Best CDK Podcasts (2024)

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#87 Exposing the Future of EV's, Why 70% of EV owners will never go back, Car market says “what recession?” | David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global 53:44

3d ago53:44

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global where we discuss: The future of EVs in America, Car market says “What recession?”, Why 70% of EV owners will never go back, How China is tipping the scales on EV production and much more! This episode of the Car De…

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BESTof2023 1 Peter 5:6-11 24:36

19h ago24:36

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If you could restore your confidence in (fill in the blank)____________ and feel more established, would you pursue it? Moreover, would you tell someone else? A word from the Lord on these very questions, as delivered on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Pottersville Reformed Church. Pre-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Ministries® Post-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Mini…

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Prosperity Through Partnership: The Power of Relationships in Business with Brian MacDonald, CDK Global CEO & Dr. Matt Bennett, Northwood University VP 40:25

1h ago40:25

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Embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment in our latest episode, where we explore the intertwined realms of relationships, personal growth, and business success with two distinguished guests: Brian MacDonald, the visionary CEO and President of CDK Global, and Dr. Matt Bennett, the esteemed Vice President Graduate and Professional Studies o…

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Sales Series: E7 Bridge Gap Between BDC & Sales to Make Car Deals 26:01

6h ago26:01

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Sales Series Episode 7 In this episode, I get into the critical role of the Business Development Center (BDC) in a car dealership's sales success and uncover the common pitfalls leading to financial losses in the gap. This is a very serious issue plaguing sales teams and BDC departments, shedding light on the root causes such as the lack of a struc…

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Sales Series E6: Car Sales Follow-Up Strategies 21:28

4h ago21:28

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Developing an effective lead follow-up strategy in a car dealership environment where there are various levels of in-market buyers and internet leads can be challenging. Balancing the need to stay engaged with potential customers without appearing overly aggressive is key. I'm giving some tips on how to structure a lead follow-up cadence that is ef…

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#88 CDG Market Update: Why the car business looks like 2008, Selling cars on TikTok Live, Payment shock hits car buyers | Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds and Zac Kinch, General Manager of ... 1:04:03

3d ago1:04:03

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Welcome to the third episode of The Car Dealership Guy Market Update—Brought to you by Edmunds. This segment is a monthly discussion with automotive industry experts and dealers about where our car market is today -- and where it may headed. From insider-only dealership insights to macroeconomic trends, my goal is to make you smarter and more infor…

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Your Brain, Hearing and Dementia 8:53

1h ago8:53

8:53

Just because you “hear” what someone is saying does not mean your brain has processed that information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/support

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#66 - Multi-Account Strategy And Landing Zones: Account Segmentation Approaches For Security And Efficiency On AWS 58:14

4h ago58:14

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In this episode of DevSecOps Talks, co-hosts Andrey, Julien, and Mattias are joined by AWS Consultant Fernando Gonçalves to explore the complexities of AWS organization and account segmentation. Get insights into the debate over development, stage, and production accounts versus micro-segmentation. Don’t miss Julien's take on why he believes stagin…

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#86 Building a used car dealership empire, $125M in sales in one location, "Cigars and P&L statements", Turning recon into a profit center | Michael Kelley, General Manager of Bourne's Auto Center 1:07:43

1h ago1:07:43

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Michael Kelley, General Manager of Bourne's Auto Center, where we discuss: How to build a used car dealership empire, Crushing $125M in sales in one location, "Cigars and P&L statements", Turning recon into a profit center and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership…

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#85 Transforming how dealers buy cars, Exiting for $300M, Surprising dealership growth hacks, Which retailers pay the most for customer trade-ins? | Nate Mihalovich, CEO of The Lasso 51:19

9h ago51:19

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Nate Mihalovich, CEO of The Lasso where we discuss: His journey from $300M exit to transforming how dealers buy cars, Which retailers pay the most for customer trade-ins, surprising dealership growth hacks, How dealers out-compete Carmax and Carvana and much more! This ep…

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LIONS, TIGERS, BEARS AND ANTS...OH NO! "JUST THE BAD ANT" 13:15

3h ago13:15

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Do you feel as if your world is filled with stress, anxiety, or tension, and you can't see anything except the "bad" things? Is it hard to find the good things in your world? You might have an infestation of "Just The Bad Ants." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: http…

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BESTof2023 John 9:1-41 23:40

14d ago23:40

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If Jesus heals you, will you change your mindset? What if He healed someone you know; would you change your mindset then? Moreover, would you encourage others to so? A word from the Lord on these very questions, as delivered on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Scotch Plains Christian Church. Pre-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Ministries® Post-Roll Music is © 20…

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Sales Series E5 | Use Internal Messaging Systems in Dealership Sales & Service 14:07

2d ago14:07

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Focusing on the critical role of internal messaging systems in optimizing workflow efficiency and enhancing customer service within dealership sales and service departments! In an industry where time is money, effective communication is paramount to ensure customers receive top-notch care and service. Explore with me the significance of utilizing i…

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Sales Series E4 | The Critical Role of TO’s on Sales Calls 13:48

2h ago13:48

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Sales Series E4 This is a compelling episode for dealership managers and those looking to improve their personal sales numbers. The pivotal role of TO’s in the call handling sales process is broken. Manager TO’s and involvement on calls is crucial for maximizing sales opportunities, boosting customer loyalty, enhancing bottom line and CSI. Many sal…

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#84 Secrets to building the largest Honda store in the U.S., Betting big on small brands, 100% commission pay plans, Why leasing took over Florida, Philanthropist disguised as a car dealer? | Rita Case ... 51:47

11h ago51:47

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive where we discuss: Secrets to building the largest Honda store in the U.S., Betting big on small brands, How leasing took over Florida, becoming a philanthropist disguised as a car dealer and much more! This episode of the Car Dealers…

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Evolving Sales Strategies 🤩 |The Power of 📞Call Analysis with Tim Smith of Volz Auto Group 33:18

2d ago33:18

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Tim Smith, the dynamic General Manager of Volz Auto Group in New York, chats with me about the world of sales call analysis and its transformative impact on sales performance. Tim shares his expertise on utilizing recorded calls as a tool for accountability, evaluation, and continuous improvement within his sales team. 2024 Vibes and you have to be…

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#83 From marketing star to CEO of 18 dealerships, Selling 20,000 cars a year, Where he's heavily investing, Fixing the Jeep Cherokee 4xe sales slump | Robert Ourisman Jr., CEO of Ourisman Automotive Group ... 43:39

9d ago43:39

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Ourisman Jr., CEO of Ourisman Automotive Group, where we discuss: Going from marketing star to CEO, selling 20,000 cars a year, fixing the Cherokee 4xe sales slump, where he's heavily investing, fighting with automakers on inventory allocation and much more. This e…

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Sales Series E1: 📆 Appointment Setting Strategies That Secure Showed Appointments! 🔥🔥🔥 21:28

3h ago21:28

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Sales Series Part 1 🛑 I will be holding an in-person sales workshop on setting appointments on May 15, 2024. Find out more information and register - https://bit.ly/3Jmw9Or Listen in as I tackle a few aspects important to leverage into your sales process when you are setting appointments! Get inspired to atteend my workshop! 🚘💰 Learn how to steer c…

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Sales Series E2: ⏱Learn How to Effectively Train Your Team in 10-Minutes! | Long Meetings are Ineffective 🔥 17:56

3h ago17:56

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Sales Series Part 2 🔥 Sales Series for Dealership Teams 🔥 In today's fast-paced business world, lengthy meetings can drain productivity and hinder progress. In this episode, we dive into strategies for managers to revolutionize team training by condensing it into short, impactful sessions. Say goodbye to hour-long meetings and hello to efficient, e…

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Sales Series E3: Learn Engaging Training Activities 20:55

3h ago20:55

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Series - Part 3 Previously I recorded an episode on 10-minute training which was well received by many of you! This is the next part! What will you train on? What topics will you cover? Often topics are reactive to problem situations going on during the sales process or a heat case. All good and I challenge you to explore other ways to teach your t…

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BESTof2023 Deuteronomy 30:11:20 25:11

22d ago25:11

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Feel like all you’re doing is chasing the next fortunate circumstance? Want to learn how to join in God’s blessing? Moreover, would help bring vitality to another once you learned how? A word from the Lord on these very questions, as delivered on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Pottersville Reformed Church. Pre-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Ministries® Pos…

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#82 Solving the car theft epidemic, 1,000,000+ stolen last year, How theft is impacting auto insurance, Brands not at risk of vehicle theft? | Melissa High, Vice President of LoJack 34:36

20d ago34:36

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Melissa High, VP of LoJack where we discuss solving the car theft epidemic, over 1,000,000 vehicles stolen last year, why auto insurance premiums are ripping, brands not at risk of vehicle theft, and much more: This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to …

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Lions, Tigers, Bears and ANTS...Oh No! - "The Less Than Ant" 8:37

8d ago8:37

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How many times in your life have you felt "less than" in a particular life situation? It is so common, and it is not beneficial to us. The Less Than Ant needs to be exterminated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-deme…

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Inspirational Pathway to Leadership Success with Mario Murgado, Entrepreneur & Visionary 🚘Dealer 41:02

20d ago41:02

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This is an incredibly inspiring and powerful conversation with the remarkable car dealer, Mario Murgado. Mario's journey from arriving in this country with nothing to now owning and operating 26 successful dealerships is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and leadership. Mario shares his insights on the fundamentals of a wildly succ…

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#65 - Understanding Nats: An Explainer Of Its Features And Capabilities 37:18

2h ago37:18

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Join Andrey, Julien, and Mattias in this episode of DevSecOps Talks as they discuss Nats.io, a messaging system popular among people building on top of Kubernetes. Julien explains how Nats is different from Kafka and shares his personal experience with the product. The hosts discuss the various use cases of Nats and explore its features and capabil…

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#81 Chairman of Hyundai Dealer Council speaks out, Selling 6,000+ cars in one county, Behind the scenes of Hyundai/Amazon partnership, Do dealers and car makers still need eachother? | Andrew Wright, Managing ... 57:37

9d ago57:37

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Andrew Wright, Managing Partner of VINart Dealerships where we discuss: What's next for the Hyundai/Amazon partnership, selling 6,000+ cars yearly in one county, whether dealers and car makers still need each other, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Po…

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Unlocking Profitability in Auto Dealerships with Data and Machine Learning with Jason Knight, CEO @ Lotlinx 42:59

3d ago42:59

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Lotlinx has tracked every car online for over a decade! Their machine learning is helping dealers make great decsiions when it comes to managing invenotry and promotion! Check out their latest publication on Auto Success - https://bit.ly/3y4ULJ9 In this episode, I sit down with Jason Knight, CEO of Lotlinx, to delve into the world of automotive ret…

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#80 Building the dealership of the future, Selling 30K cars per year, Why AI isn't working today, Future of Carvana | Jeremy Beaver, CEO of Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) 48:03

4d ago48:03

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jeremy Beaver, CEO of Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) where we discuss: Running a dealership like a tech company, Selling 30K cars per year, Why AI isn’t working today, The future of Carvana and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by…

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LIONS, TIGERS, BEARS AND ANTS - EPISODE 5 - "WACKED UP" 7:25

12d ago7:25

7:25

Stress is causing life to be "wacked up!" That is my new technical term, and I believe it is accurate. We deal with stressors we should not have in our lives. How do we handle this? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-d…

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#79 CDG Market Update: Can leasing save the car business, $25,000 Teslas, Negative equity crushing new car sales | Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds and Gen Balouev, General Manager of Norm ... 47:51

1M ago47:51

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Welcome to the second episode of The Car Dealership Guy Market Update—Brought to you by Edmunds. This new segment is a monthly discussion with automotive industry experts and dealers about where our car market is today -- and where it may headed. From insider-only dealership insights to macroeconomic trends, my goal is to make you smarter and more …

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BESTof2023 John 1:29-42 28:47

1M ago28:47

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Could beholding Jesus, the Lamb of God, change you? What if you chose to “come and see” where He is staying? Moreover, is it worth telling others? A word from the Lord on these very questions, as delivered on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Fort Dix Chapel. Pre-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Ministries® Post-Roll Music is © 2024 CDK Ministries® Support the Sh…

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Service BDC Series E8: Syncing Sales to Service: Enhancing Loyalty with Effective Call Structures for First Free Oil Change Scheduling 17:09

21d ago17:09

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One of the biggest struggles is bridging the gap between sales and service departments. I’ve got one of many hacks for this in this episode! 😉 So here it is….the art of making outbound calls to schedule clients for their first free oil change and how it can be a powerful tool for customer engagement and building goodwill! Join me as I explore my su…

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Service BDC Series E7: Crafting a Winning Service BDC Call Script for Appointment Setting | Unlocking Success! 🔥 18:09

20d ago18:09

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Setting appointments is the name of the game! 🎯 You gotta craft compelling call guides that make all the difference in customer engagement, appointment conversions, and overall service experience! Join me as I explore a step-by-step process for scheduling appointments, outlining key actions and the benefits they bring along the way. Here's a sneak …

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Service BDC Series E5: Unveiling the Value of Your 🛠Service Department: A Customer-Centric Approach 18:39

20d ago18:39

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Service BDC is where it's at! The heart of the dealership...let that sink in😉...they are the start of most RO's and tasked with enabling loyal clients existence! Hit me up with your feedback - jennifer@edealersolution.com. This episode is gold. It’s the secret weapon in sales! 🤩 When you understand the value in what you bring to the table, it is ea…

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Service BDC Series E6: Turning Weaknesses into Strengths | Transforming Customer Calls in Your 🔧Service Department 20:43

10d ago20:43

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Welcome back! I’m drawing attention to common weaknesses faced by car dealership service department and BDC representatives during customer calls and explore strategies to overcome these challenges for improved customer satisfaction and business success. In this episode, I’m focusing on empowering dealership personnel to enhance customer interactio…

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#78 Building the “Amazon” of car shipping, Dirty secrets of the $70B vehicle logistics industry, Saving dealers millions with faster car transportation | Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange 48:23

1M ago48:23

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange where we discuss: Building the "Amazon" of car shipping, Dirty secrets of the $70B vehicle logistics industry, How he's saving dealers millions with faster car transportation, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Gu…

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#77 Secret "profit" weapon of car dealerships, Arrival of $300/hr labor rates, Biggest risks insuring EVs | Todd Sands, Senior Vice President at CNA National 42:34

21d ago42:34

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Todd Sands, Senior Vice President at CNA National where we discuss: The secret "profit" weapon of car dealerships, The arrival of $300/hr labor rates, Some of the biggest risks insuring EVs, the undisputed champion of catalytic converter theft and much more. This episode …

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BESTof2023 Romans 15:1-13 20:46

1M ago20:46

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Is there a way to transcend the divisiveness around us, especially in the church? If you could strengthen your own hope while supporting new followers of Jesus, would you choose to do it? Moreover, would you tell someone else? A word from the Lord on these very questions, as delivered on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Scotch Plains Christian Church. Pr…

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#089 Copying 5 TB in 15 minutes 37:46

17d ago37:46

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Michael shares what's needed to copy 5 TB from one S3 bucket to another. Also, Andreas introduces renovate a tool to keep Infrastructure as Code dependencies up to date. Andreas and Michael Wittig are building on AWS since 2009. Follow their journey of developing products like bucketAV, marbot, and HyperEnv and learn from practice. Links S3 CopyObj…

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#76 Scaling a $4.5B dealership empire, Future of the franchise model, The "15-minute" car sale | David Hult, CEO of Asbury Automotive Group 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with David Hult, CEO of Asbury Automotive Group where we discuss: His day-to-day running a $4.5B+ dealership empire, the future of the franchise model in the US, the "15-minute" car sale, steps to writing a $1B+ check and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podca…

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#75 Best service center in America, Profit pendulum swings again, Can dealers make more money without consumers paying for it? | Jim Roche, CEO of WarrCloud 37:09

20d ago37:09

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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jim Roche, CEO of Warrcloud where we discuss: The best service center in America, the dealership profit pendulum swings again, whether dealers can make more money without consumers paying for it and much more! This episode is brought to you by: CDK Global - Empowering dea…

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Service BDC Series E3: Efficient Office Setup for BDC Success 15:49

20d ago15:49

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This is an 8-episode series focused soley on a bad ass Service BDC Department! What do you think? Hit me up! Jennifer@edealersolution.com We don't often talk about the importance of an effective work environment including work station so here it goes! I'm diving deep on key elements essential for creating a comfortable and efficient office setup th…

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Service BDC Series E4: Motivating BDC Reps with Incentives & Competitions 15:19

1M ago15:19

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Ready to explore effective strategies for inspiring and incentivizing Business Development Center (BDC) representatives in the service department to excel in their call volume and appointment setting goals?! In this episode, I hit up creative ideas and proven methods for implementing incentives and competitions that drive motivation and performance…

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Service BDC Series E2: Leveraging Lead Lists for Appointment Setting in Car Dealership Service BDC 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Let me know what you think of this series 👊- jennifer@edealersolution.com In this episode, we explore the importance of using targeted lead lists to increase appointment set rates in a car dealership's service department Business Development Center (BDC). Discover key lead lists that service department BDC agents should consider utilizing, includin…

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Service BDC Series E1: The Active BDC Service Manager: Leading by Doing in the Business Development Center 16:35

20d ago16:35

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Service BDC is where it's at! The heart of the dealership...let that sink in...they are the start of most RO's and tasked with enabling loyal clients existence! Hit me up with your feedback - jennifer@edealersolution.com. In this episode, we explore the crucial role of a Business Development Center (BDC) manager as a coach and trainer who actively …

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Lions, Tigers, Bears and Ants...OH NO! "Daily News" 7:39

22d ago7:39

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Do you constantly surround yourself with the world news? Newspapers…television…scrolling on your phone… all of these can be detrimental to your cognitive and emotional health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementia/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-dementi…

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