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Aug. 14, 2025

Flood Cars Are Back

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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Aug. 14, 2025

"Stop the Churn": How AI Is Predicting (and Preventing) Service Defection | Vishal Vadodaria

Today I’m joined by Vishal Vadodaria, CEO of AutoEngage. We dive into the product obsession Vishal learned under Steve Jobs, why a major public dealer group bet early on his AI tech, how Agentic AI is poised to reshape the future of the car business and much more. This episode…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Jim Elder on Ford's $30K Truck, Plug CEO on EV Tradeins, Pistell on Flat Used Sales

Today's show features: Jim Elder, General Manager of The Suburban Collection Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug Joe Pistell, Founder of AutoMagicLabs.ai This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Former Tesla Exec Warns Rapid EV Upgrades May Crush Used Values | Jimmy Douglas on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Plug – The only wholesale auction built for EV’s, making used EV buying fast, transparent, and profitable. If your dealership is taking EV trade-ins or looking for used EV inventory, you need to check out https://plug.vin/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Why this dealer group invests in team bonding

Some dealer groups are finding that sales goals alone aren’t enough to keep teams engaged. Josh Potts, CEO of @MacHaikAutomotiveGroup, explains how intentional culture-building is driving results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CDKGlobal, @AuthenticomMedia, and CDG…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Why Toyota Wins More Deals

Toyota dealers are closing nearly 30% of their deals after day 3 (!) Persistent follow-up = pipeline gold. Read the latest Close Rate Data Study from Foureyes, it's packed with insights from New vs. Used close rates across brands, lead types, and more: https://carguymedia.com/foureyes Source: Foureyes | Foureyes Partner Need…

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Aug. 12, 2025

CEO’s formula for high-performing dealership teams

Balancing accountability and culture is shaping how some groups manage their sales floors— Too much of either may throw the store off track. Josh Potts, CEO of @MacHaikAutomotiveGroup, explains how keeping both buckets full is driving performance. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…

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Aug. 12, 2025

Canada’s Trade Deal in Trouble

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Aug. 12, 2025

The car business is splitting in two...

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Aug. 12, 2025

"You Don't Know What You Don't Know": The Mindset Shift Behind a $500M Auto Empire | Josh Potts

Today I’m joined by Josh Potts, CEO of Mac Haik Automotive Group. We dive into how living in his car at 17 sparked his journey into auto retail, his rapid rise to GM at one of Houston’s top dealerships, and how he built a $500M empire by balancing accountability with…

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Aug. 11, 2025

Frankman Motor Company on Call Tracking Tech | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Cole Frankman, Dealer Principal/Owner of Frankman Motor Company This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Key moments: 00:00 Introduction…

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Aug. 11, 2025

Phone Process That’s Driving 40% More Sales for This Dealer | Cole Frankman on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn…

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Aug. 11, 2025

Who Pays When Autopilot Fails?

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Aug. 10, 2025

Are Tariffs Are Gutting Detroit?

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Aug. 9, 2025

Virtual F&I Is Printing Profit

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Aug. 9, 2025

Why this GM treats inventory like a chessboard

Vehicle inventory may become a game of *precision.* With dozens of trims and packages, some operators are eliminating duplicates altogether to drive turn. Joshua Clinton, GM of Cape Coral CDJR, breaks down how variable inventory management is fueling profitability. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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Aug. 8, 2025

Kramer on Pricing Strategy, Niello on CRM Shift Pt.2, Lindsay CDJR on Stellantis | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Brian Kramer, EVP, Dealer Growth & Success at Cars Commerce Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Nino Sita, General Manager at Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts…

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Aug. 8, 2025

How a GM Turned Fixed Ops Experience into 196% New Car Growth | Nino Sita on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership M&A data and trends in auto retail. Read it at https://haigpartners.com/haig-report/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram…

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Aug. 8, 2025

The quiet shift happening in used car appraisals

Dealers are rethinking the trade-in process— Vehicle health reports and real-time pricing are becoming standard tools in the appraisal process. Alex Vetter, CEO of @carscommerce, breaks down how data is powering a new era of used car acquisition. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Aug. 8, 2025

Car Dealership Guy Live Stream

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Aug. 8, 2025

This Dealer Built Their Own AI

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Aug. 7, 2025

Speed and transparency are winning the war for used cars

Market data is replacing gut instinct at the car appraisal desk. Dealers anchoring trade values to third-party demand signals are earning trust— And winning more cars. Alex Vetter, CEO of @carscommerce, breaks down how data is transforming vehicle acquisition. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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Aug. 7, 2025

Recon Secrets Dealers Ignore

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Aug. 7, 2025

"Race to the Top": How Dealers are Creating Trust at Scale—and Dominating Automotive Marketplaces

Today I’m joined by Alex Vetter, CEO of Cars Commerce. We unpack why consumers are getting shellshocked in the service lane, reveal the CRM blind spots from retail research to retail shopping behavior, and explore why 95% of car buyers still start their journey on third-party websites—plus much more. This…

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