There’s nothing better than a sales team that’s pumped, prepared, and ready to rock when the busy season hits. Think of this time as the preseason training camp for your dealership — what you do now will pay off big when your customers are ready to buy.
You have done the work. You know your gross profit and you’re ready to determine each employees pay rate. Check out the video for our simple process that keeps cash in your pocket while also paying your employees fairly.
Culture issues in the Service department almost always start with the *gasp* Service Manager! The first step to getting a positive culture in the Service Department is to have a trained and excited Service Manager leading your team.
You didn’t start your dealership because you love HR, but my guess is that as your Parts, Service, and Sales departments grow, so do your headaches with the people in your dealership. One of the most powerful tools you have, as you work with people, is an Employee Handbook because it creates clarity for every single person at your dealership (yes, that includes you!)
2024 has kicked off, and Dealerships across the country are outlining their goals for departments and employees. One question we get this time of year is “How do we keep PDI/entry-level techs excited and engaged?”
When it comes to determining your labor rate, you must establish how much you need to pay your employees before you start to determine how much you need to bill customers hourly.
How do you move equipment through your Service Department more efficiently? Triage! To remove the bottleneck of waiting for parts, make a habit of triaging each unit as they enter your dealership!
When was the last time you evaluated your parts margins? Increasing your margins on parts can open up valuable income for your dealership, allowing you to better support your employees.
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