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Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Car Dealership Guy

The Car Dealership Guy Podcast, hosted by Yossi Levi, delivers authentic conversations with industry leaders, top dealers, and innovators, revealing the insights shaping the future of automotive retail. Plus—Don't miss Industry Spotlight, hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlights standout dealerships, innovative companies, and the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for the best moments from the show.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Daniel Crainic, CEO of Time Auto Group

This episode is brought to you by:

CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.

Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform

Podium - The lead conversion platform for car dealerships.

Get 10% off your plan by texting “CarDealershipGuy” to (833) 441-1166 or visit www.podium.com/automotive

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:43) - Daniel’s journey into the industry

(00:07:55) - Growing from 1 to 7 lots

(00:09:51) - Acquiring real estate

(00:13:35) - Marketing tricks

(00:15:04) - Financing through Tesla stock

(00:19:00) - Balancing family and work

(00:20:16) - Delegation

(00:21:23) - Dan’s first acquisition & moving into the franchise model

(00:29:32) - The turnaround playbook

(00:31:01) - Mentors

(00:34:37) - Incentivizing General Managers

(00:36:41) - Creating wealth in this business

(00:44:20) - Biggest challenges

(00:47:08) - Rebates, acquiring inventory, and technology

(00:54:39) - What are you bullish on in the industry

(00:58:49) - How to get in touch

Check out Time Auto Group here

Follow Daniel on X

Email Dan at [email protected]

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Leonard Bellavia, Founding Partner at Bellavia and Blatt Law

This episode is brought to you by:

CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.

Learn more @ CDKglobal.com

Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at carscommerce.inc

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:47) - Len’s career in law and auto

(00:05:52) - How the perception of the dealer has changed over 40 years

(00:11:11) - The history of franchise laws

(00:15:48) - Do we still need franchise laws in today’s market?

(00:21:38) Is there a world where manufacturers become retailers?

(00:35:38) - What’s stopping Ford from going DTC with their EVs?

(00:47:23) - The benefit of Telsa embracing a franchise system

(00:51:09) - Do you get the taste of 2009 with everything we're seeing in the EV push?

(00:54:09) - What are the top concerns you hear from dealers today?

(00:59:21) - What brands would you recommend to buy or lease?

(01:02:44) - Dealers vs. Cancer

Check out Bellavia Blatt here

Get in touch via email at [email protected]

Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Daryl Kenningham, CEO at Group 1 Automotive

This episode is brought to you by:

Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. To learn how you can measure and improve your team’s follow-up performance, visit carscommerce.inc/experience

Dealer Image Pro - A car with bad photos sends the wrong message about your dealership. Photo Assistant improves your photos and increases speed-to-market. Head over to makemyphotosgreatagain.com to learn more.

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:08) - The founding story of Group One

(00:05:47) - Moving from OEM to the dealership side of the business

(00:07:52) - What was the driving force behind going international?

(00:12:24) - OEM’s appreciation for dealer networks

(00:14:07) - Consumer feelings about dealerships

(00:16:07) - Incentive programs

(00:17:17) - Daryl’s favorite brands and opportunities right now

(00:18:06) - Manufacturers side-stepping dealer laws

(00:19:21) - Differentiating in service

(00:24:31) - Is there any technology you’re investing in?

(00:25:50) - Pick up and Delivery for Service

(00:29:00) - What do you look for in new acquisitions?

(00:30:55) - Are there brands you’re avoiding right now?

(00:31:44) - Rebranding acquisitions to fit the brand

(00:34:17) - How do you structure your operations?

(00:37:15) - Growing while remaining a community-branded dealership

(00:38:31) - Operating leverage and economies of scale for dealerships

(00:41:17) - Are you seeing an increase in staff turnover?

(00:42:55) - Pricing pressure on cars

(00:48:41) - How are you thinking about your company over the next 3-5 years?

Check out Group 1 Automotive here.

Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Kelly Stumpe, founder and CEO of The Car Mom.

00:00 - Intro

01:22 - Kelly's background

05:52 - Starting and growing The Car Mom

14:42 - Learning to monetize a media brand

19:07 - Which channel has been the most profitable

27:07 - Kelly's best car-buying tip

30:27 - Kelly's important trade-in tip

34:00 - Fixing the perception of dealerships for the future

35:52 - Wrapping up

Follow Kelly:

Instagram @the_car_mom

YouTube Channel

The Car Mom website

Check out ⁠⁠⁠the website⁠⁠⁠ for more and follow me on Twitter ⁠@GuyDealership⁠!

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This episode is brought to you by:

KEYper Systems - Key Management Simplified.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Hollenshead, Founder of R. Hollenshead Auto Sales and Accu-Trade.

00:00 - Intro

02:21 - Bob's background

08:27 - Lack of transparency back in the day

13:11 - Creating things the industry needed

35:24 - Accu-Trade, Galves, Manheim index, Kelly Blue Book

48:31 - Consensus forces bad decisions

55:59 - A.I. & The future of auctions

1:07:16 - Wrapping up

Follow Robert:

⁠LinkedIn⁠

⁠R. Hollenshead Auto Sales⁠

⁠Accu-Trade⁠

⁠Galves⁠

Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more and follow me on X ⁠⁠⁠@GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠!

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Brandon Miller, Founder of Miller Auto.

This episode is brought to you by:

Podium - The lead conversion platform for car dealerships.

Get 10% off your plan by texting “CarDealershipGuy” to (833) 441-1166 or visit www.podium.com/automotive

CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.

Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform

Interested in advertising with CarDealershipGuy? Drop us a line here.

Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:06) - Brandon’s previous life as the mayor of a small town

(00:05:42) - Starting a dealership

(00:11:40) - Funding inventory and knowing what to buy

(00:15:40) - Brandon’s role at the dealership

(00:16:38) - The profitability of the dealership

(00:17:05) - Financing inventory

(00:19:04) - Auction Strategies

(00:20:03) - Building a vertically integrated company

(00:22:19) - Building a Tesla modification arm of the business

(00:28:25) - Monthly sales numbers

(00:29:05) - Marketing strategies

(00:30:08) - Profits & team structure

(00:35:06) - Warranties

(00:35:56) - The Tesla market in Wisconsin

(00:41:20) - The impact of interest rates on dealerships

(00:43:08) - Consumer lending

(00:45:21) - How to get in touch with Brandon

Check out Miller Auto here.

Follow Miller Auto on X & Facebook

Check out the website for me and follow me on X @GuyDealership!

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Betty Jotanovic, President of Chrysler Capital and Auto Relationships at Santander.

This episode is brought to you by:

AutoFi - AutoFi empowers your team with digital retail technology that accelerates the sale. Learn more @ https://www.autofi.com/cdg/

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:04) - Betty’s background and career

(00:09:47) - Distribution channels

(00:10:52) - Difficulty in signing up with new dealers

(00:12:23) - What makes an excellent dealership to work with

(00:15:28) - Quantifying risk

(00:16:21) - Auto loan and economic concerns

(00:24:28) - Quantifying risk on EVs

(00:26:25) - Repossessions and fraud

(00:30:37) - Balancing digital lending vs. having a physical presence

(00:33:05) - Embedded advantages to being vertically integrated

(00:34:46) - What do you do with all the loans once they’re issued?

(00:36:10) - Reacting to the changing nature of lending

(00:39:16) - Automating the lending business

(00:41:44) - Macroeconomic outlooks

(00:43:28) - Advice to dealers

(00:45:42) - Where to learn more

Check out Santander here.

Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America where we discuss: leading the fastest-growing car brand in America, Investing $1B in new dealerships, A solution for fast charging? The Future of FSD for Hyundai.

This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:59) - Randy’s background and career

(00:06:31) - What have been the key drivers to Hyundai’s market share growth?

(00:09:37) - How do you improve the Hyundai image while offering flexibility for your dealer network?

(00:12:47) - How important has design been to Hyundai’s success?

(00;15:31) - Stated vs. revealed preferences

(00:17:17) - What will be the next ‘important’ thing to consumers?

(00:18:31) - Robotaxis

(00:20:48) - How do you maintain momentum in a market that is becoming increasingly competitive?

(00:26:21) - Are EVs inevitable in the long term?

(00:28:42) - Thoughts on hybrids

(00:30:22) - Has the Hyundai customer changed in your time with the company?

(00:32:32) - How do you continue growing, but optimizing for the long term?

(00:34:50) - What’s on your mind and keeping you excited?

(00:37:07) - How are you thinking about affordability?

(00:39:20) - Marketing is the price you pay for being unremarkable

(00:41:24) - What’s your outlook for the company?

Check out Hyundai here.

Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

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Car Dealership Guy Podcast currently has 201 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts and Automotive.

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The episode title '#44 Making millions from Parts & Service, Dealership incentives, Economic concerns, Record profits and Daryl’s favorite auto franchises | Daryl Kenningham, CEO at Group 1 Automotive' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Car Dealership Guy Podcast is 45 minutes.

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Episodes of Car Dealership Guy Podcast are typically released every 3 days.

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The first episode of Car Dealership Guy Podcast was released on Jan 1, 2023.

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