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Feb. 8, 2025

The 50-20-10-10 sales method

The 50-20-10-10 sales method: Eric Barbosa, VP of Variable Operations at @cavenderautogroup210, shares how his sales team maximizes every opportunity. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Ikon.Technologies, @richtechrobotics and CDG Recruiting

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Feb. 7, 2025

The Breakdown: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: The auto lending dilemma—why borrowers can’t pay, but lenders won’t repossess This episode is brought to you by: Kenect AI – The platform auto dealers are using to gather…

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Feb. 7, 2025

How to balance profit & growth in dealerships

Operating "lean" isn’t always the right move. Lonny Soza, President of@PostOakMotorCars, scaled expenses 4x– Choosing to invest in marketing and inventory rather than cutting costs. Here’s how staying aggressive impacted his business: ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Why so many used EVs are flooding auctions

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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Feb. 7, 2025

Daily Dealer: Trump halts funding for EV chargers, how tariffs could affect interest rates, N.C. ...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer.…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Can this car save jeep?

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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Feb. 6, 2025

Levers to scale a dealership to $5M+

From struggling dealership—to $5M in profits. Lonny Soza, President of @PostOakMotorCars, breaks down his blueprint for success: ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @autohaulerexchange, and @Podiumsoftware

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Feb. 6, 2025

Daily Dealer: Ford CEO cautions against U.S. tariff plans, January car sales tick up, Nissan boos...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer.…

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Feb. 6, 2025

Luxury Dealership Whisperer: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse with Culture | Lonny Soza

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Lonny Soza, Vice President of Fertitta Auto Group, to discuss how he built a multi-million dollar powerhouse, the biggest lesson he learned acquiring vehicles for CarMax and AutoNation, and how he's bringing Bentley-level customer service to…

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Feb. 5, 2025

EQ's role in the dealership

Think about the best car-buying experience you've had. My bet? A person (or people) made a big impact, for better or worse. Rob Cavender, COO of @cavenderautogroup210, shares how they’re building EQ into every part of the organization. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now…

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Feb. 5, 2025

Daily Dealer: Nissan scraps Honda merger talks, GM cuts 50% of Cruise workforce, automakers eye s...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer.…

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Feb. 4, 2025

AI replacing salespeople?

Will AI replace salespeople in dealerships? Some say yes—but it’s not that simple. At Cavender Auto Group, AI handles communication, while the sales team focuses on connection. @cavenderautogroup210 COO Rob Cavender explains how AI and their salespeople work together. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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Feb. 4, 2025

Daily Dealer: Scout Motors heads to court, Tesla’s market share in Calif. dips, more Stellantis l...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer.…

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Feb. 4, 2025

How Cavender Built a Scalable Dealer Group: The Framework for Success | Rob Cavender & Eric Barbosa

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Rob Cavender, COO of Cavender Auto Group, and Eric Barbosa, VP of Variable Operations, to discuss how they create and execute a blueprint for success in retail automotive, how they’re training salespeople to become General Managers,…

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Feb. 3, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto industry reacts to Trump tariffs, Honda boosts U.S. production investment, Tes...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Edmunds — Premier by Edmunds offers dealers a groundbreaking way to connect with in-market car shoppers precisely when, where, and how they prefer.…

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Feb. 2, 2025

This dealer grew net profit by 250%

Growing sales by 100% is considered crazy. But growing 250% is another level. Ric Saatzer, GM at a @Lithia_Motors dealership, shares how he did it. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @mialabsinc, CDG Recruiting, and @openlaneus

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Feb. 2, 2025

The Breakdown: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops

Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: New car boom, used car squeeze—and the future of fixed-ops This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE - The world’s leading online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing…

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Feb. 1, 2025

Will dealers start selling cars on Amazon?

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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Feb. 1, 2025

Key to streamlining dealership processes

Dealership operations are often slowed down by inefficiencies— Time, talent, inventory, even location. Ric Saatzer, GM at a @Lithia_Motors dealership, explains how Lean Six Sigma helped streamline his dealership's processes. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @mialabsinc,…

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Feb. 1, 2025

Why dealership visits are getting shorter

Dealership visits are getting shorter: On average, buyers who negotiate or complete paperwork online are saving 45 minutes in-store. @CDKGlobal CEO Brian MacDonald shares how technology is evolving the dealership experience. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…

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Feb. 1, 2025

The Weekly: Courts vacate FTC CARS, Auto groups for 25% on MEX and CAN, GM surges in EV market

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Courts vacate FTC CARS rule after NADA, TADA challenge 2. Car buyers upbeat on economy, auto market — survey 3. Automotive groups brace for 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada 4. VW's ID.7…

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Jan. 31, 2025

Daily Dealer: Auto industry pumps $1.2T into U.S. economy, Trump’s tariffs coming Feb 1., Nissan ...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Where dealers should invest their capital

The key to effectively using AI and technology in dealerships? Human connection. Ric Saatzer, GM at a @Lithia_Motors dealership, explains why success relies on teams closest to customers using tools to deliver value. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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Jan. 30, 2025

Daily Dealer: Survey shows confidence in the auto market, Ford increases dealership floorplan hel...

Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Uber For Business—Courtesy transportation isn’t a nice-to-have anymore—it’s a need-to-have. With Central from Uber for Business, your dealership can request on-demand courtesy rides…

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