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#395 - What Independent Dealers Are Missing (And How to Compete Smarter)

In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast, the boys sit down with Car Dealership Guy to tackle the biggest challenges facing independents today—inventory management, hiring talent, scaling operations, and preparing for the future of AI in automotive retail.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

💡 Why inventory is the silent killer and how to protect your margins

📊 How franchise stores leverage data—and what independents can do to catch up

🚗 The talent gap: why it’s tough to hire as an indie and how to sell your growth story

⚡ The “dangerous middle” of 2–3 rooftops vs. the leverage that comes at…

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