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In this episode, I'm speaking with Brian Kramer, EVP of Cars CommerceThis episode is brought to you by:Valvoline - Valvoline can help drive your service department by streamlining operations and increasing revenue with hands-on technician and sales advisor training, state-of-the-art service lane technology, and a robust preventive maintenance chemical program. They even have programs to help you sell more cars and increase trade-ins! Learn more @ https://partner.valvolineglobal.com/dealershipCars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at carscommerce.incInterested 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(00:01:47) - Brian’s career in auto: Lot Porter to GM(00:10:00) - Launching the VR Car buying experience(00:14:46) - Making the jump to evangelize Accu-Trade(00:19:05) - How is this tool different from legacy options?(00:22:13) - What are the biggest changes we will see in used cars over the next year?(00:27:41) - Is the trade-in process broken?(00:33:45) - Consumer’s ability to appraise a vehicle(00:37:23) - Does it matter where a car comes from when appraising?(00:40:19) - What’s your hope for the evolution of the used car business?Check out Cars Commerce here.Connect with Brian on LinkedIn and check out his YouTube channel.Check 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.