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In this episode, I'm speaking with Doug Eroh, President and GM of Longo ToyotaThis episode is brought to you by:Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.Fullpath - Discover Automotive's Leading Customer Data and Experience Platform. Learn more @ https://fullpath.com/AutoFi - AutoFi empowers your team with digital retail technology that accelerates the sale. Learn more @ https://www.autofi.com/cdg/Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:06) - Doug’s exposure to auto (00:04:39) - Is LA the largest Toyota market in the world?(00:05:29) - Making the jump from corporate to the retail side of auto(00:07:09) - Officing in the dealership showroom & experiences as the GM of Longo Toyota(00:12:37) - Longo’s scale(00:14:00) - The difference between Doug’s roles at Longo and Penske(00:14:58) - Longo’s structure, amenities, and talent recruitment(00:23:48) - Longo’s tech stack & AI implementations(00:32:13) - What metrics are you tracking daily?(00:37:32) - Thoughts on affordability & leasing(00:42:41) - Is Toyota hurting itself for being undersupplied & staying away from EVs?(00:51:02) - Do you have any concerns right now?(00:54:34) - Where are the opportunities right now?(00:57:36) - How are you attracting talent?Check out Longo Toyota here or get in touch.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.