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February 28 by Jeff Kershner -

Calling Seth Godin

Sethgodin1Jeff Kershner introduced me to two of Seth Godin’s books a while ago:
Purple Cow and Meatball Sundae.  Since reading them I’ve subscribed to Seth’s blog at http://sethgodin.typepad.com and pointed quite a few people toward his ideas.  He speaks to everything DealerRefresh is about:  new marketing, shedding tradition, reevaluating the norm, getting small, etc.

I sent Seth a thank you email this morning, and BCC’d Jeff – Jeff immediately called to say it was time to really share Seth with Dealer Refresh, and here we are!  Jeff has had links to his books on the left-hand column of this site for a long time, and I suggest you use those links to purchase your copies (it helps DealerRefresh stay in business). Seth already responded to my email saying thanks, but hopefully he’ll drop by DR for a second….especially since we’re putting him in lights today!

So Seth, we’re calling to say thank you with the hope you’ll take a second to look at our antiquated business and maybe drop a hello.  We’re also hoping a few others from the automotive industry will start listening to your messages.

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Jeff Kershner

Jeff Kershner

I’m the founder of DealerRefresh. I got my start in the dealer business when I was 18. From there I've worked throughout several departments within fixed to variable ops. Whether it’s managing the desk, perfecting sales process or studying online marketing and media trends, I absolutely love this business and the challenges it brings. On top of keeping up with DealerRefresh, I consult with dealerships and key industry businesses. My passion has been and continues to be helping dealers leverage new media to sell and improve customer service.

Comments

  1. Mike Shull says

    February 28, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    I agree with you, Alex. Seth is definitely a forward thinker.

  2. Mark says

    February 28, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    As a former car biz guy I’m interested to know which Godinisms you are applying to your businesses and in particular, new car sales. How has his ‘forward thinking’ changed your approach? And if you’re reading Godin in the retail space of converting suspects to prospects to customers be sure to also read Permission Marketing.

  3. Eric Miltsch says

    February 29, 2008 at 12:06 am

    Seth’s books are a must read…go back & grab Big Red Fez too.

  4. Andrew Wright says

    February 29, 2008 at 7:49 am

    Alex:

    For me it is ironic that you made this post because I just read Seth’s book on a trip to Florida down and back on the plane. He is right on when it comes to his marketing ideas. The whole notion of gravitating away from the mass marketing of average products for average people etc. to more targeted, tailored marketing for specific groups via word of mouth on blogs, websites and other permission based marketing avenues is revolutionary. I don’t read a lot of books but this was a good one.

  5. Joe Pistell says

    February 29, 2008 at 9:39 am

    Seeing that Alex has called me “the first round in the clip that hasn’t found a target yet”, I look forward to Seth’s take on this industry.

    Joe

  6. Brian in Etown says

    February 29, 2008 at 11:31 am

    Big Fan of Purple cow! I hope to be “remarkable” some day!
    I had everyone in the dealership talking about purple cows at one time but I think it is time to revisit the idea. Thanks for the post Alex always good to “Refresh” (pun intended) on the ideas of Seth. I watched a presentation that Seth gave at google on youtube, I will try to find the link again.
    Good stuff that Seth fellow preaches.

  7. Alex Snyder says

    February 29, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    Brian – when you find that video, can you post it here?

  8. Brian in Etown says

    February 29, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    I will find it a.s.a.p., have to get through the craziness of end of the month.

  9. Brian in Etown says

    February 29, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    I think this is it????????????

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnYRaQfjK4

  10. Alex Snyder says

    March 1, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    That is definitely it Brian -thanks! Only 48 minutes long too!

  11. Bullseye says

    March 25, 2008 at 10:59 am

    A great book by Godin is “the Dip” which, in the current state of affairs of car dealerships, is important to read. How does each dealership plan to get through the dip for the next year?

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    I’m the founder of DealerRefresh. I got my start in the dealer business when I was 18. From there I've worked throughout several departments within fixed to variable ops. Whether it’s managing the desk, perfecting sales process or studying online marketing and media trends, I absolutely love this business and the challenges it brings. On top of keeping up with DealerRefresh, I consult with dealerships and key industry businesses. My passion has been and continues to be helping dealers leverage new media to sell and improve customer service.
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    2019 marks Alex's 30th year in the car business. In that time he has had a front-row seat for the rise of the Internet and has been working to bring the online and offline dealership experience closer. Whether you knew him from his life at Checkered Flag or his years with Dealer.com/DealerTrack/Cox Alex has remained an opinionated DealerRefresh contributor who enjoys nothing more than to poke at the unsaid truths in our industry. He also helped found FRIKINtech.

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