Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Auto Group, discusses leading a $2B dealer group, acquisition strategy, exciting franchises, state of Stellantis, dealership market outlook, pent-up demand for new vehicles, marketing approach, challenges in the industry, and the impact of underproduction on car sales.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Mark Boyd, a prolific automotive tech entrepreneur where we discuss: the next $300m auto tech exit, Why great ideas don’t = success, should dealers incubate tech startups? And the rise of “vulture capitalism”.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:Private Auto - The safest way to buy vehicles privately. Use code ‘CDG’ to list your car for free. Learn more @ https://privateauto.com/Car Dealership Guy News - The #1 source for concise and unbiased car industry news. Stay informed with the most relevant and interesting stories by visiting https://cdg.newsInterested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:31) - Introducing Mark(00:02:51) - Mark’s career in auto(00;12:50) - Where will value be created over the next 5 years in the industry?(00:15:10) - Customer Data platforms(00:18:45) - What’s exciting to you in Auto tech right now?(00:22:53) - What are some key themes you’re focused on as an Auto tech investor?(00:27:29) - Is it smart for dealerships to incubate technology in-house?(00:35:45) - Do you see OEMs moving to an agency model?(00:41:35) - Thoughts on AI(00:46:23) - What traits do you see in the best founders/CEOs?Check out Boyd Ventures here - https://markboyd.com/Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff:CDG News - https://news.dealershipguy.com/CDG Jobs - https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealershipX - https://x.com/GuyDealershipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/Everything else - dealershipguy.comThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with George Saliba, Dealer Principal at J&S Mitsubishi where we discuss: why he's livestreaming car buying to thousands, how dealers can kill on social media, is the Cybertruck a flop? and much more.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:41) - How George and CDG connected(00:04:26) - Blowing up on social media(00:05:56) - George’s career and background(00:15:08) - Social Media approaches(00:25:51) - What advice would you give dealers to grow on social media?(00:26:56) - How many cars are you buying now? (00:31:23) - Do you see dealerships incentiving salespeople to move cars via social?(00:36:53) - George’s future opportunities(00:44:04) - Thoughts on the market(00:51:01) - Closing thoughtsCheck out George Saliba on social:TikTokInstagramEverywhere elseCheck out J&S Mitsubishi 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.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this special episode, I'm hosting a panel of cyber security experts, dealers, and industry insiders where we discuss: A cyber attack testing a trillion dollar industry,
"spearfishing", what’s at stake and where do dealers go from here?This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:Car Dealership Guy News - The #1 source for concise and unbiased car industry news. Stay informed with the most relevant and interesting stories by visiting https://cdg.newsInterested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Introduction and context(00:01:21) - The timeline(00:04:00) - Experiences on the ground(00:07:51) - Technical takes on how this hack could have happened(00:23:55) - Regulatory expert takes on how detrimental each day of shutdown is(00:43:30) - Impacted dealer experiences & Potential governmental intervention (01:03:41) - Audience Q&ACheck 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.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Charles Mizrahi, Head of Automotive Partnerships at Uber, where we discuss evolving the customer experience at dealerships, killing the courtesy shuttle, how dealers hacked Uber, and much more!This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:AutoFi - AutoFi solves the everyday problems dealers face like bottlenecks at the sales desk, customer distrust, and decision overload.Their all-new showroom solution includes deal estimation, desking, lender routing, and an F&I menu all in one powerful Platform. Learn more @ https://www.autofi.com/cdg/Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on behalf of your customers even if they don’t have the Uber app. If you’re ready to reduce the costs associated with maintaining shuttles and limit the liability of loaner vehicles, it's time to partner with Uber. Visit t.uber.com/CDGauto today.Car Dealership Guy News - The #1 source for concise and unbiased car industry news. Stay informed with the most relevant and interesting stories by visiting https://cdg.newsInterested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:15) - Charlie’s background and career(00:04:42) - Ideating Uber for Business(00:10:42) - Penetrating the car business during Covid(00:12:16) - What are you working on today? (00:14:59) - What’s the value of offering a service that is so simple on the surface?(00:18:25) - What are the use cases for this product?(00:21:17) - What’s the future for dealership transportation?(00:22:56) - What do you have on the horizon to bring innovation to the industry?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.

Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com discusses why automakers are building in the US again, importance of American-made cars to consumers, and the significance of supporting US employment in car purchases. The podcast explores the American-Made Index rankings, shifting priorities of OEMs towards US production and EV plants, Honda's rise on the index, and the impact of electric vehicles on auto manufacturing.

Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, discusses leading Hyundai's market growth, investing $1B in dealerships, and their solution for fast charging. Topics include improving Hyundai's image, design importance, EV investments, and balancing short-term growth with long-term goals.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Amitay Kalmar, CEO of Lendbuzz where we discuss: Why consumer financing is broken in the US, Handling 1.5B in auto loans, Auto lenders pulling out of the market, Why Tesla loan performance is so puzzling.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast 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-platformAuto Hauler Exchange - The Auto Hauler Exchange has revolutionized the way vehicle haulers and vehicle shippers collaborate. The Exchange is the first digital marketplace of its kind in the vehicle logistics industry. Learn more @ https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/LendBuzz - Expand access to credit with a simple and fast auto loan process that looks at you - not just your credit score. Learn more at https://www.lendbuzz.com/Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:50) - Amitay’s journey into auto(00:04:06) - What did you see that was broken in auto lending?(00:08:37) - What’s the current state of auto lending?(00:12:12) - What are you trying to solve with LendBuzz?(00:14:36) - How do you create a profitable business model?(00:18:47) - How big is your target market?(00:20:53) - What trends are you seeing in loan performance right now?(00:24:21) - What’s driving the growth in captives?(00:26:12) - The state of digital retailing concerning lending integration?(00:31:38) - Do you have any aspirations to branch into other areas of the industry?(00:33:24) - What’s exciting to you these days?Check out Lendbuzz 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.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jimmy Houle, CEO of Groupe Lallier where we discuss: Why the Canadian Gov’t is the best car salesman, Selling 7,000 cars a year in Quebec, What’s stopping Carvana in Canada… for now, Exporting cars to the US for massive profit.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/Experian - Experian Automotive is one of the most trusted sources of data and insights in the automobile industry and they're a one-stop-shop: Dealers can use automotive, lifestyle, and predictive data to find in-market car shoppers faster and at lower cost. By leveraging targeted audiences, dealers can communicate with car shoppers based on make, model, off-lease, off-loan, in-equity, fuel type, or vehicle servicing needs. Learn more @ https://bit.ly/3W1vrgYCar Dealership Guy News - The #1 source for concise and unbiased car industry news. Stay informed with the most relevant and interesting stories by visiting https://cdg.newsInterested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:43) - Jimmy’s background and career(00:08:25) - How many stores do you have and what is your top-line revenue(00:09:23) - How did you react to Honda cutting dealer profit margins?(00:12:24) - How is Honda performing in your market?(00:13:16) - Are you experiencing similar challenges to US dealers?(00:16:13) - Are EVs your best-performing product?(00:17:47) - How much higher are margins on cars you send to the US?(00:20:38) - How powerful are online sellers in Canada?(00:22:42) - What are the core differences in operating your store vs. a US store?(00:24:50) - Manufacturer presence in Canada(00:26:31) - Are you facing major headwinds in the Canadian auto market?(00:30:20) - How do you operate your stores?(00:31:35) - Cultural and regulation differences between the US & Quebec market(00:34:20) - How are you acquiring used cars?(00:36:01) - Why are you sending cars to auction?(00:37:06) - What has you excited these days?(00:39:08) - Are you looking to make more acquisitions?(00:43:47) - What are your best-selling products?(00:45:09) - Why do you sell cars but not deliver them for 2-3 days?Check out Groupe Lallier 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.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO Holdings, home of EasyCare, where we discuss: Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Mechanics making more than attorneys?, The growing cyber threat for cars.This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast 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-platformCars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/Easycare - Easycare offers the industry's only MOTOR TREND Certified VSC, GAP, Tire & Wheel, KeyCare, SelectCare, ETCH, Select, Dent Repair, Scheduled Maintenance, Appearance Protection, RV and Commercial Vehicle coverage. Learn more @ https://easycare.com/Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:15) - Tony’s career(00:05:52) - How do all the companies you’re involved with impact the auto industry?(00:07:59) - What growth are you seeing in the RV and Powersports market?(00:15:03) - What are you seeing with Dealer profitability trends?(00:19:25) - Why is the pause in EVs a good thing?(00:21:02) - What’s driving the 5x increase in claim values? (00:23:26) - Where’s the opportunity for EVs?(00:27:28) - How are you working to create the most profitable system while maintaining a great customer experience?(00:35:17) - Are there any new products on the horizon you’re anticipating?(00:38:51) - How do you continue to scale your company? (00:41:55) - Creating more product shelf space(00:45:46) - How do you measure risk for someone who didn’t buy a VSC at the point of sale but wants one now?(00:51:59) - Is there a benchmark for running an automotive warranty company?(00:54:07) - GAP Reinsurance(00:59:44) - What’s exciting to you these days?Check out APCO 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.