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February 12, 2010 at 7am to February 13, 2010 at 10am – Orlando Florida Day Before NADA Convention
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February 13, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm – Orlando Convention Center Conference Rooms

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Tim Jennings commented on Ralph Paglia's video 'Reputation Management; Beck Toyota Customer Testimonial Video'

Hey Wendell, Great Job my friend! Dang, I thought I had Dibbs on "The Internet Guy". Well, we need to start The Royal Order of "The Internet Guys" Who wants to be a Charter Member? We can look at “Time Stamps” on the web for the founding Member! :…

January 26

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Google's Gone Paper

Google's Gone Paper Last month I received a card in the mail that was better than any piece of mail I've received in the past month. A letter from Google! (I think I'm gonna frame it) In this letter Larry Page , Sergey Brin and Michaela Prescot…

January 26

Kirk Epps commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

When our dealer Rater Reviews started pulling to Google It increased our map print outs and views in our market.

January 23

Ryan Bolz commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

Yep - facebook.com/ryanbolz - Matt actually was one of my first professional connections when I entered the auto industry fresh out of college. We've tweaked both our DealerRater profile and our google maps listing every which way and it's decidedly…

January 21

Tim Jennings commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

You on Face Book? http://www.facebook.com/matt.lamoureux?ref=ts#/matt.lamoureux?v=info&ref=ts Matt Lamoureux Employer:DealerRater.com, LLCPosition:Vice President of Business Development Time Period:June 2008 - PresentLocation:Waltham, MA

January 21

Ryan Bolz commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

Everything on our Google Maps and Local Listings page is in order - current info, pics and video, occasional coupons but none presently, and our reviews are feeding from the various sites across the web. One thing that you might have some advice on:…

January 21

Tim Jennings commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

Ryan do you have videos, pictures, coupons, basically all the blanks filled in on your Google maps page? I know one thing Google is my bedfellow. I stop look and listen every time I see Google Whatever! Keep up the good “extra work” That's what keep…

January 21

Ryan Bolz commented on Tim Jennings's blog post 'Google's Gone Paper'

Ah, we got one of those too! From what I've been told Google has been tweaking Google Maps and the Google Local Business Directory and in some cases significantly changed how you were ranked in the local listings. Those companies that gained ground…

January 21

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Tom Sparks Automtive Of Dekalb

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dekalb Illinois serving Chicagoland

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Technology Professional, Car Salesman Wannabe

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Describe your background, where you grew up, what you are passionate about, or who you REALLY are:

http://www.TomSparks.Com My name is Tim Jennings, I have 17 years of automotive experience, 14 at Tom Sparks Buick. It is my job to search the Internet and price our vehicles as competitive as possible. I provide cars and trucks of exceptional quality and reasonable cost to our customers. All of our used cars go through a 110-point inspection process. I insure our customers satisfaction through honest sales practices, responsive service and friendly communication at all levels. At Tom Sparks we approach each customer on the Internet and in person with the belief that we are developing a life-long relationship, beneficial to both parties. you can be confident I will be here after the sale to help fill your continuing automotive needs. When you call or visit our dealership in person please ask for me. We have the lowest tax rate in the Chicago area. I have been the Internet manager at Tom Sparks Inc since its inception in 1999. At TomSparks.Com you will start with me.

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Google's Gone Paper

Google's Gone Paper

Last month I received a card in the mail that was better than any piece of mail I've received in the past month. A letter from Google! (I think I'm gonna frame it)

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Posted on January 18, 2010 at 7:00pm — 10 Comments

Ever wonder how to create effective videos on a shoestring budget?

Have you ever wonder how to create effective videos on a shoestring budget? If you have I can help you! At the very first Digital Dealer Conference in 2006 Phil Sura of Unity Works Media presented his video products and they blew me away. The challenge was the cost. The software would read the speed of connection of the end user and serve up the proper size video for smooth viewing. It took me 6 months to get my owner to send… Continue

Posted on December 31, 2009 at 11:30pm — 6 Comments

Free Stuff, Have Any? Here Is Some

Can anyone add to the list? What are some free tools, sites, or software you use often?
Like a good reverse phonebook look up.
TinyURL to shorten long web address down.
Anything that you use once a day that's free.
Im looking for a good video editing tool "free"

Think outside the box.

Im gonna get this to 100+!

Free Sites & Stuff:

2ndBuyAuto.com
5Tribe
AutoBrokers
Autoferret.com
AutoLeadExchange
AutoNetUsa
AutoSales.com
AutoShopper
CarFax Direct Links
CarFinder
CarsDirect Basic
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Posted on April 8, 2009 at 8:12am — 7 Comments

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At 10:17am on April 27, 2009, Meg said…: Hi Tim! I appreciate the add! How's your day going?

At 9:02pm on April 23, 2009, Brian Pasch said…: Tim

I sent you the information on the Spanish language microsite....

At 1:52pm on March 27, 2009, Eric Lantz said…: Hey Tim, I just started working for dealerlink, check out our site www.dealerlink.us and let me know when you are ready to buy some leads that WORK!!!! 100% exclusive leads, $2000 min income, No open BK's and no repo's in the last 12 months.....BUYERS that can buy. Thanks!
We also have scored leads available in your area!!

At 2:07pm on March 18, 2009, Mike Sayre said…: I have no pointers, all your Youtube channels look great, your walkarounds are superb - you're getting very good at that!
You and Ken Beam should have a video walkaround deathmatch, lol.

Hey give me some pointers: http://www.youtube.com/user/videocarlot
... and get some free videos while you're at it, the more the merrier.
-Mike

At 6:02pm on February 17, 2009, Jeanne Gartner said…: Hi Tim! Yes, I handle the Reed Brothers Dodge Facebook profile. It's nice that I'm running into you in so many places! BTW, check your YouTube channel - I sent you a friend request today. ~Jeanne

At 4:06pm on February 17, 2009, Jeanne Gartner said…: Hi Tim, Thanks for the connection and accepting my friendship. I look forward to getting to know you and sharing ideas. All the best ~Jeanne

At 8:56pm on November 14, 2008, Ralph Paglia said…: Tim,

MicrositeKing.com is a redirect only until I can figure out what to do with it... I just parked it by pointing it to my ADM profile page.

At 7:23pm on November 10, 2008, Mark Burack said…: Ahhh the IMPORTANT STUFF!! I coach both JV and Varsity and as of now we are 6-1 for Varsity and 6-0 for JV. Notice how I said as of now!! Delete Comment

At 7:05pm on November 10, 2008, Mark Burack said…: Thanks Tim,

I have been fortunate enough to have been invited to present at Digital Dealer each time since it started in Nashville. I hope they continue to invite me as I find the show very benificial to all participants. We (Liquid Motors and myself) have made some incredible relationships at Digital Dealer and only hope they keep having us attend.

Mark

At 11:29am on September 13, 2008, Ralph Paglia said…: Tim,

Thank you very much for coming to the KBB eNetwork Brunch in Chicago... It really means a lot to me, and is one of my main motivations for doing these types of events, when i see people like yourself, practitioners of all this digital selling stuff, take time away from the work you do to earn a living to attend an event that I am speaking at. For me, it is a reminder of the responsibility that I have to deliver information that you can act upon to increase your success and income. And YOU especially impress me with the fact that you somehow manage to get time away from the dealership to attend these events, Digital Dealer, KBB, etc. despite the fact that you probably should be delivering the presentations yourself! You are one of those people I see in this business who no matter how good you get, will always keep getting better... The only thing i believe that will ever stop you from getting better at what you do on a continuous basis, will be when you retire!

Anyways, keep on getting better at what you do and remember that you have access to me 24/7... I have not forgotten about our little side deal made at DD4, my friend!

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