Inc. magazine named DealerSocket (www.dealersocket.com) to its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.
Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. DealerSocket joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands featured on this year’s list.
“Looking back over the 10 year history of our company I am amazed and humbled by the enormous success we have been fortunate to achieve,” said Jonathan Ord, DealerSocket Co-Founder and CEO. “It is gratifying to be recognized by Inc. Magazine, but the credit really goes to our dealership and OEM customers that drive so much value from our products and services. It is also very satisfying to create as many jobs as we have over the past 10 years and to see our employees embrace the vision of complete customer service.”
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.
For ten years, DealerSocket has been providing the automotive industry with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and training solutions, allowing auto dealers to save time, money, and improve sales staff effectiveness with one consolidated product, says the company.
