Today's show features: James Douvas, President of JND Consulting, Elgie Bright, Chairman of Northwood University, Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive, This episode is brought to you by: Wrench – Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering levels the…
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As AI takes hold in automotive, some leaders are asking a different question: How can it serve people? Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America, shares why values like servanthood still matter. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
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Today's show features: Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar, Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group, Justin Villa, General Manager at Clay Cooley Ford. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning…
"Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into real revenue. Built by dealers, for dealers, BizzyCar’s AI-powered Recall Management and Mobile Service Platform helps service departments reengage…
Many trade appraisals don’t tell the full story. Derek Hansen, VP of Operations at Cox Automotive, explains how clarity builds consumer trust—and drives more trades. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by Cox Automotive, @toma-auto, and Experian Automotive
Tariff talk brought a wave of car buyers— Now new and used inventory is tightening across the board. Derek Hansen, VP of Operations at Cox Automotive, explains how dealers are leaning on market data to stay ahead. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…
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Today I’m joined by Derek Hansen, VP of Operations at Cox Automotive. We get into how AI is reshaping inventory pricing, pro tips for navigating vehicle tariffs, where vAuto is innovating next—and more. If your dealership is interested in learning more, reach out to Derek by email: derek.hansen@coxautoinc.com This episode…
Today's show features: Bill Vaughn, General Manager of Al West Nissan, Ed Petersen, CEO of Wrench, Ryan Knight, Director of Operations at Knight Automotive Group. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button”…
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Managing vehicle inventory is a constant balancing act. Too many cars leads to discounting and lost profit. Too few? Missed sales. Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America, breaks down how timing and discipline drive margins. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…
In this weeks episode of The Breakdown we expose the three biggest challenges facing Volvo dealers in today's car market. From tariffs, to EV strategy, and factory production, Volvo dealers will have to stay nimble in the coming months to protect profitability and come out on top. Need help finding…
Every automaker is racing to build the future of auto— But few are stopping to ask what the customer *actually* wants. Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America, explains why the real edge is solving for customer needs. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…
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Today I’m joined by Jack Hollis, former COO of Toyota Motor North America. We unpack his 30-year journey helping Toyota become the #1 car brand in America, why he walked away at the top, and what he’s planning next. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business…
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Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner GM of Paragon Honda, Curtis Biggs, General Manager of NewRoads Mazda, Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning…
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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 in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…