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Sept. 12, 2025

Automotive AI Cagematch With Top CEOs | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Brian Hoang, CEO of Mia Eric Rea, CEO of Podium Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO of Numa Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over…

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Sept. 12, 2025

AI vs Human Debate | Tasso Roumeliotis, Monik Pamecha, Brian Hoang & Eric Rea on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a ""dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payments partner for dealerships across the US. Visit https://dealer-pay.com/ to learn more. Follow Car Dealership…

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Sept. 12, 2025

The business reality of OEM–dealer partnerships

Labor rate negotiations sit at the center of the dealer–OEM relationship. Profitability funds better pay for technicians and better customer service— Making it a shared interest. Robert Wooden, Owner of Wooden Automotive Consultants, explains how this alignment is shaping dealer strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…

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Sept. 12, 2025

Tricolor Auto Shuts Down

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Sept. 11, 2025

Fixed ops margins may be in for a squeeze

Labor costs in service are climbing while OEM-approved rates aren’t keeping pace. Rob Scott, Executive GM of Bob Johnson Chevrolet, explains why this gap is pressuring fixed ops profitability. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by Wooden Automotive…

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Sept. 11, 2025

The Time Bomb In Labor Rate Increases (& How Dealers Are Maximizing Profit) | Industry Spotlight

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 Rob Scott, Executive General Manager of Bob Johnson Chevrolet, and Robert Wooden, Owner of Wooden Automotive Consultants LLC. This…

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Sept. 10, 2025

The Rise of AI Agents in Automotive Retail | Monik Pamecha on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Toma – If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Toma builds custom AI agents that answer 100% of your dealership’s inbound calls and handle tasks like booking service, checking recalls, and scheduling test…

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Sept. 10, 2025

Dealers see CDPs as the brain but AI may change that

AI is expanding the role of customer data in auto retail. Instead of replacing CDPs, it’s starting to layer on top— Using customer data to predict actions and even complete tasks like service scheduling. Art Dessein, VP of Sales at @GetImpel, explains how this integration is shaping the future of…

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Sept. 10, 2025

Miller on EV Profitability, Toma on AI-Hesitancy, Growden on Dealer Waste | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Eric Miller, Director at Morrie's Auto Group Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma Mathew Growden, Consultant This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as…

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Sept. 10, 2025

EV Shoppers Know More Than Sales Reps?

From Widewail’s Q2 2025 Voice of the Customer Report | See industry trends from over 2.7 million Google reviews posted during the first half of 2025 → https://carguymedia.com/4nfYKXE | @widewail partner Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us…

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Sept. 9, 2025

AI may deliver more value in fixed ops than the showroom

Service is becoming the biggest AI opportunity in auto retail. Volume of service records far exceeds sales leads– But many dealerships lack the capacity to engage customers at that scale. Art Dessein, VP of Sales at @GetImpel, shares why this gap is primed for AI solutions. ➤ Stream the latest…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Carvana Just Went Franchise

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Sept. 9, 2025

"Money's not in the CRM, It's in the DMS!”– Tracking the Pulse of AI in Dealerships | Art Dessein

Today I’m joined by Art Dessein, VP of Sales at Impel. We dig into how AI is reshaping inventory management, the playbook big dealer groups use to roll it out without losing culture, and why less customer communication is actually leading to more sales—plus plenty more along the way. This…

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Sept. 8, 2025

How OEM Partnerships Shape Dealer Strategy | Matt Bowers on Daily Dealer Live

"Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a ""dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payments partner for dealerships across the US. Visit https://dealer-pay.com/ to learn more. Follow Car Dealership…

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Sept. 8, 2025

Matt Bowers on OEM Pulse Check, Lafontaine on Underutilized Incentives | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Andrew Ruck, General Manager of Lafontaine Cadillac Buick GMC of Highland This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25…

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Sept. 8, 2025

Huge Car Shopper Red Flag

Data via VinSolutions | See the 6 biggest red flags holding back your inventory marketing → https://carguymedia.com/41m2FK6 | Cox Automotive Partner Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a…

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Sept. 6, 2025

EV Drivers Hit Hard by Rising Insurance

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Sept. 6, 2025

What matters when reaching hispanic car buyers

This dealer has cracked the code to reaching Hispanic car buyers. How? By showing that personal connection carries more weight than generic marketing. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, shares how culture is guiding his strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Free Markets, EV Mandates, and the Future of Dealers | Sen. Bernie Moreno on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Sen. Moreno on Auto Sector Plan, Greenfield on Auto Retail VC, Murphy on OEM Futures

Today's show features: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) Steve Greenfield, General Partner of Automotive Ventures John Murphy, Managing Director of Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial…

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Sept. 5, 2025

This dealer group is expanding by following population shifts

Demographics are beginning to influence acquisition strategy for some dealers. Markets with growing Hispanic populations are showing stronger credit performance— Driven by vehicle ownership as a daily necessity. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, shares how this lens is guiding his expansion plans. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car…

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Sept. 4, 2025

The hidden mistake eating dealer profits

Margin compression is putting new pressure on dealerships. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, explains why adaptability is becoming central to navigating tighter conditions. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx, @widewail and Nomad Content Studio

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Sept. 4, 2025

Against All Odds: This Dealer's Rise from Refugee to 29-Store Auto Empire | Mario Murgado

Today I’m joined by Mario Murgado, CEO of Murgado Automotive Group. We cover Mario’s dramatic escape from communist Cuba, his journey to building a 29-store dealership empire across five states, the growth model fueling expansion into underserved communities, the day he lost 24 employees in a single immigration raid and…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Mohawk Honda on becoming Top-10 in CPO, Dealer Pay CEO on Hidden Payments Costs | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Greg Johnson, General Manager of Mohawk Honda Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @…

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