The Dealer Playbook

The Dealer Playbook


Latest Episodes

The New Rules of Luxury Leasing: What You Need to Know in 2024 with Steven Posner
April 25, 2024

In this episode I sit down with Steven Posner, the CEO of Putnam Leasing Company, to dive into the intricacies of the exotic car market. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics, starting with the resilience of the exotic car market amidst volatile

Women Drive Auto Sales: Unlocking Female Customer Satisfaction with Katie Mares
April 18, 2024

Katie Mares is an author, speaker, and consultant who empowers businesses to design experiences that resonate with female consumers. She is a bestselling author and her book, "CustomHer Experience" is a guide for businesses to close the gender g

Leadership Lessons from a Millennial General Manager - Gabrielle Abinion
April 11, 2024

Gabrielle (Gabi) Abinion is the General Manager at Fox Valley Volkswagen of St. Charles. With a rich family history in the automotive business, Gabi brings a unique perspective to her role, blending tradition with innovation to drive success. Her dedicati

Run Into the Fire: How to Move from Management to Ownership in the Car Industry with Steve Whitlock
April 04, 2024

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Whitlock, the president of Innovation Financial Services, to explore the fascinating journey of automotive entrepreneurship. We dive into Steve's unique background, starting from his days as a firefighter to his

From Clicks to Customers with Glenn Pasch
March 28, 2024

Glenn Pasch, an industry veteran with a penchant for data-driven insights and a logical approach to marketing, brings decades of expertise in digital marketing and dealership strategies. As the brains behind PCG Digital, Glenn has empowered countless deal

Driving Business Innovation in the Electric Vehicle Sphere with Alex Lawrence
March 21, 2024

Alex Lawrence is the CEO and co-founder of Ev Auto, a pioneering dealership specializing in electric vehicles. With a background in franchising and tech, Alex brings a wealth of experience to the table, along with a passion for creating exceptional custom

Spanish SEO Does Matter! | Ally Pinon
March 14, 2024

Are you leaving a massive chunk of the market untapped? Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Dealer Playbook podcast. Today, we're delving deep into the world of marketing segmentation, focusing specifically on the Hispanic marketplace.J

From Plastic Surgery to Auto Marketing Mastery | Adrian Gibbs
March 07, 2024

When Adrian Gibbs, Marketing Director of Nimnicht Family of Dealerships, stepped into the world of automotive marketing, she brought with her the competitive edge of the plastic surgery industry and a knack for nurturing customer relationships. Our exchan

How TikTok Is Shaping the Next Wave of Digital Marketing for Young Consumers with Paul de Vries
February 29, 2024

Paul De Vries is the Founder of #DCDW, Spokesperson for Marktplaats Automotive, and Co-Owner of Carmen BDC. With an impressive track record in dealership ownership, BDC management, and online car sales, Paul is recognized as a trailblazer in the automotiv

The DEATH of Marketing Attributions | Rand Fishkin
February 22, 2024

Rand Fishkin is cofounder and CEO ofSparkToro, makers of fine audience research software, and indie game developer Snackbar Studio. Hes dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his