Ever wonder how many deals you’ve lost—not to your competition, but to your own silence?

In this heartfelt and slightly cosmic episode, Andrew takes you on a journey through the CRM graveyard—where forgotten leads float in digital limbo, waiting for a call that never comes. With empathy, dry humor, and brutal honesty, we unpack why most dealerships don’t lose sales to other stores—they lose them to slow follow-up, poor timing, and CRM neglect.

You’ll learn:

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  Why responding within 5 minutes makes you 21× more likely to start a sales conversation [1]

  
  


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  How to use the “Text → Call → Email” approach for real engagement

  
  


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  The mindset shift from chasing leads to stewarding trust

  
  


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  Redemption scripts to win back customers you thought were gone

  
  


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  And how to stop ghosting the very people who asked for your help

  
  

Because it’s not just about leads—it’s about legacy.

 Music Credits:

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  “Viral Energy (Pop Fashion Sports Dubstep) – Promo Reels” by FASSounds, via Pixabay Music

  
  


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  “Best Time – Advertising Vlog Hip-Hop” by FASSounds, via Pixabay Music

  
  

Sources:

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   HubSpot Sales Blog – Speed to Lead Research

   
   


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   Automotive Ventures – Lead Response Time Study

   
   


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   InsideSales Lead Response Study – 391% conversion bump

   
   


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   LeadResponseManagement.org – First responder wins 78%

   
   


5. 
   

   HubSpot Sales Report – 80% of sales need 5–12 follow-ups

   
   

Contact: Andrew@AutoKnerd.com