Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Sporadic
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Dealer Confidential, where host, Ilana Shabtay, dives into dealers' anonymous hot takes on everything and anything in the automotive industry. In each episode, Ilana tackles the various challenges and struggles dealers are dealing with, getting to the heart of the issues and exploring potential solutions. It's like office water cooler gossip with some added spice.

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Recent Episodes

How can I prevent AI from taking over my job?

Jul 23, 2025 17m

AI can accomplish much more than humans, and often at a much faster pace. But can it truly replace dealership staff, or is that just fearmongering? In this episode of Dealer Confidential, host Ilana…

Are Gen-Z right about influencer marketing?

Jul 09, 2025 17m

It feels like everyone is trying to be an influencer these days, but can incorporating 'viral content' into your marketing strategy really work for your local dealership? In this episode of Dealer…

Can AI improve efficiency without risking jobs?

Jun 25, 2025 16m

AI can perform many tasks far more efficiently than humans - but there is nothing like the human touch. When it comes to AI implementation in a BDC, the right training is what's needed to ensure…

Is it possible to provide personal experiences with one-size-fits-all solutions?

Jun 11, 2025 19m

Relationships may be a huge part of sales for dealers, but for luxury dealerships, building relationships are everything. In this episode of Dealer Confidential, host Ilana Shabtay speaks with Mabel…

Does your dealership have a 'what if' strategy?

May 21, 2025 14m

Tariffs may come and go, but dealer preparedness for change must remain steady. Dealers need to build and continuously update their "what if" strategies to navigate economic fluctuations, inventory…

Are automotive conferences worth it anymore?

May 13, 2025 15m

Raise your hand if you've attended an automotive conference focused on AI within the past few years ✋Yeah, that's what we thought. In this episode of Dealer Confidential, host Ilana Shabtay chats…

S1E1 Are OEM programs a help or a hindrance?

Apr 30, 2025 20m

Do OEM programs really work, or are dealers actually paying more for less? In this episode of Dealer Confidential, host Ilana Shabtay chats with Matt Lasher, president of Streamline and former…

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Dealer Confidential has published 7 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Automotive, Leisure.

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Dealer Confidential is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 17m.

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