Today I'm joined by Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President at Veramatic. We dive into the "unsexy" but critical world of the dealership back office, where tribal knowledge is disappearing and manual errors are eating into razor-thin margins. Jen explains why your DMS often fails as a source of truth and how…
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OEM programs are influencing where dealers spend on digital. Brian Dorsett, President of @dorsettautomotive2005, breaks down why not all of that spend is actually driving results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx, @experian, and CDG Recruiting
Today's show features: - Jonathan Beard, Used Car Director at John Elway Cadillac - Greg Johnson, General Manager at Mohawk Honda This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep…
Used car acquisition has *changed.* Higher auction fees and more online buying are pushing dealers to find vehicles outside traditional channels. Brian Dorsett, President of @dorsettautomotive2005, explains how that shift is impacting inventory strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Today I'm joined by Brian Dorsett, President of Dorsett Automotive. In this episode, we dive into how a former MLB catcher applies professional sports strategy to run a high-performing 4th-generation dealer group. Brian breaks down why he is moving away from OEM-mandated digital spend, his "Big Stick" radio branding tactics,…
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Today's show features: - Mike Yates, General Manager of BMW of Bridgewater - Tim Turner, Regional Manager / Partner of Byrider This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep…
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Stopping theft before a vehicle moves is becoming a priority for dealers. Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer at @TitanSecureUSA, explains how control at the vehicle ignition level makes the difference. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA
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Vehicle theft solutions have traditionally been built around recovery– Not prevention. Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer at @TitanSecureUSA, explains why stopping theft early is becoming the focus. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA
Vehicle theft is becoming a bigger issue for dealerships. Damian Arras, General Sales Manager at Cu Auto Sales, explains why stopping it early matters more than responding later. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @TitanSecureUSA
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Growth is not guaranteed in today’s car market. Christopher Walsh, President and Acting CEO at @reyreychannel, explains how operators are finding gains inside their own stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @openlaneus and @reyreychannel
In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Damian Arras, General Sales Manager at Credit Union Auto Sales, and Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer of Titan Secure, to discuss a South African-inspired prevention model that stops vehicle theft before a car ever crosses the curb. Damien…
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Dealer DMS platforms are expanding beyond *traditional* functions. The focus? Better data connectivity and more AI-driven capabilities. Christopher Walsh, President and Acting CEO at @reyreychannel, explains how that is taking shape. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Today's show features: - Damon Egan, Service Director at Sherwood Ford - Steve Shaw, Trainer/President at Steve Shaw Training - Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director Apple Tree Honda and Acura This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when…
Operational complexity has grown inside dealerships– Many stores are managing more systems and more people than they did a decade ago. Christopher Walsh, President and Acting CEO at @reyreychannel, explains how dealers are thinking about efficiency. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your…
Today I'm joined by Chris Walsh, President and Acting CEO at The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. The industry is entering a "zero growth mode" era, and with declining new car margins, the traditional dealership headcount is under fire. Chris breaks down how to transition from a fragmented "bolt-on" tech stack…
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The standard in NASCAR is built around constant performance. Joey Logano, NASCAR Driver and Co-Owner of @huntersvilleford, explains how that mindset translates to the dealership. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @openlaneus, @Lotlinx, and Nomad Content Studio
Today's show features: - Kelly Van Blommestein, Dealer Principal / Managing Director at Werribee and Western Auto Group - Adam Crowell, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer at KPA - Barrett (Charapp) Beaty, Partner at Charapp & Weiss, LLP This episode is brought to you by: Overfuel – Dealers: You’re torching…