Valuation metrics are under renewed focus in auto retail. George Karolis, President of @ThePresidioGroup, explains how earnings factor into dealership M&A. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @amazon Autos, @fullthrottleAI and @ThePresidioGroup
Today I’m joined by George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group. We dive into the shifting landscape of automotive buy-sell activity and why dealership valuations remain resilient despite economic headwinds. George breaks down the tension between record-high blue sky multiples and the rising cost of capital, offering a rare look…
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Voice AI failures are eroding dealer credibility with car buyers. Ari Polakof, CEO & Co-founder of Flai, explains what dealers need to pressure-test before putting voice AI in front of customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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Service response speed is becoming a *silent* retention risk for dealers. Missed calls and slow callbacks are pushing customers to the next dealership— Often within hours. Luke Sontag, Marketing & IT Manager at @jackkisseeford4539, explains how response gaps are leaking service revenue. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car…
In part 5 of our Pre NADA AI Spotlight series, Sam sits down with Luke Sontag, Marketing, & IT Manager at Kissee Ford and Ari Polakof, CEO & Co-founder of Flai. We explore how one family-owned dealership used voice AI to capture after-hours and rollover calls without losing its local,…
Today's show features: - George Nenni, Founder of Generations Digital - Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar - Rob Studebaker, General Manager of Treasure Valley Subaru This episode is brought to you by: Impel – When follow-up falls through or inbound calls go unanswered, fixed ops growth stalls. It’s not pricing…
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Dealer AI adoption is starting in *practical* places. Call handling and personalized outreach are leading the way— With efficiency gains showing up first for employees. Brian Macdonald, CEO & President of @CDKGlobal, explains how dealers are putting AI to work today. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
Dealership AI is becoming a data problem. Brian Macdonald, CEO & President of @CDKGlobal, explains how repair order data is shaping practical AI use cases. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx, @openlaneus and @CDKGlobal
Today I’m joined by Brian Macdonald, CEO & President of @CDKGlobal. We explore the massive scale of the CDK's automotive data ecosystem and what it means to have a touchpoint with nearly 90% of car owners in the country. Brian breaks down how dealers can transform this historical database into…
Today's show features: - Charlie Dyjak, Senior Manager, Legislative Affairs at NADA - Greg York, President/CEO of Vann York Auto Group - Sherryl Nens, SVP Head of US Dealer Sales at Privacy4cars - Josh Johnson, CEO of Don Johnson Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Impel –…
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Some dealers are rethinking where AI creates the most leverage. Alexi Venneri, Co-founder and CEO of @DigitalAirStrike, breaks down how AI is shifting focus from *attraction* to conversion inside the dealer database. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
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AI is reshaping how car shoppers choose dealerships. Customer signals are now being *processed* by AI to influence visibility and credibility. Alexi Venneri, Co-founder and CEO of @DigitalAirStrike, explains how this shift is changing dealer growth strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…
Today I’m joined by Alexi Venneri, Co-founder and CEO of DAS Technology. We dig into why dealers are spending a record $29,000 a month on SaaS yet still feel buried by noise, how AI search is shifting power from SEO to reviews-driven GEO, and why “conversion” now matters more than…
Today's show features: - Fred Beans, Owner of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships - Beth Beans Gilbert, Vice President of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships - Hugh Roberts, Partner at The Rawls Group This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Your sales team should be selling—not answering the…
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