Sep 17, 202518 minS1
<p>In this deeply spiritual and heartfelt episode of CarPodChats, host Dan Malavé sets aside the usual dealership talk to honor the life of Charlie Kirk — a husband, father, Christian, and public voice whose life was...
About this Podcast:
CarPodChats is your all-access pass to the raw, real, and rarely told stories from the front lines of the car business. Hosted by Dan Malavé, a seasoned dealership pro, this solo podcast takes you behind the showroom glass and deep into the pressure-packed world of auto sales. From the quiet anxiety before the first customer walks in to the unspoken hustle behind every deal. Whether you’re in the business, thinking about joining it, or just curious about what really happens after “we’re just looking,” buckle-up. This isn’t your average car podcast. This is CarPodChats.
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What is CarPodChats about?
CarPodChats is your all-access pass to the raw, real, and rarely told stories from the front lines of the car business. Hosted by Dan Malavé, a seasoned dealership pro, this solo podcast takes you behind the showroom glass and deep into the pressure-packed world of auto sales.
Who hosts CarPodChats?
CarPodChats is hosted by Dan Malavé. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has CarPodChats covered recently?
Recent episodes include "🎙️CarPodChats - Episode 19: "In Memoriam: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk"" (17 September 2025, 18 minutes), "️CarPodChats - Episode 19: "In Memoriam: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk"" (17 September 2025, 18 minutes), and "🎙️ CarPodChats - Episode 17: "How to Capitalize on Your Service Drive with a Max Producing Vehicle Exchange Program"" (15 August 2025, 9 minutes).
How often does CarPodChats publish?
CarPodChats publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CarPodChats?
Booking probability for CarPodChats is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CarPodChats requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CarPodChats's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch CarPodChats?
The strongest fits for CarPodChats are Car Dealers. CarPodChats has a leisure audience.
About the host
Dan Malavé hosts CarPodChats, a leisure podcast with 18 episodes published.
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- Sep 17, 202518 minS1
In this deeply spiritual and heartfelt episode of CarPodChats , host Dan Malavé sets aside the usual dealership talk to honor the life of Charlie Kirk — a husband, father, Christian, and public voice whose life was...
Aug 15, 20259 minS1<p>Your service lane is the most underutilized goldmine in your dealership — and in Episode 17, Dan Malavé is here to show you how to unlock it with a max-producing Vehicle Exchange Program.</p><p>From daily service...
Aug 4, 20259 minS0<p>If you're a Sales Manager, Desk Manager, or GM wondering why your team isn’t producing the way they should — this episode is your wake-up call.</p><p>In this high-impact, brutally honest episode, Dan Malavé breaks...
Jul 28, 202519 minS1<p>In this brutally honest episode, Dan Malavé takes you into the high-stakes world of the desk — where deals are made, gross is squeezed, and every pencil is a performance. Learn how to read the room, hold your ground...
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Episode #14
🎙️CarPodChats - Episode 14: “Why Good Salespeople Quit: The Quiet Frustrations No One Talks About”
Jul 23, 202515 minS1<p>In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Dan Malavé pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood topics in the car business — why great salespeople walk away. It’s not about laziness. It’s not about...
- Jul 16, 202517 minS1
<p>The last day of the month isn't just another day—it’s the day. In Episode 13 of CarPodChats, Dan Malavé takes you deep inside the chaos, pressure, and raw adrenaline of month-end in the car business. From prepping...
- Jul 12, 202510 minS1
<p>In Episode 12 of CarPodChats, Dan Malavé gets real about what it actually takes to hold—and maximize—gross profit in today’s car business. From front-end structure to trade-ins, from finance to desk discipline, this...
- Jun 30, 20257 minS1
<p>In Episode 11 of CarPodChats, Dan Malavé dives into one of the most uncomfortable—but necessary—moments in the car business: telling the customer no.</p><p>What do you do when you've already discounted the car...
Episode #10
🎙️CarPodChats - Episode 10: “The Ghost Buyer Phenomenon: Why They Say They’re Coming and Never Do”
Jun 25, 20256 minS1<p>They booked online. They confirmed the appointment. You pulled the car up, sent a video, even got the desk involved. Then? Nothing. In Episode 10 of CarPodChats, Dan Malavé tackles The Ghost Buyer Phenomenon — those...
Episode #9
🎙️CarPodChats – Episode 9: “You Violated My Rights! — When Customer Complaints Go Off the Rails”
Jun 20, 20258 minS1<p>In this episode of CarPodChats, Dan shares a jaw-dropping story that every salesperson can relate to: a customer accuses the store of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act… simply for sending a follow-up...
- Jun 17, 20258 minS1
<p>Ever wonder what really goes on behind the desk in the tower? In this episode, Dan pulls back the curtain on the pressure, chaos, and quiet wins that come with being a Sales Manager in the car business. From desking...
- Jun 12, 20257 minS1
<p>This week, Dan breaks down the follow-up game — from ghosted leads to unread texts — and how to stay persistent without looking desperate. As a Sales Manager, he’s seen what works (and what doesn’t) from the...
- Jun 11, 20258 minS1
<p>“You Can’t Make This Up — Ridiculous Customer Stories from the Sales Floor”<br>Ready to laugh out loud and question humanity? In this episode, Dan shares the dumbest, wildest, and most head-shakingly stupid customer...
- Jun 9, 20258 minS1
<p>🎧 In this episode of CarPodChats, we're pulling back the curtain on a crucial but often overlooked skill in the dealership world: the turn—that moment when an online inquiry becomes a live opportunity. From handling...
- Jun 8, 20259 minS1
<p>In this episode of CarPodChats, Dan delves into the essential skills that go beyond standard product training. While knowing vehicle specs is important, it's the human connection that truly drives sales. Dan explores...
- Jun 5, 20259 minS1
<p>In this episode of CarPodChats, we dive deep into the psychology of the sale. Every car buyer walks onto your lot with a different mindset, motivation, and decision-making style—and if you don’t know who’s sitting in...
Episode #2
🎙️CarPodChats – Episode 2 Title: The T.O. Game: When to Pass the Baton, and When to Run With It
Jun 3, 202510 minS1<p>In this episode of CarPodChats, Dan dives deep into the high-stakes art of the T.O. — the "turnover." From the psychology behind passing the baton, to his own rookie missteps and hard-earned wins, this solo episode...
- Jun 1, 20256 minS1
<p>Before the deals. Before the desk. Before the demo ride. There's a moment every car salesperson faces—alone, uncertain, and under pressure. In this premiere episode, Dan Malavé peels back the curtain on the emotional...
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