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Auto Dealer Live is hosted by David Villa, CEO of iPD. David has over 20 years of experience working in the Automotive industry and is passionate about being a voice of change that pushes the industry forward in a positive direction. The purpose of Auto Dealer Live is to bring together automotive’s…

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  • Jan 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 334 EPISODES


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Auto Dealer Live - Automotive of 2021, What Today Tells Us Tomorrow?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 29:58


Today David Cribbs and I are talking about predictions about what this year will have in store for the auto industry! What do guys think the automotive will look like in the near future?

Auto Dealer Live - The Future of the Showroom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:17


Today David Cribbs and I are talking about the future of the showroom! With an ever-changing demographic, what should the modern showroom look like, and what will a dealership look like in the near future? You don’t wanna miss this!

Auto Dealer Live - Talk of the Town

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 30:08


Join the ADL Crew for another exciting edition of Auto Dealer Live! Be sure to like & share, and check us out on YouTube for past episodes!

Auto Dealer Live - Rear-View Mirror

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 29:32


The year is coming to an end (I know, we've all been waiting) so let's leave 2020 behind us, and move forward -- no looking back! David Villa and David Cribbs are your hosts today, joined by Brian Benstock and Chris Martinez! These are the guys you want to hear from before going into a new year, so prepare to take some notes, leave your comments and questions below, and enjoy the show!

Auto Dealer Live - Closing STRONG!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 37:40


It's the end of the year, and 2020 has been a tough one! Let's talk about how to finish one of the most difficult years for the automotive industry, as well as how we can prepare for what's to come in 2021!

Auto Dealer Live - Maximizing Internet Leads

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 30:35


Welcome to Auto Dealer Live! If you're watching online, you can see we've made some changes to the studio, and if you're listening on mobile, you may notice today's episode is only 30 minutes! We are constantly trying to improve and create the best content for our friends and fans, so we're moving to a 30-minute show, Thursdays from 12:00 - 12:30 PM EST! We feel this change will allow more people to watch and will create more focused and entertaining content! To kick things off, we're talking about how you can maximize your internet leads! We've got Michael Cirillo and Josh Mitchell on the show giving some insight as to how you can better serve the online customer! So kick back and relax and enjoy the show!

Auto Dealer Live - Turbulence in the Used Car Market

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 36:13


Welcome to Auto Dealer Live! Joining David Villa today we have JR Toothman, Brad Summers, John Luciano, Brittany Hibdon & Justin Jarek! The used car market has been a hot topic due to the current pandemic, so we decided to ask some successful dealer principals how they have handled the decrease in used car inventory. Enjoy the show!

Auto Dealer Live - BDC & A.I. Integration

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 55:09


Welcome to Auto Dealer Live! Joining David Villa today we have Steve Roessler, Denny Eubank & Kyle Read! You'll be hearing lot of BDC chatter today as we discuss the integration of A.I. into the workforce! Following up that conversation we're joined by Fred "Subprime Hero" Lennartz & Lou "the Car Guy" Ramirez, Co-Hosts of Car Guys Coffee! What an exciting lineup! We can't wait to get started! Enjoy the show!

Auto Dealer Live - Glenn Lundy LIVE in Studio! Let's talk Training!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 56:06


Welcome to Auto Dealer Live! Today we have a very special co-host, Glenn Lundy LIVE in our ADL Studio! We're joined virtually by Jonathan Dawson, Benjamin Dykstra & Kevin Strosnider! How do you handle new salespeople? How to you handle veteran salespeople? The key is TRAINING! Regardless of your experience, training is vital to achieve sales success! So let's dive in!

Auto Dealer Live - The Digital Dealer Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 55:56


Today is going to be a great day for our awesome ADL audience! We had the pleasure of closing out Day 1 of Digital Dealer Virtual earlier this week, and we wanted to make sure that YOU had a chance to see our incredible episode, regardless of whether or not you were able to attend the conference! So don't go anywhere, because you're going to want to see this! Welcome to Auto Dealer Live!

Auto Dealer Live - THE All-Star Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 61:16


It's about to go down... Today is a very exciting day in the Auto Dealer Live studio! David Villa is joined by guest co-host Brad Wise, Executive General Manager of Ferman Chevrolet right here in Tampa, FL! To kick things off, they're sitting down with Chris Martinez, Platform Director of Sales & Marketing for Jackie Cooper Imports! Followed up by two absolute ballers, Ali Reda and Frank Crinite! These guys know how to sell cars better than ANYONE, so you DON'T want to miss this! Welcome to the show!

Auto Dealer Live - Champion Status

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 59:31


It's Thursday, and that means Auto Dealer Live! This weeks episode is sure to push you to the top of the podium, and that's because we've got a crew of CHAMPIONS on with David Villa today! Joining us to give their take on what has brought them incredible success in the industry, we have El Patronn, David Maus Jr., and our good buddy Justin Jarek! These guys know the road to success, and they want to help everyone else achieve their goals just as they did! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Auto Dealer Live - Founders Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 56:15


Welcome to another exciting episode of Auto Dealer Live, hosted by David Villa! This week we have three gentlemen that have laid the foundation for how their jobs are meant to be executed. With us today we have Shaka Dyson, Todd Smith, and Josh Mitchell. You know the drill, be sure to share the show, follow us on social, and of course like and comment your thoughts!

Auto Dealer Live - Greatness Comes From the Top

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 58:19


Welcome back to yet another exciting edition of Auto Dealer Live, hosted by David Villa. Today's episode is a bit out of the ordinary, as Dave is hosting all by himself... However, he is joined by 5 of the top industry professionals to discuss some incredible topics. On with him today we have Matt Lasco, Amanda Gordon, Kerri Wise, Alex Flores, and the hustler himself, Glenn Lundy. You do NOT want to miss this awesome episode of Auto Dealer Live!

Auto Dealer Live - The Rant Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 58:43


Sit down with David Villa & David Cribbs for a show determined to stir the pot! Joining us today, we have Sara Hoagey, Glenn Lundy, and Bobbie Herron! Hear these industry bosses rant about what's bothering them in the industry today! Welcome to Auto Dealer Live!

Auto Dealer LIVE - "From the Blacktop"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 53:44


David Cribbs is in the studio with me today, along with 6 of the nation's top automotive sales pros!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 434

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 57:10


On today's episode of Auto Dealer Live, David and Brett moderate a panel of 5 dealers, all of which have had incredible success in operating their stores through an ever-changing industry. With a new generation of employees - millennials - the process of training them has changed. How do you lead them? How do you keep them motivated? How do you prepare them to become leaders in their future career? Find out on this week's episode of Auto Dealer Live!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 433 "Leading with Influnce"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 58:02


Today on Auto Dealer Live, David Villa and Brett Oubre host a well-built panel of General Managers to discuss leadership from the dealer perspective. How they have overcome obstacles in leading their teams, as well as how they grew to become influential leaders in their business and industry.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 432

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 61:52


Hosts David Villa & Brett Oubre are joined by 3 elite General Managers, discussing how to keep employees motivated in the new norm. Guests include Shawn Hays, Colonial Chevrolet, Kevin Strosnider, Strosnider Chevrolet, and Blaine Roche, Brandon CDJR (Manitoba).

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 431

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 56:04


Practice What You Preach! Hosts David Villa and Brett Oubre are join by a power house panel including: Paul Sansone Jr, Bill Vueleman, Phillip Pogue & Mike Svaboda. With this stacked show, we will delve into the world of best practices, the evolution of those practices and making sure your team is bought in on those practices.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 430

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 53:37


Managers Club

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 429

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 55:09


Mentor and Evaluate Hosts David Villa and Brett Oubre are Joined by a powerful panels discussing team evaluations and mentorship. We are joined today Anthony Toups, GM of Classic Acura and Beaumont Texas, Amanda Gordon, owner of GoJo Auto in Denver Colorado and Scott Simons, GM and Managing Partner of Vally CDJR, Honda Nissan Subaru VW in Harrisonburg Virginia.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 428

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 49:31


Bring it to an End Hosts David Villa and Brett Oubre are joined today by Matt Lasco, VP of Lasco Auto Group, Lawrence Searcy, General Council and Operations Manager at Walker Automotive and JR Toothman, Owner of Toothman Ford. We will be discussing practices and habits that have been around in our dealerships and on our lots that really need to be brought to end.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 427

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 56:10


Getting Results in a Crisis - David Villa and Brett Oubre will be joined live by Dan Weibe, Gerald Ramoin and Brad wise to talk about what is working and not working for generating new leads during this season we have found ourselves in?

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 426

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 61:56


The Owners Box - Guest host Brett Oubre joins David Villa in talking with 3 Owners and Dealer Principals: JR Toothman, Ron Baus & John Luciano, to cover effective employee retention and acquisition, and inventory acquisition.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 425

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 52:25


Live today in studio we have Sara Hoagey and Cody Lowry with David Villa! We're taking a deep dive into the evolution of the BDC. How much has changed in the mindset of dealers after CoVid, and are BDCs becoming more and more essential?

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 424

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 54:30


The guys sit down with Brett Oubre, Scott Simons and Fred Greil and talk about the current inventory issues.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 423

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 49:07


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 422

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 62:47


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 421

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 45:13


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Cribbs & Joe Cala

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 420

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 59:46


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 419

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 58:51


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs, talking with Stephen Jones, Shawn Hays, and our spotlight guest George Grinzewitsch , about how to lead during times of change!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 418

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 44:29


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 417

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 49:20


Auto Dealer Live w/ David Villa & David Cribbs

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 416

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 54:50


David Villa and David Cribbs are live joined by Will Griggs of Dothan Kia and Justin Jarek of Boniface Heirs Kia and discussing what dealers are doing now to keep engaging their markets and keeping their team motivated to grind it out during this tough time. Our Spotlight Guest, Marcello Sciarinno Co Owner of Island Auto Group, will be talking about his experience in NY during their shutdown and how they are able to lend a helping hand to their community.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 415

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 52:27


David Villa and David Cribbs are live joined by multiple GMs and Owners to discuss how to make the most out of a month like we currently have going on.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 414

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 54:48


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 414 w/ David Villa, David Cribbs, Jim Ziegler & El Patronn ADL 414: In this episode, the guys talk about change; how can you make a positive and permanent change that will impact your store?

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 413

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 51:38


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 413 with Brad Wise

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 412

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 54:01


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 412 with Scott Simons, Shawn Hays, and Alayna Schweda!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 411

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 57:35


Auto Dealer Live with J.D. Collins, Mike Overfelt, and Josh Mitchell!

Auto Dealer Live- Episode 410

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 54:14


Auto Dealer LIVE - Episode 410 with Ron Baus, Justin Jarek, and Sara Hoagey!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 409

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 61:54


In this episode, the guys talk about change; how can you make a positive and permanent change that will impact your store?

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 408

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 57:01


We have Brad Wise, and Justin Jarek joining us! Mabel Peralta will be on as our spotlight guest! Tune in for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 407

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 55:05


We have Brad Wise, and Justin Jarek joining us! Mabel Peralta will be on as our spotlight guest! Tune in for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 406

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 57:39


We have Dawn Loyacano, and Amanda Gordon joining us! Don Brady will be on as our spotlight guest! Tune in for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 405

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 59:06


We have Scott Simons, Brett Oubre, Dawn Loyacano, and Glenn Lundy joining us for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 404

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 57:35


We have Bill Veuleman, Matt Lasco, and Ryan Duck Dunston joining us for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 403

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 53:45


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 403

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 402

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 60:07


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 402

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 401

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 51:13


Auto Dealer Live - Episode 401

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 400

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 56:57


Join David Villa, David Cribbs, and Chris Fritcher as they have a FIRE discussion about automotive!

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