Best Checkered Flag Podcasts (2025)

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Victory Honda on Auto Loan Challenges, Checkered Flag JLR on Killing Haggling | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:24

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Today's show features: Chase Channell, General Manager of Victory Honda Jackson Michael L. Wood, General Manager of Checkered Flag/Jaguar Land Rover This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at …

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New Roads Mazda on Profitability Hacks, Koons CEO on Massive Ford Incentives | Daily Dealer Live 54:12

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Today's show features: Curtis Biggs, General Manager of New Roads Mazda Alex Perdikis, CEO of Koons Motors, Inc. This episode is brought to you by: Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just natural conversations for sales, service, and support. She handles everything from car shopping to appo…

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Listen Now: Flesh and Code 8:43

5h ago8:43

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If you missed our announcement... we have a brand new podcast! Flesh and Code is a 6-part miniseries, where we investigate how technology is being used to exploit our most human desires, and the price we pay for perfect understanding. If you enjoyed our teaser, search and follow 'Flesh and Code' wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you can't w…

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New Zealand Wine Tasting 1:02:34

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Sonoma sees a predictable winner and more road course domination from one driver, and the In-Season Bracket Challenge sees a Cinderella advance to the final four. Plus the guys discuss the return of the Clash to Bowman Gray Stadium and weigh what the latest developments in the 23XI/Front Row lawsuit against NASCAR mean.…

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The Auto Retail Crystal Ball: What Shipping Trends Reveal (And How Dealers Can Win) | Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange 30:02

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Today I’m joined by Royce Neubauer, CEO of Auto Hauler Exchange. We dive into how dealers are footing the bill for shipping delays in unexpected ways, how smart operators are turning logistics into a profit center, why fraud is on the rise in the vehicle transport game and much more. This episode is brought to you by:1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you st…

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Breaking Bell | Stuck in a Quagmire | 3 33:23

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AT&T bosses throw everything at the wall in the hope of getting a federal antitrust lawsuit dismissed. But as the case finally reaches court, the lawyers and politicians going up against AT&T prove to be unreliable negotiators. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm…

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O'Neil Nissan on Service Retention Strategy, VADA CEO on Recent Policy Battles | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:33

5d ago1:00:33

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Today's show features: Drew Pearlman, General Manager at O'Neil Nissan Don Hall, CEO of Virginia Automobile Dealers Association This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at ⁠https://impel.ai/CDG…

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The Big Shift: Why Omnichannel Dealers Are Winning—and Fragmented Stores Are Falling Behind | Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive 27:15

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Today I’m joined by Jessica Stafford, SVP Consumer Solutions at Cox Automotive. We dive into the how car buying behavior is evolving, why consumers are embracing AI faster than dealers and much more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Numa - Numa is the first AI agent platform for auto dealerships. Address communication breakdowns with customers a…

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Post Oak On Luxury Market Volatility, DGDG On Building Dealer Tech In-House | Daily Dealer Live 57:27

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Today's show features: Lonny Soza, President of Post Oak Motor Cars Jeremy Beaver, CEO of Del Grande Dealer Group This episode is brought to you by: Impel – Dealers everywhere are delivering concierge-level customer experiences with Impel's AI Operating System. Learn how to ditch disjointed customer engagement at https://impel.ai/CDG Interested in …

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Sweep Home Chicago 54:03

8d ago54:03

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After what may have been the final edition of the Chicago Street Course Race, Jeff and Jordan recap one driver's predictable victory and break down the actual surprises from the race and the In-Season Challenge.By Jeff Gluck, Jordan Bianchi

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Becoming Canada’s #1 VW CPO Dealer: What’s Working, What’s Broken, and Where Profit Is Slipping Away | Greg Smith, VP Operations at Leavens Automotive Group 47:18

11d ago47:18

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Today I’m joined by Greg Smith, VP operations at Leaven Automotive Group. We dive how he became the #1 Volkswagen CPO dealer in Canada, why he’s mystery shopping his own stores every month, his loss-leader strategy behind auction purchases and much more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Uber for Business - With Central, you can request a ride on…

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Breaking Bell | Wheelin' & Dealin' | 2 33:48

12d ago33:48

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Deals to secure the future of AT&T fall apart as the fight for the future of America’s telephone system turns increasingly fractious, and the continuing crisis forces John deButts to make the most difficult decision of his career. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery…

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Benstock on the US Dream, Lotlinx CEO on Building For Car Biz, Morgan on Legacy | Daily Dealer Live 1:08:55

12d ago1:08:55

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Today's show features: Brian Benstock, Partner/GM of Paragon Honda & Acura Len Short, CEO of Lotlinx Larry Morgan, Chariman of Morgan Family Ventures This episode is brought to you by: CarNow – CarNow isn’t just about flashy features or marketing buzz. It’s about helping dealers actually sell more. One store moved from a 3% close rate to 30% in jus…

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“This Is the Worst It’ll Ever Be”—State of Dealership AI and What Dealers Should Be Asking | Eric Rea, CEO of Podium 38:37

14d ago38:37

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Today I’m joined by Eric Rea, CEO of Podium. We dive into the state of Dealership AI in 2025, the questions dealers should be asking to stay ahead, why 10% of US dealers are using Podium's AI and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Qmerit - Selling EVs can have a lot of friction points. But home charging installation shouldn’t be one o…

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Raymond on Buying First Store, VINart on OEM Co-Op Struggles | Daily Dealer Live 58:35

14d ago58:35

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Today's show features: Gerry Raymond, President of Gerry Raymond Automotive Andy Wright, Managing Partner of VINART Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: CarNow – CarNow isn’t just about flashy features or marketing buzz. It’s about helping dealers actually sell more. One store moved from a 3% close rate to 30% in just a month by swit…

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NASCAR's New Best Track? 1:04:51

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An incredible Atlanta race leaves Jeff and Jordan buzzing about the 1.5-mile track's transformation and the guys dissect the impact of a wide-open wild card race on the season as a whole. Plus they go through the first race of the In-Season Challenge results and review TNT's return to NASCAR coverage.…

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City Kia on Offsite Recon, Impel on AI Future, Sansone JR on New Kia Facility | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:05

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Today's show features: Raul Gomila, General Manager of City KIA of Greater Orlando Devin Daly, CEO at Impel Paul Sansone, Jr, Owner of Sansone Jr's Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helping you deepen your insights, accelerate you…

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Car Shopper Report: Why Ease of Purchase is Crashing in Q2 (And How Dealers Are Responding) | David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global 33:45

19d ago33:45

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Today I’m joined by David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global. We dive into why dealership's ease of purchase is crashing right now, why credit denials are racking up, the fate of the EV market post tax-credits and much more. CDK Global’s Q2 Ease of Purchase Study – https://carguymedia.com/cdkglobal CDK Global’s most recent EV study…

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Breaking Bell | The Decision to Decide | 1 35:38

19d ago35:38

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After almost a century of controlling the telecommunications industry in the United States, AT&T’s dominance is threatened by new competition. It’s a challenge that “Ma Bell” has weathered before, but this time is different—the political climate has changed, and the powerbrokers in Washington, DC no longer have AT&T’s back. Be the first to know abo…

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Shahani on Nissan Strategy, White Plains on Honda Sales, Ozark Chevy on EVs | Daily Dealer Live 1:13:06

19d ago1:13:06

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Today's show features: Vinay Shahani, Senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales at Nissan USA Jason Graciano, General Manager at White Plains Honda Nate Brandt, General Manager at Ozark Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helpin…

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Behind the Curtain: Winning Strategies from 29 Dealerships (and the Mistakes to Avoid) | Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at Shottenkirk Automotive Group 56:08

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Today I’m joined by Johnny Cantrell, Executive Vice President at Shottenkirk Automotive Group. We break down his playbook for installing new operators and setting them up to win, the patterns he’s diagnosed across 29 stores nationwide, the tech powering their inventory ops, and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Impel - Impel AI helps you dr…

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Ford Strategy w/ Koons, Tesla's Robotaxi Move w/ EV Auto, Used EV Risk w/ Van Horn | Daily Dealer Live 58:03

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Today's show features: Alex Perdikis, CEO-Owner of Koons Motors Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto Brian Wieland, Used Inventory Director at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by Transunion – TransUnion brings clarity to marketing chaos by delivering a 360-degree view of your customer, helping you deepen your insights, accelerate y…

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Every Last Drop 1:10:31

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One driver preserves his fuel against tall odds to win for the first time this season while dirty air thwarts his competitors at Pocono Raceway. Plus Jeff and Jordan discuss all the latest NASCAR news, including the potential San Diego street race, the in-season tournament, Carson Hocevar's fine and Amazon Prime Video's coverage.…

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Japanese Auto Imports Plummet, ft. Mike Cavanaugh | Daily Dealer Live 51:36

24d ago51:36

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Today's show features: Andrew Suntrup, Vice President of Operations at Suntrup Auto Group Mike Cavanaugh, Regional Vice President at Lithia & Driveway This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect p…

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Cracking the Code on Scalable Customer Care in the Car Business | Industry Spotlight 37:21

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Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Scott Traylor, Vice President of Sales at Mia, and Tom Eggers, CMO of Covert Auto Group.This episode of the Car Dealership Gu…

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Rehabilitating Porsche | Journalist and author David de Jong explores the legacy of the Nazi era on Porsche | 5 37:07

26d ago37:07

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Journalist and author David de Jong explores the impact of the Nazi regime on German businesses and how Ferry Porsche resurrected his father’s legacy from the ruins of defeat. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the …

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The Most American-Made Cars of 2025 | Daily Dealer Live (ft. Jonathan Smoke) 49:02

26d ago49:02

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Today's show features: Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive Jeff Zonen, Operating Partner & Executive Manager at Infiniti City of Queens, Infiniti City of Massapequa & KIA City of the Bronx This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the star…

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You Can’t Be a Leadership Fraud: How Shane Wood Built Dealership-Wide Trust | Shane Wood, GM at Bruce Titus Automotive Group 41:29

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Today I’m joined by Shane Wood, General Manager at Bruce Titus Automotive Group. We dive into why a shortage of Ford technicians is pushing dealerships into economic warfare, how a service drive bottleneck kills profitability, how he built dealership-wide trust—and more.This episode is brought to you by:1. Cox Automotive - From virtual assistants a…

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The Race For Kia Dealership Acquisitions, ft. Grant Cardone | Daily Dealer Live 56:51

28d ago56:51

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Today's show features: Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital Tina Tasche, Innovation and Technology Specialist at Van Horn Automotive Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian Automotive — Wasted advertising spend, undelivered messages, and missed opportunities are just the start of dealers' challenges. Today's consumers expect personalized…

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South of the Border 1:16:05

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Jeff and Jordan are live from Mexico City -- and joined by NASCAR's Ben Kennedy to open the show -- to discuss their experience at NASCAR's first international points race for the Cup Series since 1958.By jeff gluck, jordan bianchi, Ben Kennedy

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Trump Kills CA EV Rule, ft. Matt Bowers | Daily Dealer Live 55:10

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Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Jade Terreberry, Sr. Director at Cox Automotive (Autotrader) Jake Lebowitz, Dealer Principal at Raceway Auto This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipe…

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The Human Advantage in Car Sales—And Why Ted Rubin Won’t Let It Die | Ted Rubin, CEO of ActivEngage 36:51

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Today I’m joined by Ted Rubin, President of ActivEngage. We dive into why dealers don’t need more leads — they need better ones, the danger from AI that dealers don’t see coming, why a human touch is still the missing peice and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Auto Hauler Exchange - Ship Smarter. Pay Less. No Middlemen. Tired of bro…

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Rehabilitating Porsche | The Checkered Flag | 4 36:41

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Porsche enters a golden age of its history with the launch of an iconic car and victory on the racetrack. But when world events turn car buyers’ attention to fuel efficiency, Ferry Porsche faces an internal battle over the future direction of the company. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign …

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CA Senate Greenlights Higher Doc Fees, ft. Dennis Gingrich | Daily Dealer Live 58:34

1M ago58:34

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Today's show features: Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company Alex Casebeer, GM/Dealer at Capitol Subaru of Salem, Capitol Nissan of Salem This episode is brought to you by: Nomad Content Studio – The team behind the dealers you actually see online. Nomad works in your dealership to build a brand new pipeline of sales drive…