Dealer Driven
Episodes
NADA Legislative’s It’s a Wonderful Congress
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 was a pivotal year for dealers in Washington. From securing permanent tax relief to stopping California's gas car ban, the NADA legislative team ...
Turning Service Into a Competitive Advantage with Smart Technology
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The service lane isn’t just where repairs happen, it’s where loyalty is built.In this episode, Kim Saylor, Senior Director of Fixed Ops Marketing ...
Using AI in the Dealership
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence continues to generate attention across industries but for dealers, it’s already creating real results.In this episode, hosts...
Attract. Reward. Retain.: Lessons from NADA’s Workforce Study
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attracting and retaining skilled employees continues to be one of the biggest challenges for dealerships across the country. The latest NADA Dealershi...
NADA Quarterly Economic Report: Q3 Review & Q4 Preview
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inventory shifted in unexpected ways last quarter, challenging assumptions and reshaping dealer strategies. The auto market isn’t standing still and...
Inside NADA Show 2026: Education, Innovation & What’s New
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NADA Show has always been where dealers go to sharpen their edge—and in 2026, the education lineup is bigger and more focused than ever.In this ...
Year-End Financial Strategies for Dealers
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tempting to wait until Q4 to start tackling your dealership’s financial cleanup—but by then, you’re already behind.In this episode, hosts...
The Critical Balance Between Compliance and Profitability in the Finance And Insurance (F&I) Office
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance & Insurance (F&I) office plays a pivotal role in dealership profitability — but with increased legal scrutiny and evolving customer expe...
Data on Your Terms: Secure, Controlled & Clean Data = More Sales
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security isn't just about protection, it’s about control. And for dealerships, that control over data is quickly becoming non-negotiable.In this epi...
NADA Quarterly Economic Report: Q2 Review & Q3 Preview
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High prices, tightening incentives, and global uncertainty—Q2 was anything but predictable for the U.S. light-vehicle market.In this episode, hosts ...
Customer Journey Insights from Before, During and After the Deal
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s car buyers are more informed and more in control. The 2024 Car Buyer Journey Study from Cox Automotive shows how shifting expectations and s...
Auto Retail’s Digital Dilemma: Why Online Hasn’t Replaced the Showroom Yet
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite rapid advancements in e-commerce, a significant percentage of consumers still choose to purchase their vehicles in person. In this episode, ho...
Service Sales Training is the Missing Piece in Dealership Growth
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is one of the biggest barriers in the service drive — and without it, your team will always be stuck in transactional selling. In this episode...
Increasing the Value of Your Dealership
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valuing a dealership isn’t a one-size-fits-all process — and most owners underestimate what really drives worth. In this episode, Erin Kerrigan, F...
The Digital Drive: Mastering AI, CDPs, and Dealer Data
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of dealership operations is data-driven, and mastering AI, Customer Data Platforms (CDPs), and advanced analytics is no longer optional. In...
Optimizing Parts Inventory for Greater Dealership Success
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dealer Driven, the podcast for dealership professionals ready to level up their operations and boost profitability. In this episode, hosts ...
Boost Technician Productivity and Profitability in Your Dealership
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dealer Driven, the podcast tailored to dealership professionals navigating today’s fast-paced automotive industry. In this episode, hosts...
Future-Proofing Your Dealership Team for 2025 and Beyond
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dealer Driven, the podcast tailored to dealership professionals navigating today’s fast-paced automotive industry. In our first episode, ...
Welcome to Dealer Driven
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Dealer Driven, the podcast for dealership professionals. Hosted by Camron Wilson and Michael Hayes from the National Automobile Dealers Ass...