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Marcus Sheridan is the bestselling author of "They Ask, You Answer," and is known for his creative approach to marketing and sales. By leveraging the power of content marketing, Marcus took his local pool installation company from obscurity to a leading national pool and spa company. Although this episode originally aired in 2016, it's amazingly hyper-relevant to what's happening in the retail car business in 2021 and beyond.

What we discuss in this episode:

• Marcus explains that sales and marketing departments can no longer work in silos. They must unite into a single "revenue department" so that there is a cohesive approach to increasing customer satisfaction and revenue opportunities.
• Michael shares his initial thoughts about Carvana (in 2016) and his prediction about the future of dealerships. Smaller showrooms, one of each vehicle, iPads for vehicle customizations, and online car buying. Fast forward to 2021 and remote retailing (virtual car buying) has increased in usage and popularity 100-fold, further validating the need for sales and marketing to work together to achieve common outcomes.
• Marcus shares the importance of becoming the leading authority in your chosen industry. "My opinion or your opinion doesn't really matter. The only thing that matters is what consumers want." 

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