Are dealerships unknowingly overpaying on payment processing fees? Many dealers pay between 2% and 2.5%, but some are charged up to 4% without realizing it. Julie Douglas from @dealerpayllc6658 shares how dealers are leaving money on the table—and what to do about it: 0:00 - Dealer Processing Fees 2:30 -…
Making the leap from manager to owner: — You’ll hear “no” 20, 30, even 40 times. — Deals will fall apart repeatedly. But Kyle Coleman from Coleman Automotive Group faced all that and still made it happen . Here’s his secret: Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here:…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Kyle Coleman, Owner of Coleman Automotive where we discuss: How he went from selling Pokemon cards to Fords, the $50M voicemail that changed his life, His first 6 months as a franchise dealership owner and much more.…
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Are EVs finally regaining traction? New models like Honda's Prologue EV and Chevy's Equinox EV are making waves. Even Tesla had a strong quarter. Is Q3 the turning point for EVs? David Thomas from @CDKGlobal shares more insights: Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in…
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Are dealerships unknowingly walking into a compliance trap? Some payments providers are pushing non-compliant surcharging and cash discount programs. Could this lead to skyrocketing rates without you knowing? @dealerpayllc6658 Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas shares what dealers need to watch out for before it's too late: #DealerPayPartner Need help finding…
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I cold-called @citykia8743 City Kia Orlando *out of the blue.* Their response? Lightning-fast, super polite, and excellent customer service—the way it should be. But what's their secret to exceptional customer service? GM Raul Gomila shares how a unified culture and small daily wins make all the difference. Here's how they're…
CDK's latest study reveals something surprising(!) Even with plenty of inventory, only 60% of consumers find price negotiation and trade-ins easy. But David Thomas from @CDKGlobal mentions a strategy that boosts satisfaction to 93%. Could dealers rethinking their approach in this way be the key?: Need help finding top automotive…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global where we dive into a Q4 auto market forecast: How Gen Z is buying cars, Have we reached an EV sales equilibrium, why overnight test drives sell cars,…
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The way some dealerships treat payment processing is extremely transactional (pun intended)—no support, just price. But what if payments could become a productivity booster? Julie Douglas of @dealerpayllc6658 shares one solution that has quietly changed the game: #DealerPayPartner Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay where we discuss: The accounting nightmare hiding in dealerships, Saving dealers 20 hrs of work per week, shocking trends in down payments for 2024 and much more! This episode of the…
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What's the real secret to turning around an underperforming dealership? Raul Gomila, GM at City Kia @citykia8743, says it all comes down to strict ethics— winning the right way is black and white, with no gray areas in-between. Here’s how he got his whole team to buy in. Need help…
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EVs vs. hybrids: What’s the ACTUAL future of decarbonization look like? Toyota’s stance- EVs are only part of the solution. So what else is in play? @Holman1924's CEO, Bill Cariss dives into where the market’s really heading (and when). Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested…
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Building the world's largest Honda store and investing in AI to reduce staff—does that add up? For Ryan Rohrman of @BobRohrmanAutoGroup, it's about shifting from bricks to clicks. He completed his grandfather's vision for a grand dealership but now focuses on the "virtual lot," empowering his sales team through social…
Is the car market bracing for a major correction? During COVID, used car prices soared 30-40%. Now, inventories are up, and profits are down. So what's the new playbook for dealers in this shifting landscape? City Kia's @citykia8743 Raul Gomila shares a surprising insight. Need help finding top automotive talent?…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Raul Gomila, GM/Partner of City Kia, to reveal how he turned a dealership losing $1M a year into a top performer. We dive into the strategies that made him a top 5 Kia dealer in the…