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In this episode, I'm speaking with David Meniane, CEO of Carparts.comThis episode is brought to you by:Car Dealership Guy Newsletter - Become an automotive insider in just 5 minutes. Get the weekly email that delivers transparent insights into the car market. Be the first to know where the market is moving, for free. Join here: https://newsletter.cardealershipguy.org/subscribeAutoFi's powerful platform helps dealers sell smarter, not harder—online and in the showroom.Learn more at autofi.com/cdgInterested in advertising with CarDealershipGuy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:59) - David’s journey to America(00:02:54) - Going on Shark Tank *trim up the question*(00:04:33) - Starting CarParts.com(00:08:13) - What are you seeing in the economy?(00:09:53) - Who buys parts online?(00:10:38) - How do you compete with dealers?(00:12:06) - What’s been the experience building this company?(00:19:01) - Are you doing anything with AI?(00:21:15) - How have interest rates impacted your business?(00:21:49) - What are your margins?(00:25:20) - Who is your competition?(00:26:02) - Why are tires considered separate from the parts industry?(00:26:49) - Thoughts on EVs(00:30:02) - Who is your customer?(00:31:14) - What do you think about manufacturing in the US? (00:34:31) - What does the future look like for your business?(00:35:48) - David’s media goalsCheck out Carparts.com hereCheck out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.