Question 1

How fast can a manager board deals in ShutBoard?

Accepted Answer

Quick-board mode uses 4 fields: stock number, salesperson, front gross, back gross. A manager can board 16 deals in under 10 minutes. Full details can be added the next morning.

Question 2

What pay plan structures does ShutBoard support?

Accepted Answer

Draw, flat per unit, percentage of gross, tiered volume, volume kickers, spiffs, split deals, pack deductions, and more. Templates cover about 80% of dealer pay structures out of the box.

Question 3

Does ShutBoard replace my DMS?

Accepted Answer

No. ShutBoard is the desk's independent ledger. Your DMS is accounting's version. Two sets of eyes on the same numbers. When they match, everything's clean. When they don't, you found the problem before it hit payroll.

Question 4

Can I put the ShutBoard scoreboard on a TV in the showroom?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The TV Board view is designed for a wall-mounted display. Salesperson standings, new and used unit counts by model, store totals, and pacing. Auto-rotates through panels.

Question 5

How do I set up pay plans in ShutBoard?

Accepted Answer

Upload your pay plan document. The AI reads it and extracts every compensation component. Your employee reviews and confirms the values. Their commission calculator goes live immediately. Manual builder available for custom configurations.

Question 6

Can salespeople see each other's gross in ShutBoard?

Accepted Answer

Not by default. Every role sees exactly the data they should see. Salespeople see their own commission and deal financials. Visibility settings are controlled by the GM per person.

Question 7

What if we already have a sales log process?

Accepted Answer

ShutBoard is faster than whatever you're using now. If your current process involves a composition book, an Excel file, or a shared Google Sheet, ShutBoard makes the logging part disappear.