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Today's show features: - Kyle Coleman, President & CEO of Coleman Automotive Group - Scott Pharr, COO & Partner of P4 Automotive This episode is brought to you by: Podium – the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into…
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The way dealers are building local visibility is changing. Todd Hatch, Service Director at @Palmspringsnissan explains why social media is becoming the primary channel for reaching customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
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Service transportation is becoming a bigger operational burden for dealers. Malcom Richardson, Senior Automotive Account Manager at uber_business, explains why some stores are moving away from managing it in house. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
Some service departments are rethinking transportation entirely. Todd Hatch, Service Director at @Palmspringsnissan, explains why loaner fleets became difficult to manage at scale. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business
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AI is advancing faster than most dealers are adapting. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, explains why service is where the gap is most visible. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and @warrcloudinc.4739
In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Todd Hatch, Service Director at Palm Springs Nissan, and Malcolm Richardson, Senior Automotive Account Manager at Uber for Business to discuss how dealerships can eliminate the massive P&L leak caused by traditional shuttle and loaner fleets. Todd shares…
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Fixed ops now accounts for the majority of dealership gross– But leadership time and investment haven’t kept pace. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, explains how that gap is impacting store performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today's show features: - Jason Graciano, Partner & General Manager at White Plains Honda - Michael Ross, Fixed Operations Director at Larry Green Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Zurich – Zurich delivers The Zurich Advantage to dealerships nationwide by combining comprehensive F&I products, consultative training, revenue‑generating programs,…
Fixed ops just hit a new high in dealership gross contribution. Jim Roche, CEO of @warrcloudinc.4739, breaks down how warranty growth and front-end margin compression are driving the shift. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware and…
Today I'm joined by Jim Roche, CEO of Warrcloud. As vehicle sales face margin compression, the service department has stepped up to provide over 50% of dealership gross profit. This conversation breaks down the massive $32 billion surge in warranty work, why customer pay is decelerating, and how dealers can…
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Technician productivity is often used as a *proxy* for service performance. Erikka Tiffani, GM at @WalserHyundaiBrooklynPark, explains how approved work ultimately determines how many hours get produced. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by Podium and Nomad Content…
Today's show features: - Jonathan Gray, COO of Cavender Auto Group - Rob Cavender, President and CEO of Cavender Auto Group - Vin Stazzone, Chairman at HIGHSTREET | Automotive - Mike Keese, Agency President at HIGHSTREET | Automotive - Phil Pecoraro, Operating Partner at Murdock CDJR This episode is brought…
Some dealerships are rethinking how F&I gets introduced to the customer. Erikka Tiffani, GM at @WalserHyundaiBrooklynPark, explains why leading with the salesperson is changing how customers respond to the menu. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by Podium…
Today I'm joined by Erikka Tiffani, General Manager at Walser Hyundai Brooklyn Park. In an industry defined by grind and tradition, Erikka breaks down how Walzer has successfully implemented a 4-day work week and a non-commissioned sales model. We discuss the transition from traditional F&I "boxes" to a one-point-of-contact system…
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Today's show features: - Stephen M. Rowley, President of Cox Automotive - Aharon Horwitz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fullpath - David Boice, Co-Founder and CEO of Team Velocity - Ron Almeida, General Manager of Colonial Ford of Plymouth This episode is brought to you by: Zurich – Zurich…
*Transparency* from providers is becoming a bigger lever for dealers. Jeff Glanzmann, Dealer Principal at @glanzmannsubaru4750, explains how access to data is driving accountability. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Zurich.Insurance
Reinsurance performance varies more than most dealers expect. Michael Naim, VP & GM, East Division at Zurich North America, explains why active portfolio management drives the difference. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Zurich.Insurance