In this weeks episode of The Breakdown we expose the three biggest challenges facing Volvo dealers in today's car market. From tariffs, to EV strategy, and factory production, Volvo dealers will have to stay nimble in the coming months to protect profitability and come out on top. Need help finding…
Every automaker is racing to build the future of auto— But few are stopping to ask what the customer *actually* wants. Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America, explains why the real edge is solving for customer needs. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…
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Today I’m joined by Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America. We unpack his 30-year journey helping Toyota become the #1 car brand in America, why he walked away at the top, and what he’s planning next. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business…
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Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner GM of Paragon Honda, Curtis Biggs, General Manager of NewRoads Mazda, Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning…
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Dealers are asking if it’s risky to buy Teslas right now. But those already moving EVs fast aren’t flinching. Jimmy Douglas, CEO of @plugautomotive, explains why political noise isn’t shaking seasoned operators. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
Today's show includes Patricia Muyshondt, CMO of Sames Motor Company, Brett Morgan, CEO of Morgan Automotive Group, Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director at Napleton Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs,…
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59% of dealers still aren’t touching used EVs. Slow turn cycles are keeping them out— While a few fast-moving players are *eating up* 22% of the market. Jimmy Douglas, CEO of @plugautomotive, breaks down why most dealers are still sitting on the sidelines. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…
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Today I’m joined by Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug. We dive into why over half of dealers are missing an entire used segment, how two months on the lot is the tipping point for EV valuations, why dealers are shipping EVs an average of 800 miles — and much more.…
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Some dealers are pulling back on third-party leads. This GM is leaning in— Calling them the ""search engines"" of auto retail. Brad Wise, Executive Manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda, explains why he's staying bullish on third-party listing sites. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
Today's show includes Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, Ryan Maher, CEO of Bizzycar, and Austin Conroy, Fixed Ops Director at Rohrman Toyota. This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we’ve placed over 1,000…
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Many dealers scout talent passively. But this executive manager is *poaching* high-performers in... hospitality? Brad Wise at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda, shares his strategy on building high-output teams. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @KenectAI, @cargurus, and CDG…
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