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Dealers are starting to quantify missed opportunities in their customer base. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains how predictive models are assigning value to customers who haven’t been engaged. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Today's show features: - Tiago Castro, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales at Nissan Group of North America. - Chuck Turck, Fixed Operations Director at Classic Cadillac and Subaru - William Demaree, Group Director of Fixed Operations at Tom Wood Group This episode is brought to you by: Podium –…
CDPs are becoming a bigger focus in auto retail. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why unifying customer data into a single profile is improving how dealers operate and market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Today, I'm joined by Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at CDK Global, to discuss the critical shift from viewing AI as a "tool" to an operational strategy that prevents massive profit leakage. Brian explains why nearly 60% of dealer data is currently "dirty," how consumer AI agents are…
Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn’t driving real outcomes, it’s time to take a closer…
High performers in car sales don’t always follow the same playbook. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why some prioritize trust over short-term tactics. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and @Zurich.Insurance
Today's show features: - Cole Short, Head of Content & Creative Strategy at Car Dealership Guy - Jay Law, Head of Partnerships at Car Dealership Guy - Ash Savage, Head of Editorial at Car Dealership Guy - Yossi Levi, Chief Car Guy at Car Dealership Guy This episode is brought…
Moving 800 cars a month without a digital buyer isn’t typical– Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains how long-standing relationships and boots on the ground drive their volume. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware…
Today, Sam D'Arc is joined by Sam Hatch, General Manager at JRR Motor Sales, to discuss how he moved his top salesperson into a dedicated buying center to source 70+ units off the street in a single month. We discuss the "Matrix" view of inventory data, the spicy reality of…
Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn’t driving real outcomes, it’s time to take a closer…
Today's show features: - Kyle Coleman, President & CEO of Coleman Automotive Group - Scott Pharr, COO & Partner of P4 Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into…
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The way dealers are building local visibility is changing. Todd Hatch, Service Director at @Palmspringsnissan explains why social media is becoming the primary channel for reaching customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
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…
Service transportation is becoming a bigger operational burden for dealers. Malcom Richardson, Senior Automotive Account Manager at uber_business, explains why some stores are moving away from managing it in house. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
Some service departments are rethinking transportation entirely. Todd Hatch, Service Director at @Palmspringsnissan, explains why loaner fleets became difficult to manage at scale. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
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…
AI is advancing faster than most dealers are adapting. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, explains why service is where the gap is most visible. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and @warrcloudinc.4739
In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Todd Hatch, Service Director at Palm Springs Nissan, and Malcolm Richardson, Senior Automotive Account Manager at Uber for Business to discuss how dealerships can eliminate the massive P&L leak caused by traditional shuttle and loaner fleets. Todd shares…
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Fixed ops now accounts for the majority of dealership gross– But leadership time and investment haven’t kept pace. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, explains how that gap is impacting store performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today's show features: - Jason Graciano, Partner & General Manager at White Plains Honda - Michael Ross, Fixed Operations Director at Larry Green Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Zurich – Zurich delivers The Zurich Advantage to dealerships nationwide by combining comprehensive F&I products, consultative training, revenue‑generating programs,…
Fixed ops just hit a new high in dealership gross contribution. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, breaks down how warranty growth and front-end margin compression are driving the shift. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and…