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,…
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Out-of-market car delivery is gaining traction. More dealers are using it as a service differentiator— Especially in a tighter market. Royce Neubauer, CEO of @autohaulerexchange explains how home delivery is turning into a closing tool. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…
Today's show features: Chase Channell, General Manager of Victory Honda Jackson Michael L. Wood, General Manager of Checkered Flag/Jaguar Land Rover This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at…
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"Speed to lot” is becoming a top pain point for used car buyers. Why? Every extra day in transit means more depreciation and tighter margins. Royce Neubauer, CEO of @autohaulerexchange, explains how optimizing for faster delivery is helping dealers protect profits. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
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Today I’m joined by Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange. We dive into how dealers are footing the bill for shipping delays in unexpected ways, how smart operators are turning logistics into a profit center, why fraud is on the rise in the vehicle transport game and much more.…