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This year, auto retail crossed a real inflection point with AI — not just experimentation, but actual adoption inside dealerships. With that shift came a flood of questions from operators trying to separate signal from noise....

Happy New Year everyone! Today I’m recapping 2025, and giving a sneak preview of what's next for 2026. My direct line: (856) 393-5432 This episode is brought to you by: 1. Ikon Technologies - Ikon Technologies delivers a conn...

Today's show features a best of roundup from our first year of Daily Dealer Live: Brian Benstock, VP/GM @ Paragon Honda & Acura Doug Horner, General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardon...

Today I’m joined by Nathan Shaver, Managing Partner, Shaver Auto Group. We dig into why fixed operations have become the most reliable growth engine for dealerships, what it actually took to triple service gross in 18 months ...

Today's show features: Don Hall, President and CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Impel’s Service AI with Voice AI changes that with...

Today I’m joined by Jared Priestner, CEO of Go Auto. Jared breaks down why Go Auto is expanding aggressively into the U.S. , how concentration risk in Western Canada shaped that move , and what it takes to scale culture acros...

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with ...

Today's show features: - Karianne Thomas, Director of Security at Zeigler Auto Group - Brad Wise, Executive Manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda This episode is brought to you by: KPA – The 700Credit data breach has triggered FT...

Today's show features: - Lawrence Breaud, Dealer Principal at Autos of Forney/VinFast - Jiovan Melendez, Sr. Director, Product at Podium - Liam Golightley, VP, Customer Success at Podium - Kate Downing, COO of Williams Auto G...

Today I’m joined by Chase Abbott, VP of Sales at Cox Automotive. We break down how AI, data, and connected technology are reshaping dealership operations , customer experience, and competitive strategy. Chase explains where d...

Today's show features: Mike Murphy, Founder of EVs for All America Christian Crain, VP of Operations at Crain Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing sp...

Today I’m joined by Scott Simons, Dealer Principal of Simons Chevrolet GMC. Scott breaks down the leap from corporate leadership to dealership ownership — the money discipline, personal brand, and network it actually takes. H...

Today's show features: - Andy Wright, Managing Partner at VINART Automotive Group - Rob Dell, Vice President of Bob Ruth Ford - Patrick Robertson, GM of Hyundai of Cool Springs This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – De...

Today's show features: Gerry Raymond, President of Gerry Raymond Automotive Kevin Strosnider, Dealer Operator of Strosnider Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Cars.com – the #1 most recognized automotive marketplace...

Today I’m joined by Marcello Sciarrino, Co-Owner Island Auto Group. We unpack how family-owned dealerships can stand out against national groups , why transparency matters now more than ever , and the biggest fixed ops opport...

Today's show features: JR Toothman, Owner of Toothman Ford Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of Fullthrottle.ai Glenn Lundy, President of 800% Elite Auto This episode is brought to you by: Cars.com – the #1 most recognized automo...

Today I’m joined by Mark Altieri, EVP of Business Development at Zonic Design. We break down why fixed ops is still the most under-leveraged profit center in dealerships—and how communication gaps are quietly eroding customer...

Today's show features: - Tim Pohanka, Vice President of Pohanka Nissan Hyundai - Jeremy Scates, Owner of 111 Motorcars This episode is brought to you by: Cars.com – the #1 most recognized automotive marketplace and the place ...

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with ...

Today's show features: Manny Gonzalez — Fixed Operations Manager, Ramsey Mazda Jamie Kent — Chief Strategy Officer, Overfuel Alex Griffis — CEO, Overfuel Richard Lupo — Fixed Operations Director, Apple Tree Honda & Acura This...

Today I’m joined by Todd Blue, Dealer Principal of Mercedes-Benz of Northern Arizona and CEO of LAPIS. We break down how luxury dealerships can truly differentiate in a crowded market and why direct customer engagement still ...

Today's show features: Brad Miller, CEO of ComplyAuto Will O’Hara, General Manager at Zeigler Auto Group Roy Davila, Variable Ops Director at Steele Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Cars.com – the #1 most recogni...

Today's show features: Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive Derek Scroggins, Parts and Service Director at Pilson Automotive and Power Sports This episode is brought to you by: Cars.com – the #1 most recognized auto...

Today I’m joined by Kim Saylor, Senior Director of Product Marketing at CDK Global. We break down why younger customers choose service providers based on online reviews , how AI is reducing wait times in service , and why mob...