Best Sam Burnette Podcasts (2025)

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Jessica Chastain (Part 2) 13:53

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Jason Fraley marks the 60th anniversary of Yad Vashem recognizing Jan & Antonina Żabiński as Righteous Among the Nations on September 21, 1965. He spoke with actress Jessica Chastain about playing Mrs. Żabiński in the Holocaust drama “The Zookeeper’s Wife" in 2017, just a few years before winning her Oscar. Check out their previous conversation abo…

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Carol Burnett (Part 2) 14:27

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Jason Fraley marks the 15th anniversary of CBS rebooting the action police drama “Hawaii Five-O” for a new generation on September 20, 2010 by flashing back to his interview with TV legend Carol Burnett when she called in to promote her recurring role on the reboot in 2016. Hear their other IN-DEPTH conversation in the archives at BeyondTheFamePodc…

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G 2 a Milly #12 🐢 Initiating A Position In Lemonade Stock 13:15

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G 2 a Milly #12! Follow along as I open-source building my investment portfolio. In this episode we discuss how I sold some crypto positions to invest in Lemonade. Now I'm beginning the process of researching this as a new company/investment idea with a toe in the water position. I'm not sold on it so far, but I like the potential. Tesla and Bitcoi…

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Vinay Shahani on Nissan Exit, Burnett on Building Ford 2.0 Facility | Daily Dealer Live 59:21

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Today's show features: Vinay Shahani, Former Nissan Head of US Marketing & Sales JB Burnett, General Manager of Boulevard Ford of Millsboro This episode is brought to you by: Toma – If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Toma builds custom AI agents that answer 100% of your dealership’s inbound calls …

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Jimmy Kimmel 13:46

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Jason Fraley bids farewell to "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after ABC canceled the host for remarks following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jason spoke with Kimmel twice at the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, first when Kimmel paid tribute to Bill Murray in 2016, then when Kimmel saluted David Letterman in 2017. You'll also hear memori…

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"F&I Must Come First!" — 2,900+ Hours of F&I Research Distilled in 30 Minutes | Jason Swiech, Product Marketer at CDK Global 30:31

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Today I’m joined by Jason Swiech, Product Marketer at CDK Global. We discuss what top-performing dealers are doing in the F&I office, why double-entry data is crushing customer satisfaction, the add-on products flying off the shelves and much more. Read CDK Global’s 2025 F&I Shopper Study mentioned in the episode here: https://www.cdkglobal.com/ins…

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Mastering Memory: How Lawyers Can Train Their Brains, with Nelson Dellis 47:24

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In episode 578 of Lawyerist Podcast, six-time USA Memory Champion and Grand Master of Memory Nelson Dellis shares practical strategies to strengthen recall, sharpen focus, and build a healthier brain. Far from the myth of “photographic memory,” Nelson explains how anyone can improve memory using techniques like memory palaces, visualization, and st…

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal 41:29

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose worl…

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Richard Thomas (Part 2) 28:55

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Jason Fraley interviews actor Richard Thomas, who stars in "Mark Twain Tonight" at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. this Saturday and Sunday, inheriting the role of Mark Twain from the late Hal Holbrook. They also discuss his Emmy-winning TV career in “The Waltons,” “The Americans” and “Ozark,” as well as his Tony-nominated Broadway career i…

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Jeff Miller on Selling 1-Price Subarus, DriveCentric CEO on CRM Innovation | Daily Dealer Live 1:00:38

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Today's show features: Jeff Miller, CEO of Mark Miller Subaru Matt Leone, CEO of DriveCentric This episode is brought to you by: Toma – If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Toma builds custom AI agents that answer 100% of your dealership’s inbound calls and handle tasks like booking service, checkin…

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Trade Wars and the Farm Economy With Bill Ridley, Ph.D. 39:28

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William Ridley, Ph.D. https://ace.illinois.edu/directory/wridley William Ridley, Ph.D. on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Qjox4QIAAAAJ&hl=en Today’s episode is timely and thought provoking in my opinion. The farm economy is struggling again this year, and while there’s no one cause for all of that struggle, exports certain…

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"There's No Technician Shortage!" – The Mastermind Behind Bozard's Service Lane Machine | Ed Roberts, COO at Bozard Ford Lincoln 1:07:24

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Today I’m joined by Ed Roberts, COO at Bozard Ford Lincoln. We discuss how Ed scaled a team of 165 technicians from scratch, the strategies behind his world-class service lane, his unlikely entry into dealerships nearly 30 years ago and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Cox Automotive - Discover what’s driving improved customer exper…

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Cain on Dealer F&I Mistakes, Kelly on AI Training For Deal Desk | Daily Dealer Live 59:22

6d ago59:22

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Today's show features: Marion Cain, Founder of ACE David Kelly, Training Director of Brown & Brown Dealer Services This episode is brought to you by: Toma – If your BDC or Service Advisors are buried in calls, it’s time for a smarter solution. Toma builds custom AI agents that answer 100% of your dealership’s inbound calls and handle tasks like boo…

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Tea & Tesla ⚡🍵 Elon Buys $1B of Stock 14:51

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Tesla stock is RIPPING to $420 per share today as news comes out that Elon Musk purchased $1B of stock on the open market. Excitement is surging ahead of the shareholder meeting in November, and Elon's new $1T compensation package. In addition to Elon getting back onboard, Robotaxi has been expanding and Megablock was just announced. Join me as I s…

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Issa Rae 18:09

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Jason Fraley interviews acclaimed actress, filmmaker and author Issa Rae, who brings her “I Should Be Smarter By Now" book tour to DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. tomorrow night. She also dishes on her prolific career, including “Awkward Black Girl,” “Insecure,” “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “The Lovebirds,” “Barbie” and “American Fiction.” …

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Automotive AI Cagematch With 4 Top CEOs: Podium, Numa, Toma, Mia | Daily Dealer Live 1:10:22

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Today's show features: Brian Hoang, CEO of Mia Eric Rea, CEO of Podium Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO of Numa Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payme…

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Antonio Sánchez 35:33

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Jason Fraley interviews Emmy-nominated music composer Antonio Sanchez, who’s nominated for scoring the Apple TV+ comedy series “The Studio” at the 77th annual Emmy Awards this Sunday on CBS. He also breaks down his five Grammy wins for his prolific jazz career, as well as creating the drum-based score for the Oscar-winning film “Birdman" by Alejand…

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Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden 47:17

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In episode #577 of Lawyerist Podcast, discover how to use AI to drive firm growth, expand practice areas, and strengthen client relationships while avoiding the trap of treating it as a simple efficiency tool. Too often, conversations about AI in law stop at shaving time off tasks or reducing headcount, but AI holds far more potential than cost-cut…

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The Time Bomb In Labor Rate Increases (& How Dealers Are Maximizing Profit) | Industry Spotlight 48:16

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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 Rob Scott, Executive General Manager of Bob Johnson Chevrolet, and Robert Wooden, Owner of Wooden Automotive Consultants LLC.…

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Building Regional Food Systems With Chris Jagger of Blue Fox Farm 39:52

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Follow Chris on X: https://x.com/reggaj Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluefoxfarm Listen to Chris' podcast "Not Only Farmers": https://open.spotify.com/show/12YRGbk9IYMh4gbR0pTkEh?si=d14c005214ab418d Chris Jagger on episode 129 of the "Farmer to Farmer" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBplMcnNdO4 Chris Jagger and his…

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Miller on EV Profitability, Toma on AI-Hesitancy, Growden on Dealer Waste | Daily Dealer Live 1:11:53

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Today's show features: Eric Miller, Director at Morrie's Auto Group Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma Mathew Growden, Consultant This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience as a trusted payments par…

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Bruce Dickinson 17:40

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Jason Fraley interviews Iron Maiden’s iconic frontman Bruce Dickinson, who brings his solo tour to The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Sunday night. They discuss his latest solo albums “The Mandrake Project” and “More Balls to Picasso,” as well as his favorite comic books, getting his pilot’s license, launching his own beer called The Troo…

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"Money's not in the CRM, It's in the DMS!”– Tracking the Pulse of AI in Dealerships | Art Dessein, Vice President of Sales at Impel 43:31

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Today I’m joined by Art Dessein, VP of Sales at Impel. We dig into how AI is reshaping inventory management, the playbook big dealer groups use to roll it out without losing culture, and why less customer communication is actually leading to more sales—plus plenty more along the way. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Widewail - Want real insigh…

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10,000 Maniacs 49:39

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Jason Fraley interviews 10,000 Maniacs founding bass player Steven Gustafson as the band rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland in a pair of sold-out shows this Saturday and Sunday for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival. They discuss the band’s journey from recording hits like “These Are Days” and their MTV Unplugged cover of “Because the Night,” b…

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Moonshot✨ Elon Launches a Genetics Company: xGen 🧬 26:05

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Elon Musk has often mentioned the potential of mRNA as the "future of medicine" and how he has often thought about the potential of a genetics company harnessing this technology to cure diseases. So in this episode of Moonshot Monday I have a conversation with Ryan Tanaka of Neurapod about what Elon's genetic startup would actually look like. Why h…

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Matt Bowers on OEM Pulse Check, Lafontaine on Underutilized Incentives | Daily Dealer Live 59:33

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Today's show features: Matt Bowers, Owner of Matt Bowers Automotive Group Andrew Ruck, General Manager of Lafontaine Cadillac Buick GMC of Highland This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention, Dealer Pay is a "dealer-specific' payments acceptance solution with over 25 years of experience…

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The Nine Inch Nails (Roadhouse Special) 41:00

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Jeremiah returns this week to discuss The Nine Inch Nails. We discuss the significance of the number 8, multiple realities, how time operates in The Roadhouse and Trent Reznor's working relationship with David Lynch. Take The Ring on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTheRing https://linktr.ee/takethering430 Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agen…

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Sen. Moreno on Auto Sector Plan, Greenfield on Auto Retail VC, Murphy on OEM Futures | Daily Dealer Live 1:12:10

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Today's show features: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) Steve Greenfield, General Partner of Automotive Ventures John Murphy, Managing Director of Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intel…

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Sheena Easton 18:54

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Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Sheena Easton, who performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on September 9th. They reflect on her biggest hits, including “Modern Girl,” “9 to 5 (Morning Train)” and the James Bond theme “For Your Eyes Only.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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How Sponsorship, Empathy, and Failure Shape Great Leaders, with Michael Cohen 38:48

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In episode 576, learn how to lead with empathy, build trust, and create space for growth by embracing both mentorship and sponsorship. Stephanie Everett talks with Michael Cohen, partner at Duane Morris and leadership coach, about what it really takes to inspire and support a team. Mike shares his journey from employment litigator to building a tra…

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Against All Odds: This Dealer's Rise from Refugee to 29-Store Auto Empire | Mario Murgado, CEO of Murgado Automotive Group 53:22

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Today I’m joined by Mario Murgado, CEO of Murgado Automotive Group. We cover Mario’s dramatic escape from communist Cuba, his journey to building a 29-store dealership empire across five states, the growth model fueling expansion into underserved communities, the day he lost 24 employees in a single immigration raid and so much more. This episode i…

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Will You Get A Brain Chip? 🔌🧠 50:42

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My discussion with Ryan Tanaka, host of Neura pod about the rise of LLMs and how Neuralink will enable humans to communicate in new ways with AI. At first I was a Neuralink skeptic, but after realizing how much better it could make my life and the potential use cases, I've slowly come to the realization that I will probably get a brain chip in my l…

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Mohawk Honda on becoming Top-10 in CPO, Dealer Pay CEO on Hidden Payments Costs | Daily Dealer Live 57:27

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Today's show features: Greg Johnson, General Manager of Mohawk Honda Julie Douglas, CEO of Dealer Pay This episode is brought to you by: Lotlinx - Get the best possible market advantage on every vehicle transaction. Optimize operations and boost profits using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn more @ https://lotlinx.com/ Deale…

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Sam Jay 26:53

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Jason Fraley interviews comedian Sam Jay, who cracks up the D.C. Improv in Washington D.C. this Friday and Saturday nights. They preview the standup show and reflect on her comedy career, from “Saturday Night Live” to “The Roast of Tom Brady.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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"Fewer Leads, More Sales"– Massive Upsides, Fatal Flaws, and Sobering Reality of AI BDCs | Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at Barnes Crossing Auto Group 43:04

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Today I’m joined by Daniel Kim, Director of Operations at Barnes Crossing Auto Group. His journey from tech entrepreneur to dealership operations leader, the promises and pitfalls of AI BDCs, why he insists his team stay on the phones and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Widewail - Power your reputation engine with Widewail. Go Goog…

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The Fireman 2:33:04

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Colin joins me this week to discuss The Fireman. We discuss his possible origins as chronicled by Major Briggs, speculate if The Giant and The Fireman are one and the same, his role in stopping BOB, and how he interacts with others such as Andrew Packard, Dale Cooper, Andy Brennan and Freddie Sykes. Colin's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/b…

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Remote Deliveries Are Booming—So Is Fraud (Here’s How to Stay Safe) | Industry Spotlight 47:02

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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 Preston Stewart, National Variable Operations Director of Napleton Automotive Group, and Rudy Nieto, CEO of MavSign. This epi…

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Gruwell on Hot AZ Car Market, Flagstaff Chevy on Training Next Gen of Auto Techs | Daily Dealer Live 56:59

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Today's show features: Scott Gruwell, CEO of Courtesy Automotive Group Mark Harris, Owner Operator at Flagstaff Chevrolet and Winslow Ford This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership M&A data and trends in auto retail. Re…

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Sister Hazel 38:40

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Jason Fraley interviews Sister Hazel's longtime drummer Mark Trojanowski as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on September 19th. They discuss the band’s journey to create beloved songs like “All For You,” “Change Your Mind,” “Your Winter” and “Champagne High.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")…

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From Overwhelmed Lawyer to Strategic Law Firm Owner, with Chad Fox 28:56

12d ago28:56

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In episode #575 of Lawyerist Podcast, learn how to move beyond daily overwhelm and lead your firm with clarity, confidence, and vision as Stephanie Everett talks with Lawyerist Lab business strategist Chad Fox. Chad explains why so many lawyers get stuck in the weeds of $20/hour tasks instead of focusing on high-value CEO work, and how a mindset sh…

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“Like Watching Game Tape”: Exposing How Deals Slip on the Floor—And How to Fix It | Jake Cronin, CEO and Founder of Siro 38:22

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Today I’m joined by Jake Cronin, CEO and Founder of Siro. The untapped profit potential hiding in F&I, winning strategies to secure consent to record customers, using data to diagnose dealership challenges—and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. BizzyCar – CDG’s Recall Tracker powered by BizzyCar monitors 70M+ vehicles with open recalls, pa…

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview 1:06:00

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview This after-show episode dives deeper into Here She Lies with its creator, Gracie Glassmeyer. If you heard the table read of this dark, twisty pilot, you probably have questions—like why Seth can’t leave his house, or why Talia has been spying on Amber’s stepmom. Gracie shares the answers, along with her uniq…

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G 2 a Milly #11 ❄️ Bought BitMine, Already Down Big 24:48

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The 11th installment of G 2 a Milly, where I open-source building my portfolio. In this episode I talk about the potential of Ethereum now that the GENIUS Act has passed, and how that created enough FOMO for me to buy BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Tom Lee's Ethereum Treasury company. Now I'm rethinking how to place the USDC boom and rising …

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INFINITI on Shifting Luxury Market, Bud Clary Auto on Vid Gen in Service Lane | Daily Dealer Live 59:42

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Today's show features: Tiago Castro, Vice President of Infiniti Americas Dustin Schuler, Marketing Director at Bud Clary Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership M&A data and trends in auto retail. Read it a…

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50+ Dealerships Later: The Car Business Lessons of an Industry Legend | John Bergstrom, Executive Chairman of Bergstrom Automotive 1:02:47

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Today I’m joined by John Bergstrom, Executive Chairman of Bergstrom Automotive. We discuss his legendary 50 year career in the car business, the exponential growth curve his dealership empire is on, Why he has no plans for retirement – and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Impel - Impel AI helps you drive loyalty with proactive, pers…

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Banks on Private Equity Reshaping Auto, Vanguard Kia on Store Turnaround | Daily Dealer Live 58:10

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Today's show features: Jason Villa, General Manager of Vanguard Kia of Arlington Cliff Banks, President & Founder of The Banks Report & AUTOVATE.org This episode is brought to you by: Haig Partners – Public retailers cite it. National media trusts it. Dealers rely on it. The Haig Report® sets the standard for dealership M&A data and trends in auto …

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[Tech-Enabled Advisor Series] The Business of Helping Farmers Spend Less 36:51

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Sentera: https://sentera.com/ Chandler Coop: https://www.chandlercoop.com/ Today’s episode is another installment in our Tech-Enabled Advisor series. The idea here is to better understand agtech through the lens of the BUYER and USER of that technology rather than just the entrepreneurs or investors behind it. I’ve received some super positive feed…