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What do shoppers actually want in 2026? Do brand vibe, culture, and ethos matter more than the clothes? Is experience-based fashion just better marketing? And what does “integrated fashion” look like when your wardrobe is built around music, sports, clubs, video games, vintage, coffee shops, and the internet?On this episode of Pair of Kings, Sol Thompson and Michael Smith break down the largest survey they've run on fashion preferences, shopping habits, and taste: 1,500+ responses on how people look for, select and justify clothing today. The duo use the season's thesis of “integrated fashion” to interrogate why brand culture matters, how shoppers decide between buying piece-by-piece vs building a full aesthetic, why brand storytelling still works, and what makes a fashion brand captivating enough to hold an audience.We get into Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Rolling Dub Trio, Lost Control cowboy boots, Undercover, Comme des Garçons, Celine, Hedi Slimane, CC41 wartime tailoring, vintage band tees, Bruce Springsteen shirts, KMFDM, Electronic Research Department / ERD, Daft Punk, and controversy-driven fashion marketing.Sol and Michael also discuss Everlane's sale to Shein, sustainability fatigue, ethical fashion, cost per wear, quality vs longevity, resale liquidity, wardrobe economics, consumer inequality, and why the modern fashion industry is selling lifestyles as much as clothing. Further, they ask what sparks the desire to buy: Honey Dijon at Coachella, Saturday Night Fever, The Batman motorcycle jackets, FKA twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, video games, old magazines, X-Files tees, Julian Carter, and archive fashion grails.Other topics include: NYC summer style, Havaianas and flip-flop discourse, Birkenstocks without socks, finance guys in Lululemon khakis and On Running shoes, Kangol hats, men's matching sets, white jeans, World Cup style, vintage soccer jerseys, Newcastle kits, Nike Total 90s, Puma Speedcats, Big Red Boots, brand pop-ups, shock drops, fashion coffee shops, Instagram style discovery, raves, punk shows, clubs, flea markets, Harajuku, Santee Alley, gay clubs, furries, online fashion communities, The Devil Wears Prada 2, whether good marketing can compensate for bad clothes. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did recording.Lots of love!Sol---Episode Tags: fashion podcast 2026, integrated fashion, fashion survey, menswear, streetwear, high fashion, archive fashion, shopping habits, brand culture, experience-based fashion, Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Everlane Shein, sustainable fashion, vintage fashion, World Cup jerseys, Nike Total 90, Puma Speedcat, Celine #fashion #fashionpodcast #rickowens #archivefashion TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: 1,300+ Person Integrated Fashion Survey 1:09 — Sol & Michael Introduce the Episode 1:53 — New York Summer Fashion and the Style Reset 2:23 — Fit Check: Birkenstocks, Kapital Denim & Vintage Bruce Springsteen Tee 6:37 — KMFDM Shirt, Vintage T-Shirt Care & Washing Old Tees 7:14 — ERD Daft Punk Shirt, Vintage Resale & Controversial Fashion Marketing 11:42 — NYC Summer Style: Flip-Flops, Havaianas & Birkenstocks 16:27 — Finance Guy Fits: On Running, Lululemon Khakis & No-Show Socks 18:07 — Kangol Hats, Lower East Side Trends & One-Weekend Menswear Fads 20:22 — Matching Sets and Summer 2026 Menswear Predictions 21:16 — White Jeans, Vintage Soccer Jerseys & World Cup Style 25:05 — Everlane, Shein and the Future of Ethical Fashion 26:29 — Sustainability Fatigue and Rick Owens Sustainable Cotton 27:23 — Consumer Economics: Who Fashion Brands Actually Sell To 29:15 — AI Data Centers, Consumption and Environmental Cost 31:10 — Fashion Survey Begins: How Young Shoppers Buy Clothes 32:07 — Do Brand Vibe, Culture and Ethos Matter? 32:44 — Rick Owens, Kozaburo and Buying Into Brand Worlds 35:17 — Wardrobe Building: Piece-by-Piece vs Full Aesthetic 36:06 — Rick Owens Harness Boots and Buying in a Vacuum 40:03 — UJ Militaria, CC41 Wartime Blazer & Archive Menswear 43:00 — Brand Storytelling: Undercover, Sustainability and Fashion Narrative 45:24 — What People Consider Before Buying Clothes 46:14 — Cost Per Wear Debate 50:15 — Sustainability, Ethics, Price, Fit, Resale Liquidity & Durability 52:16 — What Makes People Want to Buy Clothing? 52:41 — Honey Dijon, Coachella, Saturday Night Fever & Cultural Inspiration 56:09 — CDG, Archive Fashion and Mental Catalogs of Grails 56:42 — FKA Twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, Video Games & Fashion Inspiration 57:39 — Do Fashion Influencers Actually Influence Fashion People? 59:38 — The Batman, Motorcycle Jackets & Style Obsession 1:01:13 — Hedi Slimane's Celine “The Dancing Kid” Beanie 1:03:15 — Experience-Based Fashion: Drops, Pop-Ups, Coffee Shops & Activations 1:06:02 — Influencer Gifting, Clothing Waste & FOMO Marketing 1:08:41 — Big Red Boots, Puma Speedcats & Hype Products That Disappear 1:10:01 — Nike Total 90, Slim Soccer Sneakers & Footwear Trends 1:10:20 — Where People Experience Fashion: Raves, Flea Markets, Clubs & Coffee Shops 1:13:37 — Instagram as a Fashion Scene and Style Discovery Tool 1:17:44 — Clubs, Raves and the Anti-Commercial Fashion Scene 1:19:04 — Song of the Week 1:21:58 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fashion Movies & Reboot Culture 1:26:37 — Speed Racer, Style Nostalgia & Closing Thoughts 1:26:59 — Outro #FashionPodcast, #Menswear, #Streetwear, #Fashion, #Style, #FashionCulture, #FashionCommunity, #FashionDiscussion, #FashionAnalysis, #FashionCommentary, #MensFashion, #MensStyle, #ArchiveFashion, #FashionArchive, #VintageFashion, #FashionHistory, #DesignerFashion, #LuxuryFashion, #FashionResearch, #FashionWriting, #IntegratedFashion, #FashionTheory, #FashionConsumer, #FashionShopping, #FashionTrends, #FashionIndustry, #FashionMarketing, #BrandCulture, #FashionConsumerBehavior, #FutureOfFashion, #RickOwens, #CommeDesGarcons, #Undercover, #HediSlimane Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a monthLinks:InstagramTikTokTwitter/XSol's Substack (One Size Fits All)Sol's InstagramMichael's InstagramMichael's TikTok
W/C 11th May 2026A thought struck me as I was walking through Charles de Gaulle airport last week. I wondered how far I was standing (at that precise moment, in that exact spot) from somebody that I knew, but was unaware of.And not just that moment, maybe the last time I was in London or in Leeds, or on holiday or on the train, etc, etc.Clearly with the tech we have at our disposal we can (to an extent) answer that question with stuff such as location sharing, and snap-maps. But that only works with an engaged friendship group, and not necessarily everybody we have ever come into some form of contact with.So the question remains, how close do we pass to people we are acquainted with, but never actually bump into. Was an old school friend also passing through CDG at the same time as me last week, or taking coffee in Headingley yesterday whilst I was at the cricket, or being stuck in the same queue as me on the M1 on Tuesday evening.Answers on a postcard please.Stay safe.Honesty - Billy JoelTherapy For Me (or TFM as I now refer to it) is a bit of an audio curiosity. It started out as a mechanism for me to clear my head, with the hope that by saying stuff out loud it would act as a little bit of self-help. It's remains loose in style, fluid in terms of content and raw - it's a one take, press record and see what happens, affair.If you want to keep in touch with TFM and the other stuff I do then please follow me on Facebook, Insta, Twitter or Patreon. Thanks for getting this far.
Today's show features: - Scott Morrison, Fixed Operations Director at Mercedes Benz of Hampton - Dave Thomas, Director, Content Marketing at CDK Global - Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Honda and Acura This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber for Business gives your dealership a lower-cost courtesy ride option for customers whose vehicles are in the shop. Same convenience, less overhead. Book a demo and they'll buy you lunch with an Uber Eats gift card. Visit https://businesses.uber.com/CDG to get started. CDK Global – CDK Global empowers dealers with the tools and technology they need to build deeper relationships with customers and sell and service more cars. Visit https://www.cdkglobal.com/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: - Harold Hurst, COO of Purdy Group USA - Adam Crowell, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer at KPA - Seth Dobbs, Co-Chair of National Automotive Practice at FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber for Business gives your dealership a lower-cost courtesy ride option for customers whose vehicles are in the shop. Same convenience, less overhead. Book a demo and they'll buy you lunch with an Uber Eats gift card. Visit https://businesses.uber.com/CDG to get started. KPA – KPA is the leading provider of compliance solutions in the auto industry, with a unique mix of innovative software, a national network of expert consultants, and award winning training and content. Visit https://kpa.io/ to schedule your demo. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: - Lee Walton, Dealer Principal & Vice President at Bob Allen Ford-Ottawa - Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange - Marion Cain, Founder of ACE™ This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber for Business gives your dealership a lower-cost courtesy ride option for customers whose vehicles are in the shop. Same convenience, less overhead. Book a demo and they'll buy you lunch with an Uber Eats gift card. Visit https://businesses.uber.com/CDG to get started. Auto Hauler Exchange – Auto Hauler Exchange is the vehicle transportation marketplace connecting shippers and carriers directly to remove inefficiencies, cut delivery timelines in half, and save 15-20% on transport. Visit https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/ to set up your free account today. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Sandro Tarchini serves as Global Head of Business Development at Cardano Foundation. He has more than a decade of experience in digital financial services, fintech innovation, and strategic partnerships across blockchain and traditional finance sectors. Prior to joining the Foundation, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Saxo Bank, and most recently, Wyden. Sandro's latest work at the Foundation includes collaboration with Grant Thornton Switzerland to execute the first financial audit attestation on a blockchain. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Sandro [38:28] about: What blockchain is, and how it can be applied to the food supply chain to improve traceability and transparency How blockchain's "immutable transparency" could help solve problems like food fraud and increase trust in food systems Hurdles to industry adoption of blockchain technology for traceability The Cardano Foundation's work with the Georgian National Wine Agency to establish the Georgian Wine Traceability Program, which uses blockchain to authenticate wine from vineyard to retail Educational resources offered by the Cardano Foundation to help industry understand and adopt blockchain solutions Trends driving blockchain momentum, such as regulatory changes, and near-term challenges to blockchain implementation Lessons and best practices for setting up the right ecosystem of partners and resources in Switzerland, where the Cardano Foundation is based. Before we speak to Sandro, listen to Adrienne's interview with Patrick Schneider [22:17], Vice President of Operations and Engineering at CDG Environmental LLC, about the importance of chlorine dioxide for comprehensive sanitation programs in food manufacturing facilities. Patrick also discusses what sets CDG's chlorine dioxide solutions apart from others on the market, as well as CDG's presence at the upcoming Food Safety Summit. News and Resources News FDA FY 2027 Budget Request Includes $57 Million for 'MAHA' [5:31] FDA Launches BRIDGE Project to Modernize Food Facility Inspections [8:23] FDA Finds Adulteration in 4 Percent of Honey Samples [13:19] Global Survey Highlights Gaps and Opportunities in Food Safety Training [15:06] Study Evaluates Pathogen Reductions on Microgreens Treated with UV-C [19:41] USDA Creates Office of Seafood [21:00] Resources Cardano Foundation Food Safety Summit Live Streaming Register for the Food Safety Summit, taking place May 11–14 in Rosemont, Illinois! Sponsored by: CDG Environmental Visit CDG–the Chlorine Dioxide Company at Booth #446 at the 2026 Food Safety Summit! We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
Today I'm joined by Rob Cochran, 2026 Chairman of NADA and CEO of #1 Cochran. We dive into the high-stakes world of dealer advocacy, exploring how NADA defeated the onerous CARS rule and why the FTC still has the industry in its crosshairs. Rob breaks down the "alignment gap" between OEMs and dealers, the looming threat of Chinese EVs, and why the franchise system must overhaul the customer experience to survive. This episode is brought to you by: 1. EasyCare - Pulseprotectsusa.com is providing our audience with a special offer of four free Pulse modules* installed and a free safety analysis. Visit @ https://www.easycaremidwest.com/pulse-protection/ today to claim yours! *4 modules per dealership group, installed by a Pulse technician only. 2. Veramatic - Every dealer wants clean closes, controlled cash flow, and confidence in true profitability. Most still operate without them. Until now. Meet Veramatic: the accuracy layer your DMS never built. Get clean, consistent, trusted accounting data, normalized before it hits the GL, automatically. Learn more @ www.veramatic.io/CDG or watch last Thursday's episode with Jen Speerbrecher here: https://youtu.be/MGS0W7f3miU 3. CDG Recruiting - Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ to get started. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 06:25 The FTC Rule That Almost Broke Dealers. 09:45 Why The FTC Is Watching Your Website Price. 13:35 NADA's Smart Fight Against OEM Overreach. 16:40 Why 97% Of Dealers Hate Stair Steps. 23:10 The 90-Day Problem Ruining Generational Plans. 26:00 The China Threat Dealers Ignore. 29:55 Would Rob Ever Sell A Chinese Franchise? 31:25 Billions At Risk From New OEMs. 41:25 The Trait That Prevents Business Death. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today, I'm joined by Jen Speerbrecher, Vice President at Veramatic. We dive into the "unsexy" but critical world of the dealership back office, where tribal knowledge is disappearing, and manual errors are eating into razor-thin margins. Jen explains why your DMS often fails as a source of truth and how top-performing controllers are using automation to cut month-end closing times in half while guaranteeing 100% accuracy. Want learn more? Send Jen your biggest accounting challenges at askjen@veramatic.io This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting prices. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ here. 2. Veramatic - Every dealer wants clean closes, controlled cash flow, and confidence in true profitability. Most still operate without them. Until now. Meet Veramatic: the accuracy layer your DMS never built. Get clean, consistent, trusted accounting data, normalized before it hits the GL, automatically. Learn more @ www.veramatic.io/CDG. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 01:45 The Financial Lie Controllers Live With. 02:25 Why CPAs Fail At Auto Dealerships. 03:55 How Typos Steal Thousands From Dealers. 04:25 The Penny That Reveals Hidden Losses. 05:45 Your DMS Is Lying To You. 06:00 The Recipe For Back Office Disaster. 12:20 When Experience Becomes A Liability. 13:20 What Automation Exposed After 90 Days. 15:55 The Controller Who Tried To Break Her Own Software. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
La Société financière internationale (SFI), filiale du Groupe de la Banque mondiale dédiée au secteur privé dans les pays en développement, a ouvert le 4 mars 2026 son tout premier bureau au Gabon. Auparavant, les dossiers gabonais étaient pilotés depuis le Cameroun. L'augmentation du portefeuille client au Gabon a amené la SFI à se rapprocher du marché en ouvrant sur place son bureau. Une bonne nouvelle pour le Gabon et surtout pour les opérateurs économiques du secteur privé, dont certains peinent à trouver les financements adéquats pour leur développement. Avec notre correspondant à Libreville, Parmi les invités à la cérémonie du 4 mars, il y avait notamment Mohamed Reslan, patron de la CDG, une fonderie d'acier spécialisée dans la fabrication des fers à béton. L'entreprise a rapidement entamé des discussions avec la SFI pour financer un nouveau projet industriel visant le marché international : « On est en train de voir avec eux pour qu'ils puissent intervenir dans le financement d'un projet qui va faire 90% d'export de produit local. C'est un projet d'exportation pour 40-50 millions de dollars par an. » Également présent à la cérémonie, Loys Olympio, homme d'affaires dans le secteur de la santé. Il estime que l'arrivée de la SFI est une réelle opportunité. « On dit très souvent qu'il est difficile de trouver des financements au Gabon. Donc là, on a l'opportunité d'avoir d'autres types de financements, d'autres types d'accompagnements pour nous, les entrepreneurs. Ça nous rassure de voir qu'ils ont choisi de s'implanter au Gabon de manière durable », souligne l'entrepreneur. Libreville fait face à une sévère pénurie d'eau. L'État a confié au groupe français Euranove le pilotage d'un projet de construction d'une nouvelle usine d'eau. Armel Messan Sedji, qui travaille sur le projet, confirme des discussions en cours avec la SFI : « Nous avons entamé les discussions avec eux il y a quelques mois. Nous essayons de voir dans quelle mesure le projet que nous portons pour renforcer la capacité de production d'eau peut être accompagné par ce bailleur de fonds. » Énergie, infrastructures, mines... La SFI finance de nombreux secteurs Dahlia Khalifa, directrice de la SFI pour le Nigeria et l'Afrique centrale, qui a effectué le déplacement à Libreville, a rappelé à l'assistance les secteurs clefs financés par l'institution : « L'un des secteurs prioritaires est l'énergie, parce que l'énergie est la clef de toute chose. Il y a aussi en général les infrastructures, y compris le transport et l'industrialisation. Il y a également le secteur minier. Pas uniquement exporter les minerais bruts mais la transformation locale pour plus de plus-value et de création d'emplois au Gabon. » À lire aussiMakhtar Diop (SFI): «Développer des chaînes de valeur régionales en Afrique» Dans les coulisses, des murmures sur les conditions présumées rigides d'accès aux financements de la SFI ont été entendus. Dahlia Khalifa explique que la SFI n'est pas une « une banque classique ». « En tant que banque de développement, nous ne sommes pas focalisés uniquement sur le prêt d'argent. Nous faisons également de l'investissement actif et du renforcement des capacités. Nous soutenons les entreprises afin qu'elles puissent se développer pour l'avenir. Et nous disons que nous sommes des partenaires pour la vie », a-t-elle expliqué. La SFI finance déjà plusieurs projets au Gabon, notamment la construction d'un barrage hydroélectrique et la rénovation du chemin de fer transgabonais. Ces financements se chiffrent à 117 millions de dollars aujourd'hui. La SFI vise les 400 millions de dollars. À lire aussiCongo-Brazzaville: la SFI et Bank of Africa s'associent pour financer l'essor des PME
Paul Connors is the Managing Director of "CDG Sports" and affectionally known as the AFL's "Jerry Maguire". Since 1999, CDG have managed some of the biggest names in the AFL like Chris Judd, Paddy Dangerfield, Nick Daicos & Luke Hodge. It was awesome to welcome Paul into the studio on the eve of the AFL's Opening Round and boy did we get some incredible insight. Paul talks us through the biggest signing of the off-season...Charlie Curnow and how the deal was done. He shares why the deals take so long, how much say players get in the destination they end up in, why the conversations can become robust and thrill of coming to an agreement. Paul tells the story of how he became an agent. From the early days of organising footy trips & selling his home to make his business work, to some of the mega deals & players he was able to sign. We go behind the famous "Club 10" and the origin of commercialisation of players and what percentage of earning managers make. You'll hear how they sign players to their management company, what happens when a player is out of contract and even when a club approaches them about a player on their books. It's fascinating insight. Go behind the scenes of the documentary "Making Their Mark", the day-to-day life of a player agent and even where dinners are held for the most important meetings. Plus, behind-the-scenes of the Chris Judd Trade & Callan Ward's decision to head to GWS. This episode lifts the lid of the industry and answers all your burning questions. Enjoy the one and only, Paul Connors! Check out CDG Sports here - Home - CDG Sports Follow Paul on Instagram @pauljconnors Follow CDG Sports on Instagram @connors_sports This episode is brought to you CoinSpot, Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform. Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order) Taste an Italian summer with Tommy's Booze - www.tommysbooze.com.au - use code tommys01 for 10% off! Shop all the big brands with the lowest prices guaranteed at https://www.golfclearanceoutlet.com.au Book now at your favourite neighbourhood pizzeria, Freddy's! Freddy's – Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria. Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_ Follow us on TikTok @dosandd Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com
Today I'm joined by Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at Carfax. We break down why the smartest dealers are shifting from one-time gross to lifetime value, how vehicle history data closes the trust gap with consumers, and why “homegrown” inventory is becoming the most profitable used-car strategy. Paul also explains how automation and consumer signals are quietly driving higher service retention and better acquisition decisions without adding dealer workload. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT analyzes live inventory, real-time market supply, and shopper demand to surface risk and opportunity VIN by VIN. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting price. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ https://lotlinx.com/LotGPT/. 2. Podium - Podium, the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn't driving real outcomes, it's time to take a closer look @ https://www.podium.com/car-dealership-guy. 3. Carfax - Drive long-term customer loyalty with CARFAX. Visit @ https://carfax.com/CDG to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 07:30 Why Gross Per Deal Is the Wrong Metric 10:25 The Inventory That Sells Faster and Makes More 12:40 The 19-Point Service Retention Gap 13:00 Miss Year One… Lose the Customer 28:00 The 20% Lift from Trust-Based Messaging 28:15 The 30% Lift from Coordinated Messaging 31:30 The Goldmine Most Service Lanes Ignore 33:20 The Used Car Section That Outsold the Rest 38:36 Without Loyalty, Dealer Economics Collapse Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today Sam D'Arc is joined by Zach Billings, Co-Founder of Wikimotive. We break down why AI search is an evolution of SEO—not a replacement—and why consumer behavior is changing far slower than the hype suggests. Zach explains where GEO actually matters today, why reputation and human content outperform technical gimmicks, and why most dealers should still double down on traditional search. The big takeaway: AI is loud, but the real lead opportunity hasn't moved yet. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Openlane - The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. If you've never used OPENLANE before, or it's been a while since you have, you're eligible to earn up to $2,500 in buy or sale fee credits. Learn more @ openlane.com/cdg 2. Siro - Siro's AI gives dealerships full visibility into every conversation. It records, transcribes, and analyzes in-person conversations. Proactively flagging compliance issues, missed revenue opportunities, and training gaps. Go to @ https://www.siro.ai/cdg to learn more 3. Wikimotive - Wikimotive delivers organic and paid search solutions to hundreds of dealerships from rural rooftops to multiple top-5 national dealers. Their focus is simple: get your store in front of people already searching for a car or service, and measure success by the leads and appointments that follow — not vanity metrics. Visit @ https://wikimotive.com/CDG/ to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 02:00 Consumer habits haven't shifted to AI search yet. 05:45 Google (with Gemini) will win the AI war. 06:25 The tech isn't ready for inventory searches. 08:05 AI search is just 0.5% of opportunity. 09:45 Reputation (consensus) is the #1 factor. 10:52 Traditional SEO is the #2 lever. 11:52 Structure content with clear subsections and FAQs. 15:30 Perfect schema markup is overhyped busy work. 29:58 Winning requires a 12-month SEO horizon. 41:50 Google now devalues AI-generated content. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
S05E44 | Friday, February 20, 2026 It's a big one today! We cover EIGHT stories including breaking news from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a damning independent report into the Boeing Starliner crisis, two astonishing dark matter discoveries, the first ancient Jellyfish Galaxy, SpaceX rocket pollution science, and a cosmic farewell to a comet we'll never see again. Plus — yes — we briefly and responsibly address the UFO/UAP conversation. Stories in this episode: • Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal — Did NASA just clear the path to a March 6 launch? • Starliner Independent Report — NASA says 'we failed them' as Type A mishap is confirmed • UAP Files — Trump hints at declassification: should we get excited? • Hubble finds CDG-2: the most dark matter-dominated galaxy ever discovered • Jellyfish Galaxy spotted 5 billion years after the Big Bang — earlier than thought possible • First real-time observation of SpaceX rocket re-entry pollution cloud • First confirmed dark galaxy — a structure with no stars at all • Comet Wierzchoś at closest approach today — and it's never coming back
Today Sam D'Arc is joined by Justin Zane, SVP, US Marketplace & Services at OPENLANE. We unpack why digital auctions have overtaken physical lanes in reach and efficiency, and why old habits—not economics—are keeping brick-and-mortar alive. Justin explains how off-lease inventory is reshaping acquisition strategy, where AI improves condition accuracy, and why speed is now the dealer's most valuable asset. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Wikimotive - Wikimotive delivers organic and paid search solutions to hundreds of dealerships from rural rooftops to multiple top-5 national dealers. Their focus is simple: get your store in front of people already searching for a car or service, and measure success by the leads and appointments that follow — not vanity metrics. Visit @ https://wikimotive.com/CDG/ 2. Openlane - The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn more @ openlane.com/cdg Check out LotGPT here: https://lotlinx.com/lotgpt-waitlist/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 04:06 How does Openlane help dealers win? 05:16 What's happening with off-lease EV prices? 07:31 What are the key tips for buying EVs? 09:09 How can dealers move aged inventory? 11:56 Digital auctions versus physical lanes 15:25 How is trust built in online buying? 18:54 What AI features does Openlane use? 22:04 What are the key takeaways for 2026? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
For Episode 479, Dan Bayer and Giovanni Lago join me to discuss the 2026 CDG and MUAHS guild winners this week, and give our predictions for the BAFTA and Film Independent Spirit Award winners. We also reveal your nominations for the 2025 NBP Film Community Awards. For last week's poll, we asked everyone, "Which Was The Best Film From 2025 To Not Receive A Single Oscar Nomination?" and now for this week's poll, we're asking, "Which Is Your Favorite Film Nominated For An Oscar This Year?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "Omaha" and "Rose Of Nevada," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. Thank you all for listening, supporting, and subscribing. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Episode 478, Ema Sasic, Megan Lachinski, Nadia Dalimonte, Amy Kim, and Lauren LaMagna join me to discuss the 2026 DGA, AACTA, BSC, and SCL winners, and how their wins impact the Oscar race. We also give our predictions for what we believe will win the CDG and MUAHS awards later this week. For last week's poll, with the conclusion of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, we asked, "Which Film From The 2026 Sundance Film Festival Are You Most Looking Forward To?" And for this week's poll, with the 2025 NBP Film Community Award Ballots going out (Due before February 14th), we're asking, "Which Was The Best Film From 2025 To Not Receive A Single Oscar Nomination?" We also give our reactions to the trailers for "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Tow," and "Exit 8," answer your fan-submitted questions, and more. Thank you all for listening, supporting, and subscribing. Enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm joined by Brian Hoang, CEO of Mia. We dive into why dealerships are moving beyond fragmented SaaS tools toward AI-native platforms that automate real work, not just conversations. Brian explains why consolidation is inevitable, and how dealers are already driving real revenue by offloading high-volume service tasks. We also get into where most dealers go wrong with AI adoption—and what separates winners from noise heading into 2026. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Uber for Business - If you're headed to NADA, you already know that dealership operations are complex. Uber for Business helps make them simple by streamlining operations, improving CSI scores and keeping parts moving—all while delivering a better customer experience. Visit Uber for Business at NADA at Booth #7944N and get started @ https://businesses.uber.com/CDG. 2. CNA National - CNA National is the premier F&I provider for dealerships nationwide. With more than four decades in the industry, we've earned a reputation for service excellence. Plus, we are backed by one of the largest insurers in the U.S. If you are looking for stability, consistency and experience, look no further than CNA National. Register for your commitment-free F&I profitability analysis by visiting @ https://www.cnanational.com/NADA. 3. Mia - Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appointment scheduling in multiple languages, while integrating with your systems. Never miss another lead. Learn more @ https://www.mia.inc Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 03:19 Why was "Mia" created? 05:35 How can dealership tech be simpler? 08:26 How does AI help dealerships? 13:33 What are "Mia's" plans? 27:01 What are some success stories? 33:27 What is the future for "Mia"? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today I'm joined by Eric Cohen, CEO at Merchant Advocate. We break down why credit card processing is one of the most overlooked expense lines in dealerships, how 60–70% of stores are overpaying, and which “non-negotiable” fees are actually negotiable. Eric explains where the hidden charges live, how to audit statements properly, and why transparency matters more than ever in a largely unregulated space. The payoff: real strategies dealers can use to reclaim margin without cutting people or growth. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Flai Technologies Inc - Your best people know how to turn an opportunity into an appointment—but they can't be everywhere. Flai is an AI communications platform that handles calls, texts, and emails before your team takes care of customers. Every call gets answered. Every lead gets followed up. Appointments get booked. Flai works with some of the largest dealer groups in the US, and some dealers have seen appointments double. They're offering free pilots to CDG listeners till January 31. Book a meeting @ http://useflai.com 2. Ikon Technologies delivers a connected vehicle program for dealers that maximizes Customer Lifetime Value by driving sales efficiency and securing non-cancellable PVR on your front end while delivering an average of 50 additional customer-pay ROs every single month for your service bays. At NADA 2026 in Las Vegas, visit Stand 1763 West to see the benefits for yourself and take your chance to roll the dice to win a Rolls Royce (terms and conditions apply; no purchase necessary). Plus, as an exclusive offer for listeners, mention “Car Dealership Guy” when you sign up at NADA to have your entire initial installation fee waived—book your demo today @ http://ikontechnologies.com/CDG 3. Merchant Advocate - Merchant Advocate saves businesses money on credit card fees WITHOUT switching processors. Find out how they can help your dealership with a FREE analysis. Click on @ http://merchantadvocate.com/cdg for more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:14 What are the top dealer concerns today? 04:43 How do credit card processing fees work? 07:44 What are the best optimization strategies? 14:03 What are the most common hidden fees? 16:56 What is the Merchant Advocate's unique approach? 21:40 What is your most impactful client success story? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Happy New Year everyone! Today I'm recapping 2025, and giving a sneak preview of what's next for 2026. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Ikon Technologies - Ikon Technologies delivers a connected vehicle program for dealers that maximizes Customer Lifetime Value by driving sales efficiency and securing non-cancellable PVR on your front end while delivering an average of 50 additional customer-pay ROs every single month for your service bays. At NADA 2026 in Las Vegas, visit Stand 1763 West to see the benefits for yourself and take your chance to roll the dice to win a Rolls Royce (terms and conditions apply; no purchase necessary). Plus, as an exclusive offer for listeners, mention “Car Dealership Guy” when you sign up at NADA to have your entire initial installation fee waived—book your demo today @ http://ikontechnologies.com/CDG 2. Merchant Advocate - Merchant Advocate saves businesses money on credit card fees WITHOUT switching processors. Find out how they can help your dealership with a FREE analysis. Click on @ http://merchantadvocate.com/cdg for more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:13 Yossi's reflection on the CDG Podcast journey00:31 How did the podcast start?01:42 How going viral changed things02:35 Why did Yossi start inviting guests?03:23 What exciting announcements are coming for CDG?06:39 How does Yossi's personal life influence the podcast?10:21 Closing remarks and wishes Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today I'm joined by Jared Priestner, CEO of Go Auto. Jared breaks down why Go Auto is expanding aggressively into the U.S., how concentration risk in Western Canada shaped that move, and what it takes to scale culture across borders. We talk financial discipline, acquisition integration, and why used cars remain one of the biggest profit unlocks for dealers willing to operate differently. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Ikon Technologies - Ikon Technologies delivers a connected vehicle program for dealers that maximizes Customer Lifetime Value by driving sales efficiency and securing non-cancellable PVR on your front end while delivering an average of 50 additional customer-pay ROs every single month for your service bays. At NADA 2026 in Las Vegas, visit Stand 1763 West to see the benefits for yourself and take your chance to roll the dice to win a Rolls Royce (terms and conditions apply; no purchase necessary). Plus, as an exclusive offer for listeners, mention “Car Dealership Guy” when you sign up at NADA to have your entire initial installation fee waived—book your demo today @ http://www.ikontechnologies.com/CDG 2. PayJunction - For a limited time, PayJunction is giving dealers one free month (with up to $10,000 in non-credit processing fees back) when you activate and use SmartSurcharge. Claim your free month @ https://carguymedia.com/4p2LzcS 3. CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com to get started. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:07 Strategy for US market expansion? 01:51 How did Jared's early career shape him? 06:33 Key to strategic evolution and growth? 13:18 What defines the company's culture? 26:51 How do team dynamics impact customers? 27:54 How to balance profit and experience? 29:21 Best integration strategy for new acquisitions? 32:29 Why sell your store to this company? 37:07 Future vision and growth strategy? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using credit card points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5In this episode we travel from Strasbourg France to Cologne Germany for more Christmas Markets! • setting souvenir budgets per kid to teach value and limit clutter• carry-on packing for cold with layers, wool socks and two shoe options• laundromat lessons in Germany and why translation matters• train routing to Cologne and booking Deutsche Bahn seats directly• Hyatt Regency Cologne suite upgrade, club access and breakfast views• stacking Amex and Hyatt credits against on-property dining• Cologne market highlights, from blacksmiths to ice skating• food notes on sausages, chimney cakes and crepes• navigating Frankfurt delays, lounges and late-night CDG transfers• Air France business class pods, seat quirks and nonstop value• global entry ease on arrival and the checked-bag trade-offsDM me on Instagram if you have questions!
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Our interview with Daphne Seybold is food for thought. Daphne—the CEO and CMO of Sky High Farm Goods—swung by the studio to give us a lesson on cow birth, how fashion and streetwear can open the aperture of charitable works, farmers are amazing, how much food should cost, embarrassing yourself meeting Rei Kawakubo for the first time, CdG's best sub-lines, career highlights working on the Met Gala and with the artist Ai Weiwei, the best brands don't care about trends, using a creative prism to problem solve, what real community can feel like, infiltration vs. advocation, the temple of Dover Street Market, greenwashing fatigue, fashion failing its own self-imposed sustainability goals, the plague of fast fashion, there's no one size fits all criteria when to comes to selecting collaborators, the NYC to upstate pipeline, traveling globally to see locally, and much more on Daphne Seybold's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.
Today's show features: Nolan Brink, Multi-Store General Manager at Jim Shorkey Auto Group Matt Bennett, VP of Graduate and Professional Studies at Northwood University This episode is brought to you by: Matador AI – Discover why the biggest dealership groups in America are using Matador AI to enhance their Sales and BDC teams to sell and service more cars than ever before. Right now, podcast listeners get the first 30 days risk-free with an included white-glove onboarding, so you can experience the difference in your store. This offer is only available until the end of the month, so don't wait! Head to https://matador.ai/ and book your demo today. Dealer Cards – the direct-mail platform built specifically for dealerships. With Dealer Cards, you can send personalized thank-you notes, birthday cards, and service reminders — even include brownies — all hands-free and branded for your store. Right now, CDG listeners can get a free sample box with cards and brownies at https://dealercards.com/cdg CDG Circles – A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit https://cdgcircles.com/ to learn more. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Dave Marks, CEO/Founder DSM Auto Family Aladdin Khazravan, Founder of Dealer Cards Catherine York Mace, Manager at Vann York Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Matador AI – Discover why the biggest dealership groups in America are using Matador AI to enhance their Sales and BDC teams to sell and service more cars than ever before. Right now, podcast listeners get the first 30 days risk-free with an included white-glove onboarding, so you can experience the difference in your store. This offer is only available until the end of the month, so don't wait! Head to https://matador.ai/ and book your demo today. Dealer Cards – the direct-mail platform built specifically for dealerships. With Dealer Cards, you can send personalized thank-you notes, birthday cards, and service reminders — even include brownies — all hands-free and branded for your store. Right now, CDG listeners can get a free sample box with cards and brownies at https://dealercards.com/cdg CDG Circles – A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit https://cdgcircles.com/ to learn more. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D'Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today's automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Kevin Frye, Marketing Director Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, and Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at CARFAX. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by CARFAX. CARFAX - Here's a reality check: CARFAX data shows that 55% of car buyers won't return to the same dealership for service in year one. That's lost revenue walking out your door. But Carfax Lifetime Dealers don't stop after the sale. They partner with CARFAX to deliver co-branded, VIN-specific service reminders that drive customers back to their service lane. The CARFAX Lifetime program: Give customers the insight they want, earn the loyalty you need. Contact your CARFAX representative today. Learn more at carfax.com/CDG. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 01:27 Why is service retention so critical? 02:34 Biggest customer communication challenge today? 03:10 OEM vs. dealer loyalty: who wins? 05:41 How is Carfax for Life game-changing? 07:52 Using data to boost retention how? 10:42 Future of customer engagement in service? 18:28 Most actionable insight for dealers now? 27:20 AI and data hygiene's role? 35:09 Final advice for improving retention? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D'Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today's automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with David Long, Executive General Manager at Hansel Auto Group, and Curtis Lewsey, Founder of DealerCards. This episode is brought to you by: DealerCards - The direct-mail platform built specifically for dealerships. With DealerCards, you can send personalized thank-you notes, birthday cards, and service reminders — even include brownies — all handsfree and branded for your store. It's a small touch that drives big loyalty and repeat business. Right now, CDG listeners can get a free sample box with cards and brownies at http://www.dealercards.com/cdg CDG Circles – A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit https://cdgcircles.com/ to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:46 What makes a number one salesperson? 01:26 Do 90s sales strategies still work? 02:21 Why is personal touch so crucial? 07:41 How does DealerCards scale personalization? 11:24 How does gratitude drive business success? 18:56 Top tips for personal dealer connections? 19:27 Best creative customer follow-up methods? 22:09 How to measure personalization's impact? 29:38 What are high-impact customer touches? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Wait wait, Gap Dream was inspired by what? The initial concept for the collection began as... soaps? All this, and so many more amazing insider stories on the making of THE ICONIC 90s GAP SCENTS (Dream, Heaven, Om & Grass), with the visionary behind it all: Creative Exec and Entrepreneur, Gary McNatton! FRAGS MENTIONED:Diptyque Lazulio (SOTD), Jorum Studio Pony Boy, Diptyque Corail Oscuro, Chris Collins African Rooibos, Heath London, Creed Aventus, CdG 2 Man, Gap Dream, The Body Shop Rain, Van Cleef First, Molton Brown, Antonia's Flowers, Giorgio, Dior Poison, YSL Opium, Gap: Om, Dream; Antonia's Flowers, Hudson Grace OriginalSMELL CLUB: spookysmellclub.eventbrite.com
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D'Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today's automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Terry Chechakli, Director of Operations at Smith Auto Group, and Frederick Grimm, Co-founder of FIXD. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by AppraisalPRO: AppraisalPRO - Stop getting hammered on hidden trade-in costs. AppraisalPRO instantly reveals repair costs, alerts you to recently cleared codes, and integrates directly with vAuto— meaning diagnostic data populates automatically in your appraisals. Our comprehensive scans take seconds, not minutes, and are simple enough for anyone on your team to use. Join dealers saving $10,000s per month with the fastest and most accurate OBD2 appraisal solution in the market. Special deal for CDG listeners: FREE 1-week trial, then just $195/month with no setup fees and OBD2 scanners included. Visit @ http://www.getAppraisalPRO.com Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 01:22 Smith Auto's growth and acquisition strategy? 02:10 Biggest used car acquisition challenges? 03:12 Auctions vs. alternative inventory sources? 06:28 How AppraisalPro improves transparency? 10:30 Appraisal Pro's financial impact? 21:59 How do OBD scans help? 24:52 From fault codes to recon estimates? 27:31 Benefits of transparent dealings? 38:35 Future developments for AppraisalPro? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Jonathan Blain, F&I Manager at Goldy Auto Trevor Caulfield, F&I Manager at Pine Belt Chevrolet Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Wade Higgins, Regional Sales Director at GSFS Group This episode is brought to you by: AppraisalPRO – Stop getting hammered on hidden trade-in costs. AppraisalPRO instantly reveals repair costs, alerts you to recently cleared codes, and integrates directly with vAuto— meaning diagnostic data populates automatically in your appraisals. Special deal for CDG listeners: FREE 1-week trial, then just $195/month with no setup fees and OBD2 scanners included. Visit getAppraisalPRO.com to get started. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Kelsey Riley, Operations Director at Lasco Auto Group Wolfgang Berger, Founder of Aviloo Fabiola Mathis, Director of Learning and Development at Principle Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: AppraisalPRO – Stop getting hammered on hidden trade-in costs. AppraisalPRO instantly reveals repair costs, alerts you to recently cleared codes, and integrates directly with vAuto— meaning diagnostic data populates automatically in your appraisals. Special deal for CDG listeners: FREE 1-week trial, then just $195/month with no setup fees and OBD2 scanners included. Visit getAppraisalPRO.com to get started. AVILOO Inc. – AVILOO Inc. helps you transform EV and PHEV batteries from being the #1 risk into the #1 trust builder and sales driver in the used EV market by offering independent and instant cell-level diagnostics in just 3 minutes. Visit aviloo.com and get 10% off your first-year license by enter code CDGNEWS (offer ends November 30, 2025.) and find out, how an independent battery certificate can support your business and help you to boost your profit. Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Malik Hussain, General Manager at Bill Jacobs Jacob Zachs, CEO & Founder of Fasten Rewards James V Seale, Managing Partner at Grandbury Kia This episode is brought to you by: AppraisalPRO – Stop getting hammered on hidden trade-in costs. AppraisalPRO instantly reveals repair costs, alerts you to recently cleared codes, and integrates directly with vAuto— meaning diagnostic data populates automatically in your appraisals. Special deal for CDG listeners: FREE 1-week trial, then just $195/month with no setup fees and OBD2 scanners included. Visit getAppraisalPRO.com to get started. Fasten Rewards – Your Road To Rewards Starts Here. Earn points on every purchase and redeem for valuable perks. With Fasten Rewards, your everyday spending turns into real benefits. Learn more at fasten.cc Car Dealership Guy is back with our second annual NADA Party—happening in Las Vegas on Thursday, February 5th. It's the hottest ticket at NADA 2026. Spots are limited and unfortunately we can't invite everyone —so RSVP today at https://carguymedia.com/cdglive and we hope to see you in Vegas! — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Greg's benchmark trip is done, and that means it's time for the 100K Vacay team challenge to begin! In this episode, you'll get a chance to listen to the kick-off live stream that aired on October 1st at 9 pm Eastern Time and reviewed all the things that went well (and could have gone better) with Greg's 100K Vacay benchmark trip to Malta.(01:14) - Here's the timeline of the challenge (starting with the October 1st live kick off).(03:14) - What is 100K Vacay?(03:54) - What's the deal with Greg's benchmark trip? Why isn't he being judged?(06:26) - Greg's benchmark trip - what was it and how did he do?(28:20) - Greg's final totals for his trip and why he scored himself a B+You can read Greg's trip journal here.(35:43) - How do our competitors feel? What are they confident about, and what are they less confident about?(53:08) - How do Nick and Stephen feel about the fact that Tim's already hit the ground running?(1:00:35) - Redemption on VS in Europe is distance-based, not considering layovers (something you advocated). Is it worth the extra time to save some miles due to layovers in AMS or CDG?(1:03:01) - How did you end up in Business Class on Air Serbia? I never even heard of it before.(1:04:29) - How was the breakfast at the Hyatt Centric Malta? Did they have local food?(1:04:27) - Did any of your trips take advantage of mileage transfer bonuses?(1:05:32) - How was the breakfast at the Hyatt Centric Malta? Was there local food?(1:06:25) - Was there anything you would do differently?Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
Today I'm joined by Ed Roberts, COO at Bozard Ford Lincoln. We discuss how Ed scaled a team of 165 technicians from scratch, the strategies behind his world-class service lane, his unlikely entry into dealerships nearly 30 years ago and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Cox Automotive - Discover what's driving improved customer experiences—and dealership results. Download the Drivers of Shopper Satisfaction ebook from Cox Automotive today: https://carguymedia.com/464vOfw 2. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to @ http://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG , use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 3. Nomad Content Studio - Most dealers still fumble social—posting dry inventory pics or handing it off without a plan. Meanwhile, the store down the street is racking up millions of views and selling / buying cars using video. That's where Nomad Content Studio comes in. We train your own videographer, direct what to shoot, and handle strategy, to posting, to feedback. Want in with the team behind George Saliba, EV Auto, and top auto groups? Book a call at http://www.trynomad.co Get your own copy of Ed Roberts book "Mile One: An Endless Journey to Effective Leadership" here: https://a.co/d/iC7TKZd or visit his website at https://mileoneleadership.com/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:41 Why is culture so important? 03:30 How did Ed achieve success? 06:11 Overcoming homelessness: key lessons? 12:51 Building a strong team how? 18:30 Most effective training programs? 33:24 Benefits of mobile service? 34:47 Improving technician communication skills? 40:03 Do recalls help retention? 54:07 Best continuous improvement strategies? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
In this Saturday Sit-Down Conversation, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with Mark Greaves, Chairman of ComfortDelGro, about the company’s global expansion across 13 countries—especially its growing footprint in the UK. If you’ve ever hopped on a London bus, there’s a 1 in 5 chance it was operated by ComfortDelGro; overseas revenue now makes up over 50% of the Group’s total.Mark shares insights into Metroline’s expansion into Manchester, the rationale behind CDG’s overseas focus, and how the company is pushing green transport goals beyond electrification. We also explore what’s next for Singapore’s public transport landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special 200th episode of Food Safety Matters, our hosts look back at the podcast's eight-year history, sharing their stories and experiences, as well as reviewing some of the show's most memorable episodes and guests. Resources Ep. 1. Dave Theno: No One Cooks Their Salad Ep. 2. Larry Keener: Food Safety is Manufactured Ep. 3. Lone Jespersen: “Culture comes first” Ep. 10. Mike Taylor: We're in a Whole New World Now Ep. 18. STOP Foodborne Illness: The Why of Food Safety Ep. 25. Bill Marler: 25 Years of Food Safety Ep. 33. Maple Leaf Foods: Food Safety After Tragedy Ep. 35. John Butts: Listeria—Seek and Destroy Ep. 55. CDC: Investigating Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Ep. 61. EFSA: Creating Food Safety's Future in the EU Ep. 66. Frank Yiannas: A New Era of Smarter Food Safety COVID-19: Assessing the Impacts on the Food Industry Ep. 69. Popham, Cramer, Leighton: Prioritizing food safety during COVID-19 Ep. 111. Jennifer McEntire: IFPA—The New Voice of Produce Ep. 127. Dr. John Butts: The Jungle and the Evolution of Meat and Poultry Safety Ep. 129. Michael Taylor: Legislating after the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli Outbreak Ep. 133. Coffman, Brice, Kenjora: Allied to Advance Food Safety Ep. 134. Sandra Eskin: How USDA-FSIS is Tackling Salmonella in Poultry Esteban and Eskin: On the Frontlines of the Food Safety Fight Against Salmonella in Poultry Ep. 139. Dr. Susan Mayne: CFSAN's Mission, Today and Tomorrow Ep. 167. James (Jim) Jones: Engaging Stakeholders for a Unified FDA Human Foods Program Diamantas and Choiniere: FDA Focuses on Produce Safety, MAHA, Culture, and More Sponsored by: CDG
Today's show features: Michael Morais, President of Open Road Auto Group Alan Brown, General Manager of Sam Pack's Five Star Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum under Regulation 506(c). Led by seasoned operators with deep experience in both dealership operations and fund management, the fund is designed to deliver consistent cash flow and long-term capital appreciation. f you're looking to diversify into this asset class—this is your chance. Check out https://primedealerfund.com/CDG/ to learn more. Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any investment can only be made through the official Private Placement Memorandum and only by verified accredited investors. Nothing stated here should be considered investment advice. — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Ryan Rohrman, CEO of Rohrman Auto Group Michael McDonald, Assistant Head Coach of Marketing, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Carolina Pereira, Marketing & Technology Director at Weston Nissan Volvo` This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum under Regulation 506(c). Led by seasoned operators with deep experience in both dealership operations and fund management, the fund is designed to deliver consistent cash flow and long-term capital appreciation. f you're looking to diversify into this asset class—this is your chance. Check out https://primedealerfund.com/CDG/ to learn more. Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any investment can only be made through the official Private Placement Memorandum and only by verified accredited investors. Nothing stated here should be considered investment advice. — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today I'm joined by Lauren Wilson Reeves, GM at Wilson Kia. We discuss her path from plastic surgery technician to high-powered GM, the untapped potential of having more women on the sales floor, how her open-door leadership bridges the gap between employees and executives, and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Cox Automotive - Omnichannel isn't a buzzword anymore—it's the playbook winning dealers are running. In a world where the buyer journey is more fragmented than ever, the most successful dealers are connecting the dots—online, in-store, and everywhere in between. The result? Smoother deals, faster turnarounds, and serious lift at the bottom line. Nearly 80% of omnichannel dealers are seeing higher close rates, and you can too. Want in? The Omnichannel Dealership—a new guide from Cox Automotive—breaks it all down. Click the link in the show notes below to download it now free @ https://www.coxautoinc.com/retail/omnichannel-dealership 2. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to http://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG, use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 3. Nomad Content Studio - Most dealers still fumble social—posting dry inventory pics or handing it off without a plan. Meanwhile, the store down the street is racking up millions of views and selling / buying cars using video. That's where Nomad Content Studio comes in. We train your own videographer, direct what to shoot, and handle strategy, to posting, to feedback. Want in with the team behind George Saliba, EV Auto, and top auto groups? Book a call at http://www.trynomad.co Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:23 How balance family and business? 01:06 Current business challenges? 01:58 Why enter car business? 05:33 Best turnaround success story? 06:48 Women in auto industry? 12:38 Motherhood and career balance? 15:12 Earning family business respect? 22:17 Advice for women in auto? 26:52 Building positive work culture? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
In this episode, we speak with Irena Muffels and Eva Morava about their recent review, The Therapeutic Future for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation. We explore the three pillars they propose for advancing CDG treatment: improving disease models, enhancing clinical trial readiness, and finding scalable strategies that move us beyond one-gene-at-a-time approaches. From patient-derived brain organoids to AI-powered outcome assessments and the promise of basket trials, this conversation is a sweeping tour through the innovations shaping the future of CDG care. The Therapeutic Future for Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation I. J. J. Muffels, T. Kozicz, E. O. Perlstein, E. Morava https://doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70011
Today's show features: David Spisak, President/CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions, LLC Steven Adragna, General Manager at CDG Recruiting This episode is brought to you by: Prime Dealer Equity Fund - Prime Dealer Equity Fund is providing a limited number of accredited investors with $100,000 or more the rare opportunity to invest directly into franchised auto dealerships; the offering can only be made via the Private Placement Memorandum under Regulation 506(c). Led by seasoned operators with deep experience in both dealership operations and fund management, the fund is designed to deliver consistent cash flow and long-term capital appreciation. f you're looking to diversify into this asset class—this is your chance. Check out https://primedealerfund.com/CDG/ to learn more. Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any investment can only be made through the official Private Placement Memorandum and only by verified accredited investors. Nothing stated here should be considered investment advice. — Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today I'm joined by Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange. We dive into how dealers are footing the bill for shipping delays in unexpected ways, how smart operators are turning logistics into a profit center, why fraud is on the rise in the vehicle transport game and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to @ http://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG, use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 2. ActivEngage - Not every lead is a Glengarry lead. If you know, you know... Those are the ones that matter. ActiveEngage brews them 24/7. Not bots. Not forms. Real human experts having real conversations. Uncovering intent. Surfacing urgency. Creating motivation. Now your team gets buyers, not just browsers. Want to start closing your online faster? Visit @ http://www.activengage.com/glengarry 3. Auto Hauler Exchange - Ship Smarter. Pay Less. No Middlemen. Tired of brokers driving up costs and slowing you down? Auto Hauler Exchange puts YOU in control. Ship cars faster and cheaper with 5,500+ vetted carriers. Get cars delivered in just 4 days on average/ Transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and real-time tracking. Move cars smarter. Move cars faster. Learn more: https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/ Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Topics: 00:16 How did Royce transform his health? 01:02 Why health matters for business? 02:02 Secrets to losing 75 pounds? 03:00 Best employee wellness innovations? 04:32 Current transportation industry outlook? 05:59 Latest dealer acquisition trends? 10:09 Solving vehicle logistics challenges? 19:50 Direct shipping trends growing? 22:41 What's next for business? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
Today I'm joined by Alan Haig, President of Haig Partners. We get into why tariffs and an uneasy economy aren't slowing down dealership acquisitions, why new GMs should consider taking on underperforming stores, where profits are headed through the end of 2025—and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv - Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to http://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG, use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 2. Mia - Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appointment scheduling in multiple languages, while integrating with your systems. Never miss another lead @ https://www.mia.inc 3. CDG Recruiting - The Go-To Talent Partner for Dealers. Hire pre-vetted GMs, sales, F&I, fixed ops, C-suite, and back-office talent—ready to perform. Faster hires, better results. Book a call → http://www.CDGRecruiting.com Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Topics: 00:18 Current auto market outlook? 02:07 Dealership market health today? 03:19 How tariffs impact dealerships? 10:10 Recent profit trends concerning? 15:55 Best investment opportunities now? 23:21 Lender views on goodwill deals 24:51 Why is California unique? 31:35 How to fixi underperforming stores? 42:37 Market predictions for dealers? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
Today's show features: Ryan Maher, CEO of BizzyCar, Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Automotive Group, Justin Villa, General Manager at Clay Cooley Ford. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into real revenue. Built by dealers, for dealers, BizzyCar's AI-powered Recall Management and Mobile Service Platform helps service departments reengage lost customers, fill service bays, and boost revenue. Try BizzyCar today and get a special offer only for CDG listeners at https://carguymedia.com/bizzycar Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Bill Vaughn, General Manager of Al West Nissan, Ed Petersen, CEO of Wrench, Ryan Knight, Director of Operations at Knight Automotive Group. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into real revenue. Built by dealers, for dealers, BizzyCar's AI-powered Recall Management and Mobile Service Platform helps service departments reengage lost customers, fill service bays, and boost revenue. Try BizzyCar today and get a special offer only for CDG listeners at https://carguymedia.com/bizzycar Wrench – Want to boost your gross profits by selling prepaid maintenance, without a service center? This new offering levels the playing field between independents like me and the big dealers. Wrench TotalCare lets you offer mobile maintenance plans—oil changes, tire rotations, even brakes—all done at your customer's home. Your customers get convenience. You get more revenue on every deal. And if you're using DealerCenter, it's already built into your workflow for seamless upsells.Not on DealerCenter? No problem. Visit https://carguymedia.com/wrench_ddl and start earning on every deal today. Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner GM of Paragon Honda, Curtis Biggs, General Manager of NewRoads Mazda, Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto. This episode is brought to you by: BizzyCar – How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into real revenue. Built by dealers, for dealers, BizzyCar's AI-powered Recall Management and Mobile Service Platform helps service departments reengage lost customers, fill service bays, and boost revenue. Try BizzyCar today and get a special offer only for CDG listeners at https://carguymedia.com/bizzycar Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today's show includes Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, Ryan Maher, CEO of Bizzycar, and Austin Conroy, Fixed Ops Director at Rohrman Toyota. This episode is brought to you by: CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit cdgrecruiting.com to get started. BizzyCar - How are top dealers keeping service profits high—even in uncertain times? They're using BizzyCar—the “easy button” for turning recall opportunities into real revenue. Built by dealers, for dealers, BizzyCar's AI-powered Recall Management and Mobile Service Platform helps service departments reengage lost customers, fill service bays, and boost revenue. Try BizzyCar today and get a special offer only for CDG listeners at https://carguymedia.com/bizzycar Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/ Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Today I'm joined by Joe Neiman, President of DealerClub, part of the Cars Commerce ecosystem. We dive into the details behind his $25M exit, how reputation-based wholesale is shaking up the auction block, why he's paying dealers to sell on DealerClub, and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv - Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to @ DLRdmv.com/CDG, use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 2. Qmerit - Selling EVs can have a lot of friction points. But home charging installation shouldn't be one of them. That's why dealers and automakers trust Qmerit — the go-to expert for home charging installations. Join Qmerit's dealership partner program and start earning referral incentives on every installation. Visit @ qmerit.com/carguy to learn more. 3. Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/ Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Topics: 01:00 What inspired launching DealerClub? 03:22 How did you revolutionize wholesale auctions? 06:07 Why is trust crucial in auctions? 14:06 How to compete with CarMax/Carvana? 17:02 What fueled Dealer Club's rapid growth? 22:55 What's DealerClub's revenue model? 24:32 Why did you sell the business? 34:04 What market trends impact dealers most? 36:02 How do reconditioning centers boost efficiency? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
Today I'm joined by Chase Channell, General Manager of Victory Honda Jackson. We get into how he went from college dropout to GM by 25, why mastering finance separates good GMs from great ones, and why he still personally desks every single deal at his store. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated interstate titling methods? DLR50 from DLRdmv modernizes out‑of‑state titling by providing 24/7 sales tax, title, and registration fees, pre‑populated state-specific forms, through an online platform that directly integrates with your DMS. CDG listeners get 30 days of free full-service access to DLR50 on unlimited out-of-state deals. Head over to @ https://www.DLRdmv.com/CDG , use code POD30 to claim your free month today. 2. Copart – Are you looking to expand your dealership's wholesale inventory? Finding front-line ready vehicles from finance, fleet, and rental consignors is now easier than ever. Copart Select gives you transparency that drives profitability and the assurance you need. Register as a Member to Get Started @ https://carguymedia.com/44x0XYn 3. CDG Recruiting - The Go-To Talent Partner for Dealers. Hire pre-vetted GMs, sales, F&I, fixed ops, C-suite, and back-office talent—ready to perform. Faster hires, better results. Book a call → http://www.CDGRecruiting.com Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Topics: 02:10 What's Chase's early career background? 02:50 Why transition to car sales? 05:00 First car sales experiences like? 12:36 Why is F&I knowledge important? 20:23 How to build customer relationships? 24:58 What defines Victory's company culture? 26:39 How to empower service concierges? 31:49 How to optimize used car sales? 47:53 Why invest in young talent? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
Today I'm joined by Christian Crain, VP of Operations at Crain Automotive — a 16-store dealer group based in Arkansas. We dig into a story that's both unique and all too common in the car business: generational turmoil, how control can fracture a family, what it takes for the next generation to rebuild and much more. CDG's Automotive Tariff Tracker mentioned in this episode: https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/breaking-cdg-s-automaker-tariff-tracker-is-here-2025-04-03 This episode is brought to you by: 1. Qmerit - Selling EVs can have a lot of friction points. But home charging installation shouldn't be one of them. That's why dealers and automakers trust Qmerit—the go-to expert for home charging installations. Join Qmerit's dealership partner program and start earning referral incentives on every installation. Visit @ https://www.qmerit.com/carguy to learn more. 2. CDK Global - CDK Global is the go-to tech partner for car dealers and automakers. Beyond top-tier software, their Research and Insights team delivers powerful reports year-round—like the Friction Points study, revealing what slows down the buying process and why F&I still matters. Want the full report? Learn more @ https://www.CDK.com/insights 3. CDG Recruiting - The Go-To Talent Partner for Dealers. Hire pre-vetted GMs, sales, F&I, fixed ops, C-suite, and back-office talent—ready to perform. Faster hires, better results. Book a call → http://www.CDGRecruiting.com
This Week on Dopey! I'm super excited to have had the chance to interview PAtrick J. Pespas and Sam Lipman-Stern from The Telemarketers! A junky/true crime/scam busting documentary series on HBO! AI wrote all the juicy nuggets below - PLUS Dove updates us! Weighing heroin bags, and Siggy's 7 years!!!! All that and more on a brand spanking new episode of the good old Dopey Show!more dopey at: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast
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