{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Gingrich on CDP Push, Thomas on Affordability Tracker, Malloy on Chevrolet | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/gingrich-on-cdp-push-thomas-on-affordability-tracker-malloy-on-chevrolet-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR2609744432.mp3","description":"Today's show features:  \n\n\n\n- Dennis Gingrich, Sales & Finance Director at The Niello Company\n\n\n\n- Dave Thomas, Director, Content Marketing at CDK Global\n\n\n\n- Pat Malloy, General Manager at Patriot Chevrolet Of Limerick\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \n\n\n\nHaig Partners – When it comes to selling your life’s work, trust the only advisors who have built a reputation for maximizing value for family-owned dealerships. 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