Comments on: Synergy Sessions 2009 in Atlanta

By: Stan Sher

Stan Sher — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:39:27 +0000

I am sitting here right now. This is one of the best conferences I have ever been to. Stay tuned for a full review of this event in a few days.

By: Jeff Kershner

Jeff Kershner — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:17:49 +0000

Congratulations to Mitch for winning the Free Trip to the Fourth Annual Synergy Sessions in Atlanta.

This contest was actually held across several other industry sites. It’s great to have a dealerrefresh participant and long time reader/contributor win!

I personally love your idea of creating a “sales league”. Many times taking something simple and expanding upon to make it a little more exciting it in order to get everyone on board and bought in is all it takes to get your team to another level. Congrats again!

We look forward to Mitch’s Synergy Sessions review here in the comments when he returns.

By: Brian T in Etown

Brian T in Etown — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:58:16 +0000

Sorry I have been late to post but I have been finishing up our c4c deals. I can personally comment that the winner will get V.I.P. treatment and pick up some helpful tips and tactics. The all day Franklin Covey workshop will be well worth the trip and I wish I could make it to Atlanta and revisit with Sean and the rest of the Synergy crew.

By: Mitch Gallant

Mitch Gallant — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:19:13 +0000

Sounds great, I’d love to elaborate and if I had the opportunity I would probably re-write the posts above – excitement reigned over grammar for sure!

Very excited and looking forward to to hearing the results!

By: Sean V. Bradley

Sean V. Bradley — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:49:43 +0000

Not yet…

This contest is NOT ONLY a Dealer Refresh contest… This is a contest that is running in several different promotions and Blogs.

** But, I am liking your enthusiasm! And I do like your post so you are a strong candidate.

I will be announcing the winner very soon. I have extended the contest for just a little bit longer, dealers traditionally sign up at the last minute for events and such…

I look forward to catching up with you soon!

By: Mitch Gallant

Mitch Gallant — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:38:05 +0000

Do I win by default? Looking forward to finding out!

By: Mitch Gallant

Mitch Gallant — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:34:27 +0000

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31380418@N05/sets/72157622325541204/

Another direct link to the photo set mainpage with description and brief details on the program.

By: Mitch Gallant

Mitch Gallant — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:31:09 +0000

Synergy Session Best Idea Contest

A strategy implemented with our dealerships has creating a weekly accountability report sent out each Wednesday. That in itself isn’t remarkable but in order to create a dynamic scoreboard and give the accountability a competitive edge we created teams beyond what is our current sales structure of “team leaders” managing 3-6 salesmen by creating team logos for each and fostered what is becoming a “sales league” within our dealerships and our dealer group. I can go on and on what it all does but I’ll cut it off there, I’ve loaded the logos to Flickr so please feel free to check them out, I’ve added a few details on there as well so be sure to visit.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31380418@N05/3905947062/in/set-72157622325541204/

It ads fun to the drone of analysis and the copy within the reports is generally written like box scores or game recaps. The parody gets over the top sometimes but its brought a great atmosphere and has been very well received.

By: Jeff Kershner

Jeff Kershner — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:37:09 +0000

UPDATE: Win a Free Trip to the Synergy Sessions – read the updated post above!

By: Mark Dubis

Mark Dubis — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:21:11 +0000

I have attended the last three Synergy Sessions and feel they present a great opportunity for auto sales professionals to gain incredible information, tips and insights on stepping up their game.