Scott Kelford emphasizes the importance of culture in service departments. Scott states, \u201cIf you are training your folks to give the customer a wow<\/em> experience, you get subsequent visits, even during\u2026 slow times.\u201d This approach focuses on treating customers as individuals rather than just numbers. By creating positive, memorable experiences, service departments can foster loyalty, ensuring customers return even during slower seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A critical mistake some dealerships make is becoming reactive instead of proactive. Scott highlights the need to maximize the tools available to dealerships. \u201cYou can\u2019t just sit on your hands and wait for folks to drive in the door,\u201d he notes. Here are some key proactive strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heather Gregg highlights email blasts as an immediate solution for slow periods. \u201cWe can get an email blast turned around in 24 to 48 hours,\u201d Heather explains. These one-off email campaigns can be tailored to address specific dealership needs, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both Scott and Heather stress the importance of an active and well-utilized BDC. With access to extensive customer lists, BDC staff can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slow months don\u2019t have to mean slow revenue. By fostering a strong culture, staying proactive, and leveraging tools like email marketing and BDC outreach, dealerships can thrive during downturns instead of weathering them. With tailored solutions from TVI MarketPro<\/a>, service departments have the resources they need to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dealership service departments often face the challenge of maintaining revenue during slower months. While these periods can be daunting, Scott Kelford, Regional Sales Manager at TVI MarketPro3, and Heather Gregg, Associate Regional Sales Manager at TVI MarketPro3, share actionable strategies to turn this challenge into new opportunities. Building a Strong Culture Scott Kelford emphasizes the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2308,"template":"","tvi_insight_category":[57,55,54],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n![\"Service-Revenue-During-Slow-Months\"](\"https:\/\/www.tvi-mp3.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Service-Revenue-During-Slow-Months-1024x683.png\")
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