{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"McCullar on Used Car Strategy, Tasche on Acquisition Leads | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/mccullar-on-used-car-strategy-tasche-on-acquisition-leads-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR4510222807.mp3","description":"Today's show features: \n\n\n\n- Wesley McCullar, Dealership Operator of Lake Norman CDJR\n\n\n\n- Tina Tasche, Innovation and Technology Specialist at Van Horn Automotive Group\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \n\n\n\nStream Companies – How much revenue is slipping through the cracks at your dealership? Stream Companies’ Missed Opportunities Report analyzes your strategy and highlights where you can drive more sales, faster. 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