PAUL:
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Dealer Shift — the podcast where we talk tech, retail, and how auto dealers can finally take back control of their digital sales funnel. I’m Paul…
JASON:
…and I’m Jason. We’re the co-founders of CarJazz.ai, and today we’re diving into a major issue—why are dealers still pouring marketing dollars into OEM websites that give them zero control?
PAUL:
You know it. Sending a customer to the OEM site is like handing your competition a warm lead on a silver platter. You lose visibility, the lead gets shared, and the customer ends up with a watered-down shopping experience.
JASON:
Exactly. OEM sites are designed to serve the brand, not your store. With CarJazz.ai, dealers get a smarter, more profitable alternative. We’re building a modern marketplace where the dealer is the hero—not an afterthought.
PAUL:
And one of the biggest game-changers? You own the data. Every click, every lead, every appointment—it’s yours. No more sending that valuable customer info to corporate. No more lead-share lotteries.
JASON:
Let’s talk about that: appointments. On CarJazz.ai, buyers can schedule appointments directly with your team—no more back-and-forth emails, no endless calls or ghosted texts. Just a seamless booking experience that converts.
PAUL:
That’s huge. When someone’s ready to talk or test drive, they can lock it in right then and there. No friction. And when you eliminate that back-and-forth? Close rates jump.
JASON:
And let’s not forget lending. With CarJazz, you choose your preferred lending partners. No default factory financing that cuts into your back-end. You can feature credit unions, local banks—whatever works best for your customer and your bottom line.
PAUL:
That flexibility is a game-changer. Dealers can finally build profitability into the process again. Not just chase volume.
JASON:
And the customer experience? On a whole different level. Our built-in AI prompts guide buyers through a smart, conversational flow that actually helps them find their perfect vehicle. Not just a laundry list of models—but real, thoughtful matches.
PAUL:
It’s like having your best product specialist working 24/7. Someone who knows how to ask the right questions—budget, lifestyle, features—and then makes confident recommendations. It’s fast, it’s intuitive, and it gets people to the decision point sooner.
JASON:
And we’ve designed it to spotlight local inventory first. Which means buyers are seeing the vehicles they can actually drive home today—not something 400 miles away.
PAUL:
And when a customer shops local, they’re way more likely to return for service, accessories, or even their next purchase. That’s real lifetime value—not just a one-off sale.
JASON:
CarJazz isn’t just a listing site. It’s a loyalty engine. A smarter marketplace where dealers build real, lasting customer relationships—and keep more margin in the process.
PAUL:
And if you’re still relying on the OEM to drive traffic, you’re basically renting your customers. With CarJazz.ai, you own that relationship. And right now, you can list your entire inventory for free as part of our launch special.
JASON:
No strings. No contracts. Just a chance to level the playing field and put your dealership back in the driver’s seat.
PAUL:
So stop giving away your leads. Take back control of your funnel. Choose your lenders. Own your appointments. And give buyers the experience they actually want.
JASON:
Visit CarJazz.ai today and join the marketplace built for dealers.
