{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Breaud on Fixed Velocity, Podium on Customer Conv., Downing on Digital Strategy | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/breaud-on-fixed-velocity-podium-on-customer-conv-downing-on-digital-strategy-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR1707947346.mp3","description":"Today's show features: \n\n

\n\n- Lawrence Breaud, Dealer Principal at Autos of Forney/VinFast\n\n\n\n- Jiovan Melendez, Sr. Director, Product at Podium 

\n\n\n\n- Liam Golightley, VP, Customer Success at Podium\n\n \n\n- Kate Downing, COO of Williams Auto Group\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \n\n\n\nOverfuel – Dealers: You’re torching $30 of every $100 in marketing spend when your site flunks Google’s basic performance test. Why keep using outdated website technology that's killing your profits? Overfuel is the new technical standard in automotive websites, proven to grow sales by 30%+. Whether you need more revenue or better support, they’ve got you covered. Go to https://overfuel.com/ and use code CDG500 in the comment box for $500 OFF.\n\n\n\nPodium –  Podium is redefining how dealerships engage and convert customers by acting as a fully trained, fully coachable AI team member available 24/7. Dealers can customize Jerry to follow their exact playbooks, speak in their brand voice, and drive more appointments and revenue. 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