Best Dealership Advertising Podcasts (2024)

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An Act of Kindness Multiplier Starting with a Dealership 12:21

1h ago12:21

12:21

Shoot us a Text. It's a content team takeover on the show this Saturday morning, as Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick host the show, joined by writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada. Today we're talking about how Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Nebraska fixed the van of Rodney Smith's Raising Men and Women non-profit which encourages young people to mow th…

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Inflation = Repos, Ford Picks Trucks Over EVs, Green Bubble Goodbye 15:47

24h ago15:47

15:47

Shoot us a Text. As another week comes to a close, we’re grateful for the auto industry. Today we’re covering how inflation is affecting repos, how demand is affecting Ford’s production plans and how iPhones and Androids might finally get along. Show Notes with links Auto repossessions are up 23% in the first half of 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic l…

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Toyota’s Last Olympic Hurrah? Chinese Car Software Ban? Gen-Z Works In Healthcare? 16:33

1d ago16:33

16:33

Shoot us a Text. There’s less than 2 weeks left in July, and we’re already thinking about Toyota’s upcoming presence at the Olympics. Plus, we discuss if the US is poised to ban Chinese software in cars and the surprising places Gen-Z wants to work. Show Notes with links As the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin next Friday, Toyota is set to depl…

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Selling Cars During Hurricanes, Auction EV Surprise, Robot Auto Assembly 14:22

1d ago14:22

14:22

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday! Paul’s in Moscow (not Russia), Kyle’s in Nashville as we talk about coastal dealers’ facing skyrocketing insurance premiums. We also talk about EV’s topping the Manheim auction charts, as well as humanoid robots spotted at a BMW plant…working. Show Notes with links Coastal automotive dealers are facing skyrock…

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CDK Hack Costs Dealers $1B, GM To Miss EV Target, Prime Day Hype 11:58

1d ago11:58

11:58

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday. That is all. Today, we’re talking about a new report that shows the CDK hack resulted in $1B in losses, how GM is pulling back from its EV target and what other retailers are doing to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day Show Notes with links Dealerships across the nation are reeling after a devastating cyberattack on C…

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Which Is Cheaper To Own, EV or ICE?, Inflation Down, Unlocking EV Range 9:46

1d ago9:46

9:46

Shoot us a Text. It’s a new week and we’re in a new(ish) location, coming to you live from the 3rd Annual Beaver Toyota of Cumming Charity Golf Tournament. We’re covering a surprising JD Power study that shows that EVs are cheaper to own than ICE vehicles, how the auto industry is influencing inflation, and Tesla “unlocking” extra range for $1000+.…

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Handling 'Creative' Ideas From Your Team Effectively w/ Some Help From Matt Lasher 13:10

5h ago13:10

13:10

Shoot us a Text. Today we have ASOTU writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada in the studio to dissect this LinkedIn post from the CMO of the West Herr Auto Group, Matt Lasher. Matt has one of the most creative and savvy marketing departments in the country. That means there is no shortage of ideas. Matt outlined how to get keep some level of order w…

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CDK To Pay Dealers, Kia Over Hyundai, A 5-Min EV Charge 14:32

1d ago14:32

14:32

Shoot us a Text. We’ve reached the end of another week in the automotive industry. There’s a buzz around news that CDK will financially compensate dealers for their losses due to DMS outages, more interesting Q2 data involving Kia’s EVs and a new battery that could help drive EV adoption. In a letter to over 15,000 dealerships, CDK Global CEO Brian…

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Tesla Under 50% Market Share, 3 Row Pickups, AI Interview Assistants 13:18

5d ago13:18

13:18

Shoot us a Text. It’s another great day in the auto industry, and we’re digging into the news that Tesla’s EV market share has fallen below 50%. Plus, pickups are considering adding a 3rd row of seating, and AI is helping job applicants (and potentially BDCs in the future) ace their interviews. Show Notes with links Tesla's dominance in the U.S. EV…

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22 Months of Wholesale Declines, Carvana Tax Credits, Google’s Advanced Protection 14:38

3d ago14:38

14:38

Shoot us a Text. We’re rolling through the middle of the week as we cover Cox Automotive’s June wholesale price data and its warnings about lease maturities. Plus, Carvana is now offering used EV tax credits at checkout and Google is making it easier to have advanced account protection. Show Notes with links Used-vehicle wholesale prices experience…

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Leveraging Technology for Localized Advertising with Faruk Heplevent 22:46

5d ago22:46

22:46

In this episode of InsideAuto, Faruk Heplevent, CEO at The Scope, chats with Ilana Shabtay about how CGI revolutionized the automotive photography and advertising industry, how CGI, AI, and other technologies can make it harder for creatives to enter the market, and how these technologies do in fact make for more localized marketing.…

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Beryl Disrupts Dealers, Personalized Pricing Woes, Target Ditches Paper Checks 16:48

4d ago16:48

16:48

Shoot us a Text. Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks. Show Notes with links Hurricane Beryl's arrival as a Category 1 storm brought severe weather to southeast Texas on July 8, affecting car deale…

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40 Under 40, Big Buzz Around Big EV Players, New Gen Z Social NoPlace 13:12

5d ago13:12

13:12

Shoot us a Text. We hope you’re as ready for this week as we are as we say ‘hello’ to the new Automotive News 40 Under 40 honorees. We also talk about the buzz over Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar and also the new Gen Z social media app. (We knew you wanted one more) Show Notes with links: It’s that time of year again as we get our first look at the Au…

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He Didn't Fit In Sales or Servce... But They Found A Role 11:33

7d ago11:33

11:33

Shoot us a Text. Happy Saturday! Today, Head Writer Chris Reeves invites Head of Community Jordan Cox onto the show, so he can share about his recent trip to Rohrman Toyota. Jordan shares about some of the creative marketing campaigns they've done, plus how their GM Zac Kinch works to make sure everyone on the team is in the best seat. Hosts: Paul …

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Prices Up, Prices Down, Prices WAY Down 10:22

8d ago10:22

10:22

Shoot us a Text. You may be getting a multitude of OOO messages, but not from us! Today we’re talking about declining vehicle prices consumers aren’t seeing. We also talk about a sub $20/mo EV lease, as well as Fisker’s clearance rack. Show Notes with links The average price paid for new vehicles is set to drop for the first time since 2008, fallin…

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BBQ Price Spike, Drone Explosion, Who’s On The Road 10:51

9d ago10:51

10:51

Shoot us a Text. Happy Independence Day! We’re giving you a quick hit of BBQ prices, drones v fireworks, and some substantial travel numbers. Grab some mac salad and join us. It will be an expensive Fourth of July for most consumers as BBQ prices hit an all-time high. As BBQ essentials have significantly increased in price, up 5% from last year and…

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Is This The End Or Beginning, Hybrid Loyalty Cruising, State Farm's Golden Ultimatum 11:45

16d ago11:45

11:45

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we cover the full restoration of CDKs DMS. We also talk about the big surge in hybrid loyalty, as well as a major insurance ultimatum set by State Farm to the State of California. Show Notes with links "We are ahead of the anticipated schedule, and as of this morning, substantially all dealer connections are…

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48 Hours To Full CDK, EV Prices Below Tesla, Dealership ‘Office’ Parody 11:49

11d ago11:49

11:49

Shoot us a Text. The second half of 2024 is rolling and we’re talking about CDK’s race to fully restore services in teh next 48 hours. We’re also covering the drop in average EV prices below Tesla's for the first time in over a year as well as how our friends at Mohawk Chevrolet's "The Office"-inspired TikToks are taking the internet by storm. CDK …

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Branding Consistency Across the Whole Automotive Group with Samantha Morrow 19:43

12d ago19:43

19:43

In this episode of InsideAuto, Samantha Morrow, Marketing Director at Hello Auto Group, chats with Ilana Shabtay about the CDK outage, the major marketing changes Hello Auto has made over the past few months, understanding the demographics of each individual dealership, and leveraging AI-based marketing tools to improve results.…

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Farley’s Ode To EVs, Sub-$25K Jeep EV, Bugatti Robotaxi 11:47

15d ago11:47

11:47

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a new month and a new quarter! Today we’re covering Jim Farley’s conversion from “petrol head” to EV enthusiast, Jeep’s plans to bring a sub-$25K EV to the US market and a new robotaxi from the CEO of Bugatti. Show Notes with links: Ford CEO Jim Farley has posted his argument for EVs on LinkedIn, discussing the potential…

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Dealers Giving Away Smiles (But Not The Way You're Thinking) 9:48

15d ago9:48

9:48

Shoot us a Text. It's the last Saturday of month! Head Writer Chris Reeves joins the show to talk about how Beaver Toyota of Cumming covered someone's dental costs as a part of the Fish Christmas Wish List. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www…

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Big Group Back Up, Tesla’s Quality Fade, Consumer Experience Stumbles 13:13

15d ago13:13

13:13

Shoot us a Text. We’re ripping into the last weekend in Q2 as we talk about more CDK stores coming back online. We also cover Tesla’s slipping quality ranking from JD Power, as well as the consistent overall drop in consumer experience. Show Notes with links: CDK Global is gradually restoring dealerships and a public retailer after the recent cyber…

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CDK Back Online, Waymo For All, Netflix Mall 11:46

16d ago11:46

11:46

Shoot us a Text. Thursday seems ready to run as we talk about CDK coming back on-line yesterday for a test group of dealers. We also talk about Waymo’s green light in San Francisco as well as a major Netflix experience coming to a mall near you. Eight days after two cyberattacks severely disrupted its dealership management system, CDK Global has ma…

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The Dealership Whisperer: Sivia's Unbelievable Marketing Insights 39:39

17d ago39:39

39:39

In this episode of the "Word on the Street" podcast by Dealer OMG, Sheila, Ashley and Sivia, seasoned automotive industry professionals, share insights and advice for dealerships navigating the post-pandemic market of 2024. The discussion emphasizes the importance of avoiding emotional decision-making in response to market fluctuations. Sheila high…

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Rivian Loves V-Dubs, Outage Latest, Target’s New AI 16:17

21d ago16:17

16:17

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about Volkswagen's significant investment in Rivian, the latest on the DMS Outage as well as how Target plans to empower its retail associates with a new GenAI-powered chatbot tool. As thousands of Dealers on the CDK platform are about to enter their second week of ongoing disruptions, the company ha…

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Who Owns The Driving Data? - Tesla Cyber-recall - Gen Z’s Version Of Fact Checking 16:28

22d ago16:28

16:28

Shoot us a Text. This Tuesday we dive into a new survey showing that over 95% of American drivers want to own their vehicle data. We also discuss Tesla's latest Cybertruck recalls over wiper and trim issues, as well as the (maybe not-so-) surprising approach of Gen Z to find the truth online. Show Notes with links: A recent survey reveals that over…

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Is This The CDK Hacker? Is This The Future of Car Sales? Is This Chick-Fil-A Child Labor? 16:37

23d ago16:37

16:37

Shoot us a Text. There’s light at the end of the tunnel this Monday as CDK starts the restoration process of its DMS. Today, we discuss the identity of their hacker, give an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and look at a Chick-Fil-A summer camp that has the internet in an uproar. Show Notes with links: As of this weekend it was reported tha…

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Lease Return Dry Up, EV Registrations Rise, Car Shopping Myth Buster 14:03

26d ago14:03

14:03

Shoot us a Text. We are on day 3 of dealers banding together to keep the doors open at CDK powered rooftops and the energy could not be better! Today we are looking at the impact lease returns will have on used inventory, the rise of EV registrations recently, and a TikTok car shopping myth buster is making waves. Show Notes with links: Dealers are…

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Push Back On the Hack, Techs As Athletes 16:23

27d ago16:23

16:23

Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy Thursday in the dealership as stores across the country wake up to CDK Global’s DMS being offline for a second straight day. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as we’re highlighting how Carter Myers Automotive celebrates new apprentice techs with a signing day. Show Notes with links: Yesterday’s cyberattack against CDK Gl…

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American Bragging Rights and Two Separate Screen Fights 14:57

28d ago14:57

14:57

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we dig into the 2024 Cars.com American-Made Index, revealing the most American cars. We also dig into a McKinsey survey showing how crucial smartphone integration is for car buyers and take a pass at the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's proposal for social media warning labels to protect young people's me…

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Fisker's Fall, Toyota's Governance Gamble, Apple's Wireless CarPlay Future 13:31

29d ago13:31

13:31

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday and today we’re talking about Fisker's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing amid financial turmoil, Toyota shareholders re-electing Akio Toyoda despite governance concerns, and the future of Apple's wireless-only CarPlay system facing industry skepticism. Show Notes with links: Electric vehicle startup Fisker has filed for Cha…

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New Normal Revenue, Steve Greenfield’s Elon Musk Hot Takes 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a brand new week as we welcome Steve Greenfield as a guest host. Today we’re covering how the publics are adapting to the “new normal" and dive into Elon Musk’s Telsa pay package. Show Notes with links: The booming revenue period during the pandemic is fading, leaving dealerships to adapt to a "new normal" marked by high…

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Planet Ford of Humble, TX Should Be Proud 7:56

1M ago7:56

7:56

Shoot us a Text. Head Writer Chris Reeves joins the show on this Saturday to cover their Father's Day plans and talk about how Planet Ford of Humble, Texas gave out scholarships to students in their community. Thanks to Charles McCann for hitting us up and sharing this story with us! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back ema…

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Ford EVs for All, $48B for Musk, App Data for Insurance 12:54

1M ago12:54

12:54

Shoot us a Text. It’s the end of another week and today we’re talking about how Ford is allowing all franchise dealers to sell EVs, and how Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s pay package. Plus, we cover how apps are selling driving data to insurance companies. It’s official, Ford is opening EV sales to its entire dealer network starting July 1…

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Back To ICE, Used Car Market Dip, Costco's Tech Timing 16:37

1M ago16:37

16:37

Shoot us a Text. It’s Thursday and we’re talking about a McKinsey study showing many EV owners considering a return to combustion engines, a decline in used-vehicle wholesale prices, and Costco’s plans for a technological transformation under new leadership. A McKinsey & Co. survey reveals that over 40% of U.S. EV owners are likely to switch back t…

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Ford CFOs ‘Worry’, EV Charging Alliance, Starbucks Hits Hollywood 13:31

1M ago13:31

13:31

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we dive into Ford's CFO’s concerns over rising inventories, an EV charging joint venture's plans, and Starbucks' surprising venture into the film industry with the launch of Starbucks Studios. Ford CFO John Lawler expressed concerns about rising inventory levels across the automotive industry, emphasizing th…

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Fain Under Fire, Open Letter to Elon, Apple AI 17:11

1M ago17:11

17:11

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about how Shawn Fain is under investigation, how a letter suggests Tesla would be better off with the dealer network, and how Apple is embracing AI. UAW President Shawn Fain is under investigation for alleged retaliation against other union leaders, raising significant concerns within the organizatio…

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Costco Goes EV, REALLY Deep Employee Discount, Big Check For Auto Students 12:45

1M ago12:45

12:45

Shoot us a Text. It’s a fresh week and we’re talking about GM's strategy with Costco to boost EV sales, Fisker's aggressive move to sell the Ocean to employees at a discount, and Reynolds and Reynolds' $5 million donation to Northwood University for a new automotive studies center. Show Notes with links: General Motors is using its partnership with…

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These Techs Fixed A Truck That Was Meowing... 7:10

1M ago7:10

7:10

Shoot us a Text. It's the second Saturday of June and writer Kristi Canada joins the show. Today, we're talking about how a West Herr dealership rescued a cat out of an engine compartment. Plus one of the service advisors adopted the cat and named him Diesel! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.c…

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Automotive CTV: What Every Car Dealer Should Immediately Add To Their Marketing Plan 49:17

1M ago49:17

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What if you could revolutionize your automotive advertising strategy and leave your competitors in the dust? Jeff Clark from Dealer Alchemist joins us to explore the seismic shift from traditional linear TV to Connected TV (CTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT) media. Discover how media consumption patterns in 2023 have evolved, with streaming becoming the d…

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Gas Over Electric, Senator Slams, Detroit Jams 13:07

1M ago13:07

13:07

Shoot us a Text. We’ve got that Friday feeling as we cover a new KPMG survey that reveals Americans powertrain preferences. We also talk about a Democrat Senator slamming a failed EV charging program, as well as an epic celebration as Ford opens its train station renovation. Show Notes with links: A recent KPMG study reveals that Americans still fa…

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Lithia Layoffs, Virginia Ditches Cali EV Standards, IKEA Pays Roblox Workers 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

Shoot us a Text. Thursday is upon us and we’re breaking down Lithia Motors' strategic layoffs aimed at saving $150 million annually, Virginia's decision to reverse its adoption of California’s strict EV standards, as well as IKEA hiring Roblox workers (you read that right). Show Notes with links: Lithia Motors is targeting $150 million in annual sa…

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Suing the Treasury, High EV Repair Costs, Tesla Hires Geico Exec 14:10

1M ago14:10

14:10

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the US Senator encouraging US automakers to sue the government… and win. We also talk about the higher-than-ice repair costs of EVs as well as Tesla’s move to curb them with a former Geico exec. Show Notes with links: U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has urged manufacturers to sue the Treasury Department …

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Record Auto Sales, Ford's Historic Renovation, Stamp Price Surge 15:45

1M ago15:45

15:45

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about strong May sales from major brands, Ford's $950 million renovation of Michigan Central Station and star-studded grand reopening concert, as well as another sign of the times…increasing stamp prices and why it matters, or doesn’t. Automakers are reporting strong U.S. light-vehicle sales gains for…

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Toyota's Testing Trouble, Dealers In Powersports, and GM's EV Clutch 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

Shoot us a Text. It's a fresh week in a fresh month as we talk about Toyota's certification scandal, the booming trend of automotive retailers entering the powersports segment, and GM's innovative clutch pedal for EVs to win over driving enthusiasts. Show Notes with links: Toyota suspends sales of several models in Japan due to certification issues…

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How To Support Your Community on Memorial Day 7:37

2M ago7:37

7:37

Shoot us a Text. On this first day of the month, we're talking about how the Veterans of Walser went to a local cemetery to refresh the graveside flags, plus we think about how dealers can be more involved in their communities on the holidays. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the con…

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Buick Rebounding, Creator of the Book, and Google Zero 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Shoot us a Text. Day 2 with Cirillo and we figured some marketing wrap up was still in store. We are also taking a look at the much-talked-about Buick Envista and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Bob Kelley. Show Notes with links: Buick, GM’s semi-luxury brand, is experiencing a significant sales resurgence thanks to the new 2024 Buick E…

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Sizing Up the EV Storyline, International More Than Cars, Google Gotcha 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Shoot us a Text. Today we have Michael Cirillo, host of The Dealer Playbook, joining the show in Paul’s absence. We are breaking down the questionable narrative in the EV slowdown, a dealer that is taking the More Than Cars mentality international, and a Google leak that is shocking the paid and organic media industry. Despite recent headlines abou…

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Making Customer Experience Part of the Dealership Culture with Joe Barhoumi 23:10

1M ago23:10

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Joe Barhoumi is the Internet Manager at Newbold Toyota BMW, Illinois, where he led the establishment of the Business Development Center (BDC), spearheading the vision and operational framework to enhance overall business and growth. Joe is also a strategic Digital Marketer and leads the digital marketing strategy at Newbold.…

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BYD’s 2000km Hybrid, Toyota’s Next Gen ICE, Gen Z Summer Jobs 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

Shoot us a Text. Happy Hump Day as we’re halfway through the week! Today we’re covering a BYD hybrid that can drive from NYC to Miami on a single charge/tank, how Toyota and other OEMs are decarbonizing with ICE and why Gen Z is getting summer jobs. Show Notes with links: BYD has introduced a groundbreaking hybrid powertrain capable of exceeding 2,…

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