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Dealership lead volume is climbing— But many rooftops are reporting lower close rates and softer gross. Johnny Cantrell, EVP at @ShottenkirkAutoGroup, breaks down what he’s seeing across 29 stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @GetImpel, OPENLANE,…
Today's show features: Vinay Shahani, Senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales at Nissan USA Jason Graciano, General Manager at White Plains Honda Nate Brandt, General Manager at Ozark Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view…
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Leadership may be the missing variable in today’s auto retail. Some operators are shifting focus back to presence and hands-on involvement. Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at @ShottenkirkAutoGroup, shares how he’s seeing it play out across 29 rooftops. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
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Today I’m joined by Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at Shottenkirk Automotive Group. We break down his playbook for installing new operators and setting them up to win, the patterns he’s diagnosed across 29 stores nationwide, the tech powering their inventory ops, and more. This episode is brought to you…
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Today's show features: Alex Perdikis, CEO-Owner of Koons Motors Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto Brian Wieland, Used Inventory Director at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helping you…
Dealers — Learn how to evaluate the potential of your dealership’s data and insights with the new blog from VinSolutions here: https://carguymedia.com/4e1lLu3 Data via Cox Automotive 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…
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Affordability is still the *elephant* in the showroom. Some dealers are leaning into Flex Buy to make monthly payments feel more attainable. Shane Wood, GM at @BruceTitus, shares how he's using creative financing to meet buyers where they are. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…
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AI for dealerships isn’t just handling inbound anymore— It’s now driving traffic with outbound calls and service follow-ups. Scott Traylor, VP of Sales at @mialabsinc, shares how new automations are reshaping the dealership playbook. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Today's show features: Andrew Suntrup, Vice President of Operations at Suntrup Auto Group Mike Cavanaugh, Regional Vice President at Lithia & Driveway This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect…
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One in four dealership calls gets misrouted. Thomas Eggers, CMO at Covert Auto Group, shares what’s causing the breakdown—and how they’re closing the gaps. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @mialabsinc
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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 Scott Traylor, Vice President of Sales at Mia, and Tom Eggers, CMO of Covert Auto Group. This episode of…
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Car sales training is getting more tactical. Shane Wood, GM at @BruceTitus, breaks down how his team turned objection handling into a daily discipline. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CoxEnterprisesInc, @CopartTV, and Nomad Content Studio
Today's show features: Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive Jeff Zonen, Operating Partner & Executive Manager at Infiniti City of Queens, Infiniti City of Massapequa & KIA City of the Bronx This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities…