Shepherd on path to GM, Egan on Closing Deals w/ AI, Carlstedt on Auto Techs | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:

Jacob Shepherd, Dealer Principal of Chevrolet of Troy

Bill Egan, Vice President of Product at automotiveMastermind

Ryan Carlstedt, EVP Fixed Operations at Willis Automotive Group

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