The Dealer

The Dealer

Author: Jim Ciardella

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2022-07-15

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1633887561

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When Ferrari of Los Gatos opened, few people could afford an expensive sports car. In 1976, the average annual income was $12,686, and a new home cost about $48,000. Motorists in California could only buy gas on odd or even-numbered days based on the last digit of their license plate, due to the global oil crisis. Times were tough, and people were hesitant to take chances, especially with a car that cost more than a house. At the same time, Brian Burnett and his friend Richard Rivoir had the idea of starting a Ferrari dealership. The Dealer is the story of how one dealership, Ferrari of Los Gatos, fueled the rise of the iconic Italian sports car in the U.S. market on its way to becoming the number one Ferrari dealer in North America. Even Enzo Ferrari himself took notice, flying Brian and the other dealers to Italy to show his appreciation for their success. Customers included movie stars, sports celebrities, entertainers, and some with unusual sources of income and a strong desire for a low profile. Along the way, Burnett made friends, enemies, and millions of dollars, only to lose everything in the blink of an eye. Author Jim Ciardella shows readers a part of Ferrari that no one has even seen, with behind-the-scenes stories as told to him by Richard Rivoir and Brian Burnett, their customers and employees, and other North American dealers who all rode high and eventually burned out on selling fast cars.


The Dealer Development Book

The Dealer Development Book

Author: Domenico Cocomile

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-11-20

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1470926091

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This operating guide is aimed at sales directors, sales managers, dealer development managers, entrepreneurs who need support in the organization of their distribution networks, and also consultants who require applied tools for the management of a retail business. The book, offering a structured framework for developing and controlling a dealer sales network, is the result of industry-specific technical studies and, above all, the experience gained in the field during my career at CNH (Case New Holland) as a dealer development manager. It also includes many practical examples, charts and, whenever possible, benchmarks relevant to the Construction Equipment industry. Hence, some of the contents of this book are specifically related to the above-mentioned industry, but the whole methodology is obviously applicable to Agriculture, Truck and Automotive sectors too.


The Dealer and the Dead

The Dealer and the Dead

Author: Gerald Seymour

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1250018781

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18 years after the war with the Serbs tore their communities apart, a group of Croatian villagers discover the identity of the Englishman who they believe betrayed them by welching on a deal to supply arms. They hire a professional killer from London to track him down, but is the story as simple as they think?


Plague of Knives

Plague of Knives

Author: James Silke

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 1992-04

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 9780812523058

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Refugees flee to the castle of Whitetree, where, it is foretold, the White Veshta will rise again. But the evil sorceress queen Tiyy, who wears the mantle of the Black Veshta, seeks the Jewels of Light, and the death of the mortal host of the White Veshta, Robin Lakehair, the beloved of Gath of Baal--the Death Dealer.


Beat the Dealer

Beat the Dealer

Author: Edward O. Thorp

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 1966-04-12

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0394703103

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The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book provides: o an overview of the basic rules of the game o proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced o methods to overcome casino counter measures o ways to spot cheating o charts and tables that clearly illustrate key concepts A fascinating read and an indispensable resource for winning big, Beat the Dealer is the bible for players of this game of chance. **Bring these strategies into the casino: Perforated cards included in the book**


Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer

Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer

Author: Norman Harris

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1495063879

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(Book). In Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer , Norman Harris tells how he became the world's leading seller of vintage guitars. As founder and owner of the legendary store Norman's Rare Guitars, he has sold some of the finest fretted sting instruments to the biggest stars in the world, including George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and many others. In 1970 Harris moved to Los Angeles in hopes of hitting the big time in music. His first plan was performing, but plan B was buying and selling guitars, and he had no idea how much opportunity for this there would be. Many groups came to LA also hoping to hit it big, but those who didn't might have to sell their instruments. This helped make early-1970s Los Angeles a haven for beautiful vintage guitars. At the same time, Hollywood was beginning to realize the value of time-correct instruments in film, and the recording industry recognized the high-quality sound vintage instruments produced. The value of these instruments has grown dramatically since the '70s, and the vintage guitar market has become an international phenomenon with Norman Harris at the center of it all. Filled with fascinating stories and insights into the entertainment business, Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer is an intriguing memoir from a man who has spent a lifetime getting extraordinary instruments into the hands of extraordinary artists.


Dealer Development

Dealer Development

Author: Walter J McDonald

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13:

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Dealer Development: OEM Regional Manager's Guide Introduction by Luke Sheppard The sharp end of the stick. The lightning rod. The business end of the OEM. However you choose to describe the role of the OEM Regional Manager, their importance in the mutual success of the dealer and OEM is indisputable. The role of OEM regional manager is not an easy one, and success is anything but guaranteed. It's a tough existence being the sharp end of the OEM's stick in the field and the recipient of the dealer's (and customer's) dismay. At the same time, you're expected to provide a tremendous amount of product and service support from your OEM to those same people. In my experience, many fail for various reasons, including a lack of understanding of the dealers' business and market, inadequate investment into the relationship they have with their dealers, and a lack of focus on outcomes that benefit both parties (us vs. them mentality still prevails). Success in this game, like many others, comes down to the fundamentals of effective collaboration. Enter, Walt McDonald. For more than four decades, Walt has been helping equipment and capital goods dealers collaborate with their OEM's to drive above-average results by using practical strategies, tactics, and tools. Walt has indeed seen it all in this industry, and he speaks the truth. His conviction about and steps to cultivate a mutually beneficial partnership with your dealer are wise words to be heeded by any OEM representative in this industry. I came to know Walt by reputation before having had the privilege to engage with him on a more personal level. When I made the jump from factory to dealer leadership, I knew that my learning curve would be steep. So I asked around about how I could accelerate my onboarding into the retail side of the equipment business. The response was nearly unanimous: Walt MacDonald and his Master's Program in Dealer Management. The easy-to-follow and implement step-by-step guide in Walt's program helped me become a much more effective general manager in far less time than I expected. I'm convinced this OEM Regional Manager's Guide will do the same for you. This book will help you identify what you need to know about your dealer's business, before the all too often loss of credibility that accompanies making overconfident and unfounded recommendations about their business. It will help you figure out which wins are mutually beneficial vs. those that have a one-sided advantage. You will learn how to quantitatively appraise your dealer and prioritize your efforts for their development. If you are an OEM Channel Executive, Regional Sales Manager OR Regional Product Support Manager or, a newer manager on the way up and tasked with growing your OEM's business, this book will provide you with the tools you need not just to grow the business, but help make your OEM and dealer stronger as a result. Knowing how to grow your dealer and focus your efforts for mutual success isn't easy. But there's no reason to make it harder than it has to be. This is the book that every OEM Regional Manager should read before your first visit to a dealership. With collaboration as your priority and this guide as your basis for success, you will be . Luke Sheppard has 20 years heavy equipment industry experience in engineering, operations, general Management and executive leadership roles in the U.S. and Canada with Tigercat, Timberjack, John Deere and Nortrax. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in Systems Engineering from Iowa State University, and an Executive MBA from the University of Iowa. Luke is the author of the just-released book, Driving Great Results: Master The Tools You Need To Run A Great


Lords of Destruction

Lords of Destruction

Author: Frank Frazetta

Publisher: Tom Doherty Assoc Llc

Published: 1993-06

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780812534221

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Only Robin Lakehair's innocent touch can free Gath of Baal from the murderous power of the Death Dealer. When an evil queen summons demons to kill Robin, Gath must don the Horned Helmet again and confront primordial evil to ensure his own freedom. Based on Frazetta's most famous painting.