Driving Relationships Studio

Driving Relationships Studio
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Welcome to the Driving Relationships Podcast, your go-to destination for insightful discussions on building strong connections in the automotive industry. 🚗💬 Whether you're in automotive sales, leadership, or marketing, we provide the tools, strategies, and stories to help you strengthen relationships and accelerate your business success. On our channel, you'll find: Expert interviews with industry leaders and influencers Proven sales strategies for car dealerships Automotive leadership tips to elevate your career Best practices for using social media to grow your automotive business Insights on customer relationships and engagement in the automotive sector The views and statements expressed on this podcast, as well as any other use of its content, exclusively represent the opinions and views of the 'Driving Relationships' podcast and shall not be attributed to or c

Episodes

  1. What Makes or Breaks A Team

    Jan 14

    What Makes or Breaks A Team

    Today we are at a General Manager and Director Summit going over Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius. We get the ins and outs of what makes or breaks a team

    30 min
  2. This Dealership Just Shattered Its New Car Record

    Jan 14

    This Dealership Just Shattered Its New Car Record

    Today we sit down with Jason Troxel GM of Rohrman Hyundai in Lafayette, Indiana

    26 min
  3. Bold Predictions For Automotive in 2026

    12/31/2025

    Bold Predictions For Automotive in 2026

    In this episode of the Driving Relationships Studio Podcast, we’re doing a full 2026 automotive predictionsroundtable—without the roundtable. After last year’s prediction episode proved to be shockingly accurate (around 85%), we asked general managers across our auto group to send in their bold 2026 dealership forecasts—and we’re reacting to them for the first time on camera. You’ll hear real, unfiltered predictions on: New car sales growth targets (including massive volume swings tied to inventory and new facilities)Used car market momentum (multiple stores calling their shot at 1,000+ used cars)Service & parts: record fixed ops years, customer pay growth, and retention strategies like Oil GuardThe “intangibles” that win: culture, consistency, community, staffing, leadership, and executionThis is part entertainment, part accountability… and part challenge. ✅ If you work at one of these stores (or in the car business at all): Drop a comment with your bold 2026 prediction—for your store, your department, or the entire industry. Agree? Disagree? Call your shot. We’ll circle back and see who nailed it. Topics covered in this episode include: Dealership sales forecasting for 2026Used car sales goals and volume strategiesService department growth predictionsCustomer pay RRO growth and retention programsFixed operations profitability and operating profit predictionsThe 2026 car market: stability, pricing, and demand outlookDealership leadership, staffing, and culture as performance drivers🎙️ If you’re in automotive sales, dealership management, fixed ops, service, parts, BDC, F&I, or leadership, this one will hit home. 👇 COMMENT YOUR 2026 PREDICTION: What happens to used car values? New car volume? Service profitability? Dealer marketing spend? Tech vendors? Work-life balance? Let’s hear it. #Automotive #CarSales #DealershipLife #UsedCars #FixedOps #ServiceDepartment #AutoIndustry #2026Predictions

    42 min
  4. 2025 Automotive Recap-Did He Predict Most Trends in 2025?

    12/27/2025

    2025 Automotive Recap-Did He Predict Most Trends in 2025?

    In this episode we ask Trey about his statements at the beginning of this year! Was he right?

    43 min
  5. Fastest Growing Hyundai Dealership in Indiana

    12/18/2025

    Fastest Growing Hyundai Dealership in Indiana

    Today we dive into the fastest growing Hyundai Dealership in Indiana

    7 min
  6. $99 Dealership Car Black Friday Sale

    12/15/2025

    $99 Dealership Car Black Friday Sale

    On this episode of the Driving Relationships Studio we sit down to discuss Rohrman Toyotas successful Black Friday Sales Event

    21 min
  7. Dealership Sales Pay Plans EXPOSED

    12/13/2025

    Dealership Sales Pay Plans EXPOSED

    Dealership Sales Pay Plans EXPOSED

    34 min
  8. The Leadership Advantage: The Tool That Builds Stronger Automotive Teams

    12/01/2025

    The Leadership Advantage: The Tool That Builds Stronger Automotive Teams

    Welcome to the Driving Relationships Podcast YouTube Channel! Your ultimate destination for everything automotive! 🚗 Whether you're a seasoned pro in the industry or just starting your journey, our channel delivers expert insights and actionable strategies to help you succeed in car sales, fixed ops, service advising, and beyond. 🔥 What We Cover: - Breaking automotive news and industry trends. - In-depth discussions on leadership and dealership management. - Proven sales training techniques to boost your performance. - Comprehensive service advisor training for fixed ops success. - Tips and strategies to build better customer relationships and drive retention. Join us as we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities in the automotive world, featuring exclusive interviews with industry leaders, step-by-step training, and real-world success stories. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with weekly episodes that will transform your automotive career! 🚘 #AutomotiveNews #CarSales #LeadershipTraining #SalesTraining #FixedOps #ServiceAdvisorTraining #DrivingRelationships #AutomotiveLeadership #AutoIndustryInsights #DealershipManagement

    35 min
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Welcome to the Driving Relationships Podcast, your go-to destination for insightful discussions on building strong connections in the automotive industry. 🚗💬 Whether you're in automotive sales, leadership, or marketing, we provide the tools, strategies, and stories to help you strengthen relationships and accelerate your business success. On our channel, you'll find: Expert interviews with industry leaders and influencers Proven sales strategies for car dealerships Automotive leadership tips to elevate your career Best practices for using social media to grow your automotive business Insights on customer relationships and engagement in the automotive sector The views and statements expressed on this podcast, as well as any other use of its content, exclusively represent the opinions and views of the 'Driving Relationships' podcast and shall not be attributed to or c

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