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Saturday, April 29th10:00 Dealers' Room opens (closed during lectures, shows, and dinner)10:00-10:45 2024 Registration & 4F Shop open1:30 6th Show: Eric DeCamps: One Man Show3:30 ED Talks #2 (MCs: Christian/Katalina with Rick Wilcox (The Challenge of Stage Illusions), Keith Fields (Audience Management), and Christian & Katalina (Creating a Seance Show)5:30 Banquet (ticket required)7:00 Dealers' Room & 4F Shop open7:45 Tribute to our Guest of Honor: Mark Mason8:00 7th Show: 4F Closing Gala (MC: Steve Beam) featuring: Montreal Trio (Micheal Huot, Yannick Lacroix, and Marc Trudel), Alexandria Duvivier, Shoot Ogawa, Mike Robinson, Horret Wu, Carisa Hendrix, Juliana Chen, and Stephen Bargatze and Rick Merrill10:00 Hospitality Suite opens12:00 Dealers' Room closes Keith Fields playing “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the ukulele at Abbott's Get Together in August 2021. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode: 00:00:18 - Marc DeSouza gives us a colorful recap of the Friday night show00: Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Friday, April 28th8:00 Bob Little Open Golf Tournament (see Bruce Trigg to register)10:00 Dealers' Room opens (closed during lectures, shows, and dinner)10:30 Pat Page Memorial Workshop: Who was Eddie Fechter? (MC: Mike Powers) featuring performers Paul Gertner and Vic Trabucco with Panel Members: Harrison Carroll, Tom Craven, Dick Cook, and Paul Gertner1:30 4th Show: Magical Moments (MC: Andost) featuring: Rubi Ferez, Satoru Furukawa, Kevin Bethea, Jafo, Daniel Mormina, Matthew Le Mottee, Darong Huang, Martin Braessas, and Francesco Fontanelli3:30 Lecture #4: Paul Gertner8:00 5th Show: Friday's Frolics (MC: Shawn Farquhar) featuriing Marc DeSouza, Michael Ammar, Boris Wild, Andi Gladwin, Rick Wilcox, Will Monroe, Bernardo Sedlacek, and Chris Capehart10:00 Hospitality Suite opens12:00 Dealers' Room closes View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode: 00:00:18 - Marc DeSouza gives “color” as he recaps the Thursday night show with lots of details on who did what.00:25:53 - Alexandra Duvivier is here as her second 4F convention and tells us why she loves this convention and how it is different from other events.00:31:58 - Stephen Bargatze will be part of the closing night's show who, along with Rick Merrill, will wrap up the convention with their topical comedy spoofing events of the weekend.00:37:10 - Paul Gertner gives a brief recap of his lecture he presented today.00:44:07 - Howard Hamburg talks about this convention and why he loves it although he attends conventions all over the world.00:48:14 - This is David Parr's first 4F convention and fooled Penn & Teller on “Fool Us” and he tells us how he is enjoying this event as a “first timer” plus his experience of being on P&T Fool Us. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

THE DAWG POUND, OUR 100TH EPISODE ... STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT ... Our Wildly Popular Show premiered on May 4th 2021 with Jim Ziegler's concept of a weekly panel show with industry experts commenting on current events, trends, and technology solutions. Ziegler saw Social Media had enough shallow immature 'Cheerleader' shows featuring self-promoting hosts using extreme foul language disguised as motivation. Ziegler wanted a higher level content for Dealers, Executives and Top Managers. Thus the 'Mischievous Irreverent Alpha Dawg Posse was born. Nothing is off limits and no subject is out of bounds. Original Posse Panelists Bobbie Herron, Max Zanan and Jennifer Briggs are joined by April Simmons and Jason Harris AND Of Course, the Alpha Dawg Himself, Jim Ziegler.

Wednesday April 26th2:00-5:00 Registration & 4F Shop open6:00 Dealers' Room opens (closed during lectures/shows)7:30 1st Show: 4F Opening Gala (MC: Michael Dardant) featuring: Alan Rorrison, Jeff Eline, Clark Payne, Thomas Solomon, Billy Hsueh, Quentin Reynolds, William Watt, and Alfonso Rituerto9:00 Lecture #1: Clemens Ilgner10:00 Hospitality Suite opens12:00 Dealers' Room closesThursday April 27th10:00-5:00 Registration open (closed during lectures and shows)10:00 Dealers' Room opens (closed during lectures and shows)10:00-10:30 4F Shop open (closed during lectures and shows)10:30 Lecture #2: Chris Capehart Lecture1:30 2nd Show: Mini World (MC: Keith Fields) featuring: Rune Carlsen, Ricardo Rosenkranz, John Michael Hinton, Rian Lehman, Jason Michaels, Alexander Great, Eddie McCall, Jeff Christensen, and Lodewijk de Widt3:30 ED Talks #1 (MCs: Christian/Katalina) with David Coraro (Fooling Penn & Teller), Jason Michaels (Projecting Close Up Magic on Stage), Mark Zacharia (Using Hypnotism in Close-Up Magic) and Paul Richards (Selling Magic)3:30 3rd Show: Friends Old & New (MC: Lucy Darling) featuring: Joseph Vidal, Sam Slebhin, Rod Chow, ICE McDonald, George Iglesias, Brian Curry, David Parr and Geoff Williams.7:30 Lecture #3: Mark Mason10:00 Hospitality Suite opens12:00 Dealers' Room closes View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode: 00:00:18 - leaving Houston and getting excited for this coming trip to Buffalo as we enjoy coffee and doughnuts from Dunkin' Donuts00:04:47 - Jason Michael and Scott are awaiting our shuttle outside of the Buffalo airport as Jason tells us a bit about his upcoming talk at the 4F convention.00:12:24 - Michael Dardant will be the emcee for the opening afternoon show and what he's doing on Facebook with the I.B.M.00:18:46 - Paul LeMere is the GM at the M Hotel and he tells us about the hot wings they serve at this hotel.00:23:04 - Billy Dubu from France talks about his performance at the Magic Castle and now in Buffalo at the 4F00:27:16 - Doug Gorman, from San Antonio, Texas, is excited to be here00:31:04 - Marc DeSouza recaps the Wednesday evening gala show00:49:50 - Eric DeCamps will be delivering his one-man show this week which is the first time someone has been featured as a solo act at the 4F00:55:58 - we chat with the Guest of Honor, Mark Mason, who was the subject of Episode #557 and he chats about his magic background that brought him to being the Guest of Honor this year.01:01:52 - Eva May Nicot talks about getting married to Roger Nicot at this convention some years ago. She also marries people at Stone Henge in England.01:05:13 - Tom Craven talks about this being his 50th 4F convention. Tom is the only person who has attended every 4F from the beginning. He reminisces about some of his experiences. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

California Democrats have said no to Alexandra's Law, a bill that would deliver harsher penalties for fentanyl dealers. Coronado Island is one of California's biggest violaters of affordable housing; Handel examines whether or not they should comply. And India has overtaken China to become the world's most populous country, and with that, comes many reasons for concern.

This week on the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley interviews Digital Dealer's Show Director, Alissa Calvaruso, and Digital Dealer Conference Manager & Head of Education, Christine Corkran, to discuss the upcoming Digital Dealer Tampa 2023 happening May 1st - May 3rd, 2023.  Why should you attend this year's Digital Dealer? Digital Dealer is a great place for networking and learning from a wide variety of speakers, and provides interactive, hands-on, lab-based sessions created to encourage dealer attendees to connect, learn, and create memorable moments! Digital Dealer Tampa will include even more networking opportunities and an agenda packed with deep dives, labs, fireside chats, and more!  REGISTER NOW Text the word TAMPA to (267) 551-6279 for Discount Codes and Free Scholarship Opportunities!   About Sean's Digital Dealer Session - The Absolute Best Strategy for Lead Handling in 2023 Dealers spend OVER $1 billion per month ($65,000 per month x 16,500+ franchise dealerships) on marketing, advertising, and lead generation. But often, there isn't a solid strategy in place to actually engage and convert these opportunities. Sean V. Bradley has spent the last 23 years pioneering automotive internet sales and business development. He has helped 3,700+ dealerships generate over $1.5 billion in additional revenue, utilizing his unique lead follow-up and engagement strategy. In this 50-minute session, Sean will: 1. Answer the questions: What is the best infrastructure to handle Internet, phone, and BDC leads to yield the HIGHEST closing ratio and gross? Is it showroom sales consultants or BDC reps? How many reps do you need to handle X number of leads? 2. Cover lead handling/follow-up strategies for each of the main lead classifications: - New Car - Used Car - Special Finance 3. Give you the most effective CRM Strategy that will immediately increase your engagements and conversions - Show you powerful new ways to follow up with your leads and opportunities that will double, triple, and even quadruple your engagements - Social Media DMs - Facebook - Instagram - Whats App - LinkedIn - TikTok - Venmo - Cash App - Video Email and Video Text Messaging 4. Sean will also break down how Bob Ruth Ford's Internet Department went from 75 units per month to 320 units per month in a location with only 2,500 residents!   About Tianna Mick & Crissy Burton's Session - Proven Tactics and Tips from a Top Sales Performer Who Built her Brand to Sell 74 Cars a Month In this session, Crissy Burton of Hubler Automotive Group, one of the highest-performing sales professionals, will share her proven tips and formula for success! She will discuss how you/your sales team can build a pipeline and increase business from new and repeat customers. In this fireside-style chat with Tianna Mick, Crissy will discuss how she consistently breaks sales records at the dealership. Walk away with a proven formula to attract customers to the dealership and close more sales. This formula has helped Crissy to sell 74 units on the showroom sales floor with no assistants and all special finance customers by cultivating relationships. You will learn: 1. How sales personnel can achieve work/life balance while having a successful career in automotive  2. How to build a personal brand that drives more traffic into the dealership and increases sales  3. How to use Instagram and Facebook Marketplace listings to attract potential customers  4. Special finance secrets and strategies to implement at your dealership Call 856-546-2440 or Text 610-607-3231 to set up a time to meet with the Dealer Synergy Team at the Dealer Synergy Book at Digital Dealer Tampa May 1st - 3rd, 2023!   About Alissa Calvaruso Alissa Calvaruso is in her 8th year with Digital Dealer. Alissa's journey started as a content manager communicating with speakers and booking speakers for Digital Dealer. Those responsibilities grew to include editor of Dealer Magazine, and now she has moved up to Show Director of Digital Dealer, where she now oversees the whole show.   About Christine Corkran Christine Corkran has been with Digital Dealer for the past 2 years. She began as a conference agenda specialist and has worked her way up to being a Conference Manager and Alissa's right-hand woman. As Conference Manager Christine is now overseeing the education portion of the conference.   About Digital Dealer Digital Dealer Tampa – But 2.0! Learn What's New!  Join us at Digital Dealer Tampa, May 1-3, 2023, for a 2.5-day conference and expo packed with actionable sessions, impactful keynotes, numerous opportunities for networking, the latest auto retail solutions, and more!  REGISTER NOW Resources Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry's #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm. The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes. For more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse. Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.   The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast is Proudly Sponsored By:  Money Mind Mapp (M3): Visit MoneyMindMapp.com for help in revolutionizing your business to help you sell more cars by tracking, projecting, and forecasting your personal sales goals! Bradley On Demand: Automotive Sales Industry's #1 Interactive Training, Tracking, Testing and Certification Platform. With over 7,500 training modules, our platform has everything you and your dealership needs to sell more cars, more often and more profitably!  

- GM Q1 Sales Dip Due To 24% Drop in China - Hyundai Posts Massive Financial Gains - GM to Open U.S. Battery Plant with Samsung SDI  - Hyundai Boosts Capacity at Planned U.S. Battery Plant - Chrysler Shows Dealers New Electric Sedan - Tesla Shows Minimal Battery Degradation - BMW Expands In-Vehicle Live Sports Streaming  - SAE Study Finds EVs Fall Short in EPA Estimates - Boston Converting School Buses to Electric - Siemens Opens New EV Charger Plant in Texas

- GM Q1 Sales Dip Due To 24% Drop in China - Hyundai Posts Massive Financial Gains - GM to Open U.S. Battery Plant with Samsung SDI  - Hyundai Boosts Capacity at Planned U.S. Battery Plant - Chrysler Shows Dealers New Electric Sedan - Tesla Shows Minimal Battery Degradation - BMW Expands In-Vehicle Live Sports Streaming  - SAE Study Finds EVs Fall Short in EPA Estimates - Boston Converting School Buses to Electric - Siemens Opens New EV Charger Plant in Texas

Dealers who use EDGE Pipeline can now click one button to arrange transportation with Montway Auto Transport for the vehicles they purchased via their digital wholesale marketplace. In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Montway Auto Transport Executive Vice President of Business Development, Mike Trudeau, highlights how this solution came together and why it can benefit dealerships, especially in the current used-vehicle environment.

Join me and Bob Lettis SVP of Business Development at 700Credit as we discuss how dealers can increase customer satisfaction in the shopping process with a credit first strategy. Are you doing it all wrong? Join the conversation today.

It feels like a great Tuesday to be in the car business to us! Today we talk about the recently released IRS rules on EV credits. We also discuss a new study that talks about the power of letting employees break the rules, as well as Apple breaking the bank…again. Automakers, Dealers, and in-market EV consumers were waiting for the IRS to release new EV tax credit rules like a teenager waits for the latest Taylor Swift drop. After the new sourcing rules went into effect, there were only six battery-electric models that still qualify for the full $7,500 credit: Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, certain versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Ford E-Transit and F-150 Lightning.Ford, Stellantis, and one Tesla model, the Model 3 Standard Range Rear Wheel Drive, will lose half credit but still be eligible for $3,750Chevy bolt starts at t $26,500“The great news here is that based on Q1 sales volumes, more than 90 percent of vehicles that were eligible for the credit before April 18th are still eligible, with the vast majority eligible for the full credit,” Albert Gore, executive director of the Zero Emissions Transportation Association.New research indicates that a retail culture that allows employees to bend rules for customers can overall enhance customer loyalty as well as making the employee be more engaged overall. In the Harvard Business Review, the study's authors, the study's authors, Irene Kim of the University of British Columbia; and Yujie Zhan at Wilfrid Laurier University stated:RE customers: “Customers clearly recognize when employees take risks to be helpful, and research shows that pro-customer rule breaking has desirable customer outcomes,”Re employees: “These employees were less emotionally exhausted, more satisfied with their job, and were more likely to share with their organizations their concerns, ideas, and suggestions to improve existing rules and practices for customer service.”It was also noted that any ‘violations' were relatively minor and that high manager engagement with particularly entitled employees was necessary to success In another shot to traditional banking, Apple is diving into the savings game with its new Apple Card savings account that has an impressive 4.15% APY. Its managed right in the wallet app and integrates seamlessly with the Apple Card's Daily Cash rewardsThe program is backed by Goldman Sachs and debuted as #11 on Bankrate.com's best savings account listSetting up an account takes less than a minuteGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Trump Says Death for Cannabis Dealers is the Way to Stop Mass Shootings,   Re-introducing the PREPARE Act: A Bi-Partisan Step Forward for Federal Cannabis Regulation,   Cannabis Users & Gun Rights,   Hawaii's New Attorney General Announces Shift from Cannabis Opposition to Support,   Colorado Legalizes Online Cannabis Purchases Without Cash,   Cannabis Legalization Passes Key Milestone in Minnesota

We are a group of passionate social media ROCK STARS. We dig deep into each platform and discover what is trending, current and relevant. We find the magic place where our best content meets your ideal customer. What We Do Our team is dedicated to driving social ROI. “What does that mean?” I can hear you asking that question now. So, here's the deal, your customers are on social media, more than 14 times per day. Are you? Most dealerships are not, or if they are, their position is so weak they just shouldn't be. We work with you to develop the strategy that will put trackable sales in your dealership. From Facebook ad campaigns that will drive conquest customers directly to you, to database mining to keep your current customers singing your praises, we know where to find them and what message to deliver to them. If you have a business development center, we are the perfect addition to your team. We are the best backup singers a band could hope for, because we take what you are already doing and enhance it, deliver your followers where they are and then create a tribe of people willing to buy the t-shirt. Connect with Robin https://socialclimberpro.com https://epicbdc.com

Join me and Derek White, Founder and CEO of E-Drive Automotive as we discuss his new consumer buying center platform called AXLE. Dealers who want to increase consumer direct trades and generate new revenue streams for their dealership should listen into this conversation. AXLE's stellar conversion rates are adding a steady stream of profitable used car deals, to the likes that have never been seen before.  Lesson: dealers must have an INTENTIONAL consumer direct strategy and not just a page on their website and a few banners.

Ken Timmerman is an internationally acclaimed investigative journalist and war correspondent was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for exposure of Iran's nuclear weapons program. His book St. Peter's Bones bears witness to the persecution of Christians in Iraq. Mr. Timmerman covered both sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict for over 30 years including in 1982 taken hostage by West Beirut Palestinian guerilla fighters, when he became born again to his Christian faith. His book Dark Forces: The Truth About What Happened in Benghazi , Deception: The Making of the You Tube Video Hillary and Obama Blamed for Benghazi, Isis Begins,The Election Heist, and now AND THE REST IS HISTORY: Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and Spies Nobody knows international affairs better than Mr. Timmerman. www.KenTimmerman.com

A common frustration by financial advisors in the broker/dealer model is a burdensome compliance department.This is often the result of the firm managing compliance to the lowest common denominator amongst thousands of advisors at the firm.An inaccurate assumption about the RIA model is that joining an RIA with similar growth aspirations will lead to a compliance burden no better than what the advisor is trying to get away from at their broker/dealer.In this episode, I explain why this is a faulty comparison and how the RIA model is different.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/wont-large-rias-have-the-same-challenging-compliance-departments-as-broker-dealers/About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Tom welcomes James Anderson back from SD Bullion to the show. James discusses the recent surge in gold demand due to problems in the banking system, with some depositors buying up gold out of concern. They have seen record volume which has prompted them to place temporary minimum order limits, as it is difficult to increase staffing levels to meet this sudden demand. Central banks have been buying gold at near record levels, likely exceeding any past historic period, and much of this gold is flowing to eastern countries as they seek greater degrees of sovereignty. James believes we are on the cusp of a mega bull run in gold. Many investors will have to learn the hard way since the US has not experienced difficult times for many decades. He expresses concern about ETFs possibly not having the metals they claim, and eventually when demand exceeds supply, bullion supply will become scarce. He also warns of bad actors in the retail space who push overpriced metals, charge terrible fees, and pilfer from the vulnerable. He advises sticking with physical bullion and buying from local coin shops or reputable dealers online, with transparent pricing and reasonable premiums. Lastly, James discusses the currency situation in Turkey, which has declined over the past decade, and the increase in gold flowing into that country. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:32 - Gold Market & Banks3:34 - Dealers & Staffing6:00 - Central Bank Buying8:28 - Gold Demand & Prices10:48 - Public Perception17:26 - Gold & Industry19:28 - Silver Supply/Demand22:10 - Silver Squeeze25:22 - Dollar & BRICS28:00 - CBDC Currencies32:50 - Fraud in Metals36:27 - Crypto & Scams39:16 - Industry Surprises40:25 - Wrap Up & Turkey Talking Points From This Episode Gold demand has exploded and Central Banks are buying at near record levels.The US dollar is bearish long-term as the BRICS roll out alternative payment systems, which will eventually lead to the CBDC solution.Some retailers are pushing overpriced metals and charging terrible fees, look for reputable dealers. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameshenryandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sdbullion/videosWebsite: https://sdbullion.com/Blog: https://sdbullion.com/blogJames Book: https://sdbullion.com/21st-century-gold-rush-bookCat Highlight: https://youtu.be/xqtr6spMCGs?t=269 A bullion buyer years before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, James Anderson is a grounded precious metals researcher, content creator, and physical investment grade bullion professional. He has authored several Gold & Silver Guides and been featured on the History Channel, Zero Hedge, Gold-Eagle, Silver Seek, Value Walk, and many more. Given that repressed commodity values are now near 100-year low-level valuations versus large US stocks, investors and savers should buy and maintain a prudent physical bullion position. Continued stimulus and unfunded promises will only debase the dollar further.

Today we're talking about one study that tracks the fallout from Dealers charging over sticker price. We also talk about a new app that lets consumers order pizza from their cars, as well as a less than welcome reception for a new Starbucks beverage. A recent GfK survey reveals that 34% of customers paid more than the sticker price for a new vehicle in December 2022, a trend that may hurt repeat business for car dealers and automakers. About 27% of those who paid above the sticker price stated they would never buy that brand again suggesting long term consequences for brands and relationships31% would advise others to avoid the dealership, and 29% plan to never use that retailer for serviceJulie Kenar, GfK senior vice president of consulting, told Automotive News on March 15 paying sticker doesn't engender the same backlash as paying above it. "There's a much bigger lift" in negative feelings with the latter, she said.Of all the demographics in the study, Millennials and those with household incomes over 150K were most likely to have paid over stickerIn February, the average vehicle sold for 102.8 percent of stickerDomino's Pizza continues to revolutionize the pizza ordering experience with the debut of its first-of-its-kind Apple CarPlay app. The app is highlighted in the new 30 second spot by agency, Work In ProgressDomino's "AnyWare" delivery apps enable customers to order from any location using their preferred device. These options include Alexa, Google Home, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple and Android smartwatches, Slack, Twitter, Facebook Messenger, voice ordering via Domino's app, texting a pizza emoji, and a "zero-click" app that orders pizza 10 seconds after opening.To incentivize early adopters Domino's is offering CarPlay users large one-topping pizzas for a discounted $7.99, carryout only.A few weeks back we talked about Starbucks launching its new olive oil-infused coffee range, Oleato, urging customers toward a unique experience and health benefits. However, some customers are feeling a different urge after trying the beverage.“Half the team tried it yesterday and a few ended up… needing to use the restroom, if ya know what I mean,” one barista posted on the Starbucks Reddit pageThe combination of caffeine, a stimulant, and olive oil, a relaxant, might be responsible for this effect. The high-fat content in the drinks could also be contributing to the problem, as it can cause cramping and increased colon mobility.Former CEO Howard Scultz oversaw development of the beverage after adopting the mediterranean habit of taking a spoonful of olive oil every day for the health benefitsGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Rob and I had a blast diving deep into working with and as a broker dealer or RIA and raising money for real estate syndications with a particular interest for Multifamily Development Deals. We covered topics like: Transitioning from the Securities world into Syndication Raising as a broker dealer Transitioning from single check writers to an LP database Referrals and strong communications Why syndicators are  getting into development Shifting away from Funds due to managing administration   Find Rob at https://bvcapitaltx.com Get all your syndication and capital raising marketing at pitchdecks.com  If you would like to find out more about Family Office Capital Raising events you can visit lnkd.in/gD6mJ5gp Book a call with Ruben at calendly.com/rlgreth  

Growing tensions between franchised dealers and legacy automakers over evolving sales models and vehicle service work are emerging as key issues in statehouses across the US this year. Several state dealer associations are backing legislation to amend franchise laws that govern the relationship between dealerships and the automakers whose brands they sell. Automakers argue that many of the laws governing the franchise system are outdated, add unnecessary costs and make it harder to adapt to changing market demands and customer expectations. Meanwhile, dealers aim to preserve their role in the sales model, and are pushing to prevent automakers from competing directly with franchised retailers. In the end, the dealers want to ensure that they remain central to the retail experience for consumers.Grab a copy of my book:https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l..."The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-...Please remember to like, share and leave your comments.Podcasts are uploaded weekly.Visit my website for more!https://www.partsmanagerprof.com/You can find the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNmnxGzDCuEIf you want me to continue making videos like these, please donate to our paypal account: paypal.me/partsmanagerpro00:14 intro00:31 Automakers and Dealers clash02:08 Dealer wants strengthened protection02:47 Dealer roles 03:40 Level playing field04:36 Challenge the status quo05:01 Ford Price gouging5:28 The Parts Manager GuideFair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only.Franchised dealers, Legacy automakers, Sales models, Vehicle service work, Statehouse legislation, Franchise laws, Market demands, Customer expectations, Retail experienceDirect competition#autoindustry #automotive #auto #mechanics #mechaniclife #engineering #engine #engineers #cars #cardealership #dealership #dealershiplife #dealer #ev #electriccar #franchisedealers #customerexperience #retailexperience

Join me and Atul Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Orbee, as we give dealers some pratical advice on how to get started on a CDP project for their dealer group. Dealers need to define the initial use cases for the CDP and then include all the key decision makers in the organization to make sure the project launches smoothly. Join the conversation today.

Welcome to a wonderful week in Retail Auto as we talk about the movers and shakers on the Automotive News Top 150. We also talk about Tesla's ups and downs, as well as a move by GM to stop offering CarPlay in its EVs.This year's Automotive News Top 150 list has seen some massive movement from overall market share of the top groups, several groups who are screaming up the list, some who have dropped off, and after a quarter century reign, AutoNation yields the top spot to Lithia. The six publicly traded groups on the list saw their collective new-vehicle sales increase, and they also accounted for a growing share of the market; Lithia Motors Inc., AutoNation Inc., Penske Automotive Group Inc., Group 1 Automotive Inc., Asbury Automotive Group Inc., Sonic Automotive Inc.Lithia 271,596 new vehicles last year, up 4.2 percent; AutoNation retailed 229,971 down 12 percent10 Dealers who climbed the most: Shottenkirk Automotive Group Inc. (99, +56); Brandon Steven Motors (123, +34); Ciocca Dealerships (83, +32); Empire Automotive Group (98, +31); Napleton Auto Group (126, +28); Fox Motors (76, +22); Cavender Auto Family (57, +18); Del Grande Dealer Group (78, +18); Safford Automotive Group (104, +17); Chapman Auto Group (134, +17)Top 150 owned 4,260 stores (23.3%) of all U.S. dealerships, up from 22.7 in 2021Tesla has reported a 36% Q1 YoY increase, delivering a record 422,875 vehicles globally, marking, due to the recent strategic price cuts. Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers comprising 97% of total deliveriesTopped fourth-quarter deliveries by about 4% but didn't meet expectations of analysts surveyed by FactSetWall Street expects first-quarter profit to slide to around $2.6 billion, from $3.3 billion for the first three months of 2022, despite an expected increase in sales, according to FactSetTesla aims to deliver about 1.8 million vehicles this year, 37% more than it did in 2022GM thought they could get one by us by releasing this information on a Friday close…but they were wrong. GM, who has been working closely with Google in 2019 to develop integrated software for its vehicle OS, has announced that their EVs will NOT support the popular Apple CarPlay starting with the 2024 Chevy Blazer. Drivers will be faced with the choice to use the in vehicle system only, sync their Android phones, or go back to bluetooth only use only to get calls and music to their vehicles speakersThe move is also intended to allow the companies to capture more data on driving and charging habitsCaGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Join me, Jason Ibarra, and Jim Knutt from Tropic Survival Advertising and Comet Ads as we discuss their unique positioning as a creative first agency for auto dealers. With some much templated ad campaigns, our conversation was a breath of fresh air. Dealers ramping up their competitve strategies for 2023 must listen in. 

It's not ‘just another Thursday' as we celebrate our 400th episode of the Automotive Troublemaker. We're talking about Senator Joe Manchin's fighting words, an insane new Toyota/Lexus store in NYC, as well as the slowdown in hiring college grads.It looks like Senator Joe Manchin is ready for a showdown, and Dealers and Auto Consumers are in the mix. Manchin has threatened to take legal action over how the US Treasury Department interprets the rules around EV battery sourcing in the Inflation Reduction Act's consumer tax credit for new electric vehicles. He believes that the Treasury may interpret key terms in a way that goes against the law's intent of reducing dependence on foreign adversaries, such as China, for battery materials and manufacturing. The Treasury is expected to release guidance on the tax credit's critical mineral and battery component requirements, having already missed the statutory year-end deadline in 2022.In Manchin's words: "I think they're going to try to screw me on this. I'm willing to go to court. I'm willing to stop it all...Manufacturing is meant to bring manufacturing back to the United States. It's not basically allowing everyone to put all the parts and build everything you can for that battery somewhere else and then send it here for assembly."We all know that Dealers will always find a way to make it work. Well John Iacono and his partners at BRAM Auto Group have just raised the bar as they've opened a joint Lexus/Toyota store in one of the most expensive and complicated places to put a Dealership with a view of the Hudson River in Hell's Kitchen NYC. “The used cars are on the roof, the new cars are in New Jersey, and the more than 200 vehicles in line for service on any given day are stacked three high and three deep on racks like a kid's giant Matchbox set.”Customer cafe, 52 service bays featuring natural light, a FedEx staging facility on the ground level and an elegant leased event space on the top floor with 35 floors of luxury apartments on the wayNew vehicles are stored 6 miles away and drivers are paid a $42 flat rate to get them to the store which could take as little as 15 minutes depending on that NYC trafficSoon to be college grads are facing a much tougher job market than they were at the beginning of this year as many of the companies that were in bidding wars for them in September have since laid off thousands. Companies like Amazon, Wayfair, Meta, McKinsey and many more were on a hiring spree as the classes of 2021 and 2022 were coming into the market. Many of them were in bidding wars for Seniors as recently as the beginning of this year.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Join me and Gary Graves, Co-Founder and CEO of TotalCX as we discuss their new platform that seeks to completely transform the way dealers collect and summarize all consumer touchpoints to create an oustanding customer experience. I love what Gary and his team are doing so you won't want to miss this discussion. 

A bill that would punish fentanyl dealers has failed in the California Senate, and it's not the first time. Colleges are struggling with enrollments, but California's UC system has a solution. Sellers are getting creative to cut deals before the 'mansion tax' takes effect. And owners of a Toyota Prius are feeling the pain over the widespread catalytic converter thefts.

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! Today's show is a collective episode about the Brooklyn Flea, which re-opens for the season this weekend (April 1-2!). Founded 15 years ago, in April 2008 by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby, Brooklyn Flea has grown into one of New York City's top attractions, operating flea markets that feature hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques. First up, you'll hear from co-founder Eric Demby, and then later on in the episode, three incredible vintage dealers who have been with the flea since its early days.  We'll speak with Francois of Of Leisure who was a fashion photographer for 10 years before he started selling French and American vintage at the Brooklyn Flea in 2013. Then we'll chat with Travis, the owner of The Hood Haberdasher, who grew up between Brooklyn, Miami and Jamaica, and started his full time vintage passion about 15 years ago - bringing “statements, not staples”home to Brooklyn to the Flea. And finally we speak to Thea Grant, about the family first jewelry business she and her husband Nico started in Brooklyn, and their extensive range of vintage, antique and handmade jewelry. It was such a joy to hear from them what being a part of the Brooklyn Flea all these years has meant to them – so let's just dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [2:05] Eric Demby, co-founder of the Brooklyn Flea, tells stories about taking the train to New York City, as a teengager from Connecticut, to shop vintage. [7:00] While working in local politics, Eric notices that tourists start to visit Brooklyn, but they don't know exactly where to go. [11:42] Eric's partner, Jonathan Butler - founder of Brownstoner, hosted an event called ‘Salvage Fest' in 2007, in a schoolyard in Clinton Hill. [14:28] On the vintage scene in Brooklyn in 2008. [15:58] Etsy starts-up in downtown Brooklyn, but they're focused on handmade goods – not vintage – at the time. They have a booth in the early Flea. [19:21] Opening day on April 6, 2008 [25:11] Curating the selection at the Brooklyn Flea. [32:07] What to expect when the Brooklyn Flea opens for the season, April 1-2, 2023 [35:23] Francois, of Of Leisure, shares his story with vintage fashion, including learning to sell vintage clothes working at the flea market in Paris while he's there as a student. [42:44] On turn-of-century French vintage and workwear. [54:10] Travis of Hood Haberdasher shares his story with vintage and the Flea, growing up at the Flea, and meeting his wife there! [1:11:00] Thea Grant shares the story of the antique and vintage jewelry business that she and her husband Nico started in Brooklyn. [1:22:00] Around 8 years ago, Thea & Nico saw the wholesale jewelry business changing a lot and started to rethink how they would do business direct to customers. [1:44:55] On vintage Bakelite jewelry.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Brooklyn Flea @bkflea @ofleisure @thehoodhaberdasher @theagrantdesign Brownstoner Beacon's Closet Salvatore Ricotta featured in the NYTimes Scavengers on the Urban Savannah story in the NYTimes Front General Store Heirloom  Susan Blank - Blank Frames Devon Grimes Bill Cunningham is known for his French workwear jacket Vintage Bakelite jewelry  LET'S CONNECT:

There is lots of action this Friday as we talk about Ford's ‘teach in' where it thoroughly explained its $3B EV Loss. We also talk about JLR offering Dealers more Land Rover Inventory for closing their Jaguar stores, as well as United Airlines first Air Taxis coming in 2025. Ford held a “teach in” yesterday to explain their new reporting structure to an audience of mostly reporters, which was perfect, because they started by explaining that they are set to lose $3B just this year on EVs. Last year's loss was $2.1BThey also reported $7B in earnings from their Ford Blue Division and $6B from Ford ProLast year the company changed their financial reporting structure to focus on the various business units vs. performance in different regions. This was the first time that Ford publicly released results in this mannerCFO John Lawler reiterated, "Ford Model e is an EV startup within Ford, and as everyone knows, EV startups lose money while they invest in capabilities, develop knowledge, build volume and gain share."Speaking of recent hires from Tesla,  Doug Field and Alan Clarke “It's about the talent we have,” Lawler said. “We all know there is one profitable EV manufacturer. The folks that designed those vehicles are at Ford.”What will luxury Dealers give up to get their hands on more of that high-margin luxury inventory? If you're a Jaguar Dealer, you may be tempted to give up your Jaguar Franchise. According to reports JLR has begun reducing stores by as many as 40 as reported in AN citing a Dealer source who wanted to remain anonymousManhattan Dealer Jonathan Soble closed his Jag Franchise in February but retains the ability to service Jags. He is using the extra showroom space for more Land RoversIn Europe, Jaguar is shifting upmarket with three all-electric ultraluxury SUVs on its exclusive Panthera platform, starting at around $122,000.The brand's dealership footprint could look more like that of ultraluxury brands it aspires to compete against such as Aston Martin and Bentley, which have fewer than 50 US dealerships.United Airlines is working to launch the first commercial electric air taxi route in Chicago by 2025.The air carrier is partnering with Archer Aviation as a part of its intentions to go 100% green by 2050.The first proposed route will use Archer's Midnight electric VTOL air taxi between O'Hare International Airport and Vertiport Chicago, the largest vertical take off and landing facility in North America.The trip will take about 10 minutes, as compared to upwards of an hour during rush hour, and will operate at “pricing that is competitive with ground-based ride share.”Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Join me and Dave Steinberg, Inventor and CEO of Foureyes to discuss identity resolution and data activation in automotive retail. I was very impressed with David's insights and vision for his company. This is a company that dealers and investors should be watching.  Join me as we talk about the hottest topic in automotoive retail: CDPs. 

Chacho Puebla. Los dealers de la felicidad | Episodio 92Él es Co-Fundador y Chief Creative Officer de Felicidad en Madrid, después de haber ganado más de noventa leones en su carrera y más de 500 premios internacionales liderando creativamente agencias como Leo Burnett Lisboa y LOLA MullenLowe, donde llegó a ser socio, director creativo regional de Latinoamérica, Europa del Este y donde llevó a la agencia a estar en los top de los ranking mundiales. Hoy es feliz usando su creatividad como motor de cambio hacia un mundo más sustentable.Esa noche hablamos de las inversiones con causa y los frutos de su cervecería artesanal en su ciudad natal.Platicamos de sus inicios en el mundo de la creatividad, sus andanzas por la televisión y ese punto de inflexión laboral en Leo Burnett Portugal.Viajamos por la época creativa que recuerda con más cariño y los procesos que aterrizaron grandes ideas; como el primer museo efímero del mundo.Conversamos acerca de su filosofía de trabajo en Felicidad y por qué la transparencia es esencial.Terminamos hablando de lo difícil que es mantener el equilibrio personal/laboral en un mundo capitalista, y como el contacto con la muerte te hace conectar con lo que realmente importa.Visítanos en https://www.elmartinez.net/ y suscríbete en Spotify, Apple Podcasts o donde lo estés oyendo ahora. Síguenos en FB o IG @elmartinezpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Timmerman is an internationally acclaimed investigative journalist and war correspondent was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for exposure of Iran's nuclear weapons program. His book St. Peter's Bones bears witness to the persecution of Christians in Iraq. Mr. Timmerman covered both sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict for over 30 years including in 1982 taken hostage by West Beirut Palestinian guerilla fighters, when he became born again to his Christian faith. His book Dark Forces: The Truth About What Happened in Benghazi , Deception: The Making of the You Tube Video Hillary and Obama Blamed for Benghazi, Isis Begins,The Election Heist, and now AND THE REST IS HISTORY: Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and Spies Nobody knows international affairs better than Mr. Timmerman. www.KenTimmerman.com

We're throwing down Thursday as we discuss why Carvana's earnings surprised the market yesterday. We're also talking about how more and more Dealers are using TikTok in their stores, as well as a new campaign by Coke that puts the power of the brand in consumers' hands by leveraging AI.  Yesterday, Carvana announced a much smaller core loss than most expected saying they are looking at a Q1 loss of $50-100 million. A year earlier the loss was $348m.  The announcement sent shares north to almost 30% before they came back down to close the day still up 12% The company credited the better than expected performance to aggressive cost cutting measures implemented over the past yearIn a regulatory filing, Carvana estimated Q1 sales will be between 76,000 and 79,000 units. Carvana sold 105,185 vehicles in the year-earlier period and it sold 86,977 in the Q4  2022.Carvana attributed the drop to higher interest rates, lower inventory size, lower advertising expenses and focus on its profitability initiatives.More and more Dealers and their employees are taking to Tiktok to pull the curtain back on the buying process and letting some secrets out in the process.Many of the most popular videos discuss hidden fees and explain how some dealers might use scarcity tactics to sell cars"TikTok has actually produced more sales, more calls, more immediate business than any of the others," said Jesse Cannon-Wallace, a salesperson at Mercedes Benz Atlanta Northeast in Duluth, Georgia, who has 121,100 TikTok followers.Tito Suave, a salesperson at Gettel Nissan in Sarasota, Florida with 548,300 TikTok followers, posts videos sharing word tracks some dealers use to try to pressure you into buying a car.In addition to the sharing, they also use the platform for walkarounds and educationsCoca-Cola has launched an AI platform, "Create Real Magic," which combines OpenAI's GPT-4 and DALL-E technologies that offers consumers in select markets access to Coke-branded elements for use in AI-powered art. The artists have the chance to submit work for digital billboards that could be featured in New York City and London. According to Coke "Create Real Magic" aims to democratize both Coke's brand iconography and "highest-profile advertising assets," with a focus on testing and scaling AI technology quickly.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email Share your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

March 23, 2023 | Ford expects $3B EV loss this year; JLR tries to trim Jaguar dealers by Automotive News

Oi vey! Americans just want to defend their home, family and property, but grabby bureaucrats and Big Gov't fans want to defang the everyday man and force his compliance.  The Garage Hour goons have updates for you about what's going on: Creepy Joe Meat Puppet's executive orders, tremendous funding for federal targeting, pinkos versus a well armed citizenry, what's a male Karen, the degredation of American exceptionalism, file cabinet fires, and remembering why the Second Amendment isn't the 31st. While we're at it, more stuff: Metallica, Volbeat, Dragonaut, Faith No More and Bjork, Dave Barry, Hunter S. Thompson, Breitbart, The Federalist, Ammoland and the Epoch Times, plus a proper R.I.P. for excellent weirdo Tom Sizemore.

How can dealers better leverage data? With more data available today than ever before, it can be overwhelming understanding just how to acquire and use that information to your customers' and dealership's benefit and remain compliant. This episode answers these questions along with other key advice for dealers and automotive professionals, like improving the customer experience, developing a growth mindset as a leader and infusing a human aspect into problem solving at your dealership. Deirdre Borrego joins us for International Women's Day and Women's History month. She's the president and founder of DKB Advisory Services, a strategic business consulting and executive coaching firm. Her executive leadership positions span the automotive data and analytics space at J.D. Power and R.L. Polk. Deirdre was instrumental in the development of the Power Information Network – an industry standard for transaction-based data and predictive analytics that is essential for many OEMs today. In this episode you'll hear: How dealers can better leverage their data How data helps us understand the customer experience and our employees Why to incorporate a human aspect into your data and problem solving Her experience as a woman entering the auto industry Practical tips for leaders wanting to have a growth mindset and more! For more about Deirdre, visit her LinkedIn profile. Like this episode? Check out JM&A Insider for more content like this.

Oi vey! Americans just want to defend their home, family and property, but grabby bureaucrats and Big Gov't fans want to defang the everyday man and force his compliance.  The Garage Hour goons have updates for you about what's going on: Creepy Joe Meat Puppet's executive orders, tremendous funding for federal targeting, pinkos versus a well armed citizenry, what's a male Karen, the degredation of American exceptionalism, file cabinet fires, and remembering why the Second Amendment isn't the 31st. While we're at it, more stuff: Metallica, Volbeat, Dragonaut, Faith No More and Bjork, Dave Barry, Hunter S. Thompson, Breitbart, The Federalist, Ammoland and the Epoch Times, plus a proper R.I.P. for excellent weirdo Tom Sizemore.

Over the past three decades, ag tire technology has evolved. No longer do your farmer customers have one choice for their tractors, sprayers and other equipment. With the proliferation of SKUs, the same size comes with different technology, and as a tire dealer, your job is to keep track of the technological differences between tires and how they'll help or hinder your customers' operations. To help us differentiate ag tire technology in the market today, Scott Sloan, global ag/LSW product manager for Titan International and a 20-plus-year tire industry veteran, joins us on the podcast today. In this episode of What's Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX, Scott explains the difference between IF and VF technology, how to use it and other Goodyear tire tech as well as what to expect in the future of ag tire construction. EPISODE OVERVIEW What IF and VF ag tire tech does and how to use it (0:56) How tire dealers can be an educational resource for their customers around ag tire tech on the market (6:25) The meaning of LSW in ag tire tech and the science behind how it works (10:12) How Titan's UFT technology is looking to simplify ag tire sizing and tech for farmers and dealers (18:49) What Scott sees as future trends in ag tires (21:40) Subscribe to What's Treading on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.Want to listen to more What's Treading episodes? Click here: https://www.tirereview.com/category/podcasts/whats-treading-tire-review-podcast/Learn more about our sponsor, the AAPEX Show, at www.aapexshow.com.

It seems like every business or corporation is in a race to see who can be the most "woke" but who would have ever thought that drug dealers would get in on the act?(Commercial at 13:09)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://nypost.com/2021/06/29/drug-dealers-trying-to-woo-eco-conscious-customers-with-woke-coke/

Desperate to look tough on crime, Biden signs an executive order to harass gun dealers, accuse manufactures of marketing guns to kids, involve FEMA in local mass murders, and other malarkey. Plus Florida is on the brink of passing permitless carry to become the "majority state." Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, shares his views and original reporting.

Today I go solo and dive into  MotoGP Racing,  Rick Allen being attacked,  Mushroom Dealers back in the day  and John Mayer's new Solo Tour.   Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Also catch me in Las Vegas April 3rd - 9th at The Comedy Cellar in the Rio Hotel. Candles Lit DDR

Today on Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach are joined by Kimberly Kline. The trio discuss forced financing, and why car dealers need to get into the 21st century! Tune in to learn more.

Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about GM reversing course on a subscription and their CMO taking Barra's buyout. We also talk about the major wholesale/retail used car gap, as well as the new version of Chat GPT that can tell you what a meme means.A reversal in a subscription sales decision after less than a year and a departing CMO have GM is in the news today.Last summer GM began adding a $1500 line item to every new Buick and GMC vehicle for a mandatory On Star subscriptionNow, they are reversing course for the 2024 year and only including it on premium Denali and Avenir models and making it part of the purchase priceThe service includes crash detection, remote features, and unlimited data streamingAll other models will receive OnStar Remote Access Features for freeAfter GM's announcement of voluntary retirement via a buyout incentive, one of the highest profile exits will be from General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Deborah Wahl who started with the company as Cadillac CMO in 2018 and was promoted to Global CMO in 2019Wahl was an auto industry outsider coming from McDonald's North America and was one of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry list in 2000, 2005 and 2020Our friend Dean Evans, EVP at cars.com and former CMO at Hyundai and Subaru encouraged replacement from outside auto: “while we've been sitting here in an archaic industry that needs to move forward, why would we put a retread into that?”EDUCATIONAL MOMENT: Wholesale Used car prices are crazy. We've personally seen evidence of this in several vAuto accounts and there are experts across the industry talking about it. Wholesale valuations going up and retail values (book value) not keeping up meaning Dealers are buying used cars for thousands more than they can sell them for meaning a front end lossJust as you were getting used to the idea (or maybe not) of the Chat GPT AI language model doing your kids homework and writing your next job cover letter, Open AI has announced the new version, GPT-4 which is more advanced and nuanced…and it can look at pictures.The company claims the model is “more creative and collaborative than ever before” and “can solve difficult problems with greater accuracy.” It can parse both text and image input, though it can only respond via text.One way improvements are benchmarked based on the systems performance on standardized tests such as the Uniform Bar Exam, LSAT, SAT Math, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing exams on which it scored in the 88th percentile Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email Share your positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Ready to learn some things that most car people do not know? This is a great episode where we have a solution provider talking with one of the biggest names in dealer transportation! Learn how both dealers and transporters operate which impacts how dealers overcome inefficiencies from finding a reliable transporter to streamlined billing. There's so much we unpack! Ever wonder how the dealership transportation and the logistics sides work?  We slide in from the transporters perspective today! I have two guests! Dan Sperau, Co-Founder and COO of Autosled and Ty Thompson, CEO of Cars on the Move for 25 years! They will be discussing the obstacles and opportunities facing transporters today. Transporters & Dealers are interconnected- they need Dealers, but Dealers need the Transporters! Contact Info: Dan.Sperau@autosled.com TyThompson@carsonthemove.com Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast | Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 |edealersolutions.com Check out our sponsors!  LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. Autosled.com is the next-generation automotive transportation logistics platform and marketplace.    

LT and Mikey hit the road for this episode!  We recorded live, outside in the rain for this very special episode.  We recorded during the Campfire Co-op Demo Days, a invitation-only event for Vendors, Creators and Dealers in Georgia.  We had the please of sharing the mic with Shane Adams (ESEE Knives / Randall Adventure Training), JJ Morris (Fuel the Fires), Brandon Currin (BattlBox), Casey Deming (Georgia Bushcraft),  Brian Marrinan (Woods Monkey), Heather & Todd Saulsbury (PNW Bushcraft) as well as several guests.Support the show

Oyster's Capital Markets experts were recently featured on the Bond Dealer Association's podcast, "Bonding Time," discussing issues affecting the US fixed income markets.  Topics include SEC Rule 15c-211, TRACE and MSRB reporting, the FINRA Margin Rule (42-10), Best Execution, T+1 and Clearing Options. Enjoy a short sample of the original podcast.  You can listen to the entire podcast here. ________________________________________________________________________________________We have the expertise, experience and licensed professionals you need, all under one roof. Our seasoned industry leaders provide consulting, outsourcing and software to help you plan, manage risk, achieve compliance and optimize operations so you can focus on running and growing your business.Follow us on LinkedIn to take advantage of our industry insights or subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Does your firm need help now? Contact us today!

President Biden visited Monterey Park, California, where a mass shooting in January killed 11 people. He announced an executive order to tackle gun violence, building on the bipartisan Safer Communities Act that he signed last year. Biden called for more background checks on gun purchases and a crackdown on dealers who violate existing laws. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Join me and David Regn Co-Founder and CEO of FullThrottle as we discuss his first-party data management and activation platform. The Fullthrottle platform was included in our research report on Automotive CDP/MAP providers and dealers should learn more about their approach to first-party data management. This is the first in a 10-part podcast series on Automotive CDP platforms. 

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Rudy today. Curtis talks about the drug trafficking problem we are facing and what we should do about it. Mexico is not dangerous, The Cartels are. Tune in Now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Napoleon once said that leaders are "dealers in hope." While such a label might seem to fit Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky, it fits more awkwardly on Russian President Vladimir Putin. How has the leadership of these two men shaped the onset and current progress of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Would the invasion have happened at all, or if had happened would it have progressed differently under different leadership? These are the fundamental questions addressed in this week's Horns of a Dilemma. Texas National Security Review Executive Editor Doyle Hodges is joined by Brown University Professor (and member of the TNSR Editorial Board) Rose McDermott to discuss political psychology, leadership, and the war in Ukraine.  This discussion ranges from the origins, strengths, and limits of political psychology to analysis of the leaders involved in the conflict to literary criticism of two great Russian novels.  Professor McDermott is also a contributor to a new book from Cornell University Press, The Fragile Balance of Terror: Deterrence in the New Nuclear Age