Did you know that every summer, 50 of the nation’s best and brightest high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in the country’s most lucrative scholarship competition exclusively for teen girls?The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women program (formerly known as America’s Junior Miss) and follows seven radically different teenage girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks. But, what happens ...
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Restoring health, alleviating pain, and extending life. We talk about our Mission, our people and how pacemakers, ICD's and other implantable medical devices make lives better.
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This podcast is for those working in automotive retail. Host John Latka is the founder and president of Automotive Business Solutions and has over 30 years of retail automotive experience and an undeniable track record in sales leadership, employee development, and performance management. The goal is to help listeners improve operational efficiency and increase sales by sharing ways and means we’ve used to help others. This includes aligning and balancing people, process, technology, culture ...
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In football, or soccer, there are rules for a ball out of play. That’s exactly where we’re taking you in this podcast series. Because every four years during the World Cup, it’s more than a simple story of goals scored and athletic displays. Sometimes, the really interesting part starts after the final whistle. We crossed the world to talk with journalists and passionate fans to bring you some of these stories that all have one thing in common: the World Cup. In the stories you’ll hear, some ...
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Marketing For eCommerce with Bryan Bowman: Online Product Sales Strategies to Suffocate The Competition
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Marketing for eCommerce is a podcast hosted by Bryan Bowman, Founder of eCom Underground. Each week he shares innovative strategies for acquiring leads and sales in your eCommerce business, whether on Amazon, Shopify, ClickFunnels or Big Commerce. Each episode features actionable steps that you can implement immediately to start seeing greater profits in your eCommerce business. The future of eCommerce success belongs to those that eliminate commodity and develop a community. That’s the key ...
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Kick-Off features news and interviews from across the Football NSW competitions landscape, including NPL Men's NSW, NPL Women's NSW and the Football NSW Leagues. Check out our websites for more information on https://footballnsw.com.au/ and https://nplnsw.com.au/
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This is our 7th grade science project Cover art photo provided by Calum Lewis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@calumlewis
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We will explore competition through the eyes of the adaptive competitive athlete.
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The Dozen: Trivia Competition airs every Tuesday and Thursday. Catch up: https://youtu.be/HIBgbCHN8Pk Subscribe: https://barstool.link/2O23KUH You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thedozen
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The Great Broadway Game Show Competition, hosted by Todd Graff and Andrew Lippa
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There’s never been a musical theatre game show… until now. In The Great Broadway Game Show Competition teams of Broadway stars face off against each other, and the audience, to identify show tunes and win money for charity, all while sharing intimate stories and memories from their lives and careers. Who do you think knows more about musicals? Who can remember all the lyrics to the most obscure songs on Broadway? Tune in and play along with host Todd Graff as he puts everyone’s knowledge to ...
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It's time for the semifinals! Spirits are high, and it seems like nothing can break the girls’ cheerful mood. That is, until a controversial ruling from the outside world pops the Mobile bubble. Dividing lines are drawn between the girls, and some find it difficult to proceed as if nothing has happened. The show must go on…but everything has change…
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The girls get ready for the most intense job interview they’ve ever had: the 10-minute, rapid-fire judges’ interview. It’s the first and only chance for the judges to get to know the girls on a deeper level, but Shima finds it challenging to break through their professional facades. How will the judges pick a winner? Unexpectedly, the DYW beach par…
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I Wanted to Do Something Provocative | 3
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The pressure mounts as the girls enter talent rehearsals. For the first time, all 50 competitors will practice their solo talents on the big stage for each other. There are no judges yet— it’s just a jury of their peers. But the pressure is crushing. Star singers from California and Colorado are expected to be standouts, while Arizona is worried ab…
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It’s fitness time, baby! Through hours of rehearsals with very few breaks, some girls struggle to keep up with the comically difficult fitness routine. It raises the question, why would accomplished teens—like those from New Mexico, Arizona and Maryland—sign up for this? And, despite their behind-the-scenes aches, do it all with a smile? Follow The…
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At the start of the competition, 50 teenage girls, one from each state, gather in Mobile, Alabama, to embark on two of the most intense weeks of their lives. Everybody wants the same thing: to walk away with a $40,000 cash prize and the title of Distinguished Young Woman of America. First impressions are everything and it feels like the first day o…
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2024 Episode 2: Demi Koulizakis (Sydney Olympic) and Jordan Segreto (APIA Leichhardt)
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In our latest episode of Kick-Off we're joined by Demi Koulizakis (Sydney Olympic) and Jordan Segreto (APIA Leichhardt)! Stay up to date with the NPL NSW competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Keep up with the Football NSW Leagues competitions by visiting footballnsw.com.au or fol…
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Over six episodes, The Competition takes you behind the scenes of one of America’s most lucrative scholarship programs for high school senior girls. We follow seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing against the best and brightest, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. What can two weeks with 50 of the c…
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2024 Episode 1: James Temelkovski (Marconi Stallions) and Phoebe Gilbane (Manly United)
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With the new season now truly up and running, James Temelkovski (Marconi Stallions) and Phoebe Gilbane (Manly United) join hosts Teo Pelizzeri and Henley Warner for the latest edition of Kick-Off! Stay up to date with the NPL NSW competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Keep up with…
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2024 Season Preview: NPL Women's New South Wales
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We're almost ready to start another incredible season of NPL Women's NSW football! Teo Pelizzeri, Henley Warner and Nikola Pozder break down all the major transfer news and which clubs and players to watch out for 2024. All matches this season will be broadcast live and free on YouTube from March 3rd! Stay up to date with the NPL Women's NSW compet…
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2024 Season Preview: NPL Men's New South Wales
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The new NPL Men's NSW season is almost here! Teo Pelizzeri and Tony Tannous discuss all the major transfer news and how each club is shaping up for 2024. With the return of the Championship series and all matches being broadcast live and free on YouTube, learn all you need to know before the action kicks off on February 16th! Stay up to date with t…
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How to Achieve a 50% plus Closing Ratio
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In this episode, John talks about what it takes for sales teams to achieve 50% plus Closing Ratios. Starting with the vision, listeners will hear about the critical elements needed to get there, like servant leadership, management by objectives and S.M.A.R.T. goal setting. In addition, John talks about relevant ratios, correlations and what needs t…
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The Impact of Wholesale Values on Trade Appraisals
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In this episode, John Latka welcomes Carson Way, President of Carson Exports and Dave Feaver, General Manager – both with extensive experience in the wholesale and retail side of the used car business. Whether you’re a new car dealer with a used car department or an independent used car dealer, you’ll want to hear Carson’s deep dive into the defini…
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In this episode, John Latka asked ChatGPT about the use of smoke and mirrors, and transparency in retail automotive. John shares what ChatGPT has to say about each one in clearly defined overviews. The episode also addresses what consumers should be on the lookout for when visiting dealerships. Follow John on LinkedIn For more information: https://…
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Episode 6: 2023 Season Review and Awards
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Teo Pelizzeri and Henley Warner take a look back on the 2023 season and bring you interviews with some of our Gala Awards winners! Stay up to date with the NPL NSW Men's and Women's competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Keep up with the Football NSW Leagues competitions by visiti…
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Customer Satisfaction Surveys – According to ChatGPT
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To create the content for this episode, John Latka asked ChatGPT the following two questions: What are the top pros and cons of automotive customer satisfaction surveys? Should customer satisfaction surveys be tied to a dealership’s income? Tune in to hear ChatGPT’s answers. Follow John on LinkedIn For more information: https://www.automotivebusine…
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Episode 5: Kaelah Austin, Aytek Genc, Glen Kelshaw
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Our latest episode sees Teo Pelizzeri and co-host Henley Warner interview Kaelah Austin (Illawarra Stingrays), Aytek Genc (St George City) and Glen Kelshaw (Hills United). Stay up to date with the NPL NSW Men's and Women's competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Keep up with the Fo…
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Falling Into a Bucket of Shit and Coming up Smelling Like a Rose
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In this episode, John talks about success in business as a multifaceted concept that goes beyond just the bottom line and while financial profitability and the "bottom line" are crucial indicators of a business's health and sustainability, they are not the only factors that determine success. Listeners will hear some other important dimensions to c…
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Episode 4: Rhianna Pollicina, Travis Major and Sarah Ferris
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Our latest episode sees Teo Pelizzeri and co-host Henley Warner interview star midfielder Rhianna Pollicina (APIA Leichhardt), NPL NSW Men's legend Travis Major (Blacktown City) and Sarah Ferris from League One Women's club UNSW FC. Stay up to date with the NPL NSW Men's and Women's competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South …
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Rearranging Deck Chairs on The Titanic
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In this episode, John Latka talks to his listeners about the 8 main reasons behind the constant churn in retail automotive sales and its impact on both the industry and the sales professionals. This sector continues to be plagued by a persistently high turnover rate among its’ sales force. So, what can be done about it? Listen to this episode and f…
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Episode 3: Alec Urosevski, Rola Badawiya and Daniel Georgievski
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Our latest episode sees Teo Pelizzeri and co-host Henley Warner interview current NPL NSW Men's top scorer Alec Urosevski (Rockdale Ilinden), 2022 NPL NSW Women's player of the year Rola Badawiya (NWS Spirit) and former A-Leagues player Daniel Georgievski from League One Men's club and Australia Cup qualifiers Inter Lions. Stay up to date with the …
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In this episode, John Latka talks about big data, what it is, how it works and its uses, along with a few key takeaways. John also shares his thoughts on data in Dealer Management Systems, CRM’s and KPI’s. He also addresses the need for simple tools, training, and ongoing support for salespeople. Follow John on LinkedIn For more information: https:…
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Episode 2: Claudia Cholakian, Jack Stewart and Sarah Easthope
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Our latest episode sees Teo Pelizzeri and co-host Henley Warner interview Claudia Cholakian (Northern Tigers), Jack Stewart (APIA Leichhardt) and Sarah Easthope (Hills United). Stay up to date with the NPL NSW Men's and Women's competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Keep up with t…
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Back-Stabbing, Corkscrewing and Dirty Dealing
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In this episode, John Latka talks about the public’s negative perception of car salespeople and how that came about. Listeners will also hear where sales car salespeople stand as it pertains to the most trusted professions. Sadly, John agrees there are some rotten apples out there, but the majority are simply honest, hard-working go getters trying …
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Episode 1: Dom Costanzo, Alex Huynh, Dan Barrett and Troy Danaskos
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We officially launch Kick-Off with a massive debut episode as Teo Pelizzeri and co-host Tatiana Skrobonja interview Dom Costanzo (Marconi Stallions), Alex Huynh (Macarthur Rams), Dan Barrett (Central Coast Mariners) and Troy Danaskos (St George FC). Stay up to date with the NPL NSW Men's and Women's competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or followi…
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Management and Leadership – is There a Difference?
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In this episode, John Latka talks about management and leadership. Listeners will hear answers to the questions, “what is management” and “what is leadership?” In addition, John talks about the traits of managers and leaders along with what managers and leaders do. Other questions that are answered in this episode include: “what are the similaritie…
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When Stars Align, Closing Ratios Soar!
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In this episode, John Latka talks about how setting SMART goals is the foundation to a successful month in sales. Listeners will hear how a salesperson at a small-town dealership not only met, but exceeded his projections and achieved an 83.3% closing ratio. In addition, John talks about keeping things simple by focusing on the critical few KPI’s n…
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The Adaptive Mindset: Competition through the eye of an adaptive athlete -
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Ross was in this explosion, That day changed his life and surprisingly if he had to do it all again, he would. Ross is now living his best life with no regrets.Por Phil Mansfield
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In this episode, John Latka interviews Kim MacPherson from Buy It Smart Auto. Kim is an expert in sub-prime financing and those who want to learn more about it need to tune in. Listeners will hear answers to a series of questions including; what skills does a sub-prime financial services manager need to have in order to be effective? With even more…
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In this episode, John Latka talks about “Truths” in the automotive industry. He addresses the lack of discipline, the lack of effective leadership and the iceberg of ignorance. John then talks about 10 Truths that need to be addressed by managers. He then wraps up with Truths about processes. This is a must listen to episode for those in the automo…
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Stop Whining, Count Your Blessings and Be Thankful!
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In this episode, John Latka talks about whining and why it should be stopped. We all know it’s impossible to avoid whiners altogether, but the good news is, that if you’re sick of listening to their ongoing negativity, there are a number of ways to deal with them. John shares six. As a bonus tidbit, listeners will also hear about Theodore Roosevelt…
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Get Off Your High Horse, You Horse’s Ass
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In this episode, John Latka talks about bad managers, their traits and behaviours. He also addresses how their approaches impact the employees and teams in their charge. The purpose of this podcast is not only to point out the signs of a bad manager, but to raise awareness and help managers fix those pitfalls and manage teams more successfully. Fol…
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The Power Of Storytelling In Marketing, Ep #122
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How can you create buzz around your product even if it's not the "sexiest" product to market? My guest, Chris Miller, does an incredible job with this. Lots of actionable takeaways in this one. Video: https://youtu.be/8uAy3WvH3QQ P.S. If you like this episode… can you hit the subscribe button and let me know you want more content and training like …
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Worried about a looming recession? ...or current one, depending on who you ask. Reality is there's good reason to be concerned. However, there's always an answer for those prepared to seize the opportunity. Rob and Melissa help complete newbies start a profitable side hustle and the timing couldn't be better. FYI, this is how I first started sellin…
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How To Innovate In Your eCommerce Business, Ep #120
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Just recorded another great eCommerce business owner interview... Tracy Gunn is without a doubt an innovator in her business. She's a creative thinker full of incredible ideas and she defines what it takes to succeed as a small business owner. There's some great takeaways for you and your eCommerce business in this one. Video: https://youtu.be/9C1Y…
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In this episode, John Latka highlights a LinkedIn post by Brandin Wilkinson that outlines a couple of marketing initiatives that were extremely successful. In addition, listeners will hear about another strategy that helped a dealership drive traffic to their showroom in the month of December. These scenarios go to show that Warren Buffet’s quote: …
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How To Get 4,000,000 Followers And Make Millions Selling Them Stuff, Ep #119
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I think you're gonna like this one. Camille Beckstrand is one of 6 sisters that runs the company... Six Sisters' Stuff. In this interview she shares how they grew their brand from 0 to 4,000,000 followers organically (that's right zero ads) ...and then went on to make millions in sales. Tons of outstanding takeaways in this one. Here’s the video li…
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The Most Important FB Ads Training You’ll Hear, Ep #118
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I’m not a fan of hyperbole (aka “lots of hype” to get attention). So, when I say this is the most important Facebook Ads training you’ll ever hear, I mean it. To run effective ads (aka “ads that make you money and you can scale”) you need to: Save Time Save Money Have quick feedback loops (aka “figure out what’s working and what’s not as fast as po…
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If you hang around the internet for a few seconds you’ll inevitably run into someone promising to have the “secret to success” or “secret to becoming successful.” Turns out there is a “secret”... problem is it’s not really sexy and it’s hard to hype up because it’s almost too simple. Here’s the actual secret (based on math and evidence from over 95…
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Running Ads? Ignore This At Your Own Risk, Ep #116
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There's lots of numbers to look at when running ads for your eCommerce business. However, only ONE number matters most. Here's the number, how to calculate it and what to do with it: https://youtu.be/2BSQs8OcNuk Link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/2BSQs8OcNuk Connect With Bryan Bowman Bryan’s website: https://www.ecomundergr…
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Is Jiu Jitsu The Secret To Growing Your Business?, Ep #115
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Your passions can make you rich... but not in the way you've been told. Here's how my passion for Jiu Jitsu helped me in business and how it will help yours. Link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/pU2xExxoZik Connect With Bryan Bowman Bryan’s website: https://www.ecomunderground.com/ Watch New Videos Weekly On YouTube Follow Br…
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The Most Useless Number In eCommerce, Ep #114
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You've heard this number mentioned a million times... whether you sell on Shopify or use Clickfunnels... it's a useless number, but not all hope is lost. Link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/SKU9m9rfOxw Connect With Bryan Bowman Bryan’s website: https://www.ecomunderground.com/ Watch New Videos Weekly On YouTube Follow Bryan …
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In this episode, John Latka talks about how dealerships could transition from a Transactional Model, which ties salespeople to the dealership, to a Relationship Approach, which would have salespeople spending less time on Showroom Duty and more time on building relationships with customers in order to promote repeat and referral business.This conce…
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Why The “Marketing Funnel” Is Wrong!, Ep #113
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The "Marketing Funnel" is costing you money. Stop losing money and do this instead… I've had a problem with the "Marketing Funnel" concept for a long time. In this episode I finally break my silence and reveal the ugly truth: Link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Z-xUkbhex1I Connect With Bryan Bowman Bryan’s website: https://w…
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Sales Stuck? Here’s How To Scale Your eCommerce Brand, Ep #112
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Here's the exact framework we use to help 4 figure per month brands scale into 7 figure per month brands... as efficiently as possible. Link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/_dukVlgmzFs Connect With Bryan Bowman Bryan’s website: https://www.ecomunderground.com/ Watch New Videos Weekly On YouTube Follow Bryan On Instagram…
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In this satirical and humorous episode, John Latka takes on the persona of a salesperson who is sharing his thoughts and perspectives regarding his Sales Manager and all the things he’s expected to do to sell a vehicle. Sales people and Sales Managers alike who believe in structure, processes and accountability, will appreciate the way John turns a…
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Receptionists – The multi-tasking superheroes
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In this episode, John Latka talks about Receptionists – The multi-tasking superheroes. Tune in to hear as he talks about automated attendants versus people who answer the incoming calls. John also addresses the attributes and duties of a professional receptionist. In addition, you’ll hear how a receptionist handled a particular situation that ended…
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In this episode, John Latka talks about Service Advisors. Tune in to hear why he considers them the unsung heroes of dealerships. In addition, John reviews the process Service Advisors have to follow, with a focus on the interactive service walk around. Listeners will also hear about John’s most recent experience in a dealership’s service departmen…
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7 Paid Ads Blunders You MUST Avoid In 2022 ...You've Been Warned, Ep #111
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If your Facebook Ads (or any paid ads) are struggling to perform profitably in 2022... watch this video to discover why and what to do about it. We're taking applications right now for 3 spots that have just opened up in our eCom Legacy Performance Program (aka "if you don't make money, you don't pay"). If your eCommerce brand is doing at least $10…
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In this episode, John Latka defines and talks about employee development, including the high cost of losing talent. Listeners will hear why an employee development program helps with job satisfaction and nurtures employee retention. In addition, John also addresses the three major factors in the employee development process, along with the levels o…
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In this lighthearted episode, meant to put a smile on your face, John Latka talks about nicknames and shares his findings on some of the basic research he did. Listeners will hear some nicknames that were based on behavior, some on physical appearance, and to the best of John’s knowledge, were given based on affection and amusement. John starts off…
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