{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Cavender Auto on Used Dept, HIGHSTREET on Auto Risk, Pecoraro on Building Staff | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/cavender-auto-on-used-dept-highstreet-on-auto-risk-pecoraro-on-building-staff-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR2771259265.mp3","description":"Today's show features:  \n\n\n\n- Jonathan Gray, COO of Cavender Auto Group\n\n\n\n- Rob Cavender, President and CEO of Cavender Auto Group\n\n\n\n- Vin Stazzone, Chairman at HIGHSTREET | Automotive\n\n\n\n- Mike Keese, Agency President at HIGHSTREET | Automotive\n\n\n\n- Phil Pecoraro, Operating Partner at Murdock CDJR\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\n\n\n\nZurich – Zurich delivers The Zurich Advantage to dealerships nationwide by combining comprehensive F&I products, consultative training, revenue‑generating programs, and wealth‑building profit participation strategies. Grounded in our mission to provide clarity, confidence, and certainty, we help dealers protect what matters, strengthen performance, and build a legacy for the road ahead. Learn more at https://carguymedia.com/4cNTwyu\n\n\n\nHighstreet Automotive - Highstreet Automotive specializes in insurance solutions for automotive dealerships, working with operators across the country to help manage risk, control costs and protect long-term profitability. 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It shows how big expenses like insurance are compared to everything else."}},{"startTime":2276.9,"endTime":2281.5,"type":"term","title":"loss frequency","url":"/glossary/loss-frequency","quote":"losses claims handling and program structure can swing that number dramatically year over year so we're not just talking about premium SAM we're really talking about loss frequency and severity","canonicalId":"term:loss-frequency","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Loss frequency is how often claims happen. Two dealers can pay similar premiums but have very different loss frequency, which affects how insurers price risk and how much the dealership’s insurance costs can swing year to year.","simplifiedExplanation":"Loss frequency means how many claims/accidents you have over time. More frequent incidents usually lead to higher insurance costs."}},{"startTime":2281.5,"endTime":2287.4,"type":"term","title":"loss severity","url":"/glossary/loss-severity","quote":"loss frequency and severity perhaps their deductible strategy what we call claims leakage and operational behaviors that drive incidents","canonicalId":"term:loss-severity","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Loss severity is how costly each claim is when it happens. Even with the same number of claims, a dealership can have higher severity if incidents tend to involve bigger damages or injuries.","simplifiedExplanation":"Loss severity means how expensive each accident/claim is. A few big claims can hurt more than many small ones."}},{"startTime":2283.9,"endTime":2287.4,"type":"term","title":"deductible strategy","url":"/glossary/deductible-strategy","quote":"loss frequency and severity perhaps their deductible strategy what we call claims leakage and operational behaviors that drive incidents","canonicalId":"term:deductible-strategy","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A deductible strategy is how a dealership chooses and manages its insurance deductibles (the amount paid out of pocket before insurance pays). Higher deductibles can reduce premiums but increase the dealership’s direct cost when claims occur.","simplifiedExplanation":"A deductible is what you pay first when there’s a claim. A deductible strategy is how you pick that amount to balance lower premiums versus higher out-of-pocket costs."}},{"startTime":2287.4,"endTime":2293.5,"type":"term","title":"claims leakage","url":"/glossary/claims-leakage","quote":"perhaps their deductible strategy what we call claims leakage and operational behaviors that drive incidents so I think that the real impact on profitability isn't just what you pay","canonicalId":"term:claims-leakage","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Claims leakage refers to avoidable losses that occur during the claims process—such as poor documentation, delayed reporting, or inconsistent handling that increases costs. It’s often used to describe how operational issues can “leak” money even when coverage exists.","simplifiedExplanation":"Claims leakage is when a claim ends up costing more than it should because of mistakes or poor process. Better handling can reduce those extra costs."}},{"startTime":2332.0,"endTime":2338.0,"type":"term","title":"loaners","url":"/glossary/loaners","quote":"in area where we have conversations with a lot of dealers is around loaners right and so our loaners partly manufacture a program or not right","canonicalId":"term:loaners","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Loaners are vehicles a dealership provides to customers while their own car is being serviced or repaired. Because loaners are driven by customers (and sometimes staff), they can materially increase the dealership’s auto liability exposure.","simplifiedExplanation":"Loaners are replacement cars a dealership gives you while your car is in the shop. Since someone else is driving them, they can raise the dealership’s accident risk."}},{"startTime":2338.0,"endTime":2342.5,"type":"term","title":"garage liability policy","url":"/glossary/garage-liability-policy","quote":"they let one of those vehicles go out right and then there's been there's been case law right that","canonicalId":"term:garage-liability-policy","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A garage liability policy is an insurance policy designed for businesses that operate vehicles as part of their operations (like dealerships and service departments). The host is saying that letting loaners out can expose the dealership’s garage liability coverage to additional risk.","simplifiedExplanation":"Garage liability insurance is the coverage for a business that handles and operates cars. If the dealership releases a loaner vehicle, that insurance is more likely to be involved if something goes wrong."}},{"startTime":2342.5,"endTime":2346.7,"type":"term","title":"case law","url":"/glossary/case-law","quote":"and then there's been there's been case law right that","canonicalId":"term:case-law","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Case law refers to legal decisions made by courts that interpret how laws apply to specific situations. In insurance and dealership operations, case law can affect how liability is assigned and what insurers or courts consider acceptable risk management.","simplifiedExplanation":"Case law means court decisions that set rules for how similar situations are judged. It can change how liability works in real disputes."}},{"startTime":2355.9,"endTime":2396.7,"type":"term","title":"garage policy","url":"/glossary/garage-policy","quote":"[2384.1s]  but truthfully we do advocate that aggressively for all our clients protect your primary business\n[2391.9s]  which is the dealership and your primary insurance program which is the garage policy","canonicalId":"term:garage-policy","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “garage policy” is an insurance policy type used by businesses that operate vehicles—often covering exposures related to storing, servicing, and operating vehicles in the dealership’s facility. The speakers are contrasting it with a separate policy for rental/loaner vehicles to avoid mixing risks.","simplifiedExplanation":"A garage policy is the insurance a dealership uses for its day-to-day vehicle-related risks at the shop. The point here is that they’re saying loaner/rental risk shouldn’t be lumped into the same coverage."}},{"startTime":2355.9,"endTime":2366.8,"type":"term","title":"dealership liability","url":"/glossary/dealership-liability","quote":"and so we can really help dealers manage that exposure and get that off of their garage policy\n[2360.9s]  and also their dealership liability so you would say get it off keep it off the policy","canonicalId":"term:dealership-liability","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Dealership liability” refers to the legal and financial responsibility a car dealer can face if something goes wrong—like an accident, injury, or damage involving vehicles or services tied to the dealership. In insurance discussions, it usually means the risk the dealer wants covered by the right policy structure.","simplifiedExplanation":"Liability is basically “who gets blamed” if there’s a problem. For a dealership, it means the dealer can be held responsible for certain accidents or damages, so they need insurance that covers that risk."}},{"startTime":2391.9,"endTime":2402.6,"type":"term","title":"daily rental policy","url":"/glossary/daily-rental-policy","quote":"[2396.7s]  by shifting that exposure to a dedicated daily rental policy it's a strategy that's worked for\n[2402.6s]  our clients for decades","canonicalId":"term:daily-rental-policy","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “daily rental policy” is a dedicated insurance structure for rental/loaner vehicles, designed to cover the specific risks of those vehicles being used by customers for short periods. The hosts describe it as a way to shift exposure away from the dealership’s main garage policy.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is insurance specifically tailored to loaner or rental cars that customers drive for a short time. 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They buy them, get them ready, and then sell them to customers."}},{"startTime":3456.5,"endTime":3462.5,"type":"concept","title":"gas prices spiking","url":"/glossary/gas-prices-spiking","quote":"and truck it out here um obviously with gas prices spiking we've seen the basin which is you know\n[3462.5s]  a couple hours away pick up some trucks for us and um that market's kind of heating up again","canonicalId":"concept:gas-prices-spiking","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Gas prices spiking” describes a rapid increase in fuel costs, which can change consumer buying behavior and dealership inventory movement. Higher fuel prices often shift demand toward more fuel-efficient vehicles and can affect how far dealers can profitably source cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"When gas prices jump quickly, it can change what people want to buy and how dealers move cars around. It can also affect the cost of transporting vehicles."}},{"startTime":3466.3,"endTime":3523.9,"type":"concept","title":"market's kind of heating up","url":"/glossary/market-s-kind-of-heating-up","quote":"pick up some trucks for us and um that market's kind of heating up again\n[3466.3s]  right now too so it's good all right your goal you said last time was a million dollars net year","canonicalId":"concept:market-s-kind-of-heating-up","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Market’s heating up” is a sales-industry way to say demand and pricing pressure are increasing. In dealership terms, that can mean faster turns, better selling prices, and more competitive inventory sourcing.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the car-buying market is getting stronger. That usually means more people want to buy, and cars may sell faster."}},{"startTime":3466.3,"endTime":3472.6,"type":"concept","title":"net year","url":"/glossary/net-year","quote":"right now too so it's good all right your goal you said last time was a million dollars net year\n[3472.6s]  one and three to five longer term um and that this was going to be the first of multiple stores","canonicalId":"concept:net-year","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Net year” here refers to a dealership’s net profit target for the year (after expenses). Dealership operators often track net income goals to judge whether store growth and staffing are translating into real profitability.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about how much money the store expects to make after paying costs. “Net” usually means profit, not just revenue."}},{"startTime":3490.6,"endTime":3500.9,"type":"concept","title":"profitability","url":"/glossary/profitability","quote":"um i've got a little over my skis i can tell you that um we're we're not i love that though\n[3496.8s]  close this month and then in may we should definitely it's our grand opening month um\n[3500.9s]  but i think i i kind of overestimated um how much stuff i could do by myself","canonicalId":"concept:profitability","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Not profitable yet” and “should be profitable” refer to whether the store’s operating income is positive. For dealerships, profitability depends on vehicle gross margin, finance & insurance income, overhead control, and inventory turn rate.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the business isn’t making enough profit yet, but they expect it to start soon. Profitability means the store is covering its costs and still making money."}},{"startTime":3496.8,"endTime":3500.9,"type":"concept","title":"grand opening month","url":"/glossary/grand-opening-month","quote":"close this month and then in may we should definitely it's our grand opening month um\n[3500.9s]  but i think i i kind of overestimated um how much stuff i could do by myself as far as pulling levers","canonicalId":"concept:grand-opening-month","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Grand opening month” indicates the store is in its launch phase, which typically comes with higher setup costs and lower efficiency. Dealerships often expect slower early results until inventory, staffing, and sales processes stabilize.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re describing the store’s first month after opening. Early on, it can take time to get organized and start making steady money."}},{"startTime":3500.9,"endTime":3507.6,"type":"concept","title":"pulling levers","url":"/glossary/pulling-levers","quote":"but i think i i kind of overestimated um how much stuff i could do by myself as far as pulling levers\n[3507.6s]  um still building the team but it's really it's fun to see it grow together and then get better","canonicalId":"concept:pulling-levers","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pulling levers” is a business metaphor for adjusting controllable factors to improve results. In dealership operations, those levers can include staffing, pricing strategy, marketing spend, process changes, and inventory sourcing.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a metaphor for making changes that you can control to improve results. In a dealership, it could mean things like how they staff the store or how they run sales."}},{"startTime":3532.9,"endTime":3537.6,"type":"concept","title":"finance managers","url":"/glossary/finance-managers","quote":"and then f and i two good finance managers now is really starting to make in that difference\n[3537.6s]  yep what's the last question up and thank you for being uh so transparent with us","canonicalId":"concept:finance-managers","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Finance managers” (F&I managers) handle dealership financing and add-on products like loans, leases, warranties, and insurance. Their work can materially affect dealership profitability beyond the vehicle sale price.","simplifiedExplanation":"Finance managers are the people who help arrange the car loan or lease and handle the extra paperwork and add-ons. They can strongly impact how much profit the dealership makes."}},{"startTime":3566.9,"endTime":3578.4,"type":"concept","title":"10 000 hours","quote":"where we pushed the guys so hard so fast we hit 10 000 hours once and then we didn't hit it again\n[3578.4s]  for two years and i kind of tried to do that here so i think um i haven't pumped the brakes but but","canonicalId":"concept:10-000-hours","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“10 000 hours” appears to be an internal performance metric tied to productivity or labor hours in the dealership’s forward store. In retail automotive, operators often track throughput/efficiency metrics to gauge whether processes are working consistently over time.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re referencing an internal number they track to measure how productive things are. It sounds like they hit a big productivity milestone before, then didn’t repeat it for a while."}},{"startTime":3588.4,"endTime":3595.9,"type":"concept","title":"internet lead","url":"/glossary/internet-lead","quote":"...every opportunity comes in every internet lead comes in that we do our best job and really let the market you know grow with us...","canonicalId":"concept:internet-lead","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “internet lead” is a potential customer who contacts a dealership through online channels like a website form, chat, or an online ad. Dealerships track these leads because they’re a major source of sales opportunities and require fast, consistent follow-up.","simplifiedExplanation":"An “internet lead” is someone who reaches out to the dealership online—like filling out a form or clicking an ad. The dealership then tries to turn that online inquiry into a real sales appointment or sale."}},{"startTime":3602.2,"endTime":3606.8,"type":"concept","title":"year over year","url":"/glossary/year-over-year","quote":"...a lot of these stores are down on the market uh year over year used cars are pretty...","canonicalId":"concept:year-over-year","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Year over year” (YoY) is a comparison of results in one period versus the same period in the previous year. In this context, it’s used to describe how used-car conditions or pricing are changing compared to last year.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Year over year” means comparing today’s numbers to the same time last year. Here, they’re talking about how used-car trends are moving compared to last year."}},{"startTime":3611.6,"endTime":3616.7,"type":"concept","title":"market share","url":"/glossary/market-share","quote":"...if we're not nervous and we're just sticking to our process as those markets grows great you know we'll be we'll pick up that mark share because our process is great...","canonicalId":"concept:market-share","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Market share is the portion of total sales in a market that a particular dealership group captures. The speaker is saying that if they stick to their process while the market improves, they can gain a larger slice of used-car sales.","simplifiedExplanation":"Market share is basically “how much of the business” you get compared to other dealerships. They’re saying their method should help them sell more as the market gets better."}},{"startTime":3621.3,"endTime":3626.6,"type":"concept","title":"stock deal principle","quote":"...just stick to the process trust it um kind of the stock deal principle uh is really what we're focusing on here...","canonicalId":"concept:stock-deal-principle","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “stock deal principle” refers to managing inventory (stock) and the sales process in a disciplined way—so the dealership’s available cars and pricing/handling strategy stay aligned with demand. 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