Today's show features:
Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto
Michael Oz, Owner of DriveOz.com
Don Hall, President of Virginia Automotive Dealers Association
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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:35 Breaking News in the Automotive Industry
06:37 The Debate on Automotive Sales Models
09:10 Franchise Model Explained by Dawn Hall
11:23 Direct-to-Consumer Model by Alex Lawrence
36:14 Nationwide Car Delivery and Competition
37:08 Challenges and Innovations in the Auto Industry
37:28 Competing with Tesla: A Dealer's Perspective
41:01 The Role of Brokers in Car Sales
43:48 Franchise vs. Direct-to-Consumer Debate
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