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In this Episode of The Car Guy Simple Podcast Joe sits with Auto Industry Veteran Bill Brunner. Joe and Bill discuss the secrets to running a successful dealership, tackling the ins-and outs of Fixed-Ops departments, Fixing in dealership culture, and much more. Bill was born into the auto industry, beginning by working in his grandfather’s auto shop which would go on to become to become a dealership he himself would run. Bill eventually shifted away from running a dealership into the Buy-Sell space, helping owners properly set up their dealership for sale and helping dealer buyers prepare to hit the ground running. Bill Brunner has also spent years working in the Automotive Advertising; working as Vice President of PMD he helped auto clients reach customers with successful advertising. After leaving PMD Bill went back into the direct auto sphere as a General Manager several Dealerships, and is currently the Director of Operations for the Island Auto Group Keep listening and remembe…

Survival keeps you in the game, success takes you to the top. And we’re here to get you there.🚀 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

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Episode 9 featuring Tom Stuker is officially live. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, make sure to check out Episode 6. 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

The Car Guy Simple Podcast welcomes back Industry Legend Tom Stuker! In our last episode with Tom, we talked about how to improve your phone skills. TODAY we discuss the 4 Pillars of Dealership Success! Listen in and get your notepads ready as Tom provides you the path to properly hiring and training your salespeople for a SUCCESSFUL career with your dealership. Don’t just hire the first person who comes in, take your time and train right so your salespeople become 20 plus unit a month sellers. Tom also shares his favorite scripts for how to keep your relationship with your clients relevant and at the top of their minds! In the second half of our episode we focus on what Management needs to do fix their dealership and prepare yourselves to have your BEST month ever, EVERY MONTH! Keep listening and remember to like and subscribe. At the Car Guy Simple Podcast we’re committed to helping the Auto Industry as a whole, because when we all do better so does the Industry! Contact Tom St…

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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We’re stepping away for a moment, but Car Guy Simple returns 12/02! Huge thank you to everyone who tunes in, we appreciate you more than you know. 🤍 Until then, you can binge our 8 episodes and all the clips across our socials during the break 😉 See you next week! 🎙️✨ 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Episode 8 of CGS explores the behind-the-scenes truth about dealership life, community involvement, and how success is shaped by more than just sales. There’s a lot more to the story than meets the eye. 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

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Communication and time matters. "Don't let the gray goatee fool you" Joe's gone through all the steps. 🎯 Have you listened to episode 8 of CGS yet? 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Welcome back to the Car Guy Simple Podcast! Super charge your skills and knowledge in the auto industry with Joe Levine. We discuss how “Fade” creeps in and how to combat it. Don’t let yourself, your employees, or even customers fail because Fade crept into your behaviors and dealership. We also look at the data on the topic of “Tonnage”. Don’t succumb to spending more time and money to reach more leads that aren’t quality leads. As quality erodes, so does time on site and the motivation of possible consumers. Which leads to an in-depth analysis on closing ratios and the all-important “Be-Back”. Quality is the name of the game in the auto industry, make sure your delivering quality! In the second half of this episode of Car Guy Simple Joe answers some questioned that have been sent in by listeners. And if you have any you want to hear answered, please send them in! Keep listening and remember to like and subscribe. At the Car Guy Simple Podcast we’re committed to helping the Auto I…

More doesn't mean more, it just means more... get it? Episode 8 is on the way, and this one’s full of real talk, real experience, and real results for your dealership. 📈 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Episode 7 of Car Guy Simple is out now! 🎙️ We’re talking the business side of the auto world with special guest Rob Sickel, CEO of Pine Belt Enterprises. Tune in for real insight from real industry experts. 🚘✨ 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Have you watched episode 7 of Car Guy Simple? Special guest Rob Sickel joins us and you're not going to want to miss out on our insider information. 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

In this episode Joe of Car Guy Simple sits down with 3rd Generation, Multi-Rooftop Dealer Principal Rob Sickel of the Pine Belt Organization in New Jersey. At Car Guy Simple we bring you information, concepts and talks with people that are shaping the industry. The Pine Belt Organization has been owned and operated by the same family for 88 years, and as such we talk with Rob about the successes of Pine Belt, it’s stumbles, and what it believes is a winning path forward for dealerships. From establishing a Culture that keeps employee retention high. Efficiently using Branding to stay relevant and making your identity known, and the importance of keeping yourself a Local Destination. We also discuss with Rob the Importance of Corporate Philanthropy, what’s the right way to do it, and what is everyone else doing wrong. Joe and Rob also talk about the future of the auto industry and MUCH more listen in and Learn! The Car Guy Simple Podcast is committed to bringing you the best informatio…

Every dealership runs differently… and sometimes, it gets personal! 😅 “My dad fired me twice!” In Episode 7, we have the honor of hosting Rob Sickel, 3rd Generation Multi-Rooftop Dealer Principal of the Pine Belt Organization in New Jersey. Tune in on Nov 28th while we dive into family, business, and the real challenges of running a dealership. 🎙️ 🎧 Stream Car Guy Simple on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple #CarGuySimple #AutoIndustry #DealershipLife #Podcast

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Car Guy Commentary: New Truck Launch! How Amazon's Muscle Will Change Retail. 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com #CarPodcast #RealTalk #CarCulture #CarLife #AutoPodcast

Next week on CGS, we’re welcoming Rob Sickel, CEO of Pine Belt Enterprises! 🚗💼 We’re diving into the ins and outs of running a dealership, what works, what doesn’t, and everything in between. 🎧 Stream Car Guy Simple on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple #Selling #Skills #Marketing #Cars #Podcast

Quality vs. Quantity… the never-ending debate. 💭 When it comes to data, the answer is BOTH. 🔑 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Brought to you by former Dealer Principal, Joe Levine, Car Guy Simple, is made for the people who make the showroom floor move. Each episode breaks down the strategies, stories, and simple truths behind dealership success. Whether you're a dealer principal, sales manager, or part of the crew keeping the business running, you'll get real insight into how to grow your dealership the right way, without overcomplicating it. Listen, learn, and keep it Car Guy Simple. Stay Connected With Us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast https://bit.ly/3GZCJwQ Facebook | Car Guy Simple https://bit.ly/45kzzNn LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple https://bit.ly/4meA2X5 CGS Website | carguysimple.com

Boost sales the smart way 🚀 It’s not about hitting every mailbox, it’s about reaching the right customers. Tune in to Car Guy Simple for the breakdown. ➡️ Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast https://bit.ly/3GZCJwQ Facebook | Car Guy Simple https://bit.ly/45kzzNn LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple https://bit.ly/4meA2X5 CGS Website | https://bit.ly/46pJBxM PMD Website | https://www.pmdusa.com/ 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. #CarGuySimple #AutoIndustryPodcast #DealershipLife

Ring, ring… it’s Episode 6 calling! 📞✨ Car Guy Simple is back with Tom Stuker to help you master your phone skills and close more deals 🎙️🚗 First 10 callers get a free 30 minute zoom sales training course from Tom Stuker himself. 989-820-2792 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Instagram | @carguysimplepodcast Facebook | Car Guy Simple LinkedIn | Car Guy Simple TikTok | @carguysimple CGS Website | carguysimple.com #CarBusiness #DriveSales #CarGuys #AutomotiveLife #SalesTips #LearnToSell #DealershipSuccess