Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Jennifer Suzuki, eDealer Solutions
Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast and is a free educational series for Dealers, Managers, Sales Teams and anyone in the Auto Industry that has a desire to obtain information that will propel growth, lead the auto industry and invoke progressive strategies. We will educate on staying relevant, offer ways to improve vehicle sales and service, CSI and retention. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast. Use #DealerTalkWithJen

  1. GM’s and Sales Managers: This is a highly effective training activity! I use this too and it works!

    EPISODE 1

    GM’s and Sales Managers: This is a highly effective training activity! I use this too and it works!

    In this episode, we're diving into effective appointment-show techniques specifically designed for general managers and sales managers in the dealership environment. This is a highly successful activity that can transform your approach to customer interactions and drive next-level success.  Join me as I share powerful training and coaching techniques that high-performing managers use to break barriers every day. We’ll reflect on concepts from a previous episode on Reverse T.O./E.M.I., identifying three key strategies that bridge the gap between BDC and Sales. You'll learn how to create a VIP experience for every customer with an appointment, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued. I’ll outline specific goals for managers to embrace, empowering them to support their salespeople and BDC teams effectively. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step role-playing activity that engages GM’s in the sales process, helping them set clear expectations that can be practiced repeatedly. By incorporating customer notes into this warm welcome, you’ll find that write-ups become smoother, communication improves, and deals are made and delivered more efficiently. Sales managers can also adopt this activity to help their teams master the improved sales process, reinforcing the importance of practice within your organization. Plus, don’t forget to grab some flip chart paper for this engaging exercise! Tune in to elevate your appointment-show game and foster a culture of continuous improvement in your dealership! Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 | edealersolutions.com  🔥Check out our sponsors!🔥 LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability CallRevu.com is the leading automotive communications intelligence platform, offering call monitoring and call analysis, with technology optimized for sales, service (fixed ops) and marketing.

    15 min
  2. Selling Your Credibility: The Key to Successful 🚙 Sales!

    EPISODE 2

    Selling Your Credibility: The Key to Successful 🚙 Sales!

    In this episode, I dive deep into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the sales process: the importance of teaching salespeople how to sell their own credibility. When engaging with potential buyers, establishing trust and demonstrating expertise is paramount. Many sales professionals struggle with this, but it’s essential for building meaningful connections and fostering a customer-centric approach. Join me as I explore strategies for establishing credibility, highlighting your expertise, and forging personal connections that resonate with buyers. We’ll discuss the power of a confident introduction and the importance of bringing genuine value to the table—often in the form of saving your customers time. I’ll share insights on how to effectively communicate your credibility, especially in today’s remote sales landscape where words carry more weight than ever. With the right credibility statements woven into your sales conversations, you can inspire trust and confidence in your potential clients. Drawing from my daily experiences working with salespeople in dealerships, I’ll provide practical examples and techniques to help you set yourself up as a respectable professional. Whether you’re meeting buyers face-to-face or through a screen, the skills you develop in selling your credibility will make all the difference in your sales success. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 | edealersolutions.com  🔥Check out our sponsors!🔥 LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. CallRevu.com is the leading automotive communications intelligence platform, offering call monitoring and call analysis, with technology optimized for sales, service (fixed ops) and marketing.

    14 min
  3. Top Dealer, Rob Cochran's Vision for Automotive Excellence

    EPISODE 3

    Top Dealer, Rob Cochran's Vision for Automotive Excellence

    In this episode, I sit down with Rob Cochran, Chairman & CEO of Cochran Automotive Group, 39th largest dealer group in the nation, to dive into the future of the automotive industry and the critical changes dealers must embrace. Rob has also been on the NADA board since 2020 and is the upcoming 2025 Vice Chairman and 2026 Group Chairman.  Rob sheds light on the government mandates, OEM conformity, and digitalization that are reshaping the landscape. From ADAS and autonomous driving to the impact of China on global OEMs, Rob explains how the industry is evolving and why the focus must remain on the customer. We discuss the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with customers, as dealers must adapt to new technologies and changing shopping behaviors. Rob emphasizes the need for dealerships to shift from short-term targets to a customer-centric, experience-driven approach that nurtures loyalty and supports sustainable growth. As we explore the rise of AI, Rob highlights how it’s revolutionizing both sales and service processes, and how dealers must rethink traditional methods to stay ahead. With a deep dive into leadership philosophy, culture, and growth strategies, Rob offers valuable insights into leading a dealership through these changing times. Don’t miss this compelling conversation about navigating change, fostering loyalty, and driving the future of the automotive retail industry Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 | edealersolutions.com  🔥Check out our sponsors!🔥 LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. CallRevu.com is the leading automotive communications intelligence platform, offering call monitoring and call analysis, with technology optimized for sales, service (fixed ops) and marketing.

    30 min
5
out of 5
26 Ratings

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Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast and is a free educational series for Dealers, Managers, Sales Teams and anyone in the Auto Industry that has a desire to obtain information that will propel growth, lead the auto industry and invoke progressive strategies. We will educate on staying relevant, offer ways to improve vehicle sales and service, CSI and retention. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast. Use #DealerTalkWithJen

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