5 Common Mistakes Salespeople Make and How to Avoid Them

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Pam Georgiana

The legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence." As we start a new year, many of us are taking time to reflect on the crucial lessons we learned in 2022 and set goals for 2023. If you're in sales, chances are one of your goals is improved performance. As Mr. Lombardi stressed, excellence should always be one of those goals. 

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Calldrip Wins the 2023 AWA Sales Process Award

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Kinsey Wolf

We’re so proud to share that Calldrip was awarded the winner of the AWA Award for the Sales Process category! The AWA Awards are one of the leading honors in the automotive space. Brian Pasch, author and industry leader in automotive marketing strategies, online dealer education, marketing analytics, and digital retailing, created the AWA Awards in 2008 to recognize the best vendors in automotive digital marketing. 

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Why Conversational Sales Should Be Part of Your Customer Success Strategy

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Michelle Farnsworth

Here at Calldrip, we talk a great deal about how conversational sales enablement plays a huge role in the outcome of your sale, but there’s another element that’s just as vital to your ultimate success: how you treat your customers. Customers are searching for genuine conversations and personalized experiences as they work to solve their problems. Authenticity and a listening ear are just as crucial as the information you have to share.

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A Helpful Guide to the 2023 NADA Show

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Pam Georgiana

Get ready for the 2023 NADA Show, the auto industry event of the year! From January 26-29, 2023, some of the best automotive industry professionals will come together in Dallas, TX for the conference of the year.

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Why You Should Use a Speed to Lead Tool in 2023

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Pam Georgiana

Our average attention span has declined in the last twenty years, from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2022, thanks in part to technology. Of course, we can lament the loss of our attention as humans, but as sales professionals using tech to build a business, we better get on board. 

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Text Messaging for Auto Dealerships: Examples and Best Practices

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Aaron Parsons

Business text messaging is a modern and effective way for auto dealerships to communicate with their customers and prospects. It allows for quick, convenient, and personalized communication, which can improve customer satisfaction and increase sales.

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5 of the Best New Calldrip Product Releases from 2022

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Kinsey Wolf

This year, for all the changes, brought incredible growth to Calldrip. Not only have new members joined the team, but we’ve also won the AWA award, and launched an international initiative.

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Why Fast Lead Response is a Key Differentiator in Today's Market

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Aaron Parsons

The world of business is competitive, and in today's economy, it's more important than ever to be quick on your feet. One key area where speed can make a huge difference is in responding to leads.

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How to Follow Up with Google Ads Leads - Automatically!

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Kinsey Wolf

American companies spend billions of dollars on online advertising via social media and search engines. One of the most popular ad platforms is Google. The average company will spend $9,000 - $30,000 per month on Google Ads alone! So if you’re investing capital in generating leads via Google advertising, it’s important to invest in connecting with and converting those leads, too. Wondering how to follow up with Google Ads leads? You’re in the right place.

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7 Features of the Best Call Tracking Software

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Pam Georgiana

Quick question: If you had the opportunity to promote one salesperson on your team, how would you choose the person? You'd base it on their sales performance, right? What if you weren't tracking individual sales per employee? How would you know who performs best?

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