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Evolution: (noun) The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Management at Morrie’s Minnetonka Subaru took the desire to add front end gross in their showroom and set it in motion. Starting with will, direction, and thorough training, the desire developed into a more complex form as a process unique to the store was realized. This Minnesota dealer is one to watch, as its success in accessory sales snowballs.

We talked with management about the birth of this process, and the impressive gains enjoyed over the last twelve months. A common theme emerged: the team is playing together. Comprehensive support for Vehicle Personalization laid a healthy foundation and allowed for continual, methodic growth that hasn’t slowed down.

If there were a school for how to master this car dealership thing, you’d read about Denver’s Mountain States Toyota in the history book. Consistent vision. Unrivaled dedication to the success of each team member. Well over two million dollars in accessory sales for two years running.

General Sales Manager Sean Kramer reflects on the incredible accomplishments of Mountain States Toyota.

"We’ve seen tremendous growth in sales volume and accessory sales since implementing our Insignia process about two and a half years ago,” Kramer explains.

Receptionist promoted to accessory manager.

Thirty dollars in increased per new vehicle retail.

Fourth out of ten dealers in a Subaru accessory challenge.

Increased sales in Subaru’s Care Connect program.

These are just the highlights of what’s happening at Brandon Tomes Subaru.

Jeff Belzer's of Lakeville, Minnesota is building an enterprise in its showrooms. The dealership has three showrooms.  They sell Chevrolet, Kia and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.  Belzer's has a fully loaded team of accessory sales consultants, car salesmen that support and complement the process, and a fully bloomed operation. Get used to hearing this dealership’s name.  Jeff Belzer's was a million dollar club member in 2015, and it is a multi-million jet setter in 2016.

Accessory Sales Manager Creed Medvec, Insignia President David Stringer, and Accessory Sales Manager Cole Hawkins