Balancing limited supply and oversupply is tough (!) But some car brands have nailed disciplined production, keeping profits strong even when inventory is tight. Jeff Swickard from @swickardautogroup shares his experience with owning a Lexus dealership. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jeff Swickard, Dealer Principal of Swickard Auto Group. We discuss the secret hospitality formula behind scaling to 40 dealerships, Serving 1M unique customers every year, the best customer service car brands, and his biggest challenges in replicating…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Sanjiv Yajnik, President of Financial Services at Capital One, and Kris Gaerlan, President of Dallas Lease Returns where we discuss: Why people don't trust car dealers and how to fix it, Creating unique experiences in the car…
The upcoming election could impact the auto industry more than any in recent history. With tariffs and EV tax credits hanging in the balance, we could see a massive shift in the future of EV adoption. Jonathan Smoke at @CoxEnterprisesInc, explains why dealers should pay attention. Need help finding top…
Dealership profits are shifting — but there’s more to the story. With used car prices stabilizing and complex repairs on the rise, fixed ops could become the next major profit driver for dealers. Here’s why the Chief Economist at @CoxEnterprisesInc, Jonathan Smoke, sees opportunities ahead: Need help finding top automotive…
You'd think customers skip dealership service appointments because of cost... But it's actually the inconvenience of bringing the car in. Here's how @Draiver-usa CEO Federico Ranero explains how he’s helping solve the industry-wide issue. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership…
Investing in productivity and scale may be the best way to defend your turf right now. With rising costs, especially in labor, @CoxEnterprisesInc's Jonathan Smoke says doing more with less is key. Here's his advice on controlling your own destiny as a dealer. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get…
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…
A dealer-turned-founder just raised $15M to tackle a massive industry problem: 70 million cars on the road with open recalls. How is Ryan Maher from @BizzyCar planning to fix this—and what does it mean for dealers? Here's what's happening: 0:00 - BizzyCar Opportunity 3:09 - Recall Insights 7:02 - Dealer…
Used car supply is tightening—and it may not be just seasonal (!) Supply chain issues from three years ago are making off-lease vehicles scarce, shrinking used car inventory. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at @CoxEnterprisesInc, explains why it matters. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive. We dive into some of the biggest topics shaping the 2024 car market, including shocks and surprises, the painful new phase for the used car market, why new car discounts…
How did Kyle Coleman, CEO of Coleman Automotive Group acquire multiple franchise dealerships—including one he found on an online classifieds site? Here's the story behind a simple sunday night call that changed everything: 0:00 - Dealerhship Valuation 5:21 - Approved By Franchisor Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started…
Faster, cheaper at-home test drives- a pre-sale pain point for many dealers? Federico Ranero from @Draiver-usa is tackling it with a *unique* chaining strategy. Here's his secret to more effecient test drives: #DraiverPartner Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy?…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Fede Ranero, CEO of Draiver where we discuss: How he's building the "Uber for car deliveries" and moving 1.4M vehicles per year, the #1 reason why customers skip vehicle service, what he learned from a leaked Elon…
Which auto brands are leading in recalls for 2024? Ford is facing challenges, but there's a brand that tops the list. @BizzyCar CEO Ryan Maher breaks down the surprising stats and what it means for the industry. #BizzyCarPartner Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in…
200% in just 6 months. That’s how much Kyle Coleman, CEO of Coleman Automotive Group, grew his first dealership after acquiring it. He found an underperforming store and asked, “If I fix just ONE thing, how much better could it be?” Here are the 3 moves he made: Need help…
Are test drives still relevant in the digital age? You might be surprised. • 91% of buyers take a test drive; 78% say it sold them on the car. • 86% of extended test drive customers end up buying. • Gen Z buyers? They actually crave dealer guidance more than…
Is recall work the hidden goldmine for dealerships? With margins around 70% and an average of $353 per recall, but that's just scratching the surface. Ryan Maher from @BizzyCar mentions an even bigger opportunity dealerships are capitalizing on. Here's what's really going on: #BizzyCarPartner Need help finding top automotive talent?…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar where we discuss: The business side of 70M+ recalled vehicles, Most troubled car brands struggling with recalls, Shocking revelations from BizzyCar recall report and more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy…
Are dealerships unknowingly overpaying on payment processing fees? Many dealers pay between 2% and 2.5%, but some are charged up to 4% without realizing it. Julie Douglas from @dealerpayllc6658 shares how dealers are leaving money on the table—and what to do about it: 0:00 - Dealer Processing Fees 2:30 -…
Making the leap from manager to owner: — You’ll hear “no” 20, 30, even 40 times. — Deals will fall apart repeatedly. But Kyle Coleman from Coleman Automotive Group faced all that and still made it happen . Here’s his secret: Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here:…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Kyle Coleman, Owner of Coleman Automotive where we discuss: How he went from selling Pokemon cards to Fords, the $50M voicemail that changed his life, His first 6 months as a franchise dealership owner and much more.…
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…
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…