Today I’m joined by Monik Pamecha, CEO and founder of Toma. We unpack why they embedded in Oklahoma dealerships for months, how that groundwork attracted top VCs, and why Toma refuses to build one-size-fits-all AI. This episode is brought to you by: 1. @toma-auto - If your BDC or Service…
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Today's show features: Dustin Collins, VP Director of Operations at Bill Kay Auto Group Scott Traylor, VIce President of Sales at Mia Jon Alcorn, Operating Partner at Dogwood Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an…
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Some dealers are continuing to reinvest in auto retail. Ben Faricy, President of @TheFaricyBoys, shares why he's doubling down on the business he knows best. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @toma-auto and @openlaneus
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Some dealers are going upstream to solve retention— Not with the customer, but with the employee. Ben Faricy, President of @TheFaricyBoys, explains how investing in people builds customer loyalty ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @toma-auto and…
Data via @CDK Global newest report on EV driver behaviors. It’s packed with the most recent trends for dealers trying to move EV inventory: https://carguymedia.com/43RIOTw 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…
Today I’m joined by Ben Faricy, President at The Faricy Boys. We get into his game plan for expanding across Southern Colorado, why he's starting to let go and give his GM's permission to succeed, how hiring a leadership coach was the catalyst unlearning bad habits and much more. This…
Today's show features: Tom Goodwin, Author/Speaker Alan Meyer, Tesla Enthusiast Anna Del Villar, Editorial Lead at Car Dealership Guy This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling leads 24/7. Instantly…
Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling leads 24/7. Instantly respond to inquiries, book test drives, and let your team focus on what matters: closing deals. Learn how…
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Today's show features: Tully Williams, Fixed Operations Director at the Niello Company David Long, Executive General Manager of Hansel Automotive 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 intelligence (AI) and…
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90% of car buyers prefer texts over phone calls. Yet most dealers still lead with voice. Graham Anderson, CCO & Co-Founder of @KenectAI, explains how texting is speeding up dealership ops. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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Google reviews aren’t *sexy* anymore— But Google Business pages are still driving 5x more visits than most dealership websites. Graham Anderson, CCO & Co-Founder of @KenectAI, explains why ignoring them is costing dealers real money. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…
Data via @widewail's latest Voice Of The Customer Q1 report. Download it for free to see social listening metrics on all the franchised brands here: https://www.widewail.com/voc-q1 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…
Today I’m joined by Graham Anderson, CCO & Co-Founder of KENECT. We get into how dealers are solving the #1 bottleneck in fixed ops, the best times to text customers, how Gen Z is flipping the script on dealer communications, and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1.…
Today's show features: Mike Kelly, General Manager of Bourne's Auto Center, Kerri Wise, CMO of Lotlinx, Jeff Ramsey, CMO of Ourisman Automotive 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 intelligence…
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Many dealers are still merchandising cars too slow. Barb Edson, CMO of @CDKGlobal, explains how AI is helping dealers list faster and price smarter. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CopartTV and @toma-auto