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The Team Extinguishing Service Department "Heat Cases"—and Protecting…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO of Numa, where we discuss: how to extinguish service department "heat cases" before they burn profitability, why 911 started...
From Leading the #1 Chevy Store to Rescuing a Broken Dealership—Unloc…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dorian Jimenez, Dealer Principal at Classic Chevrolet, where we discuss: Going from leading the #1 Chevy store in America to rescuing a broken deal...
Inside Ewing Auto Group’s High-Tech Service Department of the Future …
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with ...
The Raw Truth About What Customers Think of Dealerships — And How Dea…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Matt Murray, CEO and Jake Hughes, Director of Marketing at Widewail where we discuss the raw truth about what customers think of dealerships and wh...
Car Dealership Guy Gets Grilled by By His Toughest Critics Yet – His …
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this special episode I'm speaking with my toughest critics, the Car Dealership Guy team! This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: 1. Access Point Consu...
From The Stock Market To The Car Market: Lessons on Scaling a 13-Roof…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I speak with Taseer Badar, CEO of ZT Automotive. We dive into his entrepreneurial journey, including how President Obama "pushed him" into the car business, explore ...
How to Build the Next-Gen Dealership BDC | Tina Tasche
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Tina Tasche, Head of Innovation & Tech at Van Horn Automotive Group. We dive into how to build the next-generation dealership BDC, Her AI features wish...
How Car Dealers Are Cracking the "Customer Retention" Code | Brice En…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I’m speaking with Brice Englert, CEO of TradePending. We discuss how car dealers are cracking the customer retention code, insights from competing with car-buying gi...
The Rise and Fall And Rise Again of Carvana | Ernie Garcia Jr., Co-Fo…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Ernie Garcia Jr., Co-founder and CEO of Carvana. We dive into topics like the greatest comeback story of any public company ever, lessons from sellin...
The Secret Weapon Helping Dealerships Sell Cars Coast-To-Coast | Davi…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by David Donaldson, SVP at DLRdmv, for an insightful conversation about the technology helping dealerships sell cars coast-to-coast. We discuss the daily ...
Hacking the game of dealership “attention” and going viral | Nathanae…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Nathanael Greklek, Corporate Brand Director at Mohawk Auto Group where we discuss: How he's hacking the game of dealership attention by creating vi...
Industry Spotlight: How Robots Are Changing Car Sales—And What's Next
Welcome to Industry Spotlight, a new show on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast hosted by Sam D'Arc. In each episode, Sam highlights the most compelling dealerships and innovative companies in automotive, diving into key trends, ...
The Boutique "Dealership" Selling Supercars to the Ultra-Elite | John…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I speak with John Temerian, CEO of CURATED, a Miami-based boutique dealership specializing in rare, vintage supercars and catering to the ultra-elite. We discuss how...
How an Ex-Hyundai CMO Is Taking on Her Biggest Challenge Yet… X | Ang…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Angela Zepeda, Global Head of Marketing for X, where we discuss: Her role in reshaping Hyundai's brand presence in the American Zeitgeist, Why Hyun...
From Gut Instinct to Data Insights: How Modern Dealerships Are Transf…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Aharon Horwitz, Founder & CEO of Fullpath, and Brad Title, Founder & CEO of Gubagoo. We discuss how dealers are transforming car shopping experiences w...
How an “Old-School Car Dog” Wins With An Unlikely Mix: Tech & EQ | Du…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Dustin Collins, Vice President at Bill Kay Auto, to explore how an "old-school car dog" thrives with an unlikely mix of tech and EQ, why $500 might b...
Industry Spotlight: How Dealers Are Battling the Car Theft Epidemic
Welcome to Industry Spotlight, a new show on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast hosted by Sam D'Arc. In each episode, Sam highlights the most compelling dealerships and innovative companies in automotive, diving into key trends, ...
Navigating the Post-Election Landscape in Automotive: Trends, Risks a…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Alan Haig, CEO of Haig Partners, where we discuss: how dealers can navigate the post-election landscape in the automotive business, Fords wild rise...
How AI Is Sneaking Into Car Dealerships—And Shaping the Business | Le…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I’m speaking with Leigh Ann Conver, Senior Director of CDK Data Services. We discuss how AI is quietly integrating into dealership operations, the top AI trends for ...
Industry Spotlight: How 2024 Innovations Are Solving Vehicle Shipping…
Welcome to Industry Spotlight, a new show on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast hosted by Sam D'Arc. In each episode, Sam highlights the most compelling dealerships and innovative companies in automotive, diving into key trends, ...
How a Former Mortician Cracked Dealers' #1 Profitability Issue | Pete…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Peter Duffy Jr., CEO of Dealer Image Pro where we discuss: How a professional photographer cracked dealers' #1 profitability issue, the most impact...
Taking a 100-Year-Old Dealer Group to New Heights—Risks, Challenges, …
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Liza Borches, CEO of Carter Myers Automotive. We dive into the bold risks that have shaped her century-old dealership group, her innovative approach ...
How 28 Seconds Are Quietly Transforming Dealership Profits | Jim Roch…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jim Roche, Founder & CEO of WarrCloud, where we discuss: How 28 seconds is quietly transforming dealership profits, why EVs are going to transform ...
A Visionary's Principles for Running 17 Dealerships | Jack Ballinghof…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jack Ballinghoff, COO of Ourisman Automotive Group where we discuss: His principles to running 17+ dealerships, the best used car auction in the Un...