Podcast Episodes

“You're Already Late!” Why AI is No Longer Optional in March 2026 (+ How To Hire Your First Agent)

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Roman Spriggs, General Manager of All Things Automotive, and Ross Tinkham, VP …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Carlstedt, Spenst, and Lloyd + Breaking News w/ Andy Wright | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:

- Andy Wright, Managing Partner at Vinart Dealerships

- Ryan Carlstedt, EVP Fixed Operations at Willis Automotive Group



2 months, 4 weeks ago

"People Are The Asset!" – How No Layoffs and Radical Retention Built a 37-Store Empire In The South | Michael Joe Cannon, Owner of Cannon Motors of Mississippi

Today I'm joined by Michael Joe Cannon, Owner of Cannon Motors of Mississippi.

After stepping away from a coaching career at Ole Miss to take over h…

3 months ago

Seale on Geo Marketing, Pugesek on Coaching, Knight on Fleet Service | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:
- James V Seale, Managing Partner / General Manager at Granbury Kia
- Maggie Pugesek, Partner at C&M Coaching
- Ryan Knight, D…

3 months ago

Hyundai & Genesis CEO: Record Sales Volumes, Dealership Profits, and the Fight to Protect the Franchise | Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America

Today Sam D'Arc is joined by Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America.

Randy breaks down how Hyundai is navigating a market that…

3 months ago

Layton on Appraisals, Dunne on China, RussFlipsWhips on Social | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:

- Hicks Layton, Finance/Sales Manager at Hicks Automotive Group

- Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights LLC

- RussFlipsWhi…

3 months ago

Kinch on Service Growth, Spannhake on GEO, Mahoney on CDP | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:

- Zac Kinch, General Manager of Rohrman Toyota

- Dave Spannhake, Founder & CEO of Reunion Marketing

- Jason Mahoney, Sr. …

3 months ago

"Dealers Are Chasing Leads Too Late!" – Why Predicting Buyers Is the Next Dealer Edge | Mo Zahabi, AVP of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive

Today I'm joined by Mo Zahabi, AVP of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive.

Most dealers think the race begins when the lead arrives. But by that po…

3 months, 1 week ago

Minerva on Retention, Saylor on Service Report, Saxon on Expenses | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features:

- Mike Minerva, General Manager/Partner of Capital Motor Cars

- Kim Saylor, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Fixed Opera…

3 months, 1 week ago

"Outcome is Income!" – Process, Accountability & The One Change Adding Millions in Profit Yearly | John Hiester, Dealer Principal at John Hiester Automotive Group

Today I'm joined by John Hiester, Dealer Principal at John Hiester Automotive Group.

In this conversation, we discuss how video and AI are transform…

3 months, 1 week ago