Selling In The Motor Trade
Simon Bowkett, from Symco Training, shares tips and ideas on selling in the motor trade from a sales and aftersales perspective, as well as interviews with industry leaders sharing some of their best practices. To find out more visit www.symcotraining.co.uk
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Harry Bott, Call-Tracking Expert| Plug Your “Leaky Bucket” Before You Pay For More Leads
08/14/2025
Harry Bott, Call-Tracking Expert| Plug Your “Leaky Bucket” Before You Pay For More Leads
In Part 2, I sit down with Harry Bott, the co-founder of the industry's leading call-tracking software, to audit the holes in your sales process you can’t see. 20% of sales calls never reach a salesperson on the first attempt, and around half of the calls that do get through never make it into the CRM, so you’re losing up to three quarters of your phone opportunities before follow-up even begins. We walk through exactly how to plug those holes. The language that saves a “sold car” enquiry, why silence beats feature-dumping, mirroring pace to build trust, the “three-point affirmation” to defuse price, when to offer delivery vs. an appointment up-front, how to telephone-interview candidates, and why every shopper should be treated like a rock star. Listen to this on your commute. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Harry Bott, Co-founder of the #1 Call-Tracking Software | 75 % of Auto-Trader Leads Buy in 48 Hrs - Are You Missing the Window?
08/07/2025
Harry Bott, Co-founder of the #1 Call-Tracking Software | 75 % of Auto-Trader Leads Buy in 48 Hrs - Are You Missing the Window?
Before your first sip of coffee, 75 % of Auto-Trader shoppers have already picked their dealer - will it be you? In this episode, Harry Bott - Co-founder of the industry’s #1 call-tracking platform, Mediahawk - breaks down the “48-hour window” that decides 75 % of your digital leads. I ask Harry exactly how top dealerships capture, coach and convert those calls. In this episode you’ll learn: The single objection-handling phrase Harry’s AI flagged as a “profit killer” (and what to say instead) How to slice every inbound call into coachable micro-moments, without drowning your team in data Real client case study: from 29 % to 67 % appointment set-rate in one month A zero-cost script tweak that turns “just looking, mate” into booked test-drives If you sell cars, manage a team, or simply need more deals from the leads you already pay for, hit play. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Is Your Fleet About to Miss the 285-Mile, 30-Minute-Charge Boom?
07/31/2025
Is Your Fleet About to Miss the 285-Mile, 30-Minute-Charge Boom?
I sit down for part 2 of my conversation with Paul Kirby - better known as the Electric Van Man - to unpack the eyebrow-raising data and low-risk actions that are already letting smart dealers and fleets slash costs, win new contracts and keep drivers happy today. If you’re still thinking “maybe later” on e-vans, I really recommend you hit play. Episode highlights The four headline numbers Paul says every sales manager should memorise before the next fleet pitch. How he turned one “range-anxious” driver into an overnight EV evangelist (and the exact email template). Why payload panic is largely a myth - and the models that now carry 1.6 t with ease. The simple tariff tweak saving contractors up to £3.5k a year on energy alone. What the looming 2027 ZEV quota really means for stocking decisions this quarter. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Paul Kirby - ‘The Electric Van Man’ | Your Diesel Fleet Is Losing Money - Here’s the Math
07/24/2025
Paul Kirby - ‘The Electric Van Man’ | Your Diesel Fleet Is Losing Money - Here’s the Math
Eight out of every ten vans you sell today still burn diesel, but the numbers say they don’t have to. Paul Kirby, founder of EV Essentials and host of the EV Café, breaks down the REAL cost equation that’s pushing giants like BT, British Gas and the AA to flip their fleets. Listen and learn: 00:45 Why that “range-anxiety” line is five years out-of-date 06:30 The charging-at-home problem - and the simple tariff hack that slashes running costs to 7 pence per mile 14:10 How one OEM priced an e-van LOWER than its diesel twin (and what it means for residuals) 24:40 Total-Cost-of-Ownership for dummies: the 4 levers every sales manager must show business buyers 31:15 Drivers can kill any deal—Paul’s playbook for getting “bums on seats” and turning sceptics into EV lifers 38:20 What the 2030 ZEV mandate really means for dealerships, leasing companies and front-line sales staff Perfect for dealer principals, sales teams and anyone who’s still hearing “I’ll wait till the tech’s ready.” About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Stuart Wallbanks: "Every Missed Email Could’ve Been a Sale. Here’s How to Fix That."
07/17/2025
Stuart Wallbanks: "Every Missed Email Could’ve Been a Sale. Here’s How to Fix That."
Slow replies, templated scripts, zero urgency. But in 2025, that’s where the buyers are hiding. In part two of this session with Stuart Wallbanks, we dig deeper into the one channel most dealers underuse: the email enquiry. You'll learn: • Why customers ghost when you treat email like admin (03:10) • How to get commitment before the phone call (11:05) • The word-for-word responses that actually convert (16:42) • A smarter script for price objections (23:15) • What your team should say when they hear: “Just email me” (27:20) Enjoy. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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The 5-Word Mistake Killing Your Closing Rate (and the Easy Fix You Can Use Today)
07/10/2025
The 5-Word Mistake Killing Your Closing Rate (and the Easy Fix You Can Use Today)
Still asking “What do you think?” after you quote a payment? Still apologising when a car fails its MOT? Simon and Stuart reveal how those tiny verbal habits shape customer mood, trust and spend – and how flipping them from negative to neutral (or better, positive) lifts conversions across sales and aftersales. This episode tells you exactly which words are costing you deals, how to swap them out, and why your brain is wired to default to the negative in the first place. Key moments: {02:00} – Why humans are programmed for pessimism {07:30} – The “Sorry drink” and the Pepsi problem {11:45} – The trial-close phrase that plants objections in a buyer’s head {18:10} – How managers infect the showroom with hidden negativity {23:40} – Three practical swaps you can roll out tomorrow Join thousands of salespeople, managers, and dealer principals who’ve transformed their careers and businesses by understanding what drives car sales success. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Most Salespeople Miss This - But It’s What Puts You in the Top 1%
07/03/2025
Most Salespeople Miss This - But It’s What Puts You in the Top 1%
What if the difference between missing your targets and joining the top 1% of car salespeople came down to one simple trait? Today, I’m revealing what truly separates the top 1% from everyone else. In this episode, you'll discover: The single ‘hunger’ trait that determines whether you’ll reach the top 1% or struggle to hit targets Why staying in one dealership long-term creates more wealth than job hopping every 18 months The 5-step sales process every successful car salesperson follows (even when they claim they don’t) How top performers get their ‘running shoes on’ to capture more leads than anyone else The SPACER qualification method that eliminates time-wasters and identifies serious buyers Whether you're new to the motor trade or a management veteran looking to motivate your salespeople, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truth about what separates the best from those who struggle month after month. I share real examples of salespeople who’ve built their own businesses within dealerships, regularly sell over 100 cars in peak months, and have developed the mindset that drives extraordinary results in car sales. Key moments: {02:30} - Why top car salespeople stay in one place for years (not job hopping) {06:45} - Getting your ‘running shoes on’—the hunger that drives success {12:25} - When top performers break sales rules (and why you shouldn’t yet) {20:34} - The 5-step process that guarantees car sales results {28:44} - Why ‘hunger’ beats product knowledge and talent every time Join thousands of salespeople, managers and dealer principals who’ve transformed their careers and businesses by understanding what really drives car sales success. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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[Replay] Revisiting Our 2020 Conversation with Peter Smyth
06/26/2025
[Replay] Revisiting Our 2020 Conversation with Peter Smyth
In this special re-release, we revisit our enlightening conversation from September 2020 with Peter Smyth, Swansway Group Director. We delved into the history of the group and their values of caring, honest and proud. The insights shared remain remarkably pertinent today, offering valuable perspectives on retailing and the importance of culture Episode Highlights: {02:15} - Born in the motor trade {06:01} – Deal with a customer complaint straight away {14:41} – Coats on chairs {28:05} – Retail is in the detail About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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[Replay] Gavin Hydes | One Dealership to 23
06/19/2025
[Replay] Gavin Hydes | One Dealership to 23
Joe Duffy Group boss Gavin Hydes on grit, culture and keeping customers happy. Over the past six months, our listenership has grown so much. Many of you missed this 2020 chat with Gavin Hydes, and regulars keep telling me it’s the episode they still quote back at their teams. So we’re giving it another spin. It was recorded mid-lockdown over Zoom, Gavin’s in a glass-and-tile Porsche showroom, so the sound’s a bit “bathroom-y”. Stick with it, the ideas are gold. Who’s Gavin? Chief Executive of the Joe Duffy Group, Ireland’s largest privately-owned dealer network. Took the business from one BMW site in 2005 to 23 dealerships and 22 franchises today, representing BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, VW, Mazda and more. Now oversees 1,600+ staff, the fixed-price used-car brand ZuCar and a huge stake in UK giant Vertu Motors. What we cover: {0:02} – Leaving the family hotel trade for a Y-reg Toyota sales job {5:30} – Why “no” is just step one. {11:40} – From Bolton BMW to Dublin: how love (and ambition) moved him to Ireland {14:15} – Surviving the Celtic Tiger crash. {19:00} – The balanced-scorecard no-commission pay plan {27:00} – “Teams that play together stay together” {33:10} – Launching ZooCar: fixed prices, “zoo-guides” (no salespeople) and customers who appraise their own part-ex online. {40:45} – Post-COVID car buying: fewer walk-ins, more serious buyers—and why the 15-minute reply window now matters. {46:00} – Career advice Enjoy the rerun, and thanks for being part of the next wave of listeners. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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How Malcolm Beatty’s One-Acre Dealership Wins with a Better Website, Simple Photos and 1,500 Google Reviews
06/12/2025
How Malcolm Beatty’s One-Acre Dealership Wins with a Better Website, Simple Photos and 1,500 Google Reviews
In this follow-up chat, Simon sits down again with Malcolm Beatty of MB Motors in Northern Ireland. They talk through the practical things that keep a small, independent site busy: Building the right website – why Malcolm walked away from a free template, paid for a fully custom design and ended up with an award-winning website. Indoor photo booth – one set of lights, one background, and every car looks the same online, whatever the weather. Getting reviews the easy way – a printed QR code on the desk means most buyers leave a Google review before they drive off. They’ve passed 1,500 reviews at 4.8/5. Looking after staff – a small on-site gym, go-kart nights and “Employee of the Month” bonuses help keep a 15-person team pulling in the same direction. Hiring by video – every applicant records a short clip; it weeds out time-wasters and shows who’s comfortable on camera for walk-around videos. Warranty and goodwill – how the team deals with the odd used-car problem and why a polite customer usually gets extra help. Stock decisions – why they’ve parked most Land Rovers for now, and what would have to change before they start buying EVs in volume. If you run (or want to run) a small dealership, this is a straightforward look at the day-to-day choices that turn browsers into buyers - and keep them coming back. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Ex-Farmer-Turned-Dealer Mogul: From £450 Peugeot to 150-Car Empire
06/05/2025
Ex-Farmer-Turned-Dealer Mogul: From £450 Peugeot to 150-Car Empire
Malcolm Beatty was meant to auction cattle, not cars. But after his dad died and the family farm future vanished, the 16-year-old opened the Yellow Pages, circled “car salesman”, and never looked back. In this raw conversation, the MB Motors founder reveals: • How a £450 Peugeot 306 on his driveway became a 150-car forecourt – and why he still trusts auction sheets over glossy adverts. • The thieves who stole seven of his best cars and the brutal lessons that now keep his yard fortress secure. • Why farmers make the toughest negotiators and the one tactic that still closes deals today. • Building an award-winning website on an independent budget and using #SourceIt to beat franchised giants. • Franchise vs. independent sales – the red-tape, the margins, and the simple reason customers drive past showrooms to buy from him. If you’re dreaming of swapping a salaried sales-manager desk for your own lot, or just want to know how to turn setbacks into silverware, Malcolm’s story is the playbook. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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5 Objection-Handling Scripts Every Service Advisor Needs.
05/29/2025
5 Objection-Handling Scripts Every Service Advisor Needs.
Most service advisors freeze the moment a customer pushes back. This episode breaks down 5 objection-handling scripts that turn awkward “no thanks” moments into confident, ethical sales. Simon walks through: • (2:30) The tyre pitch that makes price comparisons irrelevant • (4:21) The brake fluid line that reframes the risk • (6:01) The HVAC analogy that changes minds in winter • (7:17) The old-school script that still works: Feel, Felt, Found • (8:29) A closing line so disarming it doesn’t feel like selling. If your service team hears “I’ll leave it” more than they’d like, play them this. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Email Templates Are Costing You Sales
05/22/2025
Email Templates Are Costing You Sales
Speed matters. But when six dealers send back the same templated email, guess who the customer trusts? No one. In this episode, Simon breaks down: • Why quick replies aren’t the same as good ones (2:01) • The 7 digital questions every sales team should prepare for (8:10) • A smarter way to personalise replies using ChatGPT—without rewriting everything (9:04) • The exact format top salespeople at Leasing Options are using right now (12:01) This one’s for sales managers relying on automation but losing the human touch. If your email replies sound like everyone else’s, you’re just making it easier for customers to ghost you. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Valuation Apps Don’t Sell Cars. You Do.
05/15/2025
Valuation Apps Don’t Sell Cars. You Do.
Too many salespeople think they’re being helpful by sending valuation app links upfront. They’re not. They’re handing the deal away. In this episode, Simon breaks down how lazy reliance on digital tools is losing you sales. He explains why quoting a part-ex price before building rapport is a dead-end, how to uncover hidden objections using the “1 to 10” condition scale (24:41), and why most customers rate their banged-up car as a 10/10 without blinking. Highlights include: • [10:50] Why sending the app link too soon ends the conversation • [14:22] The psychology behind overvalued part-expectations • [24:41] The “1 to 10” trick for surfacing hidden damage and selling cosmetic upsells • [31:15] Turning distant enquiries into committed phone calls (not ghosted leads) This one is a must-listen for sales leaders. Want fewer walkaways and more gross? Fix how your team handles the first contact. This episode shows you where to start. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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B2B Sales: Where Do You Start Prospecting?
05/08/2025
B2B Sales: Where Do You Start Prospecting?
In this episode we look at business to business sales. Obviously, you are still dealing with people but getting to speak to the right person first of all is key. With this in mind, where do you start? Simon discusses some approaches to help when cold calling: from canvassing your suppliers to competitors of your existing customers. If your hand feels heavy prospecting your business database, then these top tips will help. Here are the highlights: {01:14} Marketing isn’t selling {02:25} Bouncing off one customer to another {03:37} Suppliers {04:28} Competitors of your existing customers {09:23} How to get through voice mail and gate keepers {12:15} Farmer rather than hunter About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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The 3 Sales Mistakes That Kill Deals — And How to Fix Them
05/01/2025
The 3 Sales Mistakes That Kill Deals — And How to Fix Them
Every dealership loses deals, but do you actually know why? After 25 years of training thousands, I'm breaking down the 3 most common deal killers in the motor trade — and what top-performing salespeople do differently. In this episode: Why the trial close is make-or-break (and how most reps botch it) The subtle ways your team avoids asking for the sale How most demo drives are a mess — and what to do instead A smarter way to spot underperformance (hint: it's not a mystery shop) How to stop salespeople from reverting to bad habits under pressure If you manage a sales team or want to close more deals yourself, this episode will sting a little — but it’ll help a lot more. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Chris Wiseman: Why Success Starts With Daily Discipline, Data-Driven Meetings & Human Customer Service
04/24/2025
Chris Wiseman: Why Success Starts With Daily Discipline, Data-Driven Meetings & Human Customer Service
As you know we often have so much to discuss with our guests, that it covers two episodes, and our recent interview with Chris Wiseman (Managing Director – Wessex Garages) is no different. In the first instalment we discussed the OEM partnership and this week we move onto the culture within Wessex, staff recruitment and their online navigation team. We also look the how the market may be structured in the future, the barriers to success and Chris’s top tips. Here are the highlights: {01:10} What does the week look like {08:15} Recruitment {13:25} Online Navigators {22:57} Team Motivation {28:16} Market structure going forward {31:10} Road Blocks About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Partnership with Your OEM
04/17/2025
Partnership with Your OEM
We welcome back Chris Wiseman (Managing Director – Wessex Garages), he first joined us on the podcast 219 episodes ago, and a lot has happened since then. Today we discuss the OEM/Dealer relationship, how that has changed and the key to its success going forward. How the new brands differ in their strategies and culture to the legacy brands and the benefits to that. We then dive into the new and used car markets, the current climate and the challenges ahead. Here are the highlights: {02:25} Growth {05:25} Relationship with your OEM {10:10} Broken Model {11:30} Hybrid Agency {17:33} New Brands {26:06} Market Share {30:31} New Cars {38:55} Used Cars About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Empower Your Sales People
04/10/2025
Empower Your Sales People
We continue with Joe St John, Chief Customer Officer from AutoFi, in this episode. Joe is so passionate about his role, that he went on a journey round the states, in disguise taking sales jobs in order to understand the current process good and bad. What stood out to him, is that managers are exhausted and covering many roles. Customers are more sceptical than in the past and the trust gap with the trade has grown. We discuss empowering your sales team and giving them the tools to succeed. Here are the highlights: {00:52} Back to the floor {03.33} Transaction time is longer {04:32} Trust Gap {05:36} Negotiation Process {11:35} Empower your sales people {14:53} Best manager on the journey {20:09} People make the difference {26:51} Why change career {31:23} Break everything About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Time Kills Deals
04/03/2025
Time Kills Deals
We are delighted to have Joe St John, Chief Customer Officer from AutoFi, with us for the next two episodes. His background is automotive, his parents worked in dealerships, and he has been a salesman, manager and trainer in the trade for a number of years. Joe was our favourite speaker from this year’s NADA conference in New Orleans. He is so passionate about the customer experience and how we transition from their digital research to the buying process on site. As he says time kills deals, so let’s focus on making it as smooth and efficient as possible. Here are the highlights: {02:25} Joe’s background {06:55} Time Kills Deals {10:25} Fastest growing tech company since 2010 {13:05} The we purchase has changed {15:00} Customer digital research {17:14} Start process in the dealership where the customer is {19.50} Too much time taken to stack the deal lets the customer shop elsewhere {25:07} Disconnect between digital research and selling in the showroom About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Surviving & Thriving
03/27/2025
Surviving & Thriving
Gareth Williams, MD of Hatfields Motor Group joins us again, in the second instalment of his two part interview. With the changes in Jaguar in recent years, Gareth and his team have had to adapt, he elaborates on their new focus and their aims for the future. Also, as Hatfields now offer Omoda & Jeacoo, Gareth is well placed to discuss with us, the future of established brands compared to the offering from China. Then finally, we look at electric vehicles and the opportunities they offer now and beyond. Here are the highlights: {00:47} Changes in Jaguar {05:50} New Focus {12:12} Chinese Brands {21:09} Forward thinking {24:13} Don’t say it, do it {26:50} The opportunities electric vehicles offer {39:36} You can’t have responsibility without authority About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Happy Customers and Profit
03/20/2025
Happy Customers and Profit
We are delighted to be joined by Gareth Williams, Managing Director at Hatfields Motor Group. There was so much to discuss, we decided to make this a two part interview and this is the first instalment. Gareth grew up in the trade, and has worked in the industry since he finished university. After working at a Ford dealership, he went to work with his father, and they then bought that business in St Helens together. Gareth still lives by the lessons learnt during those early years, such as always take the people with you, being respectful, presentable, well-mannered and listening to the people who know more than you. He sees some benefits in the agency model, such as consistent profits and stability. One of the mantras throughout his businesses is: treat customers like you want to be treated yourself. There are so many great take aways from this instalment, and in next episode we delve into surviving and thriving after the changes with Jaguar and the benefits of EV’s to investors. Here are the highlights: {02:20} Implementing DARTS {09:12} Always take the people with you {14:08} Learn from those around you {17:21} Work Life Balance is the key to attracting staff {20:27} Agency and JLR {23:15} Agency isn’t wrong {34:00} Customer service is not about cost {36:00} Culture of empowerment About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Excellent Service = Success
03/13/2025
Excellent Service = Success
Philipp Sayler von Amende, Chief Commercial Officer for Carwow UK, joins us in this episode. Philipp grew up in the industry, as is parents had Renault, JLR and Volvo franchise dealerships. He has a great passion for the industry and has over 20 years’ experience in international markets. With that wealth of knowledge, we discuss everything from customer service, used cars, EV values to AI. Here are the highlights: {05:00} Bamboo Bikes {11:18} We all have the same goals {15:06} Challenge is in the detail {19:00} Customer Service {22:10} Used Cars {26:37} Carwow’s Double Deal {34:00} EV Valuations {38:37} AI About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Getting the Best from Your Aftersales Department
03/06/2025
Getting the Best from Your Aftersales Department
This week we are joined by Jonathan Sharman, CEO of AutoBi. Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the trade from selling cars to managing large dealer sites. He now focuses on aftersales and bringing real time reporting enabling teams to catch issues quickly and react to changes. We discuss the importance of being able to pivot quickly whilst implementing changes, keeping your WIP low and looking at the volume of parts stock. As we know part of the key to selling a second, third or fourth car to customers is the service department, so this episode is beneficial to all. Here are the highlights: {03:23} Door to door {12:19} Experience all parts of the business {19:35} Motivating Technicians {28:35} Two ways of making money {39:51} WIP Control {42:59} Parts Stock About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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NADA Wrap Up
02/27/2025
NADA Wrap Up
We continue our debrief of the 2025 NADA Convention in New Orleans in this episode. As Simon explained in Part 1, the conference features keynote speakers and breakout sessions, as well as large halls of exhibitors. We focus today on more of the breakout sessions attended and what we gained from them. They covered subjects from AI and Sales Process to service retention and influence in the motor trade. Here are the highlights: {01:42} David Lewis {12:29} Sean Toussi {18:44} Chris Mandery {20:54} William Springer {28:52} Brian Crossin {35:16} Jay Vijayan About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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The NADA Lowdown
02/20/2025
The NADA Lowdown
Fresh off the plane from the 2025 NADA conference in New Orleans, Simon talks about his take aways from NADA, and why we attend year on year. There was such a lot to discuss, so this is the first instalment with another to follow the week after. This year’s conference was definitely one to remember, with snow storms and flight cancellations delaying the start. Anyone attending was glad to get there in the end! We always come back from the convention with new contacts made, fresh ideas and the motivation to implement them. Here are the highlights: {03:26} Why attend {08:40} Plan {16:42} Ryan Leak {27:47} Chasing failure {30:32} Joe St John & Kerri Wise {39:50} Decision Fatigue About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Close the Loops
02/13/2025
Close the Loops
We are delighted to welcome Phil Williams – CEO of Direct Affinity CX. Phil has 37 years’ experience being a supplier in the motor trade. He started his career in subprime finance before starting Direct Affinity after the credit crunch in 2008. Phil is passionate about great customer experiences. One important element in building a good customer experience, is the culture in your business. Another is to close the loops. One way of doing that in sales is to examine your lost sales process. On average 33% of these enquiries are still in the market to buy and 50% of those are happy to come back into your dealership. These are opportunities not to be ignored. Here are the highlights: {05:49} Credit Crunch {10:24} What makes a great business {15:49} Moments of truth {30.03} Lost sales {36:15} Close the loop in aftersales {44:50} Predictive CSI {47:43} Keeping staff motivated About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Scared to Second Face?
02/06/2025
Scared to Second Face?
This week Stuart Wallbanks, one of our own consultants joins us talk all about sales process, the key to sales success and training. Stuart started hie career in Platts Longton, before working with Reg Vardy and then moving on to training. He explains in his view what makes a good trainer, sales person and manger. We discuss how some sales mangers can get fearful of second facing a customer, as they haven’t kept their sales skills fresh, but it can be very easily rectified. Here are the highlights: {02:42} Reg Vardy {07:37} Paul Cummings {10:25} Credibility {14:40} Process and Rapport {27:26} Buying a Rolex {33:52} Scared to Second Face {45:25} Erase Negative Language About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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Be the Car Guy
01/30/2025
Be the Car Guy
We continue our interview Jono O’Byrne, Sales Director for Endeavour Automotive. Starting off with being a mentor and learning from Billie Jean King. Jono has also worked in a couple of different agency modules, so he shares the benefit of his experience. We also look at how you move up the career ladder from sales to management, and making the job yours to lose. Then closing with Jono’s top tip. Here are the highlights: {01:54} Billie Jean King {08:40} EV Targets {17:48} Value of traditional car dealer {20:43} Agency with Volvo {23:43} Best Customer Experience {30:55} Sales to Management {32:48} Energy is the currency {34:08} Get your job on merit {38:12} How tight is your sales process About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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The Power of Customer Service
01/23/2025
The Power of Customer Service
We are delighted to welcome Jono O’Byrne, Sales Director for Endeavour Automotive. Jono tells us about his journey in the motor trade, experiences and mantras. Simon trained Jono when he was first starting out, so it was lovely catch up again. There such a lot to discuss, and so much inspiration given, that we have had to split this interview into two episodes. In this part we look at Jono’s background, how to manage 23 sites, points to assess when looking at your business and his mentors. Here are the highlights: {03:57} Working at George Corbett Motors {06:51} Moving to the UK {10:10} Working for Marshalls {11:20} Difference in the Irish Market {19:30} Sweat the Small Stuff {20:45} Communication {27:25} Priorities {32.05} George Corbett and Daksh Gupta {39:25} Ask Why About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon’s words ‘real world’, it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit:
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