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Used Car Dealers Podcast

Welcome to the Used Car Dealer Podcast.

In the competitive used car marketplace, the Used Car Dealer Podcast, hosted by Zach Klempf, is your go-to source for invaluable insights.

Ditching sales pitches and irrelevant chatter, this podcast delivers straightforward, expert advice specifically for used car dealers and industry professionals.

Featuring interviews with industry titans like Alex Vetter (CEO of Cars.com Inc), Dale Pollak (Founder of vAuto), and more, each episode is packed with strategies to jumpstart your business.

From sales to F&I management to allied industries, subscribe to the Used Car Dealer Podcast on your favorite platform.

Are You Ready To Close More Deals And Drive More Traffic To Your Store?

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Episode 77 – AI in Dealerships & EV Retail Innovation w/ Ross Tinkham & Alex Lawrence

June 17, 2025

In this transcribed episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach Klempf is joined by Ross Tinkham, Go-To-Market Leader at Podium, and Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto, a leading EV-only independent dealership and Podium customer.


Fresh off the buzz of post-NIADA conversations around AI, Zach explores how artificial intelligence is transforming communication, sales, and service in the independent dealer space. Ross shares how Podium’s AI-driven BDC solutions are enhancing lead engagement and operational efficiency, while Alex gives a boots-on-the-ground perspective from running a fast-growing used EV dealership—and how his team uses AI to handle everything from acquisition to service.


Whether you're skeptical about AI or looking to take your dealership to the next level, this episode dives deep into the future of customer engagement, digital retail, and EV-specific dealership strategy.

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