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Joe Webb's Automotive Events

9th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition

October 12, 2010 at 10am to October 14, 2010 at 2pm – Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
ADM Member Reception at 9th Digital Dealer Conference

October 12, 2010 from 8pm to 11pm – "The Mirage","Las Vegas"

"I love scuba diving. I do it all the time. However, I do have a severe aversion to water so mostly it is just pretend scuba diving." - Joe Webb

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August 24

Joe Webb commented on Matt Watson's blog post 'Streamlining the Sales Process'

I think ResponseLogix is a great tool to help dealers with their long-term follow up with customers. However, I personally believe that a 1st personal response from a dealer should be just that. Personal. I can see the benefit of sending a multi-opt…

August 23

Angela Martin and Joe Webb are now friends

August 23

Joe Webb and Anirban Das are now friends

August 17

Joe Webb commented on Tim Jennings's video 'The Internet Kid Interviews A Digital Dealer Conference Speaker'

Great video, Tim. I'm telling you, whether he wants to or not, your son Tyler is destined to be in the movies.

August 10

Joe Webb and Dealer Synergy are now friends

August 9

Joe Webb and James Easter are now friends

August 7

Joe Webb and April Rain are now friends

August 5

ADM Profile Information

Enter Name of Your Dealership, Business or Employer:

DealerKnows Consulting

Location

Chicago, IL

Auto Industry Business Segment or Affiliation (check all that apply):

Consultant, Technology Professional, Media or Journalist

REQUIRED: Primary URL for YOUR Business Website or Blog (example; www.ADPsocial.com)

http://www.DealerKnows.com

OPTIONAL: Email Listing for ADM Members interested in doing business:

joe@dealerknows.com

REQUIRED: Your Business Phone Number for Members:

847.456.5130

If affiliated with a Dealer or OEM, please check franchise you are associated with:

Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Pontiac, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz

Describe YOUR Business Value Proposition... Why does anyone do business with you?

I have been called "the funniest person in the car business". To live up to that moniker, please check out all of my comedic sales training videos emphasizing the different ways consumers stereotypically view the car salespeople of America.
And please visit my own sites at www.DealerKnows.com and DealerSignage.com

What interesting insights can you contribute to the ADM Community? Are you PASSIONATE about anything? Tell us who you REALLY are!

I am the President of DealerKnows Consulting, an automotive digital marketing consultation firm. I specialize in assisting dealers with their online advertising, lead management, ecommerce marketing, and internet initiatives. I'm also the Chief Operating Officer of Dealer Signage Inc, a digital customer retention technology that uses digital signage to better market to and retain your customers. I also am a writer for Digital Dealer magazine among many publications and blogs. In the past, I've found success in the trenches as the Business Development Sales Manager for Arlington Toyota Scion in Buffalo Grove, IL where I created and managed an award-winning Internet Department and Business Development Center. In my (limited) free time, when I am not spending it with my family, I perform and film sketch comedy and improv throughout the Chicagoland area and write screenplays, short films, and sketch comedy.

Enter URL of DEALER Website you recommend (example; www.SandersonFord.com):

http://www.drivethebest.com

Enter URL of OEM site you recommend (example; www.FLMDigital.com):

http://www.toyota.com

Enter URL of a Social Media/UGC site you recommend (example; www.AnciraCommunity.com):

http://becktoyota.ning.com

Enter URL of a Dealer INVENTORY ADVERTISING site you recommend (example; www.Cars.com):

http://cars.com

Enter URL of a Facebook Profile/Page you recommend (example; facebook.com/ADMcommunity):

http://DealerKnows.com

Enter URL of a YouTube Channel you recommend (example; youtube.com/AutoDigitalMarketing):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPpcwHtg-Eg

Check all INTERNET LEAD PROVIDERS You have direct experience using as a supplier:

Dealix, Autobytel, AutoUSA, iMotors, Autotropolis, Reply, Automotive.com, CarLoans.com, Cars.com NewLeadsPlus, CarsDirect.com, CUDL Autosmart, Customer Funding, DealerLink, United Auto Finance, OTHERS

Select DEALER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS) You Currently Use:

Reynolds ERA

Select all Vehicle Inventory Management Solutions You Have Used:

HomeNet, vAuto, vinSolutions

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Joe Webb's Videos

The Social Media Guru (Warning: Foul Language)

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Joe Webb's ADM Blog

'Twas the Night Before the Dealer Internet Battle Plan

'Twas the night before the Battle Plan, when all through AC

The phones were a ringing to score the last seats

The powerpoint presentations were rehearsed with care

By the great speakers enlisted who soon would be there.

The attendees were booking their rooms and their flights

at Bally's Casino on the boardwalk, that's right.

And I in my suit and 'Da Man' in his cap

Look over our sessions until its a wrap.

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Posted on June 27, 2010 at 3:54pm — 3 Comments

Validation and Fruition

I've actively commented on two other great, current blog posts here on ADM.FM - one by Bryan Armstrong and one from Todd Smith. This post is a marrying of the two topics - Vendor Relationships and Social Media Best Practices. Toward the end of this post, you will learn of a specific social media & CRM enhancement that a vendor (Vin Solutions) put into their CRM based on my suggestion - that ties into its own best practice - and something you should get your CRMs to implement as well. Let… Continue

Posted on March 3, 2010 at 1:30pm — 12 Comments

What Was Your First Car? Tell Me a Story About It.

As you may know, I do my best to keep car sales fun. After drowning myself in the mind-numbing Cash for Clunkers docudramament, I need a break.

I would like to hear about your first car -
What was it?
Would you still like to have it?
What happened to it?
Are you willing to share a (clean) story about your time with your first vehicle?

I will share my story - my first car was a 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 - silver - 100% original. It was my grandfather's pride and joy. When he passed away, my grandmo… Continue

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 12:20pm — 13 Comments

The Media's Negative Effect on the Car Industry

I was thumbing through my Sunday morning Chicago Tribune (yes, I still get the paper - don't know why as I read it online before ever cracking open the usually-soggy paper) and came across an article about the uptick in automotive sales. It mentioned that a rebound was occurring. I found the article refreshing. No, not because I was enlightened with new information, but that there was ANY positive news about car sales. Media rarely reports any positive messages regarding our industry. We've been… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2009 at 7:27am — 3 Comments

Joe Webb’s Proper Car Etiquette While Dating

To tell you the truth, I knew almost nothing about cars before entering the auto industry. Zero. Zilch. I’m not ashamed to say it. I was selling cars for three weeks before someone explained to me (and showed me) the difference between alloy wheels and hubcaps. True story.

What I did always seem to know was how important a role that proper car etiquette played in dating. There are definitely “rules of the road” that a person in the dating world must take into consideration when attempting to ma… Continue

Posted on June 16, 2009 at 5:22pm — 2 Comments

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At 10:32pm on April 2, 2010, Stan Sher said…: Stan the man is back baby...you know exactly what I am talking about too.

At 12:33pm on November 13, 2009, Scott Tullar said…: Nothing wrong with quality competition! Not sure about a dip in sales. I am real sure I know who you are talking about and I will encourage the challenge.

At 11:21am on November 10, 2009, Finney said…: It was great to met you at the roundtable.

At 2:39pm on July 21, 2009, Dave Page said…: You Got it! Great Video!

At 1:31pm on May 8, 2009, Rob Fontano said…: That will be great, I'm looking forward to it. I love your videos, especially the lead.

At 10:02am on May 8, 2009, Rob Fontano said…: Great job today!

At 9:10am on April 26, 2009, Justin Brun said…: Hi Joe,

It was good seeing you in Vegas as well. Stay in touch....

At 9:51am on April 25, 2009, Beth Hoover said…: yes, myspace is DEAD... However, I still get alerted when I receive messages, so there ya go. That article ROCKS! I read a few of your other ones. AWESOME Stuff Joe! YOU DA MAN! Thanks for the plug... HEEEE-UUUGE!!!!

At 2:07am on April 24, 2009, Beth Hoover said…: you know me.... going at my own pace. Saw your link on the "M" word and thought I'd check it out. Very nice... very nice. I'll be in town the 12th - 14th!

At 8:32pm on April 23, 2009, Brian Pasch said…: Colorful language was a new spin at DD6...but it seemed to get the point across that I was trying to make.

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