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Oct. 20, 2025

How This Dealer Pulls 30 Cars a Month From the Service Lane | Charlie Spradlin on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: automotiveMastermind – Mornings are for momentum—and Mastermind helps you build it. automotiveMastermind is the automotive industry’s trusted data and technology provider, empowering sales teams to start their day with data they can trust and end it with deals that drive results. Car…

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Oct. 20, 2025

Clinton on Stellantis Turn-Around, Spradlin on Used Cars Priority | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Joshua Clinton, Managing Partner of Cape Coral CDJR Charlie Spradlin, Sales Director at Art Moehn Chevrolet Honda This episode is brought to you by: automotiveMastermind – Mornings are for momentum—and Mastermind helps you build it. automotiveMastermind is the automotive industry’s trusted data and technology provider, empowering sales…

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Oct. 20, 2025

One Price or Negotiate?

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…

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Oct. 20, 2025

The Great Auto Divide

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…

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Oct. 19, 2025

The hidden risks of uploading dealer data into ChatGPT

Data security is becoming a growing concern in automotive retail. Len Short, CEO of @Lotlinx, explains why keeping AI systems closed is essential to protecting dealer data. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @openlaneus, @amazon Autos and…

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Oct. 18, 2025

The problem ChatGPT can’t solve for dealers

Some dealers are realizing ChatGPT isn’t built for dealership precision. New AI tools are now interpreting dealer data securely— Pinpointing inventory gaps and identifying new growth opportunities in real time. Len Short, CEO of @Lotlinx, explains how purpose-built AI is closing that gap. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Unveiling LotGPT: Automotive’s First Dealer-Facing Chat Tool — and 7 Problems It Solves

Today I’m joined by Len Short, CEO of Lotlinx. LotGPT is here — and it might change how dealers manage inventory forever. In this episode, Len Short and I break down the world-first dealer-focused LLM, how it diagnoses inventory issues in real time, the 7 most-searched dealer prompts, and why…

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Oct. 17, 2025

How AI Is Helping Dealers Profit From Recall Work | Ryan Maher on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: BizzyCar – CDG’s Recall Tracker powered by BizzyCar monitors 70M+ vehicles with open recalls, packed with insights: timelines, fix status, campaign numbers—everything you need to bring lost customers back. Transform your recall management today at https://cdgrecalls.com/ Car Dealership Guy is back with…

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Oct. 17, 2025

The “stock market” model that’s changing dealer ads

The next phase of automotive advertising may be on live marketplaces. David Regn, CEO of @fullthrottleAI, explains how real-time bidding is helping dealerships reach the right shopper at the right moment. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…

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Oct. 17, 2025

Painter on Buying TrueCar, BizzyCar CEO on Recalls, Auburn Toyota + CNCDA | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Scott Painter, Founder of TrueCar Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar Ryan Toohey, Service Manager at Auburn Toyota Felicia Palombi, Fund Development Manager at CNCDA This episode is brought to you by: Repair360 – the first and only reconditioning software that connects every function in the dealership to…

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Oct. 17, 2025

The $50,000 Car Problem

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…

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Oct. 16, 2025

How dealer advertising is evolving in the age of AI

Dealers are starting to rethink what ad *performance* means. Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of @fullthrottleAI, shares how brand influence is becoming the new path to ROI. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Repair360Automotive and @matadorai8302

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Oct. 16, 2025

The State of Dealer Advertising in 2025: What’s Really Working Now | Amol Waishampayan & David Regn

Today I’m joined by Amol Waishampayan, Co-Founder of fullthrottle.ai, and David Regn, CEO of fullthrottle.ai. We break down what’s really working in dealership advertising right now, what’s getting left behind, and the new approach smart dealers are using to reach more buyers — plus plenty more. This episode is brought…

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Oct. 15, 2025

One Price Debate | Matt Birckhead, Tustin Ulrich, Jeff Miller & Bart Schlosser on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Repair360 – If you’re in the used car business, you know wasted time is wasted money. Check out Repair360—the first and only reconditioning software that connects every function in the dealership to tighten recon and help you sell more cars — No…

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Oct. 15, 2025

Why employee culture is this dealer’s competitive edge

"Some dealers are treating employee culture like customer retention. Katelyn Gilmore, GM of @paradisechevy, breaks down how structured recognition and genuine care are keeping teams engaged. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Auto_Hauler_Exchange, @CoxEnterprisesInc and @GetImpel

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Oct. 15, 2025

Deal or No Deal – The Future of Dealership Negotiation | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Jeff Miller, CEO of Mark Miller Subaru Tustin Ulrich, GM of Roper Kia Matt Birckhead, Dealer Principal / Owner of Sir Walter Chevrolet Bart Schlosser, GM of Tom Wood Lexus This episode is brought to you by: Repair360 – If you’re in the used car business, you…

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Oct. 14, 2025

How dealers are adapting to the end of the ev tax credit

EV pricing pressure is testing dealer strategy this quarter. With OEM incentives stepping in for lost tax credits, volume is shifting toward proactive planning Katelyn Gilmore, GM of @paradisechevy, explain why stickiness now matters more than price. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…

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Oct. 14, 2025

Inside the Culture Shift Powering Paradise Chevrolet: From People to Profit — and What’s Next

Today I’m joined by Katelyn Gilmore, General Manager of Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac. We discuss why she's betting big on the world's first fleet only service center, how to attract and retain gen z talent in the dealership, why shes handing out Rolex's to senior employees and much more. This episode…

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Oct. 13, 2025

The Data Mistake Costing Dealers Thousands Every Month | Alexi Venneri on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: DAS Technology – Digital Air Strike helps dealerships attract, convert, and retain more customers with a single-platform approach that powers your inventory merchandising, customer data experience, social media, reputation management, and more. We bring innovation to your dealership with cutting-edge technology like…

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Oct. 13, 2025

Starkey on After-Sale CX, DAS Tech CEO on Driving Sales, Ruder on Client Growth | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Tony Starkey, Customer Experience Manager at Bob Poynter Family of Dealerships Alexi Venneri, CEO of DAS Technology Chris Ruder, General Manager at Northcutt Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Repair360 – If you’re in the used car business, you know wasted time is wasted money.…

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Oct. 12, 2025

Tariffs… About to Flip?

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…

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Oct. 12, 2025

How dealers are using precision scans to protect trade-in profits

Dealers are exploring new ways to bring more data into the appraisal lane. Plug-in diagnostics are helping identify repair costs earlier— Giving teams clearer visibility before making a buy. Frederick Grimm, Co-founder of @fixdapp, breaks down how condition data is informing acquisition decisions. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…

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Oct. 11, 2025

What's 2025’s Most Reliable Car?

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…

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Oct. 11, 2025

How some dealers are fixing the used-to-new car gap

Dealers are sharpening how they source used cars off the street— Using diagnostic tools to find issues early and price trades more accurately. Terry Chechakli, Director of Operations at Smith Auto Group, explains how better visibility is strengthening used-car acquisition. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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