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Whether you’re a current customer, a curious visitor, a franchised dealer, or an independent, we’re eager to connect with you. Our custom-tailored dealer packages are designed specifically to your needs to assist your street purchase strategy and enhance used car gross averages.
To schedule a time to talk with us please fill out the form and we will be in touch. We’re committed to being your partner in developing effective buy center strategies and processes for your dealership.
What Our Clients Say
Don’t take our word for it, hear from some of our satisfied customers.
★★★★★
I highly recommend Darrell. His knowledge of the industry and demonstrated ability to implement and manage an acquisition strategy is top notch. Always enjoyed working with him to help achieve our goals.
Mark Z.
Used Car Director
★★★★★
I’ve had the fortune of getting to know Darrell over the past year. Darrell is a unique individual with an unmatched work ethic, deep expertise in used vehicle operations – specifically in acquiring used cars from consumers, and a continual learner. However, what is most impressive about Darrell is his character. He is a person with deep care and consideration for others, a desire to do good and help and insistent on giving more than he takes.
Tom Gregg
Founder and CEO of Vehicle Acquisition Network
★★★★★
Darrell was brought on at Mercedes-Benz of Fresno as my pre-owner director when I owned the store. He doubled our sales and increased our gross profit immediately by stocking the right products, pricing them correctly and most important training our staff and installing his processes. I highly recommend Darrell to any organization looking to grow and train a staff into a high volume – high gross dealership by following Darrell’s training.
Scott Biehl
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Darrell Steed at Smart Wolf Consulting, and I am continually impressed by his exceptional ability to assist dealerships with their used car acquisition centers. Darrell possesses an in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, which he leverages to help dealerships streamline their acquisition processes and maximize their inventory quality.
Patrick Davis
Managing Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SmartWolf offer short term deals?
Yes, in some cases this is possible for coaching and training. If you’re looking to build something then those are a minimum of 2 year contracts to ensure success.
What makes SmartWolf different than other consulting firms?
First, all proposals are customized for each client to ensure they get what they need and don’t pay for things they don’t want. Second, SmartWolf is open to re-alignment or renegotiations one time in the agreement as long as both sides agree when things change with the clients business model. And Third my focus is on my client not other products or agendas as a revenue stream so when i work for you i work for you.
What does SmartWolf mean?
It means no excuses. The trademark phrase is “The truth hurts only when it should”. I was tagged as the “Wolf”years ago by my boss in reference to the Harvey Keitel character in Pulp Fiction, for going into clients’ stores and just cleaning up and fixing issues they had that had nothing to do with what I was there for. And Smart comes from working Smarter not harder. I know it is cliche but I believe we fundamentally look for excuses rather than personal responsibility and solutions, So i bring a direct accountability approach to coaching, training, and consulting and make sure we change the mindset. Some people hear me say I kill the managers in meetings and that is a direct reference to killing the old ways and thinking and teaching them how to get out of their own way and find success even in challenging times.