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.…
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Many dealers still chase lead volume. But the ones seeing the strongest ROI? They’re syncing online signals with in-store actions. Jessica Stafford, SVP of Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive, explains how omnichannel tools are helping close the gap. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
Today's show features: Drew Pearlman, General Manager at O'Neil Nissan Don Hall, CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association 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 https://impel.ai/CDG Key moments:…
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Dealers connecting online and in-store processes are winning. How? Leads are closing faster— And profits are following. Jessica Stafford, SVP of Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive, breaks down the impact of going fully omnichannel. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
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Today I’m joined by Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive. We dive into the how car buying behavior is evolving, why consumers are embracing AI faster than dealers and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1.@numaAI - Numa is the first AI agent platform for…
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Today's show features: Lonny Soza, President of Post Oak Motor Cars Jeremy Beaver, CEO of Del Grande Dealer Group 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 https://impel.ai/CDG Key…
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Some groups are realizing trade appraisals are costing them millions in missed gross. Greg Smith, VP of Operations at Leavens Automotive Group, shares how they uncovered $1.5M in lost trade-in profit across 7 stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
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Recognition in fixed ops often defaults to dollars. But some dealerships are building culture through handwritten praise— Tied directly to core values and customer feedback. Greg Smith, VP of Operations at Leavens Automotive Group, shares how small gestures reinforce long-term retention. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
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Today I’m joined by Greg Smith, VP operations at Leaven Automotive Group. We dive how he became the #1 Volkswagen CPO dealer in Canada, why he’s mystery shopping his own stores every month, his loss-leader strategy behind auction purchases and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1.@uber_business…
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AI in auto retail has moved beyond repetitive tasks. Agent-based systems are plugging into every corner of the dealership. Eric Rea, CEO of @Podiumsoftware, shares how they're tackling complex dealership processes. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner/GM of Paragon Honda & Acura Len Short, CEO of Lotlinx Larry Morgan, Chairman of Morgan Family Ventures This episode is brought to you by: CarNow – CarNow isn’t just about flashy features or marketing buzz. It’s about helping dealers actually sell more. One store…
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The AI *honeymoon* phase may finally be over. Eric Rea, CEO of @Podiumsoftware, breaks down the gap between flashy demos and actual dealership application. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @qmerit, and @Lotlinx