About Bill Rosen and His New Book
About Bill Rosen
Bill Rosen’s lifetime love of cars began early as he trailed behind his dad on Saturday morning adventures to local wrecking yards and auctions. Growing up in Southern California, Bill worked on his 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 in his high school auto shop, then cruised and street raced on the weekends.
After enjoying a two-year automotive tech certificate program, Bill turned his attention to teaching young people as a high school English teacher. Going on to complete a master’s degree, Rosen taught at the college level, served as a school principal, and later as director of human resources for a large school district.
Bill credits his practical used car buying and selling knowledge to three things. First, the need to sell the 30 cars he inherited from his dad. Second, to those lean years as a school teacher buying and selling cars on the side to make ends meet. And finally, to his years spent in collective bargaining contract negotiations.
Bill Rosen makes his home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his beloved wife of 38 years.
What's this book about?
Everything you need to know about buying and selling used cars.
In this fun and practical guidebook, car enthusiast Bill Rosen shares his insights from decades of car buying and selling experience.
Whether you just want to feel more knowledgeable and confident the next time you need to buy or sell the family car, or you'd like to make extra money with a car-flipping side hustle, this easy-to-read and comprehensive guidebook checks all the boxes.
Written in a fast-paced, conversational style, Bill’s Guide walks you step-by-step through everything you need to know about buying and selling used cars.
What topics does this book cover?
In this comprehensive and practical guide, Rosen clearly lays out everything you need to know about buying and selling used cars, whether for yourself or to make extra money. Here's just a sample of the content covered:
- Where to find the best deals on investment worthy cars.
- How to complete a thorough inspection in order to buy with confidence.
- Learn the most effective negotiation strategies and techniques to help you buy at the price you need.
- How to prepare a car for sale, including a deep dive into automotive detailing, along with which tools to own.
- How to market a car for sale, along with writing a powerful, visually attractive and effective ad that will generate the interest of your target buyer.
- How to negotiate the strongest possible sales price.
- Learn the essential business basics, such as gross and net profit, return on investment, and depreciation, and more.
- How to buy at auctions, both in-person and online, where incredible opportunities are possible. Bill's Guide provides two chapters on this subject, filled with practical tips to give you the edge while avoiding the hazards.