• Season 5, Episode 8: Draft Day: Three Drafts. One Question Data Can't Answer.
    Apr 23 2026

    Three drafts this week: NFL, WNBA expansion, WNBA regular. Can data tell you who someone is going to become?

    Ai is reshaping scouting and dealership lead-scoring, but both still come down to people, not predictions.

    Your dealership runs this same draft every month. AI scores the lead, ranks it, predicts conversion. Dealerships using AI-managed lead systems are converting at 26% higher rates. But the lead still becomes a conversation. And the model's output becomes context — not conclusion.

    The car business has always been a people business. The question is whether it still will be.

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    4 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 7: AI vs Google — The Future of Car Buying is Changing Fast
    Apr 23 2026

    AI is changing how cars are bought and who controls the process.

    In this episode, Jim Flint and Corey Lydstone break down how ChatGPT, MCP (Model Context Protocol), and AI-driven search are reshaping automotive sales and marketing. From Google losing control of intent… to AI becoming the new front door for car buyers… this is a shift some dealers will take advantage of to drive more sales.

    The rules are changing. The dealers who adapt early win.

    Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not financial, legal, or business advice—do your own research.

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    52 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 6: The Gap Is Getting Wider Every Week
    Apr 15 2026

    AI doesn't make decisions, but it's already changing outcomes.

    In this episode, Jim Flint breaks down net income per employee, and why AI is about to move it in a way most dealers aren't ready for.

    This isn't about replacing producers. It's about removing the layers around them, and the scoreboard is already live.

    ⚠️ Informational only. Consult your team before making decisions.

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    5 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 5: Every Shot has a Number
    Apr 10 2026

    At Augusta, everything is measured, but in the end it comes down to a single putt.

    Automotive advertising is no different. Dealers have more data than ever, but one metric ultimately decides performance: cost per sale.

    In this episode, Jim Flint draws the parallel between golf's most measured stage and today's AI-driven dealership marketing environment, showing why the dealers winning with AI are the ones focused on the metric that actually decides the round.

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    5 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 4: AI Something. AI Anything. But AI.
    Apr 10 2026

    The Caddyshack cannonball is coming.

    AI in automotive is following the same path as past tech waves. Early adopters win, then everyone jumps in — the cannonball moment — and the advantage disappears.

    Jim Flint breaks down what dealers need to do now to stay ahead.

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    6 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 3: 👉 If You Build It, They Won't Come — How 97 Car Dealers Got FTC Letters
    Apr 8 2026

    If you build it… they won't come.


    97 dealers got FTC letters—not for bad ads, but for ads that don't convert.


    The FTC CARS Rule is exposing the gap between dealer messaging and buyer trust.
    Same traffic. Same inventory. Different results. Some dealers are quietly winning, while others are spending more and falling behind.

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    14 mins
  • Season 5, Episode 1: Missed NADA 2026? Here's Mike Udell's State of AI in Automotive
    Mar 2 2026

    Missed NADA 2026? 👀 Guest speaker Mike Udell joins the conversation to break down what dealers really need to know about AI in automotive, without the hype, booths, or sales pitches.

    We focus on what's happening inside dealerships right now, how AI is being adopted, where it's driving real ROI, and where trends are outpacing execution. From sales and marketing to CRM and customer experience, this is a practical look at what is actually working.

    Whether you were at NADA or watching from home, this episode delivers clear insight on how dealers should approach AI today and what truly matters next.

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    1 hr