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June 14, 2025

Leads down, records up

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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June 14, 2025

The 180-day rule some dealers live by

The *180-day rule* still shapes how dealers move inventory. Stellantis is sweetening the deal— Offering bonuses to clear aged units and keep fresh orders flowing. Anthony Marino, President of @MarinoCJDR, explains how it’s playing out on the ground. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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June 13, 2025

This Dealer is Betting on Underdog Brands—and a $60M Land Play | Jake Lebowitz on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales driven by social media content. They’re the same team behind names like…

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June 13, 2025

AI's most promising role for dealers today

AI is getting better at spotting patterns in inventory and service data. Ted Rubin, President of @activengage breaks down where AI fits—and where it doesn’t. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @autohaulerexchange, @Lotlinx, and @activengage

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June 13, 2025

Trump Kills CA EV Rule, ft. Matt Bowers | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Jade Terreberry, Sr. Director at Cox Automotive (Autotrader) Jake Liebowitz, Dealer Principal at Raceway Kia of Freehold This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works…

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June 13, 2025

Breaking the sales script

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June 12, 2025

This founder is betting on humans over AI

Many dealers have turned to AI alone to handle customer chats. Ted Rubin, President of @activengage, explains why human connection may still drive more conversions. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @autohaulerexchange,@Lotlinx, and @activengage

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June 12, 2025

Small-town dealer outsells giants

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June 12, 2025

The Human Advantage in Car Sales—And Why Ted Rubin Won’t Let It Die | Ted Rubin

Today I’m joined by Ted Rubin, CEO of ActivEngage. We dive into why dealers don’t need more leads — they need better ones, the danger from AI that dealers don’t see coming, why a human touch is still the missing peice and much more. This episode is brought to you…

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June 11, 2025

This California Dealer Broke Sales Records With Fewer Leads | Dennis Gingrich on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales driven by social media content. They’re the same team behind names like…

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June 11, 2025

Dealer’s pricing strategy keeps inventory moving 🤑

Some dealers are sitting on cars to protect front-end gross. Others are turning inventory fast to capture trades and F&I. Anthony Marino, President of @MarinoCJDR, breaks down their strategy behind volume selling. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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June 11, 2025

CA Senate Greenlights Higher Doc Fees, ft. Dennis Gingrich | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Alex Casebeer, GM/Dealer at Capitol Subaru of Salem, Capitol Nissan of Salem This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership…

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June 11, 2025

GM’s big comeback?

Data via Haig Partners, check out their latest Haig Report for profitability insights for all the major auto manufacturers here: https://carguymedia.com/4jZvrqB 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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June 11, 2025

The 3 Patterns Separating Top Dealers From The Rest Of The Pack

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June 10, 2025

Why this dealership welcomes problems 😤

Many dealers still overcomplicate the car buying process. But today’s customer wants respect and speed. Anthony Marino, President of @MarinoCJDR, breaks down why simplicity still wins. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CDKGlobal, @mialabsinc, and Nomad Content…

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June 10, 2025

The Truth About Culture, Cash Flow & Customers—From a Dealer in the Trenches | Anthony Marino

Today I’m joined by Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We get a raw look at how he manages his P&L, how he defines a smart investment vs. a wasted expense, the culture rule that drives customer loyalty, and more. This episode is brought to you by:…

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June 9, 2025

Used Car Prices Retreat From Tariff Surge, ft. Todd Caputo | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Todd Caputo, President at Todd Caputo Consulting Jen Morand, President of Chicago Automobile Trade Association Doug Horner (@benzsandbowties), General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad…

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June 9, 2025

Growing Dealership Traffic with Trust-Driven Social Media Content | Doug Horner on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales driven by social media content. They’re the same team behind names like…

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June 7, 2025

From the sales floor to owner

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June 7, 2025

Dealership playbook on growing future GMs

Some of the strongest dealership GMs aren’t coming from the sales floor. Ben Faricy, President at @TheFaricyBoys, shares why he’s building his bench with fixed ops talent. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @toma-auto and @openlaneus

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June 6, 2025

Trump vs. Elon Threatens Tesla, ft. Kyle Coleman | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Kyle Coleman, President/CEO of Coleman Automotive Group Harry Campbell, Owner at The Rideshare Guy Cody Harris, Sales Manager at Stephen Wade Auto Center This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in…

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June 6, 2025

Waymo is Unleashing New Dealership Opportunities | Harry Campbell on Daily Dealer Live

"Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling leads 24/7. Instantly respond to inquiries, book test drives, and let your team focus on what matters: closing deals. Learn how…

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June 6, 2025

AI team is solving 300+ problems for car dealers

300+ problems dealers are asking to solve— And one startup is building AI solutions for every single one. Monik Pamecha, CEO of @toma-auto, shares how they're scaling engineering to meet real dealer demand. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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June 6, 2025

Is Tech Killing Car Deals? 🧠

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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