"Lower-multiple" franchises may be getting more attractive as top brands get pricier. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains why some buyers are looking beyond Toyota and Lexus. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @KenectAI, CDG Circles, and…
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In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are John Keohane, VP of Operations and Partner at Temecula Valley Buick GMC, and Liam Golightly, SVP of Customer Success at Podium to discuss how AI operator agents are giving dealership leaders a way to run their entire operation…
Chinese automakers entering the U.S. may put pressure on dealership valuations. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners , explains why more competition could reduce store profits and what buyers are willing to pay. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
Today's show features: - Diana Lee, CEO and Founder at Constellation - Felicia Barr, Service Director at Bertera Auto Group - Bobby Perkins, Fixed Operations Director at Lexus Montgomery & Toyota of Montgomery This episode is brought to you by: Digital Dealer – Lost opportunities and slow processes are quietly…
Public dealer groups may be weighing acquisitions against stock buybacks. Alan Haig, President of @Haigpartners, explains how market valuations can determine where the next dollar gets invested. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @KenectAI, CDG Circles, and…
Alan Haig says the brand everyone assumes is the best buy in dealership acquisitions might actually be the worst one. He walks through a real deal where a Toyota store pulling in twice the profit of the Honda store next door turns out to be the weaker investment, and argues…
The “Chick-fil-A model” may be making its way into dealership ownership. Leo Portaluppi, Owner & CEO of P4 Automotive, explains why he’d rather own less of a store with an invested operator. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…
Today's show features: - Glenn Lundy, President at 800% Elite Automotive Club - Jaymie Nielsen, Show Director at Digital Dealer - Al Salas, Founder/Chairman at Eco Auto This episode is brought to you by: Digital Dealer – Lost opportunities and slow processes are quietly draining your dealership's bottom line —…
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Some dealer groups may be moving away from buying “broken” stores. Leo Portaluppi, Owner & CEO of P4 Automotive, explains why growth has changed what his group looks for in its next store. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Leo Portaluppi says the accountability gap holding back growing dealer groups is one owners create themselves. He argues that titles without real equity produce managers who still think like employees, and that fixing it meant giving partners a real path to owning 10, then 20 percent of the store they…
Today's show features: - Ashley Cavazos, President at WOCAN & Moderator/Trainer at NCM Associates - Steve Gates, President at Gates Auto Family - Cody Lusk, President/CEO at American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) - David Spisak, President/CEO at Disruptive Growth Solutions, LLC This episode is brought to you by: Digital…
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Dealer inventory pressure is strengthening the case for cheaper new cars. Matt Haiken, President of Prestige Auto Group, explains why excess supply is creating an opening for lower-cost competitors. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @DigitalDealerConference, @CDKGlobal,…
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More attention is falling on who actually controls dealership processing costs. Eric Cohen, CEO of @merchantadvocate5433, explains how processors can add new fees through notices buried in monthly statements. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @merchantadvocate5433
Today's show features: - David Hennessey, VP of Fixed Operations at Harris Auto Group - Tully Williams, Fixed Operations Director at The Niello Company - Owen Montgomery, Service Advisor at Chariot Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: 800% Elite Automotive Club – 800% Elite Auto is a…
Payment processing costs often get overlooked as dealerships grow. Cole Frankman, owner and operator of @frankmanmotorcompany, explains how integrated payment systems can make rising merchant fees harder to notice. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @merchantadvocate5433
In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Eric Cohen, CEO of Merchant Advocate, and Cole Frankman, Owner/Operator of Frankman Motors, to discuss why credit card processing fees keep climbing year after year and how dealers can uncover the hidden increases buried in their merchant statements.…
Carvana’s new car push is raising questions about dealership sales overhead. Matt Haiken, President of Prestige Auto Group, explains how its lean staffing model could challenge the cost structure of a traditional dealership. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Today's show features: - Glenn Lundy, President at 800% Elite Automotive Club - Jay Law, Head of Partnerships at Car Dealership Guy - Jad Naamani, Director of Marketing at Seez - Chad Cunningham, CEO at DuPONT Registry Exchange and Live This episode is brought to you by: 800% Elite Automotive…
Dealer groups are taking a harder look at where capital is tied up. Matt Haiken, President of Prestige Collection Auto Group, explains why an attractive market on paper can still produce a losing store. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Matt Haiken says the broker addiction draining dealership profits is one most dealers built themselves. He argues that the volume game he chased for years was quietly bleeding him dry, and that fixing it meant walking away from nearly half his sales overnight. Matt Haiken is the President of Prestige…