Send us Fan Mail Car Guy Simple is powered by the Automotive Advertising Agency “PMD”, and in this episode we welcome former Automotive Executive Manager, Wayne Hall. Joe and Wayne have been friends for a long time, and within that time the automotive industry has changed. In this episode, the two discuss the New vs. Old in the dealership and what’s changed, how branding a dealership works, how to make your dealership standout, building a team that can succeed and some advice for new ow...

Send us Fan Mail Car Guy Simple is powered by the Automotive Advertising Agency “PMD”, and in this episode we welcome PMD’s Art Director Gianna Azzinnari to talk about Branding and Creative in the Dealer Space. And in the 2nd half of our episode Joe answers the questions our viewers have sent in, so please keep sending them in.t A lot of people think that Dealership branding hasn’t really changed in decades, but the truth couldn’t be more different. Gianna talks with Joe about how style and b...

Send us Fan Mail Your Host Joe of Car Guy Simple sits with Dave Gallego; Automotive Executive and Area Manager at NBC Universal and Telemundo, to discuss reaching the Hispanic Market at your dealership. Out with the old and in with the new! Dave and Joe discuss the old outdated tropes for reaching an ever-growing market in America, and give you the real insight to reach an important Demographic! Treat your customers right and your sales will reward you, this is an episode your dealership cann...

Send us Fan Mail Having spent over 50 years in the Auto Industry and over 2 decades in Auto Sales Training, Joe gives you the tools to do more than just boost your sales. In this Episode of Car Guy Simple Joe goes over important topics to boost your dealerships sales, showroom traffic, mixed ops, and more! In this industry simply closing a deal can be tough, it's time to learn how to do more! Keep listening and remember to like and subscribe. At the Car Guy Simple Podcast we’re committed to h...

Send us Fan Mail Joe sits down with Bill Chambers of Optimum Media to discuss how you can more effectively target your audience and find the RIGHT customers. As media has changed and reaching your targeted audience has Optimum Media has shifted ways to better analyze who your customers are, where they are, and how to zero in on them with effective ad spends that won’t break your budget. Listen in and learn how Optimum can be the perfect partner for your dealership, extending well beyond just ...

Send us Fan Mail Sit back and buckle up as Joe does a deep dive of the Auto Industry as we exit Q1 of 2026 and get into Q2. It’s important to discuss the challenges that we as dealers and service specialists are facing in this tumultuous time. It’s important to figure out how to discuss Leasing Vs Financing, especially in a time when vehicles cost more than ever. Changing who we discuss the value proposition can be the key to converting people who have never leased before. And then Joe answer...

Send us Fan Mail Car Guy Simple is proud to have John Hamlin of Hamlin & Associates; Ad Age and Automotive News Award Winner for Best Use of Data 2025! Joe and John sit to talk about the new age of using tech and AI to correctly, successfully, and profitably market to your clients using direct mail! What’s old may be new again, with modern day tricks of the trade it’s time to effectively clean up your CRM and target potential customers. Keep listening and remember to like and subscribe. A...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Levine sits down with Townsquare Media’s Jessica Schwartz to talk about the effectiveness of radio in today’s marketing world. The perception that radio advertising is a thing of the past will be completely shattered! Together they speak about how radio still reaches a mass audience, the evolution of audio and video advertising, terrestrial vs streaming, why radio campaigns fail, and more! Find out how media companies are successfully utilizing radio in an increasingly di...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Levine gives his insights into decades of Automotive Advertising! Getting into the mind of the consumer to optimizes your advertising in the simplest, yet effective way. In that regard it is important to remind yourself that YOU are not your customer! This episode focuses on the psychology of making your dealership’s sales process: Experience Driven. Consumers can purchase or products from any other dealership, so how do you MAKE them choose YOU. By going through the proc...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up for this one as Joe of The Car Guy Simple Podcast gives you the secret sauce to boost your dealership’s web presence! We’ll be going over how to Boost Customer Attention and Retention. Joe deep dives on the Importance of a Why Buy page on your website and the most important dos and don’ts of it. He’ll also teach you how to Customize the Buying Experience to capture customers attention and keep them in your funnel! In the Second-half of the episode Joe sits down with...