{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Pohanka on Service Model, Glassman on Inventory Turn, Florey on Sales | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/pohanka-on-service-model-glassman-on-inventory-turn-florey-on-sales-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR5031657482.mp3","description":"Today's show features:  \n\n\n\n- Tim Pohanka, Vice President & Executive Manager at Pohanka Automotive Group\n\n\n\n- Jacob Glassman, Dealer Principal at Brookville Chevrolet\n\n\n\n- Frankie Florey, General Sales Manager at Acura Of Denville\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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