Daily Dealer Insights

April 7, 2026

Why power sports may feel easier to sell than cars

Power sports often delivers stronger ROI than traditional car sales. Fred Timbrook, CEO at Timbrook Automotive, breaks down how lower cost of entry and emotion-driven demand are shape the economics. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @experian,…

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April 7, 2026

“Bucking The Trend!” How Fred Timbrook Scaled to 20+ Rural Rooftops (and his playbook for 50 stores)

Today I'm joined by Fred Timbrook, CEO at Timbrook Automotive. Fred breaks down how he manages 20 rural rooftops and why these "small" stores are actually the secret to his group's stability and recent record-breaking March. We dive into his unique diversification into Power Sports, the intense efficiency required to…

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April 6, 2026

Wise on Gross, Delivrd on Live Brokering, Gelfand on Internet Leads | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Bradley Wise, Executive Manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda - Tomislav Mikula, Founder of Delivrd - Bryan Gelfand, General Sales Manager at Community Cars This episode is brought to you by: CDG Circles – A digital peer group for top auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Vendor reviews.…

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April 5, 2026

EVs Are Getting Hit Again… And This One Could Slow Everything 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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April 4, 2026

Why Do Toyota & Lexus Always Win…?

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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April 4, 2026

The #1 trait of top dealership controllers

The gap between average and top controllers is widening. Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President, Industry Solutions & Enablement at @Veramatic-io, explains why the best are using tools to replace manual work. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx…

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April 3, 2026

What the FTC Focus Means for Automotive | Scott Painter on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep using outdated website technology that's killing your profits? Overfuel is the new technical standard in automotive websites, proven to grow…

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April 3, 2026

Why “accurate” dealership data can be misleading

Many dealers trust their DMS to tell the truth. Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President, Industry Solutions & Enablement at @Veramatic-io. explains why that can create costly blind spots. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx and @Veramatic-io

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April 3, 2026

Roger & Eric Niello on CA Gov, Scott Painter on Pricing | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - CA State Senator Roger Niello, representing the 6th district - Eric Niello, National Business Development Manager at The Niello Company and AutoFiPro - Scott Painter, Founder and CEO of TrueCar This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100…

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April 2, 2026

The hidden mistake costing dealers thousands monthly

Data accuracy is still a major issue in dealerships. Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President, Industry Solutions & Enablement at @Veramatic-io, explains why most errors happen before the deal ever reaches accounting. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx…

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April 2, 2026

“DMS is Not the Truth!” The Unspoken Dealer Accounting Secret Costing Thousands (+ How to Fix it)

Today I'm joined by Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President at Veramatic. We dive into the "unsexy" but critical world of the dealership back office, where tribal knowledge is disappearing and manual errors are eating into razor-thin margins. Jen explains why your DMS often fails as a source of truth and how…

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April 1, 2026

Why Buyers Are Switching Back to Gas Cars | Jonathan Beard on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep using outdated website technology that's killing your profits? Overfuel is the new technical standard in automotive websites, proven to grow…

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April 1, 2026

What oem co-op money is really costing dealers

OEM programs are influencing where dealers spend on digital. Brian Dorsett, President of @dorsettautomotive2005, breaks down why not all of that spend is actually driving results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx, @experian, and CDG Recruiting

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April 1, 2026

Beard on Street Purchases, Johnson on Service - Sales Handoff | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Jonathan Beard, Used Car Director at John Elway Cadillac - Greg Johnson, General Manager at Mohawk Honda This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep…

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March 31, 2026

The new *playbook* for used car inventory

Used car acquisition has *changed.* Higher auction fees and more online buying are pushing dealers to find vehicles outside traditional channels. Brian Dorsett, President of @dorsettautomotive2005, explains how that shift is impacting inventory strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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March 31, 2026

“Win Every Inning!” How a former MLB Pro Runs a 4-Store Group (+ His Winning Marketing Playbook)

Today I'm joined by Brian Dorsett, President of Dorsett Automotive. In this episode, we dive into how a former MLB catcher applies professional sports strategy to run a high-performing 4th-generation dealer group. Brian breaks down why he is moving away from OEM-mandated digital spend, his "Big Stick" radio branding tactics,…

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March 30, 2026

Why Some Dealers Are Building AI Instead of Buying It | Mike Yates on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep using outdated website technology that's killing your profits? Overfuel is the new technical standard in automotive websites, proven to grow…

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March 30, 2026

Yates on AI Search Visibility, Turner on Buy Here Pay Here | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Mike Yates, General Manager of BMW of Bridgewater - Tim Turner, Regional Manager / Partner of Byrider This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep…

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March 30, 2026

The F&I Bottleneck Nobody Talks About

Data via Upstart | Check out the Auto Finance Benchmark Report for insights on what dealers are prioritizing to move faster and fund quicker here: https://carguymedia.com/4bRditM 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…

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March 29, 2026

The gap between OEM vehicle security and dealer risk

Stopping theft before a vehicle moves is becoming a priority for dealers. Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer at @TitanSecureUSA, explains how control at the vehicle ignition level makes the difference. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA

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March 29, 2026

Car Brokers vs. Dealers — Who’s Really Winning?

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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March 29, 2026

The new approach to vehicle security in dealerships

Vehicle theft solutions have traditionally been built around recovery– Not prevention. Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer at @TitanSecureUSA, explains why stopping theft early is becoming the focus. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA

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March 28, 2026

How dealers are adapting to modern vehicle theft tactics

Vehicle theft is becoming a bigger issue for dealerships. Damian Arras, General Sales Manager at Cu Auto Sales, explains why stopping it early matters more than responding later. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA

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March 28, 2026

The FTC Just Put Dealers On Notice… And This Could Get Expensive

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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