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Sept. 8, 2025

Huge Car Shopper Red Flag

Data via VinSolutions | See the 6 biggest red flags holding back your inventory marketing → https://carguymedia.com/41m2FK6 | Cox Automotive 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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a…

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Sept. 6, 2025

EV Drivers Hit Hard by Rising Insurance

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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Sept. 6, 2025

What matters when reaching hispanic car buyers

This dealer has cracked the code to reaching Hispanic car buyers. How? By showing that personal connection carries more weight than generic marketing. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, shares how culture is guiding his strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Free Markets, EV Mandates, and the Future of Dealers | Sen. Bernie Moreno on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Sen. Moreno on Auto Sector Plan, Greenfield on Auto Retail VC, Murphy on OEM Futures

Today's show features: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) Steve Greenfield, General Partner of Automotive Ventures John Murphy, Managing Director of Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial…

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Sept. 5, 2025

This dealer group is expanding by following population shifts

Demographics are beginning to influence acquisition strategy for some dealers. Markets with growing Hispanic populations are showing stronger credit performance— Driven by vehicle ownership as a daily necessity. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, shares how this lens is guiding his expansion plans. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car…

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Sept. 4, 2025

The hidden mistake eating dealer profits

Margin compression is putting new pressure on dealerships. Mario Murgado, CEO of @murgadoautomotivegroup, explains why adaptability is becoming central to navigating tighter conditions. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Lotlinx, @widewail and Nomad Content Studio

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Sept. 4, 2025

Against All Odds: This Dealer's Rise from Refugee to 29-Store Auto Empire | Mario Murgado

Today I’m joined by Mario Murgado, CEO of Murgado Automotive Group. We cover Mario’s dramatic escape from communist Cuba, his journey to building a 29-store dealership empire across five states, the growth model fueling expansion into underserved communities, the day he lost 24 employees in a single immigration raid and…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Mohawk Honda on becoming Top-10 in CPO, Dealer Pay CEO on Hidden Payments Costs | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Greg Johnson, General Manager of Mohawk Honda Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @…

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Sept. 3, 2025

How Dealers Can Stop Losing Money at the Payment Terminal | Julie Douglas on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Dealer Pay - Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payments partner for dealerships across the US. Contact Julie today - julie@dealer-pay.com or 636-442-4901. Follow…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Dealer cuts $200 per car in ads without losing sales

Advertising *efficiency* is becoming a bigger lever in retail auto. AI agents are boosting lead-to-sale conversion, allowing dealers to sell more cars with fewer leads— While rethinking how much spend is really needed. Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at @barnescrossingautogroup, shares how technology is shifting the equation. ➤ Stream the…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Cars Gone Before Arrival?!

Get the full report on the current state of auto sales, free from CDK Global → https://carguymedia.com/cdkglobal | @CDKGlobal 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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Why data ownership may be the next advantage for dealers

Data is becoming central to dealership operations. Some groups are moving beyond vendor platforms by building internal warehouses— Unifying information and enabling coordinated outreach to car buyers. Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at @barnescrossingautogroup, shares how this shift is shaping strategy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…

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Sept. 2, 2025

"Fewer Leads, More Sales"– Massive Upsides, Fatal Flaws, & Sobering Reality of AI BDCs | Daniel Kim

Today I’m joined by Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at Barnes Crossing Auto Group. His journey from tech entrepreneur to dealership operations leader, the promises and pitfalls of AI BDCs, why he insists his team stay on the phones and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1.…

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Sept. 1, 2025

The Tariff Uno Reverse Card

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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Aug. 31, 2025

Why fraud will cost dealers ~$9B in 2025

Fraud in automotive is evolving. Physical theft has shifted into identity fraud, income scams, and deepfake tactics... Costing the industry billions. Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director of Napleton Automotive Group, shares how dealers are confronting the challenge. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Aug. 31, 2025

How dealers protect cross-country car deliveries

Out-of-state deliveries are creating new sales opportunities for dealers. But crossing state lines introduces fresh risks— Especially when the deal closes online. Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director of Napleton Automotive Group, breaks down why verification is now a frontline issue. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…

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Aug. 31, 2025

Remote Deliveries Are Booming—So Is Fraud (Here’s How to Stay Safe) | Industry Spotlight

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 Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director of Napleton Automotive Group, and Rudy Nieto, CEO of MavSign. This episode of…

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Aug. 30, 2025

This Chevy Store’s Secret Weapon

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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Gruwell on Hot AZ Car Market, Flagstaff Chevy on Training Next Gen of Auto Techs | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: Scott Gruwell, CEO of Courtesy Automotive Group Mark Harris, Owner Operator at Flagstaff Chevrolet and Winslow Ford This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Lessons From 30 Years in Auto Retail and Billions in Sales | Scott Gruwell on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership M&A data and trends in auto retail. Read it at HaigPartners.com/Haig-Report Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Avoiding a 6-figure lawsuit with conversation data

Dealers are changing how they use conversation data. Stores are finding new ways to turn recordings into insights on sales performance, compliance, and customer behavior. Jake Cronin, CEO of @siro_app, explains how this is shaping decision-making in retail auto. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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Aug. 29, 2025

3 week timer for car sales

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: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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Aug. 28, 2025

Why smart car dealers are recording sales conversations

Dealership conversations may be one of the richest data sources in retail auto— And recording them is starting to raise new questions around customer trust. Jake Cronin, CEO and Founder of @siro_app, explains how compliance and follow-up value are turning recordings into an asset. ➤ Stream the latest episode of…

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