! Hopefully you get the right product to replace some/all in one solution. Please let me know your feelings on the ones you see, and keep usupdated. Thanks
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Zach, As you said it I was reading that thread again! So much info in one thread. You got my mind turning though, because part of me knows we NEED a CRM, and not just any one will do. It is hard to show others that thought process though. On the surface they all look like they do similar...
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    ddavis, Just got done with the dealer socket demo. Very nice reporting, and also liked how they handle their campaigns. processed over time, and not sent as one bulk mail/email, getting hopefully continued buisness versus highs and lows. Also, very informative website at sharp hooks. I cn't...
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Alex, Thanks for the reply! We re a single store. We do have 3 sister stores, but are independent, except for sharing DMS. We Are using ADP as our DMS, and have looked at their CRM, but it seemed very labor intrensive, and costly, to get the same results from other vendors. We are in a small...
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    Newest CRM thoughts

    Hi all!! My name is Darren Wagner, Internet Manager at Horter Chevrolet in Mukwonago, WI. I was previously in sales, and after a few years off have returned in this position. First I want to give a HUGE Than you:banana: to all of you who make this forum possible, and all the knowledge...