Best Sam Herr Podcasts (2025)

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2025-26 Season - Episode Four: Sam Herr 39:02

21d ago39:02

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Tina, Adam and Ant head to the virtual pub for a special interview with former Panthers captain, Sam Herr. Sam lets us know how things are going now, his thoughts on the UK hockey scene and more! Thanks to Sam for taking the time to be a part of this, and we look forward to welcoming him back on again soon! #NottinghamPanthers #TCW #Podcast #Fans #…

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Kramer on Pricing Strategy, Niello on CRM Shift Pt.2, Lindsay CDJR on Stellantis | Daily Dealer Live 57:30

1d ago57:30

57:30

Today's show features: Brian Kramer, EVP, Dealer Growth & Success at Cars Commerce Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Nino Sita, General Manager at Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® s…

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"Race to the Top": How Dealers are Creating Trust at Scale—and Dominating Automotive Marketplaces | Alex Vetter, CEO of Cars Commerce 28:36

3d ago28:36

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Today I’m joined by Alex Vetter, CEO of Cars Commerce. We unpack why consumers are getting shellshocked in the service lane, reveal the CRM blind spots from retail research to retail shopping behavior, and explore why 95% of car buyers still start their journey on third-party websites—plus much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. CarNow - T…

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West Herr Auto on Tackling Negative Equity, DataScan CEO on Floorplan Breakdown | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:00

3d ago1:00:00

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Today's show features: Matt Lasher, Director of Marketing at West Herr Automotive Group Brian "BK" Koprowski, CEO of DataScan 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 M&A data and trends in auto retail. Read it at ⁠htt…

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The Dealer Hacking ChatGPT: The Prompt Strategy That Doubled Close Rates | Josh Clinton, General Manager of Cape Coral CDJR 56:23

5d ago56:23

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Today I’m joined by Josh Clinton, GM of Cape Coral CDJR. We dive into how he doubled his close rate using simple AI prompts, the headwinds Stellantis is facing after cutting key models, the evolving role of the salesperson in an AI-driven landscape, and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantag…

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Classic Cadillac on Hospitality in Service Lane, Benzel-Busch on Luxury Fixed | Daily Dealer Live 56:30

6d ago56:30

56:30

Today's show features: Chuck Turck, Fixed Ops Director at Classic Cadillac and Subaru David Cerqueira, Service Director at Benzel-Busch Motor Car 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 M&A data and trends in auto ret…

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Dealer Panel: Successes and Failures of Today’s Automotive GM | Daily Dealer Live 1:14:34

9d ago1:14:34

1:14:34

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 Thursday, September 25, 2025—celebrating over four decades and $6.…

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Cut Costs, Go Viral: Taverna INFINITI's Repeatable Formula for Dominating Their Local Car Market | Industry Spotlight 33:10

10d ago33:10

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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 Matt Hogan, General Manager of Taverna INFINITI North Miami, and Omar Mohammad, CEO of Nomad Content Studio. This episode is …

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Jack Hollis Reveals Life After Toyota, Keffer Auto on New Acquisitions | Daily Dealer Live 59:01

11d ago59:01

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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 decades and $6.3 million raised for impactful causes.…

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2025-26 Season - Episode Five 53:35

12d ago53:35

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Tina, Adam, Ant and Paul are again joined by Jono Bullard in the "off-season pub". The gang discuss the latest additions to the Panthers roster, fixtures and the Play-Off Finals Weekend. #NottinghamPanthers #TCW #Podcast #Fans #EIHL

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“Ego Doesn’t Sell Cars” – 30 Years of Brutal Truths on Leadership & Humility | Jeff Laethem, President of Ray Laethem Buick GMC 40:12

12d ago40:12

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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 heart of metro Detroit—and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Cox Auto…

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Manheim on Auction Changes, Easterns on Used Acquisitions, Fox on Tech Blunders | Daily Dealer Live 57:44

13d ago57:44

57:44

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 difference at the 43rd Drive for Life Gala on …

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David Thomas on Japan Tariffs, Gingrich on Tech Stack Shuffle, Safford Brown on F&I | Daily Dealer Live 1:13:38

16d ago1:13:38

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Today's show features: David Thomas, Director, Content Marketing at CDK Global Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Jesse Hill, Corporate Director of F&I Operations at Safford Brown Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – The world’s best online dealer marketplace for used cars. This August, OPENLAN…

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The Road To 40 Stores Within 10 Years – Proven Frameworks To Scale Effectively | Kyle Coleman, CEO of Coleman Automotive Group 53:58

17d ago53:58

53:58

Today I’m joined by Kyle Coleman, CEO of Coleman Automotive Group. We unpack his bold plan to scale to 40 stores in 10 years, the frameworks driving rapid growth, why investing in top talent is non-negotiable and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Authenticom – DealerVault connects over 12,500 dealerships across 100+ DMS systems, offe…

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Reymer on New Class of Auto Leaders, Garcia on Investing in Car Biz Tech | Daily Dealer Live 51:10

18d ago51:10

51:10

Today's show features: Luke Reymer, Student at Automotive Business School of Canada Quin Garcia, Managing Director at Autotech Ventures This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – The world’s best online dealer marketplace for used cars. This August, OPENLANE is spinning up an entire month of excitement with DealerFest 2025. The more you buy and …

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45 Years Running Top Dealerships: Howard Tenenbaum’s Brutal Truths for Today’s Operators | Howard Tenenbaum, President of Keyes Automotive Group 53:37

19d ago53:37

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Today I’m joined by Howard Tenenbaum, President of Keyes Automotive Group. We dive into his 45-year run leading top dealerships, why survivorship bias distorts the industry, how a Tony Award barely cracks his top achievements, why 7 stores keep him busier than 15 ever did and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Widewail – Power your reputat…

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Dealerships vs Tesla: Who wins and loses with Alex Lawrence, Don Hall, Michael Oz | Daily Dealer Live 1:02:12

20d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Today's show features: Alex Lawrence, CEO fo EV Auto Michael Oz, Owner of DriveOz.com Don Hall, President of Virginia Automotive Dealers Association This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – The world’s best online dealer marketplace for used cars. This August, OPENLANE is spinning up an entire month of excitement with DealerFest 2025. The more…

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Glenn Lundy on Scaling Pitfalls, Swickard Auto’s CEO on Dealership Hospitality | Daily Dealer Live 1:02:23

23d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Today's show features: Jeff Swickard, CEO of Swickard Group Glenn Lundy, President of 800% Elite Automotive Club This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appo…

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"Customers Calling the Service Dept is a Sign of Failure" — Inside How the Best Dealerships Are Evolving | Industry Spotlight 32:47

24d ago32:47

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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 Paul LeBlanc, Service Director at Longo Toyota, and Derek Simonds, Executive VP Automotive at Numa. This episode is brought t…

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@Farzyness on DTC Cars, Bozard on Mobile Service ROI, OPENLANE on Used Market | Daily Dealer Live 1:11:49

25d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Today's show features: Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln Justin Zane, SVP at OPENLANE Farzad Mesbahi, Content Creator, Ex-Tesla This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from …

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“Innovate Or Evaporate”– How Small Dealer Groups Can Win In Ultra-Competitive Markets | Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Automotive 41:10

26d ago41:10

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Today I’m joined by Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Automotive. We dig into why he’s training master techs from the ground up, how streamlining the online service flow drove a 10x jump in appointments, and how Apple Tree goes toe-to-toe with powerhouse neighbors — and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. CDK Global - CDK …

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New Roads Mazda on Profitability Hacks, Koons CEO on Massive Ford Incentives | Daily Dealer Live 54:12

27d ago54:12

54:12

Today's show features: Curtis Biggs, General Manager of New Roads Mazda Alex Perdikis, CEO of Koons Motors, Inc. This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appo…

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Victory Honda on Auto Loan Challenges, Checkered Flag JLR on Killing Haggling | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:24

30d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Today's show features: Chase Channell, General Manager of Victory Honda Jackson Michael L. Wood, General Manager of Checkered Flag/Jaguar Land Rover This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at …

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The Auto Retail Crystal Ball: What Shipping Trends Reveal (And How Dealers Can Win) | Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange 30:02

1M ago30:02

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Today I’m joined by Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange. We dive into how dealers are footing the bill for shipping delays in unexpected ways, how smart operators are turning logistics into a profit center, why fraud is on the rise in the vehicle transport game and much more. This episode is brought to you by:1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you st…

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O'Neil Nissan on Service Retention Strategy, VADA CEO on Recent Policy Battles | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Today's show features: Drew Pearlman, General Manager at O'Neil Nissan Don Hall, CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at ⁠https://impel.ai/CDG…

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2025-26 Season - Episode Three: All Time Panthers (Part Two) 50:55

1M ago50:55

50:55

Tina, Adam, Ant and Paul are joined in the off-season pub by TCW OG and Panthers Commentator Jono Bullard to do a deep dive into the recent TCW survey to select the Panthers all-time top team. There was so much to discuss, we broke it down into two separate podcasts! In part two it's time to move onto the forwards and confirm who the fans voted the…

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2025-26 Season - Episode Three: All Time Panthers (Part One) 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

Tina, Adam, Ant and Paul are joined in the off-season pub by TCW OG and Panthers Commentator Jono Bullard to do a deep dive into the recent TCW survey to select the Panthers all-time top team. There was so much to discuss, we broke it down into two separate podcasts! In part one the gang look at the Netminders and the Defence. #NottinghamPanthers #…

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The Big Shift: Why Omnichannel Dealers Are Winning—and Fragmented Stores Are Falling Behind | Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Today I’m joined by Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive. We dive into the how car buying behavior is evolving, why consumers are embracing AI faster than dealers and much more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Numa - Numa is the first AI agent platform for auto dealerships. Address communication breakdowns with customers a…

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Post Oak On Luxury Market Volatility, DGDG On Building Dealer Tech In-House | Daily Dealer Live 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

Today's show features: Lonny Soza, President of Post Oak Motor Cars Jeremy Beaver, CEO of Del Grande Dealer Group This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at https://impel.ai/CDG Interested in …

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Becoming Canada’s #1 VW CPO Dealer: What’s Working, What’s Broken, and Where Profit Is Slipping Away | Greg Smith, VP Operations at Leavens Automotive Group 47:18

1M ago47:18

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Today I’m joined by Greg Smith, VP operations at Leaven Automotive Group. We dive how he became the #1 Volkswagen CPO dealer in Canada, why he’s mystery shopping his own stores every month, his loss-leader strategy behind auction purchases and much more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on…

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Benstock on the US Dream, Lotlinx CEO on Building For Car Biz, Morgan on Legacy | Daily Dealer Live 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner/GM of Paragon Honda & Acura Len Short, CEO of Lotlinx Larry Morgan, Chariman of Morgan Family Ventures This episode is brought to you by: CarNow – CarNow isn’t just about flashy features or marketing buzz. It’s about helping dealers actually sell more. One store moved from a 3% close rate to 30% in jus…

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“This Is the Worst It’ll Ever Be”—State of Dealership AI and What Dealers Should Be Asking | Eric Rea, CEO of Podium 38:37

1M ago38:37

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Today I’m joined by Eric Rea, CEO of Podium. We dive into the state of Dealership AI in 2025, the questions dealers should be asking to stay ahead, why 10% of US dealers are using Podium's AI and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Qmerit - Selling EVs can have a lot of friction points. But home charging installation shouldn’t be one o…

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Raymond on Buying First Store, VINart on OEM Co-Op Struggles | Daily Dealer Live 58:35

1M ago58:35

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Today's show features: Gerry Raymond, President of Gerry Raymond Automotive Andy Wright, Managing Partner of VINART Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: CarNow – CarNow isn’t just about flashy features or marketing buzz. It’s about helping dealers actually sell more. One store moved from a 3% close rate to 30% in just a month by swit…

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City Kia on Offsite Recon, Impel on AI Future, Sansone JR on New Kia Facility | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Today's show features: Raul Gomila, General Manager of City KIA of Greater Orlando Devin Daly, CEO at Impel Paul Sansone, Jr, Owner of Sansone Jr's Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helping you deepen your insights, accelerate you…

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Car Shopper Report: Why Ease of Purchase is Crashing in Q2 (And How Dealers Are Responding) | David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global 33:45

2M ago33:45

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Today I’m joined by David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global. We dive into why dealership's ease of purchase is crashing right now, why credit denials are racking up, the fate of the EV market post tax-credits and much more. CDK Global’s Q2 Ease of Purchase Study – https://carguymedia.com/cdkglobal CDK Global’s most recent EV study…

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Shahani on Nissan Strategy, White Plains on Honda Sales, Ozark Chevy on EVs | Daily Dealer Live 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Today's show features: Vinay Shahani, Senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales at Nissan USA Jason Graciano, General Manager at White Plains Honda Nate Brandt, General Manager at Ozark Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helpin…

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Behind the Curtain: Winning Strategies from 29 Dealerships (and the Mistakes to Avoid) | Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at Shottenkirk Automotive Group 56:08

2M ago56:08

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Today I’m joined by Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at Shottenkirk Automotive Group. We break down his playbook for installing new operators and setting them up to win, the patterns he’s diagnosed across 29 stores nationwide, the tech powering their inventory ops, and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Impel - Impel AI helps you dr…

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Ford Strategy w/ Koons, Tesla's Robotaxi Move w/ EV Auto, Used EV Risk w/ Van Horn | Daily Dealer Live 58:03

2M ago58:03

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Today's show features: Alex Perdikis, CEO-Owner of Koons Motors Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto Brian Wieland, Used Inventory Director at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helping you deepen your insights, accelerate y…

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Japanese Auto Imports Plummet, ft. Mike Cavanaugh | Daily Dealer Live 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Today's show features: Andrew Suntrup, Vice President of Operations at Suntrup Auto Group Mike Cavanaugh, Regional Vice President at Lithia & Driveway This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect p…

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Cracking the Code on Scalable Customer Care in the Car Business | Industry Spotlight 37:21

2M ago37:21

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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 Scott Traylor, Vice President of Sales at Mia, and Tom Eggers, CMO of Covert Auto Group.This episode of the Car Dealership Gu…

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The Most American-Made Cars of 2025 | Daily Dealer Live (ft. Jonathan Smoke) 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Today's show features: Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive Jeff Zonen, Operating Partner & Executive Manager at Infiniti City of Queens, Infiniti City of Massapequa & KIA City of the Bronx This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the star…

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You Can’t Be a Leadership Fraud: How Shane Wood Built Dealership-Wide Trust | Shane Wood, GM at Bruce Titus Automotive Group 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Today I’m joined by Shane Wood, General Manager at Bruce Titus Automotive Group. We dive into why a shortage of Ford technicians is pushing dealerships into economic warfare, how a service drive bottleneck kills profitability, how he built dealership-wide trust—and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Cox Automotive - From virtual assistants a…

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The Race For Kia Dealership Acquisitions, ft. Grant Cardone | Daily Dealer Live 56:51

2M ago56:51

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Today's show features: Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital Tina Tasche, Innovation and Technology Specialist at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect personalized…

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Trump Kills CA EV Rule, ft. Matt Bowers | Daily Dealer Live 55:10

2M ago55:10

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Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Jade Terreberry, Sr. Director at Cox Automotive (Autotrader) Jake Lebowitz, Dealer Principal at Raceway Auto This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipe…

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The Human Advantage in Car Sales—And Why Ted Rubin Won’t Let It Die | Ted Rubin, CEO of ActivEngage 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Today I’m joined by Ted Rubin, President of ActivEngage. We dive into why dealers don’t need more leads — they need better ones, the danger from AI that dealers don’t see coming, why a human touch is still the missing peice and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Auto Hauler Exchange - Ship Smarter. Pay Less. No Middlemen. Tired of bro…

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CA Senate Greenlights Higher Doc Fees, ft. Dennis Gingrich | Daily Dealer Live 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Today's show features: Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Alex Casebeer, GM/Dealer at Capitol Subaru of Salem, Capitol Nissan of Salem This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales drive…

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The Truth About Culture, Cash Flow & Customers—From a Dealer in the Trenches | Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Today I’m joined by Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We dive into his P&L sheet and get a raw view at what drives his business, How he calculates a good investment vs. a wasted expense, the culture rule that drives customer loyalty and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. CDK Global - CDK SimplePay is the onl…

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Used Car Prices Retreat From Tariff Surge, ft. Todd Caputo | Daily Dealer Live 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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Today's show features: Todd Caputo, President at Todd Caputo Consulting Jen Morand, President of Chicago Automobile Trade Association Doug Horner (@benzsandbowties), General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in yo…

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Trump vs. Elon Threatens Tesla, ft. Kyle Coleman | Daily Dealer Live 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Today's show features: Kyle Coleman, President/CEO of Coleman Automotive Group Harry Campbell, Owner at The Rideshare Guy Cody Harris, Sales Manager at Stephen Wade Auto Center This episode is brought to you by: Podium – Don’t miss another lead. With Podium’s AI BDC, dealerships are seeing an 80% increase in after-hours appointments by handling lea…

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The Hunt For Auto Tech's Next Unicorn: Why Silicon Valley Is Betting On Toma—And What It Means For Dealers | Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma 29:50

2M ago29:50

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Today I’m joined by Monik Pamecha, CEO and founder of Toma. We unpack why they embedded in Oklahoma dealerships for months, how that groundwork attracted top VCs, and why Toma refuses to build one-size-fits-all AI. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Toma - If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Tom…

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