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Dealers are asking if it’s risky to buy Teslas right now. But those already moving EVs fast aren’t flinching. Jimmy Douglas, CEO of @plugautomotive, explains why political noise isn’t shaking seasoned operators. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

Today's show includes Patricia Muyshondt, CMO of Sames Motor Company, Brett Morgan, CEO of Morgan Automotive Group, Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director at Napleton Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs,…

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59% of dealers still aren’t touching used EVs. Slow turn cycles are keeping them out— While a few fast-moving players are *eating up* 22% of the market. Jimmy Douglas, CEO of @plugautomotive, breaks down why most dealers are still sitting on the sidelines. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…

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Today I’m joined by Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug. We dive into why over half of dealers are missing an entire used segment, how two months on the lot is the tipping point for EV valuations, why dealers are shipping EVs an average of 800 miles — and much more.…

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Some dealers are pulling back on third-party leads. This GM is leaning in— Calling them the ""search engines"" of auto retail. Brad Wise, Executive Manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda, explains why he's staying bullish on third-party listing sites. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

Today's show includes Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, Ryan Maher, CEO of Bizzycar, and Austin Conroy, Fixed Ops Director at Rohrman Toyota. This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we’ve placed over 1,000…

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Many dealers scout talent passively. But this executive manager is *poaching* high-performers in... hospitality? Brad Wise at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda, shares his strategy on building high-output teams. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @KenectAI, @cargurus, and CDG…

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Today I’m joined by Brad Wise, executive manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda. We dive into his mission to sell 900 cars a month, why he’s handing out hundreds in cash to his service team five times a day, how “energy vampires” kill sales culture — and more. This episode is…

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76% of dealers say digital tools have eased completing the deal: But there’s one part of the process still holding them back— Titling. Shane Bigelow, CEO of CHAMP Titles, shares how a digital clearinghouse is giving dealers a clean way forward. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…

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Today's show includes Yossi Levi, CEO of Car Dealership Guy, Chad Cunningham, CEO of DuPONT Registry Exchange, Andy Wright, Managing Partner of VINart Dealerships. This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting - Building on the success of my industry job board, I’m launching CDG Recruiting — a more…

A constant *mess* for dealerships: Titling delays. Kimberly Scogin, Controller at @hudsonautomotivegroup, shares how paper trails still haunt high-volume used ops. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by CHAMP Titles

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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 Kimberly Scogin, Controller at Hudson Management Group, and Shane Bigelow, CEO of CHAMP Titles. This episode of the Car…

Dealers are rethinking reconditioning. More dealerships are setting up dedicated centers with their own systems— Built to get cars retail-ready faster. Joe Neiman, President of @DealerClub-Official, shares how the vehicle recon model is changing. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

Volatility is surging in the car market— And smart dealers are moving faster than ever. Joe Neiman, President of @DealerClub-Official, explains why managing inventory turn time is key to surviving in a shifting market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…