{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Hunting The VANDAL Who Keyed My Car & What Builds an Elite Car Dealership - Calvin’s Car Diary","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/hunting-the-vandal-who-keyed-my-car-what-builds-an-elite-car-dealership-calvin-s-car-diary","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/USVL6849757032.mp3","description":"For 20% off CarVertical reports, use the code 'CARSANDMONEY' → https://www.carvertical.com/gb/landing/v3?utm_source=infl&a=carsandmoney&b=38b26e3a&voucher=carsandmoney\n\nAfter shifting gears from a shocking act of automotive sabotage, the team meet Calvin Fehr, better known as Calvin's Car Diary, who pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to build, scale, and maintain an elite, world-class car dealership. Packed with raw emotion, grit, and industry secrets, this episode is a thrilling look at how to protect your passion and dominate the luxury automotive game.\n\nSponsors:\n\n➤ Tom Hartley Cars - http://www.tomhartleycars.com/\n\n➤ Money.School - To Make, Manage & Multiple More Money & Scale Your Income. Join us at www.money.school.com\n\nBEST MOMENTS\n\n\"They didn't just scratch the paint; they targeted my passion and I am not stopping until I find out exactly who did this.\"\n\n\"An elite dealership isn't built on shiny inventory; it’s forged through bulletproof reputation, elite service, and an obsession with detail.\"\n\n\"You can try to key my car to drag me down, but you can’t scratch the hustle that built this business from the ground up.\"\n\nSponsors:\n\n➤ Money.School - To Make, Manage & Multiply More Money, join us at https://money.school/goldcars\n\n➤ Tom Hartley Cars - http://www.tomhartleycars.com/\n\n\n\nFor More Cars & Money Content:\n\n➤ Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYS-7tYpRkJmrVIUq8-WV_A\n\n➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cars-Money/61579331221620/\n\n➤ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsandmoneyofficial\n\n➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsandmoneyofficial/\n\n\n\nConnect with Carl & Rob:\n\n➤ Rob’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?locale=en_GB\n\n➤ Rob’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robmooreprogressive/\n\n➤Carl’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlhartley1/"},"annotations":[{"id":409704,"startTime":41.8,"endTime":43.8,"type":"concept","title":"higher their expectations are","quote":"Yeah. 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