Durran Cage

So much gratitude for this conversation. We go in on some great topics! Let’s grow 2026 to the next level.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Durran Cage

Most people drown in tasks because they’re still trying to be the assistant instead of leading one.

AI isn’t here to replace you.It’s here to spot the mess, clean the mess, and hand you the wins.

Your CRM should remind you.Your AI assistant should prepare you.
And you should focus on the conversations, the creativity, the leadership, the things only a human can do.

When you move from Doer to Director, your days get lighter and your results get louder.
Where could an assistant take 30 minutes off your plate today?

#ai #crm #strategy #auto #dealership #leadership

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Durran Cage

Because today’s customer?They shop from their couch, in sweatpants, with ESPN on in the background.

And the dealer who respects that reality?
Wins.

Over the past two years, I’ve watched customers shift how they buy.

They want numbers early.
They want options.
They want clarity.

They want a quick video, and over 50% who join a live video end up buying.

The stores that embraced this?
Their engagement went up.
Their appointment quality improved.

And their teams stopped feeling like they were chasing ghosts.

Winning today comes down to five moves:
1.) Start with conversation.2.) Let customers take the lead.3.) Treat the CRM like the showroom.4.) Use video to build trust.5.) Make saying “yes” simple.

I broke them all down in the carousel below.

What’s one modern retailing step you and your team are working on for 2026?

#experience #modernretailing #dealership #leadership #video #carsales #bdc

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2 months ago | [YT] | 2

Durran Cage

This picture is me.And me.

The grown man with responsibilities.And the kid with curiosity.

Holiday season teaches us something real.
Pressure grows.
Schedules tighten.Expectations rise.

But curiosity?Joy?Presence?

Those only show up when we let the kid inside of us breathe again.

So this week, try this.

Be curious with your team.Be curious with your customers.Be curious with your own life.

Ask more questions.Listen deeper.Smile quicker.

Kids don’t overthink connection.They just show up excited to understand you.

Maybe that’s why they enjoy life so much.

Let’s bring that energy back.I am.And this picture is my reminder.

#leadership #growth #leadwithheart #mindset #dealership #auto

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

Durran Cage

Stop selling like your customers don’t have ChatGPT.

They’re not guessing anymore.
They’re asking ChatGPT.

Your customers are more informed, more empowered, and that’s a good thing.

Because when you lead with transparency, AI becomes your ally, not your enemy.

If your customer asked GPT to review your process today…
would it call you trustworthy?

Tag someone on your team who’s already selling like this 👇🏾

#ai #chatgpt #automotive #dealership #experience #video

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Durran Cage

We worked with two salespeople last month.
Same leads.
Same CRM.
Same energy.

At least on paper.
One of them started recording short videos: “Hey Jamie, here’s that SUV you asked about.”
The other stuck to texting templates and waiting on replies.
Guess who had customers walking in saying,
“I feel like I already know you.”?
Yeah.

The one holding the phone.

Be honest… if your customers had to describe your follow-up style right now, would they call it “personal” or “predictable”?

Love your feedback and let’s keep evolving.

#video #ai #crm #experience #automotive #dealership

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Durran Cage

Sometimes your greatest power is your peace.

When you stop chasing validation and start walking in alignment, you stop competing and start creating.

Suit up.
Stay grounded.
Build something that outlasts the applause.

Let your consistency be louder than your words.

Let’s stay on the path of being the highest version of ourselves.

#peace #auto #love #power

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Durran Cage

75% Say Video Sells: 10 Micro-Moment Videos That Make Millions

We’re living in a time where one video can change everything.Not because it’s “fancy,” but because it connects.

75% of auto shoppers say online video influenced their purchase.60% visited a dealer site or store right after watching.

That’s why I dropped my first solo episode of Driven by Intelligence:👉 “75% Say Video Sells: 10 Micro-Moment Videos That Make Millions.”

In this episode, I break down:
✅ The 10 micro-moment videos that build trust and drive profit.✅ How top dealers are turning templates into $1.2 million+ in extra gross.✅ The simple 80-40-30-20 formula to fix internet leads.✅ Why the secret isn’t more leads, it’s more love.

This one is for every dealership, BDC, and sales pro who’s ready to stop chasing leads…and start creating experiences that customers remember.

🎧 Watch now: See below…
💡 Comment your favorite micro-moment idea, I might feature it in the next episode!

#podcast #Video4Victory #DrivenByIntelligence #Automotive #MicroMoments #CarSales #Leadership #CRM #AI #CoachCage

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Durran Cage

The future doesn’t wait for permission. It snaps into reality.

Every industry faces its Endgame moment — that instant where innovation decides who stays and who fades.

Some leaders fear the snap.

Others prepare for it.

In dealerships, in sales, in life, evolution isn’t optional anymore.

The glove doesn’t represent destruction…It represents decision.

You either use innovation to build what’s next, or you watch what you built disappear.

Innovate… or Evaporate.

#leadership #ai #tech #video #crm #auto #dealership

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

Durran Cage

Turn your CRM from data-driven to people-connected. Video makes it happen.

Your CRM isn’t just a database—it’s your direct line to your customers’ hearts.

More videos = More responses.

Because connection beats data every time.

How are you using video to create meaningful connections?

Drop your thoughts 👇🏾

#Video4Victory #CarSales #CRM #VideoMarketing #connection #dealership

11 months ago | [YT] | 1