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Joe Webb 33, Male Streamwood, IL United States: Share

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"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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Jim Flint commented on Joe Webb's video 'First Day on the Job'

Genius. Already looking forward to the sequel. :)

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Brian Pasch commented on Joe Webb's video 'First Day on the Job'

Joe..you belong in Hollywood! Love this!

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First Day on the Job

The First Day on the Job highlights the horrible orientation practices followed by automotive dealers by comedically detailing a “day in the life” of a new hire at an auto dealership. Finding strong candidates for our automotive showrooms and BDCs...

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Auto Digital Marketing commented on Joe Webb's video 'First Day on the Job'

This clip would not be so damned funny, if it wasn't so true in far too many dealerships!

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Joe Webb commented on Wendell Dossett's blog post 'The Magic Bullet'

Thanks for the post, Wendell. There is a well-known consultant out there who made a video promoting his services and, in doing so, attempted to belittle me for my casual, comedic takes on the auto industry. I stand by the fact that I am correct an...

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Enter the Name of Your Dealership, Business or Employer:: DealerKnows LLC

Enter the City/Town, State/Province of Your Home or Business:: Chicago, IL

Automotive Industry Business Segment or Affiliation:: Consultant, Technology Professional, Media or Journalist

If a Dealer, OEM, Agency or Dealership Associate, please select the brands that you are affiliated with:: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Pontiac, Scion, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz

OPTIONAL: Email for ADM Members to contact you (to avoid spambots, this will NOT be a live link):: joe@dealerknows.com

Your Business Phone Number:: 847.456.5130

Enter primary URL for YOUR Business, Professional or Blog Website (example = http://www.ADPdealerservices.com) to Display as a Live Link:: http://www.DealerKnows.com

Use space below for Describing Your Products or Services, and/or use this text box for HTML content, Widgets and Flash content.: 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

Tell the ADM Community about your background, where you are from, or who you 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 Your #1 Favorite Dealer Website (example = http://www.SandersonFord.com) to display a live link:: http://www.drivethebest.com

Enter URL of Your Favorite OEM site (example = http://www.FLMDigital.com) to Display a Live Link:: http://www.toyota.com

Enter URL of Your Favorite Classified or Inventory Listing site (example = http://www.Cars.com) to Display a Live Link:: http://cars.com

Enter URL of Your Favorite Automotive Information Website (example = http://www.KBB.com) to display a live link:: http://DealerKnows.com

Enter URL of Your Favorite Video Hosting Site (example = http://www.youtube.com/RalphPaglia) to display a live link:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPpcwHtg-Eg

Select the Dealership Website providers you currently use, or have used in the past:: Reynolds Web Solutions, Dealerskins

Select the Internet Lead Providers You Currently Use, or have Used in the Past:: 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 the Dealer Management System (DMS) You Currently Use:: Reynolds ERA

Select the Inventory Management or Optimization Solution You Use:: HomeNet, vinSolutions

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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

America's Best Selling Automobile - not what you think

I was surprised to learn what was America's best selling automobile -

This vehicle is not only American-made but it outsells both the Camry and Accord combined. The "cozy coupe" as it is c… Continue

Posted on June 10, 2009 at 11:44am — 10 Comments

Is Stan Sher the greatest social networking marketer in the business?

I thought this would be a fun topic for a blog. And I have a feeling Stan will be one of the first to respond to it as he does to most other postings. That is why I asked myself "Is Stan Sher the greatest social networking marketer in the business?"
Many of you reading this know exactly who I am talking about. Stan Sher - who appeared out of the depths of nowhere to take over the social networking sites shared by automotive professionals everyone. Most of you have him as a friend and read his en… Continue

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 3:33pm — 15 Comments

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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 5:42am on April 25, 2009, Beth Hoover said…: MYSPACE... :)

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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