The David Spisak Show
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Episodes
227 episodes
The Dealer’s Advantage: How to Compete with Carvana and CarMax in 2025
In this episode my guests are Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, Chip Perry, industry icon and former Autotrader CEO, and Dom Pope, founder of Sell My Ride.We dive into how dealers can win in the used car market at a time ...
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57:49
Inside the Net Zero Model That’s Saving Dealers Millions with Angelo Mendola
In this episode, my guest is Angelo Mendola, President & COO of Priority Payment Systems Local — a guy whose business success is rooted in something far more powerful than just numbers or technology.Angelo’s journey starts in ...
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From $0 in 6 Years to 125 Dealerships with Robert Stettler
In this episode, I sit down with Rob Stettler—founder, president, and the driving force behind Clear Car Concepts. From wrenching on lawnmowers in freezing Amish country as a second grader… to running one of the largest automotive accessory ins...
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How STELLA AI Is Giving Dealers Back Their Most Valuable Asset: Time with Rich Sands
In this episode, my guest is Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI—a company I’ve had my eye on for a while now. Not just because they were one of the first to embrace AI in their name, but because they’re actually delivering results in an in...
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56:28
How to Make Marketing Finally Work for You with John Fitzpatrick
In this episode, I’m joined by John Fitzpatrick, the CEO and Co-Founder of Force Marketing—a company that’s quietly reshaping how some of the largest auto groups in automotive think about marketing, customer lifetime value, and fixed ops growth...
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55:57
Is This the Year Dealers Finally Face Reality? with Joel Bassam
In this episode, I sit down with Joel Bassam, President of Easterns Automotive Group—a leader who doesn’t just “talk shop” but lives and breathes the used car business at scale.If you’ve been feeling the squeeze—from inventory pressures ...
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Is the Car Business Headed for a Meltdown or a Rebirth? with Jonathan Smoke
In this episode, my guest is Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, someone I’ve wanted to have on the show for a long time. If you’re in the car business, you’ve probably read his reports, quoted his data, or heard his insig...
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The Brutal Truth About AI, Advertising, and the Future of Dealerships with Diana Lee
In this episode, I’m sitting down once again with Diana Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Constellation, and honestly, it probably won’t be the last time. Every time we talk, the conversation evolves. The insights deepen. The game changes.We ta...
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55:57
The Hidden Forces Shaping the Future of Car Buying with Glenn Mercer
In this episode, my guest is Glenn Mercer, one of the most respected automotive researchers in the business. Glenn’s ability to break down complex industry trends into practical, real-world insights is second to none.We talk about the su...
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57:56
How to Compete With CarMax and Carvana on Your Own Turf with Rob Ruth
In this episode, my guest is Rob Ruth, Dealer Principal at Bob Ruth Ford in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania — a town of just under 3,000 people — and yet he’s moving over 350 used cars a month.We talk about how that’s even possible. Not in theor...
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How Selling Cars Taught Me to Serve a Nation with Senator Bernie Moreno
In this episode, my guest is Senator Bernie Moreno from the great state of Ohio—a fellow car guy whose journey from the showroom floor to the U.S. Senate is nothing short of remarkable.We dig into what he learned from years in the retail...
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How Sheehy Auto Sells 2,000+ Used Cars a Month w/ Joe Blanco
In this episode, my guest is Joe Blanco the Assistant Used Car Director for Sheehy Auto Stores, a group that represents 30 franchises across the Mid-Atlantic region and delivers an impressive 23,000 used vehicle sales annually.And here's...
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How to Create a High-Performing Used Car Department with Joel Bassam
In this episode, I sit down with Joel Bassam, President of Easterns Automotive Group, and to say it was eye-opening would be an understatement. From the moment we met at NADA, I knew Joel had tapped into something most dealers are missing—and I...
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1:03:31
How to Steal Market Share in 60 Seconds Using AI — with Diana Lee
In this powerhouse episode, I’m joined by none other than Diana Lee, the unstoppable force behind Constellation. If you’ve ever wondered what real innovation sounds like—raw, relentless, and razor-sharp—you’re about to get a front-row seat....
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58:54
Devin Daly: This AI Brain Knows Your Customers Better Than You Do
What if I told you there’s an “AI brain” that knows your customers better than you do—and it's already being used in thousands of dealerships?In this episode, my guest is Devin Daly, the brilliant co-founder of Impel—one of the most exci...
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The Next Normal: How MavSign is Revolutionizing the Digital Car Buying Journey
In this episode, I sit down with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the automotive world to unpack a game-changing car buying experience that’s shattering the old-school dealership model.Joining me are Rudolph Nieto, CEO o...
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39:51
Everything’s Changing… Or Is It? The Hidden Truth About Today’s Dealerships
Hey, it’s just you and me today—and I want to have a real conversation. One that peels back the headlines, the hype, and the AI buzzwords to get to the core of what’s actually happening in our industry… and what isn’t.If you’ve ...
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Don Hall: The 30-Day Mindset is Killing Your Dealership
In this episode, I sit down with one of the most passionate and influential voices in our industry—Don Hall, President & CEO of the Virginia Auto Dealers Association, to unpack what’s actually holding dealerships back—and how some of the be...
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The Avengers of Used Cars
In this special episode—hosted by none other than Brian Kramer, EVP, Dealer Growth & Success at Cars Commerce—we assembled what I’d call The Used Car Avengers: Frank Knox (Unique Auto Sourcing), Jasen Rice (Lotpop). These guys don’t just ta...
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22:16
Matt VanDyke: How Shift Digital Became Automotive Retail’s Secret Weapon
In this episode I sit down with Matt VanDyke, President of Shift Digital, for a rare, unfiltered peek behind the curtain of one of the most influential (yet often misunderstood) players in automotive retail.We’re talking about the compan...
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1:00:57
CARB Chaos: What Every Dealer (and Consumer) Needs to Know Right Now
Heads up: This episode is not just another industry chat. It’s a full-on, no-holds-barred deep dive into what could be the single biggest threat to automotive retail as we know it.The CARB mandate is here — and most people have no idea j...
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1:12:51
Steven Fang: This Used to Be a Food Cart Lot. Now It’s a Movement.
What if I told you one man had a vision so bold it turned an empty city block into a cultural epicenter, blending Portland’s gritty charm with five-star sophistication?In this episode, I sit down on location with visionary entrepreneur S...
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Elgie Bright: What’s the Secret to Thriving in Retail Automotive?
We talk a lot about the future of automotive—EVs, AI, digital retailing—but what if I told you that the biggest game-changer for our industry isn’t just about the tech? It’s about people.Today, I’m sitting down with Elgie Bright, Chair o...
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Are Car Dealers Focused on the Wrong Things?
In this episode, I sit down with some of the sharpest minds in the industry—Dan Schroeder, Ron Andrews, and Charles Dubord—live from the Cars Commerce booth at NADA. We get real about one of the biggest misconceptions in automotive: the idea th...
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The Ad Spend Black Hole: How to Increase Ad Performance in Your Dealership
In this episode, my guest is Jen Cole, the Chief Marketing Officer at Cars Commerce, alongside Jarrod Kilway, VP of Digital Operations at Casa Auto Group, and Ron Andrews, VP of Media & Digital Solutions at Cars Commerce. These folks have b...
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