A long debated topic: Should dealerships stay private or go public? Howard Tenenbaum President of Keyes Automotive Group breaks down how each model shapes day-to-day operations. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @widewail, @carscommerce, and Nomad Content…
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Today I’m joined by Howard Tenenbaum, President of Keyes Automotive Group. We dive into his 45-year run leading top dealerships, why survivorship bias distorts the industry, how a Tony Award barely cracks his top achievements, why 7 stores keep him busier than 15 ever did and more. This episode is…
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Today's show features: Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto Michael Oz, Owner of DriveOz.com Don Hall, President of Virginia Automotive Dealers Association This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – The world’s best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn…
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Missed calls are quietly costing dealers real revenue. Derek Simonds, EVP of Automotive at @numaAI, breaks down what 35 million calls reveal about dealership blind spots. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @numaAI
Today's show features: Jeff Swickard, CEO of Swickard Group Glenn Lundy, President of 800% Elite Automotive Club This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and…
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AI tools are streamlining service lane scheduling. But the impact isn’t just efficiency— It’s unlocking new roles inside fixed ops. Paul Le Blanc, Service Director at @LongoToyotaElMonte, shares how AI has helped drive record months. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…
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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 Paul LeBlanc, Service Director at Longo Toyota, and Derek Simonds, Executive VP Automotive at Numa. This episode of the…
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Modernizing the service lane is becoming a customer experience play. How? By giving drivers control over how they engage. Richard Lupo, Fixed Ops Director at Apple Tree Automotive, shares how tech upgrades are building trust before the first conversation. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…
Today's show features: Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln Justin Zane, SVP at OPENLANE Farzad Mesbahi, Content Creator, Ex-Tesla This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for…
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Fixed ops efficiency is becoming a competitive edge for dealers. Richard Lupo, Fixed Ops Director at Apple Tree Automotive, shares how better execution is driving lower costs in the service lane. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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Today I’m joined by Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Automotive. We dig into why he’s training master techs from the ground up, how streamlining the online service flow drove a 10x jump in appointments, and how Apple Tree goes toe-to-toe with powerhouse neighbors — and more. This…
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Today's show features: Curtis Biggs, General Manager of New Roads Mazda Alex Perdikis, CEO of Koons Motors, Inc. This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service,…