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Why do U.S. and European dealerships operate so differently? And how is AI reshaping the global auto retail landscape?

In this episode of *What The Prompt?*, 25-year auto industry leader Ned Nedialkov (former BMW Sales Director, Lithia GM, and founder of Alterra.BG) joins us to break down global dealership culture, tech gaps, and what most sales teams are still getting wrong.

🚘 Here's what we dive into:
• Why European car sales feel slower - but may be more personal
• How AI is (and isn’t) being used in CRM + DMS systems globally
• Commission vs. flat pay - which sales model actually wins?
• The "Agency Model": Will manufacturers kill the dealership?
• Ned’s new tech platform disrupting Bulgarian retail: Alterra.BG

👀 Prompt of the Day: *Build what works in real life, not just what looks good in a demo.*

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📢 Let us know in the comments — is the U.S. ahead, or is Europe just different?

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In this episode of What The Prompt?, Michael Rodriguez sits down with Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI, to break down the real state of artificial intelligence in automotive retail. From CRMs that fail to deliver, to lead quality myths, to why most AI tools are just “smarter spreadsheets,” this conversation hits where it matters: dealership performance.

Todd reveals what a true System of Intelligence looks like, and why data hygiene is the #1 priority for any dealer looking to future-proof their business. Whether you’re a GM, GSM, or vendor building for the auto space, this episode is your prompt to stop guessing—and start knowing.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why most CRMs are stuck in the past

✅ What “AI as a co-pilot” really means

✅ How to prioritize leads using real buying signals

✅ The truth about lead quality, personas, and marketing ROI

✅ Why your data is probably lying to you—and how to clean it up

✅ What QoreAI is actually doing under the hood (no fluff)

Timestamps:

00:00 Unpacking AI in the Automotive Industry

02:11 Building the Brain of the Dealership

05:43 AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement

09:25 Transforming Customer Interactions with AI

13:09 Predicting Customer Behavior with Data

19:51 The Importance of Data Hygiene

25:19 QoreAI: A System That Thinks

26:56 Leveraging Data for Customer Insights

31:02 Understanding Lead Quality and Customer Behavior

37:48 Debunking AI Myths in Automotive Retail

43:01 Preparing for an AI-Driven Future

49:21 The Importance of Data Hygiene in AI Implementation

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Why does traditional auto training fall flat — and how can dealerships actually fix it?

In Episode 002 of What The Prompt?, Michael Rodriguez sits down with Zach McVicker, CEO of Onboardian, to explore why most dealership training is broken and how AI-powered coaching, emotional intelligence, and real leadership can change everything.

We talk:

✅ Why 80% of salespeople fail to get proper onboarding

✅ What makes auto leaders ineffective (and how to fix it)

✅ How Onboardian is using AI + video roleplay to create confident, high-performing teams

✅ The real reason dealerships struggle with retention

✅ What leadership really means in modern automotive retail

Whether you’re a GM, internet director, sales manager, or trainer — this is a wake-up call.

🚨 Auto training isn’t dead. It’s just outdated.

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