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Aug. 4, 2025

Online Car Sales Just Hit 5%

Online-only car sales hit 5% in July—a new record. Get the full July insights from CDK Global’s Ease of Purchase Study: https://carguymedia.com/453Xl00 Source: CDK Global | @cdkglobal Partner 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:…

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Aug. 3, 2025

This Dealer Killed the Playbook

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Aug. 2, 2025

Virtual F&I Is Printing Profit

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Aug. 2, 2025

How a 30-car store transformed into a 300-car machine

Dealership marketing is following consumer attention— And volume is following with it. @mattsdriven, GM of Taverna Infiniti North Miami, breaks down how modern dealership marketing turned a 30-car rooftop into a 300-unit store. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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Aug. 1, 2025

Dealer Panel: Successes and Failures of Today’s Automotive GM | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Jason Graciano, Partner & General Manager of White Plains Honda Kevin Wruck, General Manager of Dahl Hyundai Mazda Subaru La Crosse This episode is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on…

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Aug. 1, 2025

What Elite GMs Know That Average Ones Don’t | Jason Graciano & Kevin Wruck on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025—celebrating over four decades and $6.3 million raised for impactful causes. Sponsors make this legacy possible, and your support directly…

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Aug. 1, 2025

The 5 types of social media videos that sell cars

Relatable moments are driving more car buyer leads than raw reach on social. Omar Mohammad, CEO of Nomad Content Studio, breaks down how dealership content is converting views into ready-to-buy customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…

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Aug. 1, 2025

This dealer burned the boats…

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July 31, 2025

This dealership sold 50 cars in 1 month from social media

Car buyer acquisition is evolving— Social media is quietly becoming one of the most efficient channels in automotive. @mattsdriven, GM of Taverna Infiniti North Miami, breaks down how they’re landing $3 leads and $105 cost per car buyer using content-first strategies. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…

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July 31, 2025

Time to say goodbye to 20k cars?

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July 31, 2025

Cut Costs, Go Viral: Taverna INFINITI's Repeatable Formula for Dominating Their Local Car Market

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 @mattsdriven General Manager of Taverna INFINITI North Miami, and @omarsviral, CEO of Nomad Content Studio This episode of the…

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July 30, 2025

Jack Hollis Reveals Life After Toyota, Keffer Auto on New Acquisitions | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Jack Hollis, Managing Partner of Accrual Equity Partners Jim Keffer, CEO of Keffer Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025—celebrating over four…

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July 30, 2025

Why Toyota’s Former COO Left And the Auto PE Firm He’s Building | Jack Hollis on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025—celebrating over four decades and $6.3 million raised for impactful causes. Sponsors make this legacy possible, and your support directly…

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July 30, 2025

Running a 250-car store on 50-car per month volume

New car inventory is tightening nationwide— Some dealers are finding growth elsewhere. Jeff Laethem, President of Ray Laethem Buick GMC, explains how subprime, fixed ops, and used cars are driving their P&L. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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July 30, 2025

Honda Just Made a Power Move

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July 29, 2025

This dealer swears by a 20% checklist for every role

Day-to-day dealership operations are getting harder to standardize. Jeff Laethem, President of Ray Laethem Buick GMC, shares how his 20% checklist helps teams stay consistent and customer-focused. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CoxEnterprisesInc, @Podiumsoftware, and Nomad…

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July 29, 2025

Should AI control your car?

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July 29, 2025

“Ego Doesn’t Sell Cars” – 30 Years of Brutal Truths on Leadership & Humility | Jeff Laethem

Today I’m joined by Jeff Laethem, President of Ray Laethem Buick GMC. We dig into why "ego doesn't sell cars"—and how Jeff learned that lesson the hard way, why Buick might be on the brink of a major comeback, what made him pull the plug on Stellantis stores in the…

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July 28, 2025

Manheim on Auction Changes, Easterns on Used Acquisitions, Fox on Tech Blunders | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Joe Kichler, Senior Vice President, Digital and Supply Chain at Cox Automotive Joel Bassam, President of Easterns Automotive Group Yuriy Demidko, Senior VP / Chief Information Officer at Fox Motors This episode is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a…

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July 28, 2025

From Recon to Retail in 24 Hours: Easterns’ Formula for Inventory | Joel Bassam on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Drive For Life Foundation – Join us in making a difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025—celebrating over four decades and $6.3 million raised for impactful causes. Sponsors make this legacy possible, and your support directly…

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July 28, 2025

The DTC Debate Just Exploded

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July 27, 2025

Who Deserves to Sell the Car?

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July 27, 2025

Splitting ownership made this car dealer more investable

Not every car dealership on the market is a smart buy. Brand traction and market fit are making diligence more critical than ever. Kyle Coleman, CEO of @colemanMTP, shares how he pressure-tests every acquisition. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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July 26, 2025

Ford’s Recall Record Breaks… Again

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