The Classy Car Guys

The Classy Car Guys

Eric Stoltz and Mike Mahoney from Start Recruiting and Training talk about all their sales strategies and tips to help car salespeople stay successful and make more money. Discover how you can become a more successful, professional automotive salesperson making life changing income. Sales tips and conversation for Car Salespeople.

Episodes

September 21, 2021 27 mins

This week Eric and I talk about a great read "With Winning in Mind"

Great Book from a Gold Metal Olympian that lays out the attitude to compete at top levels. Whatever your level of success in sales, this book is a great and easy read.

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Not all techniques to improve your sales skills are born of the digital age. Some come from as far back as the era of Aristotle. The Ancient Greek philosopher described three rules of persuasion:

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March 2, 2021 33 mins

Eric and talk about the some of the personality traits and skill sets of Sales Drivers.

Correction - Theresa is at a Nissan store, not a VW Store

How to Be a ‘Driver’

Do you know your personality type? Science suggests that people with traits of a ‘driver’ personality are more likely to come out on top when it comes to smashing those sales targets. These people are ambitious, optimistic, and competitive....

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February 23, 2021 18 mins

Customers may soon get another stimulus check and their Tax Return. That means some customers will be in the market for a cash car. This week Eric and I talk about some of the benefits of selling cash cars.

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February 11, 2021 38 mins

This week we welcome sales manager Tyler to the podcast. Tyler is a successful car man who worked his way up from sales to sales manager and is now managing some great growth in his dealership. We Talk about his journey and what habits and attitudes make a successful sale person.

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February 2, 2021 25 mins

This week Eric and I discuss how to hold Commissionable Gross using down payment to hold price.

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This week we interview General Manager Rish. Rish has a great story to tell about how he joined the team in 2014 in sales and five successful years later was promoted to General Manager. Enjoy!

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January 12, 2021 26 mins

This week Eric and I talk about the Power and Benefit of a good Silent Close.

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December 31, 2020 29 mins

This week Eric and I discuss 2021 and what you need do first, to make it best year ever!

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This week Eric and I talk to Patrick about his career path from salesperson to sales manager to general manager in 10 short years. We talk about what the car business means to him and what made him a success. 

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November 24, 2020 29 mins

This week Eric and I talk about attitudes and ideas to make the door swing for more sales during the Holidays. This Holiday Season is going to be whatever you expect it to be. 

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November 10, 2020 30 mins

Eric and I talk to a David Ramsey article.

6 Tactics of a Used Car Salesman


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November 3, 2020 27 mins

Eric found an article that discussed 16 bad habits that can kill success. Eric and I dive in to discuss each point.

16 Bad Sales Habits You Need to Break to be Successful


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October 28, 2020 23 mins

Eric and I discuss the old trial close of parking it in the SOLD ROW and some new trial closes.

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October 13, 2020 29 mins

This week Eric and I talk about being real and building trust to help customers understand why they should buy from you.

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September 29, 2020 29 mins

Eric and I talk about some mental hurdles that may be holding you back from peak performance and income. 

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This week Eric and I talk about the under utilized sales tool - Your CRM.
How this database of customers should be worth more than your house.

David Allens Book - Getting Things done

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September 15, 2020 32 mins

This week Eric and I talk about published stats from customer interviews that demonstrate why to reset your sales process.

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September 1, 2020 34 mins

Eric and I talk about an article "Why Are Car Salesmen So Annoying"?

Most of this article is an "Old School" setting but perceptions may still linger in the customers mind.

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August 25, 2020 29 mins

This week Eric and I talk about your greatest sales asset - YOU! How to adjust from the scripts and bring your unique personality into the mix of sales skills.

"In the long term, Being Yourself is about being honest with your strengths and weaknesses."

Killer Sales Skills - Article Eric and I refer to in Podcast
Body Language Books
Facial Expressions
Being Yourself in Sales

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