Simon Bowkett

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

Author

Simon Bowkett

Category

Education

Podcast website

symcotraining.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

SMT304: Introducing The VHC 11.02.2021

Set the agenda early in the process in your booking call before you up-sell any products.

SMT303: Jason Harris 04.02.2021

From selling cars to owning a dealership, Jason has done it all. He now owns a marketing company and shares some his experience and top tips with us.

SMT302: Upselling Without Upsetting 28.01.2021

Ensure you upsell to every customer, as you may upset them if you don't! https://symcotraining.co.uk/podcast/ (c) 2021 Symco Training Ltd.

SMT301: The Future of Training in The Motor Trade with Jayne O'Driscoll 21.01.2021

An inspiring interview with Jayne, learning about her thoughts on training and development. https://symcotraining.co.uk/podcast/ (c) 2021 Symco Training Ltd.

SMT210: Building Value In Your Technicians 14.01.2021

Your are not selling your technician's time but their expertise.

SMT209: Lee Higgins & Jonny May 07.01.2021

A great interview with Lee and Jonny, discussing what makes a successful event. Simon interviews Lee Higgins - Founder & CEO, Jonny May - Managing Director, Rhino Events.

SMT208: Matt Sykes 17.12.2020

Matt is one of the best sales trainers I've ever come across.

SMT207: I Want To Think About It - Part 3 10.12.2020

More ideas on how to deal with this objection.

SMT206: Sales Managers - 3rd Review 03.12.2020

As a sales manager you need to second face customers, this episode will help you do just that.

SMT205: William Brown 26.11.2020

An interesting interview with William, looking his view of the market for Isuzu and their future plans.

SMT204: I want to think about it - Part 2 19.11.2020

More ideas on how to deal with this objection.

SMT203: Sales Managers - 2nd Review 12.11.2020

Sell the deal to your salesperson, so they think this it's the best deal.

SMT202: A Failing Salesperson - What to do 05.11.2020

This job is simple, we just make it complicated. Ensure your salesperson has qualified the customer, not just the deal.

SMT201: Sales Managers - 1st Review 29.10.2020

Ensure your salesperson has qualified the customer, not just the deal.

SMT120: James Weston - Part 3 22.10.2020

This was such an interesting interview with James, we just couldn't stop talking! Rather than cut it, we decided to split the interview into 3 parts, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy the first part with parts two and three to follow in the next two weeks.

SMT119: James Weston - Part 2 15.10.2020

This was such an interesting interview with James, we just couldn't stop talking! Rather than cut it, we decided to split the interview into 3 parts, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy the first part with parts two and three to follow in the next two weeks.

SMT118: James Weston - Part 1 08.10.2020

This was such an interesting interview with James, we just couldn't stop talking! Rather than cut it, we decided to split the interview into 3 parts, so you don't miss a thing! Enjoy the first part with parts two and three to follow in the next two weeks.

SMT117: Sean Kelly 01.10.2020

A great interview with Sean, who has 22 year experience with BMW and 18 of those with Vines. He explains how their brand values of being positive, supportive and to have integrity have helped build the culture of the business.

SMT116: Peter Smyth 24.09.2020

Peter was born into the motor trade and has worked in it helping his dad since he was 5. He explains that their values of caring, honest and proud are part of their DNA.

SMT115: Mike Thompson 17.09.2020

Mike has been in the trade for 20 years, and moved to his current role in Leasing Options when he saw the move towards internet buying. His motto is "just remember there is a customer a the end of this".

SMT114: How to Get People to Do What They F****ing Should do 10.09.2020

Skippy's Six Steps are basic tips that will help you get the best out of your team.

SMT113: Colin McAllister 03.09.2020

An inspiring interview with Colin looking back to were he started in sales as a double glazing canvasser, then selling chemicals at 17 up to where he is today at John Clark Group.

SMT112: Allistair Carmichael 27.08.2020

Allistair gives amazing insights into digital enquiry response times and the resulting appointment conversions.

SMT111: 3rd & 4th Fundamentals 20.08.2020

The last two fundamentals that have to be satisfied for anyone to buy anything.

SMT110: Paul Brayley 13.08.2020

Paul shares his work journey from being a mechanic to running Brayleys, and some of his best practices.

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