by Sara Hey | Jan 31, 2020 | Management
If you have been around our team at Bob Clements International for any length of time, you know we are fanatics when it comes to your dealership generating obscene amounts of money! In order to do that, you must have a business that meets your customers’ expectations...
by Sara Hey | Nov 21, 2019 | Sales
As we think about setting our goals over the next 90 days, let’s focus our attention next on whole goods, or the sales department. During season, if we miss the mark on this department, it is painfully obvious! We like to view the whole goods in a dealership as an...
by Sara Hey | Nov 12, 2019 | Parts
The Parts Department is one of the most profitable departments for a dealership. Depending on the product mix the dealership sells, most parts departments that we work with make a 35% – 52% margin on their parts. The other reason that parts remains profitable and...
by Sara Hey | Oct 29, 2019 | Management
For many of you, the season has slowed down and you are getting a chance to catch your breath for the first time. While it is important to grab some much-needed rest as you end your 2019 seasonal journey, it’s also the perfect time to reflect on the season while it is...
by Sara Hey | Sep 25, 2019 | Hiring
It’s probably no surprise to most owners and managers, but typically, the biggest expense in a dealership are the people you employ. In the heat of the battle, when you feel the pain of needing another set of hands, it can be easy to justify adding another body to the...