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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…
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…
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…
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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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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"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…
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.…
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…
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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Some dealership AI is moving beyond pre-built tools— Capturing store rules, brand processes, and local language may align closer to how each rooftop operates. Vishal Vadodaria, CEO of AutoEngage, explains why those nuances matter. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
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Service may be the most complex part of the dealership— From visit history to pricing and follow-up, every touchpoint carries weight. Vishal Vadodaria, CEO of AutoEngage, breaks down why replicating this process in AI is one of auto retail’s toughest challenges. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
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Today I’m joined by Vishal Vadodaria, CEO of AutoEngage. We dive into the product obsession Vishal learned under Steve Jobs, why a major public dealer group bet early on his AI tech, how Agentic AI is poised to reshape the future of the car business and much more. This episode…
Today's show features: Jim Elder, General Manager of The Suburban Collection Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug Joe Pistell, Founder of AutoMagicLabs.ai 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 intelligence (AI) and…
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Some dealer groups are finding that sales goals alone aren’t enough to keep teams engaged. Josh Potts, CEO of @MacHaikAutomotiveGroup, explains how intentional culture-building is driving results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CDKGlobal, @AuthenticomMedia, and CDG…
Toyota dealers are closing nearly 30% of their deals after day 3 (!) Persistent follow-up = pipeline gold. Read the latest Close Rate Data Study from Foureyes, it's packed with insights from New vs. Used close rates across brands, lead types, and more: https://carguymedia.com/foureyes Source: Foureyes | Foureyes Partner Need…
Balancing accountability and culture is shaping how some groups manage their sales floors— Too much of either may throw the store off track. Josh Potts, CEO of @MacHaikAutomotiveGroup, explains how keeping both buckets full is driving performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…