Word On The Street
With a mission to educate and empower automotive dealers across the United States, Andrew and his panel of industry thought leaders are the ultimate source of solution-driven insights for all things automotive marketing. From cutting-edge marketing techniques to proven sales strategies, they'll share their insights and expertise with you, giving you the tools you need to succeed. Auto dealers can get immediate and useful advice on increasing sales and service opportunities and drive their digital marketing strategies to the finish line. dealeromg.com info@dealeromg.com
Episodes
37 episodes
Inside TikTok Auto: A Conversation with Ryan Copacia, Principal of Global Solutions
In this episode of Word on the Street, Andrew Street sits down with Ryan Copacia, a five-year TikTok veteran and the architect of the platform's automotive retail strategy. Ryan shares his journey from building the auto vertical...
From Inspiration to the Driveway: Allison McConeghy on the Pinterest Auto Revolution
This podcast episode features Andrew Street (CEO of Dealer OMG) and Allison McConeghy (Lead Client Partner at Pinterest) discussing the strategic role of Pinterest in the modern automotive dealership marketing mix. With nearly a d...
Curtis Driver on Why Dealers Fire Vendors in the First 90 Days
In this episode of Word on the Street, we’re joined by Curtis Driver, Omnichannel Digital Sales Manager at Capital Auto Group, to unpack why dealers so often fire vendors within the first 90 days — and what both sides get w...
Chris Martinez: The Dealer’s Playbook for Growth, AI, and Staying a Student of the Game
This week on Word on the Street, Andrew sits down with Chris Martinez, a 22-year automotive veteran who’s done it all — from managing at CarMax to building and selling dealership software, and now leading the charge in AI-powere...
Dad in the Desk Chair: Greg Smith’s Path from Data to People
From MBA courses to dealership leadership, Greg Smith has built a career on analytics—then discovered the power of people. In this episode of Word on the Street, Greg shares how his “Dad in the Desk Chair” newsletter took shape, the le...
AI in Automotive Retail: Jarrod Kilway on the Next Big Shift
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Jarrod Kilway, VP of Digital Operations at Casa Auto Group, to explore how AI is reshaping dealership operations. From training GPT agents to pull real-time insights from the DMS ...
From Desperation to Director: Trent Cannon’s Journey Through Automotive
What does it take to go from rock bottom to leading innovation in the automotive industry? In this episode of Word on the Street, Andrew Street sits down with Trent Cannon to unpack his incredible journey.From losing jobs...
Fearless on the Lot: April Ancira’s Playbook for Growth, Grit and Giving Back
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with April Ancira—VP of Ancira Auto Group, community leader, and fearless trailblazer in the automotive world. April shares her unfiltered perspective on what it takes to thrive in a c...
Fixing Fixed Ops: Training, Retention & Profitability with Kyle Newsom
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Kyle Newsom, Co-Founder of Vesperio, to dig into the real challenges and opportunities facing dealership fixed operations. From communication breakdowns to training ...
Pre-Owned, But Make It Sexy
🎙️ Pre-Owned, But Make It Sexy Word on the Street – Episode 29 Guest: Matthew Davis, Marketing Director at TradePending Host: Andrew StreetHow do you source better used cars, close more trade lea...
What Smart Dealers Are Doing Differently with Group Sites, Vendors & Marketing
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Aaron Dobrow of Glen Polk Automotive to talk about what sets forward-thinking dealerships apart when it comes to group websites, vendor relationships, and digital strategy. From d...
Instagram Growth Hacks for Dealers with Brock Johnson
Instagram Growth Hacks for Dealers with Brock JohnsonIn this episode of Word on the Street, Andrew sits down with Instagram growth coach and content strategist Brock Johnson to talk all things Instagram — and why d...
From Scroll to Sold: How Dealers Can Win with Strategic Content
In this episode, we sit down with content strategist Jordan Cox to talk all things dealership video and social content. Jordan shares how dealers can create scroll-stopping content using what they already have—no big budgets or film crews requi...
What’s Next for Car Dealers? A Conversation with David Kain
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with David Kain, an automotive industry veteran with deep expertise in digital retailing, dealership operations, and vendor-dealer relationships. From launching Ford Direct
Loyalty, Culture, and Content: The Winning Formula at Southway Ford
How do you build a dealership brand that keeps customers coming back? In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Frank Arroyo of Southway Ford to break down the winning formula for customer loyalty, dealership cu...
Niche, Scale, and Pivot – How One Dealer Found Success by Doing Less
Niche, Scale, and Pivot – How One Dealer Found Success by Doing LessIn this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Jason March of March Motors to discuss how focusing on niche inventory, strategic scali...
Stop Overthinking—Just Hit Record! A Dealer’s Guide to Social Content
Creating engaging social media content for your dealership doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode of Word on the Street, we chat with John Resurreccion, an expert in automotive marketing and organic content creat...
The Dynamic Duo: Combining SEO and Paid Social for a Meaningful ROI
In this episode of Word on the Street, Dealer OMG teams up with Reunion Marketing to explore how combining SEO and paid social creates powerful synergy in automotive marketing. Learn how organic search strategies align with paid social...
Automotive Digital Marketing Unveiled: A Candid Conversation
In this episode of Automotive Digital Marketing Unveiled: A Candid Conversation, we sit down with the Lewis Brothers from Crossroad Conversations to explore the evolution of dealership marketing. From traditional tactics like ...
Crossroads of Automotive Leadership: Driving Culture and Innovation
In this special collaborative episode of Word on the Street, we team up with the Lewis Brothers from the Crossroad Conversations podcast to explore what it takes to drive culture, innovation, and success in the automotive indu...
The Secret Sauce Of A High-Performing Dealership
In this episode of Word on the Street, Andrew Street sits down with Jim Wilkinson, a sales director running a dealership that moves over 1,000 cars monthly. Jim shares his insights on building a standout dealership, from fostering team...
Dealer Brand Consistency & The Guys Making it Happen
In this episode of Word on the Street, we sit down with Justin and Ben from Agile Creative Solutions, a boutique digital marketing agency transforming how dealerships approach branding and marketing. With decades of experience as deale...
Going Viral: Proven Tips from Social Media Guru Kaylin Holbrook
In this episode of Word on the Street, Dealer OMG’s Ashley Kilbarger sits down with Kaylin Holbrook, social media manager at Sam Pack Five Star Chevrolet, to explore the ins and outs of social media for car dealerships. Kaylin shares h...
Unlocking Auto Marketing Success with Industry Pro Shaun Kniffin
In this episode of Word on the Street, host Andrew Street sits down with Shaun Kniffin, a seasoned automotive marketing leader, to discuss key strategies for driving success in dealership marketing. Shaun shares his expertise on the im...
Electrifying the Market: An Automotive Veteran's Guide to EV Resale
Welcome to another episode of the Word on the Street podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Karl and Grant from Priced Right Auto. Karl shares his fascinating journey from reading "The Greatest Life in the World" in the 1980s to owning his o...