{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why Moms Are the Most Powerful Car Buyers in America | The Car Mom","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-moms-are-the-most-powerful-car-buyers-in-america-the-car-mom","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556081/episodes/19133741-why-moms-are-the-most-powerful-car-buyers-in-america-the-car-mom.mp3","description":"Let Us Know Who You'd Like To See On The Podcast!@Benzsandbowties talks with Kelly Stumpe, AKA @the_car_mom about the mom audience on social media that turns to her for car buying advice for families. Kelly occupies a niche nobody else has ventured into, proving that Moms are \"car people\" and are some of the most important decision makers when it comes to buying a car.Hosted by Doug Horner, General Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted and a rising voice in automotive social media, this new podcast brings a transparent, high-energy perspective to dealership operations, leadership, and digital engagement.Known online as   @BenzsandBowTies  he has amassed 500K+ followers and 25MM+ viewers monthly across his channels where he often blends humor into content resonating with agents, operators, and customers alike with authenticity and real-world dealership insights. \"We all are consuming social media all day long every day,” Horner shared in a recent Car Dealership Guy interview. “If everyone is doing this all day long, then that's where we need to be.” The Doug Horner Show dives into what drives dealership success today through candid conversations with respected industry leaders, performance coaches and digital creators shaping modern automotive culture. About Doug HornerDoug Horner is General Sales Manager at luxury dealership, Mercedes-Benz North Olmsted, and the creator of @BenzsandBowties, a brand centered on real dealership culture and leadership perspective, and the joy of the work, as an auto industry influencer.About CallRevu CallRevu is the leading communication intelligence platform built for automotive retail—empowering dealerships to take control of every conversation, from the first ring to the final result. Our holistic solution combines an automotive-specific hosted phone system, call monitoring, performance training, and reputation management­–fueled by AI-powered analytics that turn every customer interaction into actional intelligence. Founded in a dealership in 2008, CallRevu was created by the industry, for the industry to drive revenue, improve performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Learn more at www.CallRevu.com#cars #dealership #carsales #carshopping #cardealership #sales"},"annotations":[{"startTime":221.5,"endTime":227.7,"type":"company","title":"dealer family","url":"/glossary/dealer-family","quote":"Um,peopledon'talwaysknowthisaboutme,butIactuallycomefromadealerfamily.\n[225.0s] SomyfamilyownssixcardealershipsinSt.\n[227.3s] Louis.","canonicalId":"company:dealer-family","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “dealer family” means the speaker’s relatives own and operate car dealerships. 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BMW is a luxury car brand, and people often compare it to other high-end brands when shopping."}},{"startTime":229.5,"endTime":239.9,"type":"term","title":"cross-shopping","url":"/glossary/cross-shopping","quote":"[229.5s] IactuallysoldBMWs,sowedefinitelyhavesomefriction becauseIwasgiven,Iwastrainedbymymanagersallthelinestosayagainstpeoplewhowerecross-shoppingagainstMercedes.\n[239.9s] Sothat'skindoffunforus.","canonicalId":"term:cross-shopping","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cross-shopping is when a buyer compares multiple brands or models before deciding. In luxury car sales, it often drives how salespeople frame features, pricing, and trade-offs versus a specific competitor.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cross-shopping means shoppers are looking at more than one brand or model before they buy. Salespeople try to persuade you by addressing the other options you’re considering."}},{"startTime":229.5,"endTime":239.9,"type":"brand","title":"Mercedes","url":"/glossary/mercedes","quote":"[229.5s] IactuallysoldBMWs,sowedefinitelyhavesomefriction becauseIwasgiven,Iwastrainedbymymanagersallthelinestosayagainstpeoplewhowerecross-shoppingagainstMercedes.\n[239.9s] Sothat'skindoffunforus.","canonicalId":"brand:mercedes","priority":0.28,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes (Mercedes-Benz) is another major German luxury automaker. The speaker describes being trained to counter customers who were cross-shopping Mercedes, which highlights how premium-brand sales often target specific competitor comparisons.","simplifiedExplanation":"She mentions Mercedes as the other luxury brand people were comparing against. 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For cars, that usually means more explanation and not just quick shots."}},{"startTime":347.4,"endTime":357.8,"type":"term","title":"used cars","url":"/glossary/used-car","quote":"So I just started posting on Instagram, just truthfully, like the used cars and then new cars that we had on our dealers' lots, and I just shared why I think they could be or not be good mom cars.","canonicalId":"term:used-cars","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Used cars” are previously owned vehicles sold by dealers or private sellers. In the context of the host’s Instagram content, it signals she was discussing both pre-owned inventory and how different vehicles can work (or not) for child-seat needs.","simplifiedExplanation":"Used cars are cars that someone owned before and are being sold again. Here, it means she was talking about the cars parents might actually be shopping for."}},{"startTime":380.6,"endTime":383.0,"type":"term","title":"CPST certification","url":"/glossary/cpst-certification","quote":"So once I realized that I actually probably wasn't um an expert in the carseat space, I did everything I could to be come an expert as quickly as possible. So then I went out and I got my CPST certification.","canonicalId":"term:cpst-certification","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CPST stands for Child Passenger Safety Technician. It’s a credential focused on correctly installing and using child car seats and boosters, including understanding fitment rules for different vehicles and seating positions.","simplifiedExplanation":"CPST is a training/certification for people who help parents install child car seats correctly. It’s about making sure the seat is set up safely for a child."}},{"startTime":389.8,"endTime":392.9,"type":"term","title":"car seat install","url":"/glossary/car-seat-install","quote":"And like, so why didn't this car seat install properly in that third row? I wanted to learn all of it.","canonicalId":"term:car-seat-install","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “car seat install” is the process of mounting a child seat in a vehicle correctly—using the right belt path or connectors, achieving the proper tightness, and positioning it at the correct angle. Proper installation is critical because small setup errors can reduce crash protection.","simplifiedExplanation":"A car seat install is how you put the car seat into the car. It has to be tight and positioned correctly so it can protect your child in a crash."}},{"startTime":440.1,"endTime":452.0,"type":"company","title":"CRM company","url":"/glossary/crm-company","quote":"So,inbetweenthethelongerversionofthestory,isinbetweenallofthis,Itriedtogoworkfora CRM company,orIdidworkfora CRM companyforabout18months,drivecentric.","canonicalId":"company:crm-company","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A CRM company builds customer relationship management (CRM) software and services. In car sales, CRM tools help track leads, follow-ups, and customer interactions so nothing falls through the cracks.","simplifiedExplanation":"A CRM company makes software that helps businesses keep track of customers. 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Here, it’s mentioned as a CRM/tech workplace, not as a car brand."}},{"startTime":453.9,"endTime":467.6,"type":"term","title":"BDC","url":"/glossary/bdc","quote":"Andthenaftermyfirstchildwasborn,IwentbacktothedealershipandIstarteddoingdirect mailandworkingintheBDC.","canonicalId":"term:bdc","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"BDC stands for Business Development Center, a dealership department focused on lead handling and appointment setting. People in the BDC typically manage inbound calls, schedule service or sales appointments, and coordinate follow-ups rather than directly selling cars on the floor.","simplifiedExplanation":"BDC means a dealership’s lead-and-scheduling team. 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It’s less about the car itself and more about how it feels to be sold to."}},{"startTime":1137.6,"endTime":1146.1,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz GLS","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/gls","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/2023_Mercedes-Benz_X167_DSC_8964.jpg","quote":"Andyouknow,IthinkIwilllikeMercedes.\n[1139.9s] IactuallydoliketheGLS,andIknowbecauseIlistenedtoyoursoloepisodethatthewhatisitcalled,theVLEiscoming.\n[1146.1s] IthathasCarmomwrittenalloverit.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:gls","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size luxury SUV known for its three-row practicality and upscale comfort. In this segment, the host specifically mentions liking the GLS, tying it to car-mom focused content and upcoming tech news.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a big luxury SUV, usually with three rows of seats. 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Minivans use them because they’re easier to use when you’re parked close to other cars."}},{"startTime":1248.9,"endTime":1256.9,"type":"term","title":"VLE","quote":"...IwouldjustlovethemtotaketheGLSbenchandputitinthisandtheVLE.","canonicalId":"term:vle","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"VLE is referenced as a vehicle platform or internal program name in the context of fitting seating into a Mercedes-Benz minivan. Without more context in the transcript, it’s unclear exactly what VLE stands for, but it’s treated as the underlying minivan architecture.","simplifiedExplanation":"VLE sounds like an internal Mercedes-Benz code name for the minivan’s platform or design. The speaker is saying they could use the same seating approach on that underlying setup."}},{"startTime":1280.3,"endTime":1284.7,"type":"term","title":"second row","quote":"...Ijustneedthemnottodotoomuchinthesecondrow.","canonicalId":"term:second-row","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The second row is the seating area behind the front seats, typically where passengers like kids or other family members sit in a minivan. The speaker specifically worries about how Mercedes-Benz will package features and access so it doesn’t become annoying for family use.","simplifiedExplanation":"The second row is the back seat area behind the driver and front passenger. In a family car, it’s where kids usually sit, so it needs to be easy and comfortable."}},{"startTime":1375.3,"endTime":1400.1,"type":"term","title":"VIP lounge seats","url":"/glossary/vip-lounge-seats","quote":"And they have like these VIPlounge seats. 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The concern is that if you recline too much, the seatbelt may not protect you the way it’s supposed to."}},{"startTime":1386.8,"endTime":1400.1,"type":"term","title":"unsafe seating position","url":"/glossary/unsafe-seating-position","quote":"So I got to the owner's manual and I pull out the owner's manual and I say, do not drive with this VIP VIP lounge seats recline because it putsyou in an unsafe seating position.","canonicalId":"term:unsafe-seating-position","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “unsafe seating position” is a posture that reduces how effectively vehicle restraints (especially seatbelts) protect occupants. The speaker claims that reclining VIP lounge seats can put someone in a position where the seatbelt won’t restrain them properly.","simplifiedExplanation":"An unsafe seating position is when you sit in a way that makes the seatbelt less effective. The speaker is saying reclining too far can make it easier to slide out of the seatbelt’s protection."}},{"startTime":1396.1,"endTime":1400.1,"type":"term","title":"seatbelt","url":"/glossary/seatbelt","quote":"Like you are gonna torpedo out of theseatbelt if you're reclined like that.","canonicalId":"term:seatbelt","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A seatbelt is the primary restraint system that keeps occupants in place during a crash. The speaker argues that if you recline too far, you may end up “torpedoing” out of the seatbelt’s protection, which is why they cite the owner’s manual.","simplifiedExplanation":"A seatbelt is what holds you in place during a crash. The speaker’s saying that reclining too much can make the seatbelt less able to keep you safely restrained."}},{"startTime":1418.0,"endTime":1421.8,"type":"term","title":"reclined","url":"/glossary/reclined","quote":"YouputtheseVIPloungeseatsin,yourowner'smanualsaysyoucan'tdoitwhileyou'rereclined.\nSoyou'rehavingparentsspendanextra$5,000sotheycanreclinewhenthey'reparked.","canonicalId":"term:reclined","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Reclined” describes adjusting a seatback to a more laid-back angle. Here, the hosts reference the owner’s manual warning about reclining the rear seats, implying that the seat position may not be appropriate for passenger safety.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Reclined” means the seat is leaned back more than upright. They’re talking about whether reclining the seats is allowed and safe for passengers."}},{"startTime":1418.0,"endTime":1421.8,"type":"term","title":"owner's manual","url":"/glossary/owners-manual","quote":"YouputtheseVIPloungeseatsin,yourowner'smanualsaysyoucan'tdoitwhileyou'rereclined.\nSoyou'rehavingparentsspendanextra$5,000sotheycanreclinewhenthey'reparked.","canonicalId":"term:owner-s-manual","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The owner’s manual is the manufacturer’s official guidance for how to operate and use the vehicle and its features. In this segment, it’s used as the authority for whether reclining the VIP lounge seats is permitted.","simplifiedExplanation":"The owner’s manual is the carmaker’s instructions for using the car correctly. Here, they cite it to say the reclining setup isn’t meant to be used that way."}},{"startTime":1429.0,"endTime":1456.0,"type":"concept","title":"unsafe use case","url":"/glossary/unsafe-use-case","quote":"Yeah,it'sunsafe,it'sirresponsible.\nThey'redoingitforclicks,andIdon'tlikeit.\n...showingyouthingsthatare probablynotaveryrealisticusecaseforthecar.\nAndanunsafeusecaseforthecar.","canonicalId":"concept:unsafe-use-case","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “unsafe use case” is a scenario where a vehicle feature is used in a way that increases risk to occupants. The hosts connect this to social-media content that may show unrealistic or dangerous ways of using car features that aren’t meant for that situation.","simplifiedExplanation":"An “unsafe use case” means using a car feature in a way that could put people at risk. They’re saying some social-media videos show ways to use features that might not be safe."}},{"startTime":1471.0,"endTime":1476.5,"type":"brand","title":"Volkswagen","url":"/glossary/volkswagen","quote":"Like,there'salotofmanufacturerswhojustwon'tinviteme.\nAndI'msoluckythatlikeIactuallydon'tgivearip...\nLikeVolkswagendoesn'tknowIexist,ortheyknowIexist,butVolkswagendoesn'thavemetoevents.","canonicalId":"brand:volkswagen","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Volkswagen is a major global automotive brand. In this segment, it’s mentioned in the context of the host’s relationship with manufacturers and whether they invite him to events.","simplifiedExplanation":"Volkswagen is a car brand. 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The speaker is saying they don’t rely on those cars, which they believe helps keep their reviews more honest."}},{"startTime":1557.9,"endTime":1581.1,"type":"concept","title":"dealer-affiliated","url":"/glossary/dealer-affiliated","quote":"So I uh my thought was I wonder if your dealership affiliation was part of the reason why some manufacturers might not. You know what I mean? Because it's I don't yeah. Yeah, I've just I've just noticed that dealer-affiliated people tend not to really get direct support from the manufacturers.","canonicalId":"concept:dealer-affiliated","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Dealer-affiliated” describes reviewers who are connected to a dealership rather than directly to the automaker’s press program. 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The speaker is saying some of those posts can be more about sponsorship than real, hands-on knowledge of the car."}},{"startTime":1666.7,"endTime":1670.6,"type":"concept","title":"paid partnership / sponsorship","url":"/glossary/paid-partnership-sponsorship","quote":"[1659.9s] LikeIjusttakethelevel,Itakethethelevelthat I'minfluencingandhowexpensivetheproduct I'minfluencingissoseriously.\n[1666.7s] It'swhyI'venevertakenmoneyfromacarmanufacturertopromoteacar.\n[1669.5s] Iwillneverdothat.","canonicalId":"concept:paid-partnership-sponsorship","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A paid partnership (often called sponsorship) is compensation from a brand in exchange for promotion. 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The host is saying every car has something it doesn’t do as well as it could."}},{"startTime":3280.6,"endTime":3293.4,"type":"term","title":"MSRP","url":"/glossary/msrp","quote":"...that when I see people paying MSRP for a three-year-old Toyota with 50,000 miles on it, I'm like, what onearth are you doing? Just get anew one.","canonicalId":"term:msrp","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) is the sticker price a carmaker recommends dealers sell a vehicle for. Paying MSRP for a used car is unusual because used cars typically trade below the new-car price, so the host uses MSRP as a benchmark for “overpaying.”","simplifiedExplanation":"MSRP is the price the manufacturer says the car should cost when it’s new. The host is pointing out that some people are paying that new-car price for a used Toyota."}},{"startTime":3322.9,"endTime":3360.2,"type":"concept","title":"trade-in every three years","url":"/glossary/trade-in-every-three-years","quote":"And also, you've traded in your last three cars at 36 months... Every lender I talk to... most Americans... are getting a new car or a car that is new to them every three years.","canonicalId":"concept:trade-in-every-three-years","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host is describing a common ownership pattern: trading in or replacing a car on a roughly three-year cycle. This contrasts with keeping a car longer, and it drives the “controversy” around how people talk about car longevity online.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about a habit where people replace their cars about every three years. 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