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Aug. 25, 2025

Amazon Just Crashed the Lot

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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Aug. 24, 2025

Why public dealer groups are slowing acquisitions

Public groups are slowing on dealership acquisitions. Capital is shifting toward reinvestment in stores and stock buybacks— While private buyers are still moving on opportunities. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, breaks down how deal flow is adjusting in today’s market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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Aug. 24, 2025

Dealership Q4 buy-sell outlook: profits hold, but what’s next?

Dealer profits are stabilizing above pre-COVID levels— But affordability pressures and factory production shifts are keeping the outlook uncertain. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains why Q4 may play out as a test of margins and market resilience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Aug. 23, 2025

Service Profits Hit a Ceiling

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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Aug. 22, 2025

Open Road on Third-Party Overreach, Five Star Chevrolet on Chevy EV Strategy | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Michael Morais, President of Open Road Auto Group Alan Brown, General Manager of Sam Pack's Five Star Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Vendor Negotiation Lessons From a 20-Store Dealer Group | Michael Morais on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Why public dealer groups are slowing acquisitions

Public groups are slowing on dealership acquisitions. Capital is shifting toward reinvestment in stores and stock buybacks— While private buyers are still moving on opportunities. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, breaks down how deal flow is adjusting in today’s market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Is Ford’s $30K EV Truck Dead on Arrival?

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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Aug. 21, 2025

Dealership Q4 buy-sell outlook: profits hold, but what’s next?

Dealer profits are stabilizing above pre-COVID levels— But affordability pressures and factory production shifts are keeping the outlook uncertain. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains why Q4 may play out as a test of margins and market resilience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Aug. 21, 2025

Booms, Busts, and Big Sales: Top Trends Steering Today’s Dealership Buy/Sells | Alan Haig

Today I’m joined by Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners. We dig into why Stellantis and Nissan are still searching for the bottom, which states are commanding the highest blue sky multiples, the drivers behind Carvana’s first brick-and-mortar win and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. @Lotlinx…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Rorhman on Fixing Dirty Data, Wyler on Why CRMs Fail, Pereira on In-House Tech | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Ryan Rohrman, CEO of Rohrman Auto Group Michael McDonald, Assistant Head Coach of Marketing, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Carolina Pereira, Marketing & Technology Director at Weston Nissan Volvo This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a…

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Aug. 20, 2025

How Better Data Turned Expense Control Into Growth | Ryan Rohrman on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum…

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Aug. 20, 2025

How an open-door policy reshaped dealership culture

Culture is becoming a competitive lever in auto retail. Stores that foster open communication are seeing stronger engagement and smoother operations— Without the bottlenecks that come from a *closed-door* GM model. Lauren Wilson Reeves, GM at @Wilsonkia, shares how this shift is reshaping store performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode…

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Aug. 19, 2025

The undervalued advantage of women in car sales

Women in auto retail are proving powerful sales drivers– Consistently turning higher volume by building trust and helping remove the stigma around car buying. Lauren Wilson Reeves, GM at @Wilsonkia, breaks down how female-led sales teams are changing customer behavior. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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Aug. 19, 2025

From the Sales Floor to the GM’s Chair: Her $1M Kia Journey (& What It Took) | Lauren Wilson Reeves

Today I’m joined by Lauren Wilson Reeves, GM at Wilson Kia. We discuss her path from plastic surgery technician to high-powered GM, the untapped potential of having more women on the sales floor, how her open-door leadership bridges the gap between employees and executives, and more. This episode is brought…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Spisak on Acquisition Pitfalls, Adragna on Hardest Dealership Roles to Hire | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: David Spisak, President/CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions, LLC Steven Adragna, General Manager at CDG Recruiting This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Lessons Dealers Should Steal from CarMax and Carvana | David Spisak on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Take back your trades

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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Aug. 18, 2025

Why age policies are evolving in the used car market

Used car strategy is moving past *blanket* rules. Dealers are leaning on data to spot where each car has the best chance to sell early— Rather than forcing every unit into a 60-day cycle. Patrick Janes, AVP of Inventory Solutions at @vAutoInc, explains how inventory insights are reshaping velocity. ➤…

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Aug. 17, 2025

New Charger… No HEMI?

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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Aug. 17, 2025

Why smart dealers are swapping inventory instead of chasing auctions

"Some groups are rethinking how they source used inventory. Instead of chasing auctions, they’re engineering transfers— Matching vehicles to the store where they perform best. Trent Waybright, VP of Pre-Owned Operations at Kelley Automotive Group, explains how internal transfers are becoming a strategic supply channel. ➤ Stream the latest episode…

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Aug. 17, 2025

From Dead Weight to Cash Flow: The Transfer Fix for Aging Cars | Industry Spotlight

Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Trent Waybright, Vice President of Pre-Owned Operations for Kelley Automotive Group, and Patrick Janes, AVP of vAuto Inventory Solutions.…

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Aug. 16, 2025

3 questions that could change a dealership’s performance

Turning around an underperforming store may start at the top— The pace, culture, and expectations all trace back to the leader. Josh Potts, CEO of @MacHaikAutomotiveGroup, shares his 3 questions for diagnosing any turnaround. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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Aug. 15, 2025

Roland Lynn on Nissan Challenges, Piazza on Maintenance Schedule Miss Match | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Roland Lynn, Executive General Manager of Dan Davis Nissan, Clay Cooley Nissan Dave Rogers, Fixed Ops Director at Piazza Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial…

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