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Horner on Used Strategy, Riley on Loyalty | Daily Dealer Live
Jan. 14, 2026

Horner on Used Strategy, Riley on Loyalty | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Doug Horner, GSM of Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted - Jameson Riley, General Manager of Riley Volvo This episode is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or conf...

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"Fair Doesn't Mean Equal": How Spitzer Autoworld Doubled in 5 Years (+ Tools They Used To Do It) | Andrew Spitzer, COO of Spitzer Autoworld
Jan. 13, 2026

"Fair Doesn't Mean Equal": How Spitzer Autoworld Doubled in 5 Years (…

Today I’m joined by Andrew Spitzer, COO of Spitzer Autoworld. Spitzer breaks down how his fourth-generation family business doubled its footprint to 26 rooftops while maintaining radical showroom etiquette. He reveals why he ...

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Hill on Sales Process, Thomas on 2026 Predictions, Smith on Mystery Shopping | Daily Dealer Live
Jan. 12, 2026

Hill on Sales Process, Thomas on 2026 Predictions, Smith on Mystery S…

Today's show features: - Stephen Hill, Managing Partner at Oakes Auto Inc - Dave Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global - Greg Smith, Vice President of Operations at Leavens Automotive Group This episode is broug...

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Fixed Ops Friday: David Cerqueira, Danny Negalha | Daily Dealer Live
Jan. 9, 2026

Fixed Ops Friday: David Cerqueira, Danny Negalha | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - David Cerqueira, Service Director at Benzel-Busch Motor Car - Danny Negalha, Fixed Ops Director at McGovern Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – Stream Companies is a...

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The Time-to-Sale Problem Dealers Are Dying to Fix (and Who's Figured it out) | Pre-NADA AI Spotlight #2 | Sanjay Varnwal, Co-Founder & CEO at Spyne.ai
Jan. 8, 2026

The Time-to-Sale Problem Dealers Are Dying to Fix (and Who's Figured …

Today I’m joined by Sanjay Varnwal, Co-Founder & CEO at Spyne.ai. In part 2 of our Pre NADA AI Spotlight series we break down how AI is actually being deployed inside dealerships today—from faster merchandising to smarter lea...

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Burnett on Ford 2.0 Launch, Lasky on Honing F&I Process | Daily Dealer Live
Jan. 7, 2026

Burnett on Ford 2.0 Launch, Lasky on Honing F&I Process | Daily Deale…

Today's show features: - JB Burnett, Executive General Manager of Preston Automotive Group - Justin Lasky, Business Manager at Lexus of North Hills This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – Stream Companies is a f...

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The Margin Problem Dealers Rarely Audit: Credit Cards (And 3 Practical Fixes) | Eric Cohen, CEO at Merchant Advocate
Jan. 6, 2026

The Margin Problem Dealers Rarely Audit: Credit Cards (And 3 Practica…

Today I’m joined by Eric Cohen, CEO at Merchant Advocate. We break down why credit card processing is one of the most overlooked expense lines in dealerships, how 60–70% of stores are overpaying , and which “non-negotiable” f...

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Pharr on Recruiting, Ferri on Inbound Challenges, Westrum on Team Dev | Daily Dealer Live
Jan. 5, 2026

Pharr on Recruiting, Ferri on Inbound Challenges, Westrum on Team Dev…

Today's show features: - Scott Pharr, COO/Partner of P4 Automotive - Stephane Ferri, CEO of Car Wars - Micah Westrum, General Manager of Ramsey Mazda This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – Stream Companies is a...

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‘The CSI Illusion’ : The Death of the Survey and Why Speed is the Real Driver of Dealer Profit | Industry Spotlight
Jan. 3, 2026

‘The CSI Illusion’ : The Death of the Survey and Why Speed is the Rea…

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....

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Year-End Special: CDG Founder on 2025 Lessons & 2026 Ahead | Yossi Levi
Jan. 2, 2026

Year-End Special: CDG Founder on 2025 Lessons & 2026 Ahead | Yossi Le…

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...

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NYE Special: Best of Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 31, 2025

NYE Special: Best of Daily Dealer Live

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...

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“We 3x'd Fixed Revenue!” – How Dealers Are Leaning Into Service for the Next Cycle | Nathan Shaver, Managing Partner at Shaver Auto Group
Dec. 30, 2025

“We 3x'd Fixed Revenue!” – How Dealers Are Leaning Into Service for t…

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 ...

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Hall on Scout DTC Win in CO, Haig on Dealership M&A Market Update | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 29, 2025

Hall on Scout DTC Win in CO, Haig on Dealership M&A Market Update | D…

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...

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“Take On The Big Boys!” — Inside the Mind of a 70+ Rooftop Canadian Auto Giant Taking on the U.S. | Jared Priestner, CEO of Go Auto
Dec. 25, 2025

“Take On The Big Boys!” — Inside the Mind of a 70+ Rooftop Canadian A…

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...

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The Real Cost of Car Theft at Dealerships – Security, Recovery, and Retention | Industry Spotlight
Dec. 23, 2025

The Real Cost of Car Theft at Dealerships – Security, Recovery, and R…

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 ...

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Thomas on Dealership Security, Wise on Recruiting | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 22, 2025

Thomas on Dealership Security, Wise on Recruiting | Daily Dealer Live

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...

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Breaud on Fixed Velocity, Podium on Customer Conv., Downing on Digital Strategy | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 19, 2025

Breaud on Fixed Velocity, Podium on Customer Conv., Downing on Digita…

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...

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“Time Kills Deals!” – The 40% Rule and the Speed Strategy That Closes More Car Deals | Chase Abbott, VP of Sales at Cox Automotive
Dec. 18, 2025

“Time Kills Deals!” – The 40% Rule and the Speed Strategy That Closes…

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...

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Murphy on EV Politics, Crain on Video MPI's | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 17, 2025

Murphy on EV Politics, Crain on Video MPI's | Daily Dealer Live

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...

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“Burn The Ships!” – Scott Simons’ Tactics for Fixing a Dealership From the Ground Up | Scott Simons, Dealer Principal of Simons Chevrolet GMC
Dec. 16, 2025

“Burn The Ships!” – Scott Simons’ Tactics for Fixing a Dealership Fro…

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...

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Wright on Deceptive Pricing, Dell on Used, Robertson on Video Lead Response | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 15, 2025

Wright on Deceptive Pricing, Dell on Used, Robertson on Video Lead Re…

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...

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Raymond on GM Talent Strategy, Strosnider on Buying Used Inventory | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 12, 2025

Raymond on GM Talent Strategy, Strosnider on Buying Used Inventory | …

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...

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The King of Staten Island: Real Strategies to Win Against Deceptive Pricing, Stairsteps & Amazon | Marcello Sciarrino, Co-Owner of Island Auto Group
Dec. 11, 2025

The King of Staten Island: Real Strategies to Win Against Deceptive P…

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...

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Toothman on Fleet Focus, Waishampayan on New Ad Tech, Lundy on Sales/BDC Split | Daily Dealer Live
Dec. 10, 2025

Toothman on Fleet Focus, Waishampayan on New Ad Tech, Lundy on Sales/…

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...

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