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Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Car Dealership Guy
Automotive Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Fixed Operations
Fixed Ops
AI In Automotive
Used Cars
Automotive Retail
Mobile Service
Podium
FTC
Customer Retention
AI Technology
NADA
Used Car Acquisition
Automotive Service Industry
China
Electric Vehicles
Social Media Marketing
Service Advisors
CDK Global

The Car Dealership Guy Podcast Network is your front-row seat to the people, companies, and trends shaping the future of automotive retail—delivered across three focused formats: The Car Dealership Guy Podcast (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Hosted by Yossi Levi, these deep-dive interviews feature top dealers, operators, and innovators driving the industry forward. Daily Dealer Live (Mondays, Wednesdays & ... more

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Today's show features:

- Eddie Palomba, Parts and Service Director at McGovern Automotive

- Chris Wood, VP Client Strategy (Automotive) at LocalIQ/USA Today

- Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager at Pacific BMW

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Online car buying was sold to dealers as a way to sell cars on the internet, but for years it delivered little more than a souped-up lead, and the idea became a dirty word across the industry.

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Today's show features:

- Jason Wilkins, Dealer Principal at Joshua Tree CDJR & Victorville Mitsubishi

- Charles Dortch III, Senior Vice President of Sales at CrossCheck, Inc.

- Walker Strong, GM at Strong Automotive

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Jay Healey is the Chief Marketing Officer at Healey Brothers Automotive Group, the largest dealer group in New York's Hudson Valley, with 10 stores, more than 750 employees, and a newly added Cadillac franchise.

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David Thomas
Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global
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Episode: Fixed Ops Friday w/ Greg Johnson, Scott Painter, Mark Payne & Joseph Ruppel | Daily Dealer Live
Greg Johnson
General Manager at Mohawk Honda
Mohawk Honda
Episode: Fixed Ops Friday w/ Greg Johnson, Scott Painter, Mark Payne & Joseph Ruppel | Daily Dealer Live
Mark Payne
President of Total Dealer Solutions and former Mazda dealer
Total Dealer Solutions
Episode: Fixed Ops Friday w/ Greg Johnson, Scott Painter, Mark Payne & Joseph Ruppel | Daily Dealer Live
Scott Painter
Founder and CEO of TrueCar
TrueCar
Episode: Fixed Ops Friday w/ Greg Johnson, Scott Painter, Mark Payne & Joseph Ruppel | Daily Dealer Live
Joseph Ruppel
Parts and Service Director at Meier Chevrolet Buick
Meier Chevrolet Buick
Episode: Fixed Ops Friday w/ Greg Johnson, Scott Painter, Mark Payne & Joseph Ruppel | Daily Dealer Live
Mike Gilson
CEO of Conversica
Conversica
Episode: "It's All Going Away!" Why Your Dealership's Software Stack Is About to Collapse (+ What Replaces It) | Mike Gilson, CEO at Conversica
Kim Saylor
Senior Director of Product Marketing, Fixed Operations at CDK Global
CDK Global
Episode: Preston on Turnarounds, Saylor on Service, Shivers on Community | Daily Dealer Live
Bobby Preston
President of Preston Auto Group
Preston Auto Group
Episode: Preston on Turnarounds, Saylor on Service, Shivers on Community | Daily Dealer Live
Mark Shivers
General Manager of Subaru of Orillia
Plaza Auto Group
Episode: Preston on Turnarounds, Saylor on Service, Shivers on Community | Daily Dealer Live

Hosts

Yossi Levi
Founder of the CDG brand and a recurring host focusing on community-building, experiential events, and CDG-centric insights in automotive retail.
Sam D'Arc
Host known for Daily Dealer Live and related formats, delivering live industry news, roundups, and high-impact guest interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 744 ratings
  • Industry Slop

    Started off interesting, back when Musk would occasionally reply to some of his posts and his page actually got engagement on X.

    How to burn your “brand?” Hire two incredibly off-putting hosts, one of whom rarely speaks (from within the industry, of course), transition to a newsletter that seems more like an ad platform than actual news, and host interviews that are really just sales pitches.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vepr_157
    United States10 months ago
  • Ask a hard question

    Started out as a cool podcast. It’s just turned into the person being interviewed bragging about themselves.

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    *WS*ONLY*
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing car dealership podcast

    11/10 listen if you're in the business- directly attributable growth from the strategies we've learned on this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OmarMo93
    United Statesa year ago
  • Long running commercial

    Started out strong but now just a commercial for whoever is on never ask tough questions

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ejam2000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Time well spent

    I recently started listening to the show and now look forward to listening daily. The only downfall to listening during my commute is the inability to take notes. I started listening a second time to jot down notes and how I want to apply some of the things shared on the show. Thanks for a great product, keep up the great work CDG team!

    Apple Podcasts
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    DanMarsh 11
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the bold, practical leadership and strategy topics tailored to automotive retail.
Some listeners feel the show shifts toward promotional sponsor content or general sales pitches.
Guests and hosts are praised for cutting through fluff and delivering actionable insights.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#10
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#106
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#29
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#214
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#227
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#190
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Seale on New, Kent/Salicco on co-marketing, Meisinger on Fixed | Daily Dealer Live
Q: What is the difference between a mobile service technician as you hire and a traditional brick and mortar tech?
Meisinger said the group looks for people who are good humans and can communicate well, carry themselves professionally, and make a strong impression in an interview.
Seale on New, Kent/Salicco on co-marketing, Meisinger on Fixed | Daily Dealer Live
Q: Of all the decisions that went into the project, which one do you think most dealers would have gotten wrong, and what have you learned?
Seale highlighted operating multiple businesses on the same property under one parent umbrella, allowing the facility to serve customers seven days a week with all-makes service and a car wash.
The Coin Flip That Built an 11-Store Dealer Empire | Jim Speck, President of Circle Auto Group
Q: Where do you see the future going in this industry?
Speck expects large public dealership companies to keep acquiring stores in major metro markets, making it harder for smaller operators to enter or remain there. He suggests that someone starting out could look to smaller markets instead.
The Coin Flip That Built an 11-Store Dealer Empire | Jim Speck, President of Circle Auto Group
Q: How did you get into the car business?
Speck started working in a bicycle shop as a teenager, then worked at a motorcycle shop and became a mechanic at a Pontiac dealership at 19. He moved into service advising and management before taking manufacturer roles and eventually buying his first store.
Preston on Turnarounds, Saylor on Service, Shivers on Community | Daily Dealer Live
Q: Do you have an update to that stat for us on this show that we can start to share?
Saylor says the average service hold time was 8.2 minutes in 2024, 9.3 minutes in 2025 and 12.6 minutes in 2026. She adds that 46% of surveyed service shoppers preferred booking with an AI assistant in 2026.

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The program centers on practical, high-energy discussions about automotive retail, dealership operations, and market dynamics. Through in-depth interviews with notable dealers, operators, and tech/policy experts, plus live news-style roundups and industry spotlights, it highlights leadership, profitability, and growth strategies—from AI-enabled sales and fixed ops to M&A and franchise-wide transformation. A recurring strength is blending tactical, real-world tactics with bold opinions and bold examples, including experiential events and cross-border perspectives, which provides listeners with actionable ideas for scaling, improving customer experience, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

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Recent guests on Car Dealership Guy Podcast include:

1. David Thomas
2. Greg Johnson
3. Mark Payne
4. Scott Painter
5. Joseph Ruppel
6. Mike Gilson
7. Kim Saylor
8. Bobby Preston

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