AI is reshaping how car shoppers choose dealerships. Customer signals are now being *processed* by AI to influence visibility and credibility. Alexi Venneri, Co-founder and CEO of @DigitalAirStrike, explains how this shift is changing dealer growth strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…
Today I’m joined by Alexi Venneri, Co-founder and CEO of DAS Technology. We dig into why dealers are spending a record $29,000 a month on SaaS yet still feel buried by noise, how AI search is shifting power from SEO to reviews-driven GEO, and why “conversion” now matters more than…
Today's show features: - Fred Beans, Owner of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships - Beth Beans Gilbert, Vice President of Fred Beans Family of Dealerships - Hugh Roberts, Partner at The Rawls Group This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Your sales team should be selling—not answering the…
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Dealers are beginning to judge AI on service outcomes. Shaun Sorensen, CEO and Co-Founder of @KenectAI, breaks down how appointments booked and time saved are becoming the new benchmarks. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @merchantadvocate5433, @Ikon.Technologies…
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Dealership AI is starting to show *measurable* ROI in fixed ops. First-party data is being activated in the background to pull back recalls and missed appointments— Without adding headcount. Shaun Sorensen, CEO and Co-Founder of @KenectAI, explains how dealers are turning dormant data into incremental service revenue. ➤ Stream the…
In part 4 of our Pre NADA AI Spotlight series, I’m joined by Shaun Sorensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Kenect. We dig into why the biggest untapped profit pool in dealerships isn’t sales—it’s service—and how AI agents are moving from “assistive tools” to full-on employees. Shaun breaks down inbound vs.…
Today's show features: - Margaret Henney, Vice President of Marketing of Covideo - Nino Sita, General Manager at Lindsay CDJR This episode is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or confirmed fraud cases, primarily due to income fabrication and forged documents.…
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Voice AI *confusion* is growing as tools multiply. Monik Pamecha, CEO of@toma-auto, explains how incomplete integrations are often where dealers run into problems. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @toma-auto
Service call volume is exposing *cracks* in dealership workflows. Chris Murphy, Managing Partner at Putnam Automotive Group, explains why cutting out the BDC and routing calls straight to service advisors reduced handoffs and improved the customer experience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…
In part 3 of our Pre NADA AI Spotlight series we break down why call handling is still broken, and how a new generation of agentic AI is changing the equation. Today, Sam sits down with Chris Murphy, General Manager of Volkswagen of Oakland and Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma.…
Today's show features: - Doug Horner, GSM of Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted - Jameson Riley, General Manager of Riley Volvo This episode is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or confirmed fraud cases, primarily due to income fabrication and forged documents.…
Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or confirmed fraud cases, primarily due to income fabrication and forged documents. The fix? Experian Automotive's Fraud Protect. Fraud Protect quickly and easily validates customer identities and documents with zero disruption…
Service is becoming a bigger focus as new car margins tighten. Some dealer groups are leaning into retention and convenience to stabilize growth as inventory grows. Andrew Spitzer, COO of @SpitzerAutoVideos, explains how service-driven programs are shaping their strategy in 2026. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
Data from The Presidio Group. Download the Year-End 2025 Dealer Direction Survey for more insights and trends here: https://thepresidiogroup.com/bbn6 | @ThePresidioGroup 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…
Dealership marketing is shifting toward the customer segment driving most car purchases. Andrew Spitzer, COO of @SpitzerAutoVideos, explains how investing in women-focused channels like Pinterest is helping dealers get better returns. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today I’m joined by Andrew Spitzer, COO of Spitzer Autoworld. Spitzer breaks down how his fourth-generation family business doubled its footprint to 26 rooftops while maintaining radical showroom etiquette. He reveals why he bans AirPods on the floor, how a chance encounter with Henry Ford shaped the group’s legacy, and…
Today's show features: - Stephen Hill, Managing Partner at Oakes Auto Inc - Dave Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global - Greg Smith, Vice President of Operations at Leavens Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have…
Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Experian – In the past year, 85% of dealers have suspected or confirmed fraud cases, primarily due to income fabrication and forged documents. The fix? Experian Automotive's Fraud Protect. Fraud Protect quickly and easily validates customer identities and documents with zero disruption…
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Today's show features: - David Cerqueira, Service Director at Benzel-Busch Motor Car - Danny Negalha, Fixed Ops Director at McGovern Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – Stream Companies is a full-service, fully integrated, tech-enabled advertising agency that drives measurable results through performance marketing, creative…