Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with David Long, Executive General Manager at Hansel Auto Group, and Curtis Lewsey, Founder of DealerCards.
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Topics:
00:46 What makes a number one salesperson?
01:26 Do 90s sales strategies still work?
02:21 Why is personal touch so crucial?
07:41 How does DealerCards scale personalization?
11:24 How does gratitude drive business success?
18:56 Top tips for personal dealer connections?
19:27 Best creative customer follow-up methods?
22:09 How to measure personalization's impact?
29:38 What are high-impact customer touches?
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