Drew Lind

CEO @ OpenDealer | Structuring Dealer Data for AI Search | Automotive Marketing Expert | Helping Car Dealerships Eat Market Share & Sell | 20+ Years of Experience

Role
Founder and President at Digital Downforce
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Drew Lind

I help automotive dealerships grow sales, increase market share, and stay visible in the…

Experience

  1. Founder and President

    Digital Downforce

    Jun 2016 — Present · Austin, TX, US

    WHAT I DO: I help car dealerships increase sales, eliminate waste, and gain market share with data-driven marketing strategies that target real, in-funnel shoppers. WHERE YOU’VE SEEN MY WORK: Ford Motor Company Volvo North America Hyundai Motor America Jaguar Land Rover WHO I WORK WITH: Dealership GMs Principals & Owners Marketing Directors Sales Directors Franchise Dealerships WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I\'ve worked on both the corporate OEM side AND the dealership side of the auto industry. I know how dealers think, operate, and measure success, because I lived it for years.My clients typically see measurable gains in market share within 90 days. I target short-term intended buyers, choosing to not waste time with old, fading leads. SERVICES I PROVIDE: Market Share Analysis Turn Rate Marketing Google Ads & SEO Social Media Ads Email Marketing Campaigns Detailed Audits Competitive Analysis & Polk DataCHALLENGES MY CLIENTS FACE: Losing market share Money spent on marketing isn’t working Low conversion rates & poor leads Poor experiences with past agencies WHAT CLIENTS SAY:\"Our overall market share increased by 36 percent in two years with Digital Downforce. Additionally, they identified our inventory sweet spot, and we increased our sweet spot market share by 110 percent. Their data insight has helped us consistently turn our inventory in 20 days or less.\"- Paul S, President, Fiesta Motors, Lubbock, TX \"I highly recommend Digital Downforce for any business that wants to improve its online reputation and achieve measurable results. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to their clients are second to none.\"- David F, Marketing Director, Auto Liquidators Plus, Dallas, TX

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Texas Executive Education Program

    2024 — 2025

  • Fortaleza Academy

    Diploma

    1989 — 1992

  • Cornerstone University

    BA

    1993 — 1997

  • Fluent in Portuguese

    Fortaleza Academy

    1980 — 1992

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Team Building
  • Management
  • Crm
  • Business Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Trade Shows
  • Sem
  • Key Account Management
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Online Marketing
  • Product Marketing
  • Product Development
  • Lead Generation
  • Negotiation
  • Marketing Management
  • Market Research
  • Account Management
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • B2b
  • Leadership
  • Budgets
  • Sales Process
  • Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • New Business Development
  • Online Advertising
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • Sales Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Market Planning
  • Project Management
  • Social Media
  • Salesforce.com
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Sales

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