Ray brings 43 years of car dealership experience, and Zach (his son), brings the questions. In each episode Ray and Zach answer your car questions, discuss industry news, and share tips you can use when buying your next vehicle. All with a bit of humor every once in a while.
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Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast and is a free educational series for Dealers, Managers, Sales Teams and anyone in the Auto Industry that has a desire to obtain information that will propel growth, lead the auto industry and invoke progressive strategies. We will educate on staying relevant, offer ways to improve vehicle sales and service, CSI and retention. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki is an Automotive Sales and Service Podcast. Use #DealerTalkWithJen
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Mazda, Nissan, and Hyundai Have a HUGE PROBLEM RIGHT NOW | Episode 992
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25:04Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data on new vehicle supply. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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DO NOT WAIT TO BUY A CAR RIGHT NOW | Episode 991
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32:06Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss why right now is the BEST time to buy a new car. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Dealers Can't Sell 1,000,000 LEFT OVER NEW CARS | Episode 990
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36:23Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data on leftover new cars. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Car Dealers Are DONE! Colorado Just SHOCKED The Auto Industry | Episode 989
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24:52Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Colorado. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Carvana SHOCKS The Auto Industry | Episode 988
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31:34Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest used car market data. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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We Tried to Buy The SAME TRUCK From 100 Ford Dealers & The Results Shocked Us | Episode 987
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31:29Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest learnings from their Ford experiment. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Smarter Inventory Decisions with LotGPT Explained by Lance Schafer
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40:09Meet Lot GPT: Dealer AI, Done Right Ever wonder what happens when automotive tech veterans build an AI just for dealers? Meet Lance Schafer, GM of Product and Tech at Lotlinx and the brains behind Lot GPT. This isn't your everyday chatbot. Lot GPT analyzes inventory, predicts which cars will sell and when, optimizes vehicle pages, and even drafts f…
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CARFAX SHOCKS THE AUTO INDUSTRY | Episode 986
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34:28Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from CarFax and it is SHOCKING! Tune in to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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INSANE Car Market FRAUD | Lenders COLLAPSE | Episode 985
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31:17Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from auto finance where a lender has been dealing with fraud. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Built in the Dealership: The Real Story Behind MyKaarma with Ujj Nath,Co-Founder
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49:10Ujj Nath, Co-Founder & CEO of MyKaarma walks us through the messy, glorious work of building dealer software. The late nights, the dealer-floor immersion, the hard lessons learned from Toyota's Genchi Genbutsu, and the relentless grind that turns a consulting gig into a product powering billions in payments. We dig into real dealer stories (Norm Re…
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It's OFFICIALLY THE BEST TIME EVER To Buy a Car | Episode 984
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37:27Today on the CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss how to time your year end car deal and why now is the time to get started. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Ford's $20B MISTAKE | HALTS PRODUCTION | Episode 983
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32:38Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Ford. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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From Working at Enterprise to AI Pioneer: Nick Cossette on Revolutionizing Auto Sales & Service!
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36:37Get inspired by Nick Cossette, co-founder and Head of Growth & Operations at Matador AI, as he shares his journey from working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car to creating one of automotive's leading AI tools. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Nick reveals how Matador AI is revolutionizing dealership sales, BDC follow-ups, and customer engage…
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I Tried the CAREDGE AI Car Negotiator and It Was a Disaster! (Response) | Episode 982
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36:33Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest video from Mike the Chevy Dude. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Managers Mini-Series: How Leaders Teach Objection Handling That Sticks— Episode 4
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15:47Part 4 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series gives managers a simple, repeatable structure for teaching one of the most stressful skills in sales: handling customer objections. In this episode, Jen breaks down how to coach your team through pushback without pressure — using a calm, confident, 4-step framework: Acknowledge → Reframe → Offer → Close the…
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Managers Mini-Series: Explain Value Better by Coaching for Service Approvals— Episode 3
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13:25Part 3 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part manager mini-series goes deep into one of the most profitable coaching skills in the dealership: teaching teams how to gain more service approvals using her formula called Job–Risk–Reward (JRR). Jen breaks down exactly how to train advisors, salespeople, and BDC agents to explain value simply, clearly, and with confide…
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Automakers CAN'T LOWER PRICES Fast Enough | Episode 981
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31:03Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest new car market inventory data. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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EDMUNDS SHOCKS The Auto Industry (SCARY NEW DATA!) | Episode 980
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38:05Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Edmunds. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Capital One Just Put the Entire Auto Industry On ALERT | Episode 979
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41:33Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Capital One. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Managers Mini-Series: Lead Strong by Coaching Your Team to Dominate the First 3 Minutes— Episode 2
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18:00Part 2 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series for dealership leaders drills into the single most important window of any customer interaction — the first three minutes. In this episode Jen teaches managers how to coach teams to win fast: a sharp greeting, purposeful value, and immediate engagement. Learn a compact, repeatable coaching routine (teach → …
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Automakers UGLY SECRET | They DON'T Want You To KNOW THIS | Episode 978
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35:36Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest info on fleet sales. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Consumer Reports Just SHOCKED The Auto Industry | Episode 977
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30:53Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest info from Consumer Reports. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Managers Mini-Series: Level Up Daily with Fast Coaching for Dealership Managers — Episode 1
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20:23Part 1 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series for dealership leaders: a fast, repeatable coaching framework to level up your team one short session at a time. In this episode Jen breaks down a 10–15 minute training format she uses in-store and at NADA Academy — how to open sharp, teach one skill in 60–90 seconds, demonstrate it under 3 minutes, then pu…
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The Car Market Has FINALLY FLIPPED | Ford, Mazda & Lincoln Dealer Explains | Episode 976
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41:06Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach are joined by Joe Lewis from JC Lewis to discuss what he is seeing in the car market. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Car Dealers Admit They are IN TROUBLE: Huge Market Reset 2025 | Episode 975
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32:00Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach are joined by Dan LaGrange from Key Auto Group to discuss the current state of the car market. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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How Elite Dealers Are Pulling Ahead: Bill Camastro on AI, People, and Performance!
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44:22In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen sits down with Bill Camastro, dealer partner at Gold Coast Cadillac and Jersey, to explore the intersection of technology, AI, and human connection in modern dealerships. Bill shares hard-earned lessons from growing up in the Bronx to running a top-rated Cadillac brand, and how he leverages AI—not…
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The Car Market Has Reached a Tipping Point | Episode 974
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25:12Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest car price data and how the auto industry has reached a tipping point. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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Auto Insurance Companies Are Out of Control and Wrecking the Car Market | Episode 973
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31:20Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss auto insurance rates getting out of control. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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AMERICANS CAN'T AFFORD NEW CARS & REFUSE TO BUY | Episode 972
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36:50Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss what happens when customers stop buying cars. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Zach Shefska
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