CarPodChats is your all-access pass to the raw, real, and rarely told stories from the front lines of the car business. Hosted by Dan Malavé, a seasoned dealership pro, this solo podcast takes you behind the showroom glass and deep into the pressure-packed world of auto sales. From the quiet anxiety before the first customer walks in to the unspoken hustle behind every deal. Whether you’re in the business, thinking about joining it, or just curious about what really happens after “we’re just looking,” buckle-up. This isn’t your average car podcast. This is CarPodChats.
CarPodChats
Claim This Podcastby Dan Malavé
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18 episodes
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CarPodChats is your all-access pass to the raw, real, and rarely told stories from the front lines of the car business. Hosted by Dan Malavé, a seasoned dealership pro, this solo podcast takes you behind the showroom glass and deep into the pressure-packed world of auto sales. From the quiet anxiety before the first customer walks in to the unspoken hustle behind every deal. Whether you’re in the business, thinking about joining it, or just curious about what really happens after “we’re just looking,” buckle-up. This isn’t your average car podcast. This is CarPodChats.
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September 17, 2025
🎙️CarPodChats - Episode 19: "In Memoriam: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk"
<p>In this deeply spiritual and heartfelt episode of CarPodChats, host Dan Malavé sets aside the usual dealership talk to honor the life of Charlie Kirk — a husband, father, Christian, and public voice whose life was tragically cut short.</p><p>Dan reflects on Charlie’s faith, his devotion to family, and the impact he had on so many. With honesty and reverence, this episode looks at the tragedy of his assassination, the unbearable grief his wife and children now face, and the difficult reality that one day his children will see the awful video of their father’s death.</p><p>Drawing from scripture, prayer, and raw reflection, Dan speaks about the dangers of hate, the corrosive culture of contempt, and the Christian call to love even in the face of evil. This is an hour of mourning, truth, and hope — ending with a reminder that while this world can be dark and broken, there is a greater promise beyond it, where love and light prevail.</p><p>This episode is not only a tribute to Charlie Kirk, but also a call for each of us to live with compassion, courage, and unwavering faith.</p><p>#CarPodChats, #DanMalave, #CharlieKirk, #FaithOverFear, #ChristianPodcast,#LifeAndFaith, #TributeEpisode, #InMemoriam, #HopeInChrist, #LightInDarkness,</p><p><br></p><p></p>
August 15, 2025
🎙️ CarPodChats - Episode 17: "How to Capitalize on Your Service Drive with a Max Producing Vehicle Exchange Program"
<p>Your service lane is the most underutilized goldmine in your dealership — and in Episode 17, Dan Malavé is here to show you how to unlock it with a max-producing Vehicle Exchange Program.</p><p>From daily service equity reports to advisor partnerships, this episode is your complete blueprint for turning oil changes into deliveries. Learn how to structure a process that works, identify real opportunities, and create a repeatable machine that feeds your front-end sales without spending a dime in advertising.</p><p>Whether you’re a GM, GSM, or top performer looking to level up, this one’s loaded with practical tools, real-world examples, and candid talk that you won’t hear at your OEM sales summit.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The must-have criteria for service-to-sales targeting</p></li><li><p>How to script conversations that actually work</p></li><li><p>Tools and CRMs to build your daily equity list</p></li><li><p>Incentive ideas to get advisors fully on board</p></li><li><p>Real examples from Dyer Mazda and other top-performing stores</p></li></ul><p><strong>Watch, listen, and subscribe</strong> — because every customer in your waiting room is a potential delivery.</p><p>📍 Recorded live by Dan Malavé<br>🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week<br>📲 Follow @CarPodChats on all social platforms</p><p>#CarPodChats, #ServiceDriveGoldmine, #VehicleExchangeProgram, #FixedOpsToFrontline, #CarSalesGame, #DanMalave, #AutomotiveSalesTips, #AutomotivePodcast, #ServiceDriveSales, #VehicleExchangeProgram, #EquityMining, #CarSalesTips, #DealershipStrategy, #ServiceToSales #FixedOpsToFrontline, #MaximizeGross #DanMalavé, #SalesManagerLife, #DealerTalk, #CarBusinessRealTalk, #SellCarsBetter</p><p><br></p><p></p>
August 4, 2025
🎙️CarPodChats - Episode 16: “How to Get Maximum Production Out of Your Sales Force”
<p>If you're a Sales Manager, Desk Manager, or GM wondering why your team isn’t producing the way they should — this episode is your wake-up call.</p><p>In this high-impact, brutally honest episode, Dan Malavé breaks down what really drives performance on the showroom floor. From leadership flaws to lazy culture habits, from micromanaging to motivation myths — it's all on the table. No fluff, just real strategies that create real results.</p><p>✅ How to lead without barking<br>✅ The daily disciplines that win the month<br>✅ What “accountability” should look like<br>✅ Why your sales meetings suck (and how to fix them)<br>✅ The mindset shift your bottom producers need<br>✅ How to create a culture where winning is the norm</p><p>If you're serious about getting the most out of your sales team — this episode is your new manual.</p><p>🔗 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred car business insights.</p><p><strong>#CarPodChats, #DanMalave, #SalesManager, #CarSalesPodcast, #LeadershipTruths, #MoveTheMetal,#MaximizeProduction, #AutomotiveLeadership, #DeskingGame, #ManagersEdition</strong></p><p></p><p><br></p><p></p>
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