Today's show features:
Dustin Collins, VP Director of Operations at Bill Kay Auto Group
Scott Traylor, VIce President of Sales at Mia
Jon Alcorn, Operating Partner at Dogwood Automotive
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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
04:21 Headlines and Industry News
10:57 Interview with Dustin Collins: Social Media in Dealerships
12:29 Dustin Collins on Social Media Strategy and Impact
27:25 Transition to Scott Trailer: AI in Automotive Sales
33:18 Lead Response Challenges in Dealerships
33:51 The Role of Technology in BDC Systems
35:13 Mia: The Ultimate BDC Solution
38:50 Integrating AI Without Replacing Jobs
46:50 From Employee to Owner: A Success Story
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