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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Vince Sheehy, President of Sheehy Auto Stores where we discuss: America's most interesting $2.5B car dealer, the future of Ford, influences of Buddhism, does legacy matter, his next dealership acquisition and much more! This episode of the…

The most in-demand vehicles in today’s car market? Inexpensive used vehicles (and they’re tougher than ever to find) Patrick Coleman from @JimColemanAutomotive explains how he uses @thelasso - an auction-based platform making it easier for dealers to source inventory from consumers. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here:…

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What goes into finding the right dealership to acquire? Patrick Coleman at @jimcolemanauto8164 focuses on three key factors: - strategic fit - facility conditions. - market share potential Recent acquisitions have grown their brand portfolio, and partnerships with platforms like Lasso are helping source valuable pre-owned inventory. Here’s how the…

Imagine owning a bank where *20-30%* of your loans default... but you still turn a profit. That’s the “buy-here-pay-here” playbook in a nutshell. Jeff Watson, owner of @IVSeasonsAuto and host of @theindependentdealer explains how BHPH dealers manage to stay profitable, even as auto loan delinquencies rise. The secret is all…

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jeff Watson, Owner of IV Seasons Auto where we discuss: Secrets of automotive's most controversial business, tackling 90% in-house financing, economics of buy here pay here dealerships and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy…

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Most *smart* dealers invest heavily in merchandising photos, but is it enough? At @TheNielloCompany, Dennis Gingrich uses advanced software to photograph every car as soon as it hits the lot. Twice a week, they track how many vehicles—new and used—are fully photographed. So, what does this mean for their bottom…

Which brands are set to dominate in the next two years? At @jimcolemanauto8164 Patrick Coleman is bullish on 7 brands with upcoming products that could shake up the market. Here’s why he’s excited. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy?…

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9 months ago, Gabriel Iglesias and Jay Leno drove a 1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra together on YouTube. This was the very Mustang that Andrew Glaser sold to Fluffy after a viral video catapulted @vantageautothecollection from 3K to 50K followers overnight. Now, Instagram drives more traffic to their site than…

Return policies make some dealerships hesitant, but how many consumers *actually* return a car? Dennis Gingrich from @TheNielloCompany a 7-day, no-questions-asked return policy on pre-owned vehicles. It’s been great for building trust, but does it ever backfire? Here’s how the numbers stack up. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get…

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dennis Gingrich, Sales/Finance Director at The Niello Company where we discuss: How he's selling $725M a year in luxury vehicles, the top backend products and highest margin brands, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership…

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Where’s demand headed in the car biz? Patrick Coleman at @jimcolemanauto8164 says it’s still strong—especially for Toyota and Honda. Their Toyota store is turning, on average, 86% of its inventory every 30 days. Local supply can’t keep up, and even outside dealers are stepping in to fill the gap. Here’s…

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Patrick Coleman, President of Jim Coleman Automotive Group where we discuss: How hes winning in a saturated market with 9 dealerships, His secret weapon for used inventory acquisition, Is Cadillac poised for a massive rebound? and much…

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Do new entrants in the car biz stand a chance? Overseas automakers are rolling out sleek cars at half the price, creating a clear opening at the lower end of the market. But with Vinfast reporting a $2 billion loss last year, can they really compete with giants such as…

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A viral video put niche car dealer Andrew Glaser of @vantageautothecollection on Gabriel Iglesias's radar. During COVID, while others sold off, Andrew doubled down on rare and *weird* cars. That bold gamble led to a viral moment that changed the dealership's trajectory. Here’s how it all played out. Interested in…

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