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Levi on Retreat, Sokolowski + Bobo on Bench Program, Trafford on Leadership | Daily Dealer Live
July 22, 2026

Levi on Retreat, Sokolowski + Bobo on Bench Program, Trafford on Leadership | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Yossi Levi, Founder at Car Dealership Guy - Matt Sokolowski, COO at Willis Automotive - Jaiden Bobo, Sales and Leadership Intern at Willis Automotive - Glen Trafford, General Manager at Salmon Arm Toyota This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen customer loyalty, grow service revenue, and activate 1,100+ automotive audiences across 30+ advertising platforms. Learn more
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Why Most Dealership Couples Fail (And How the Best Ones Succeed) | Kelly and Rob Ruth, Bob Ruth Ford
July 21, 2026

Why Most Dealership Couples Fail (And How the Best Ones Succeed) | Kelly and Rob Ruth, Bob Ruth Ford

Today I'm joined by Husband and Wife, Kelly and Rob Ruth of Bob Ruth Ford. Married 24 years, Rob and Kelley built the dealership together while he worked bell-to-bell, 78-hour weeks, and she ran the household solo, raising their kids largely on her own. Kelley reveals the role she played long before it had a title, shaping personnel decisions from behind the scenes and backing Rob's zero-revenue media bet on nothing but belief before any money came in. Topics: 05:45 Why Growth Mea
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Transparency in Automotive Advertising Panel | Daily Dealer Live
July 20, 2026

Transparency in Automotive Advertising Panel | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Shane Helms, Founder / CEO at TrueView Media Group - Shelley Pratt, Director, Media, Activations, and Business Intelligence at Nissan USA - Kristin Coleman, Vice President Marketing at AutoNation - Mario Diez, CEO at Peer39 This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen customer loyalty, grow service revenue, and activate 1,100+ automotive audiences across 30+ advertising pl
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"Best Boss, Worst Boss!" The Interview Question That Exposes Every Bad Hire | Industry Spotlight
July 18, 2026

"Best Boss, Worst Boss!" The Interview Question That Exposes Every Bad Hire | Industry Spotlight

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Bill O'flanagan, Dealer Principal at Reedman Toll Auto Group, and Todd Kaminski, Head of Direct Markets at Zurich North America to discuss the one interview question that predicts almost everything about whether a new hire will thrive or wash out, and why building a culture of transparency and daily accountability is the real fix for automotive's turnover problem. O'Flanagan shares his go-to interview question, "Who was you
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CDG In The Wild | Daily Dealer Live
July 17, 2026

CDG In The Wild | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Glenn Lundy, President at 800% Elite Automotive Club - Brian Benstock, Vice President & General Manager at Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura - Kyle Coleman, President & CEO, Coleman Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: The Presidio Group – Today’s episode is brought to you by The Presidio Group, one of the automotive industry’s leading buy-sell advisors. Visit Presidio’s new Research & Reports portal for M&A insights, blue sky multiples, exclusive bench
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Why Dealers are Paying Ransom for their Own Customer Data | Matt Leone, CEO at DriveCentric
July 16, 2026

Why Dealers are Paying Ransom for their Own Customer Data | Matt Leone, CEO at DriveCentric

Today I'm joined by Matt Leone, CEO at DriveCentric. Matt breaks down why one dealer group ditched a $100,000 Salesforce contract they were barely using, why building your own software rarely pays off the way it promises, and why the next fight in the industry is over who actually owns the customer relationship. Topics: 06:00 The Referee Analogy For Software. 11:50 Consolidation Isn't Happening. 18:30 You're Replacing 7 Vendors. 24:50 Why They Sell You A Car Post-Purchase. 3
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