# Motortrain Australia's leading automotive dealership performance podcast. Hosted by Allan Dabbagh, former Group General Manager of one of Australia's top Toyota dealer groups. automotive dealership, Dealer Principal General Manager, Sales Manager, OEM, ,automotive sales training, dealership leadership, customer experience, service performance, recruitment, onboarding, AI, profitability, dealership growth, discussing automotive sales training, dealership leadership, customer experience, service performance,… Page: Feed: --- ## [Conversation Selling- Modern Auto Sales Secrets](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Conversation-Selling--Modern-Auto-Sales-Secrets-e3mvg71) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ This podcast offers automotive sales pros actionable frameworks to master today's buyer journey, build genuine rapport, handle objections, nail negotiation, and close deals. Host Allan Debarge shares proven word tracks and techniques for transitioning from digital research to showroom trust, and reading reading buyer cadence. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123764385/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F3ae34f6e-8d84-e2fe-513e-bf138f0050d7.mp3) ## [Automotive Storytelling Masterclass Guide](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Automotive-Storytelling-Masterclass-Guide-e3mvg5k) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ This comprehensive podcast talks about automotive professionals how to sell using storytelling. It covers the neuroscience behind stories, differentiates features, benefits, and stories, and provides frameworks like EPIC and POPP. Role-specific techniques for sales, F&I, service advisors, and BDC are included. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123764340/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2Ff852828c-8b7c-bdaa-12f1-3598c105a43b.mp3) ## [Sales Objections: Your Gateway to Closing More Deals](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Sales-Objections-Your-Gateway-to-Closing-More-Deals-e3mvg2q) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ Objections signal buyer engagement, not resistance. Top sellers use five key strategies: pausing and acknowledging calmly, clarifying true concerns, applying the Feel-Felt-Found empathy method, reframing objections around buyer priorities, and responding in the buyer’s language. Mastery comes from analyzing... [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123764250/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2Ff461ec38-d40e-1826-434e-41db5e9aeca5.mp3) ## [Future-Proofing Auto Dealerships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Future-Proofing-Auto-Dealerships-e3mvg1g) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ Auto dealerships face disruption from OEM direct sales and digital-first consumers. Success now requires a shift from transactional selling to retention, data-driven operations, workshop productivity, and strong branding. Key strategies include operational intelligence, scalable systems, customer-centric... [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123764208/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F540ea7ca-2528-5973-5507-f0220202a995.mp3) ## [Building High-Performance CX Team](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Building-High-Performance-CX-Team-e3mvfun) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ This comprehensive podcast from MotorTrain Academy details strategies for creating a high-performance team culture in automotive service departments. It covers the business case for customer experience (CX), effective complaint handling, loyalty-building, retention strategies, and CX measurement. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123764119/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2Feaa80a26-599f-a31b-036d-4f8825916225.mp3) ## [Next-Level AI Sales Training for Dealerships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Next-Level-AI-Sales-Training-for-Dealerships-e3mvfqn) _2026-08-04 · Allan Dabbagh_ A new AI-powered phone roleplay system is transforming automotive sales training. Designed for dealerships and sales professionals, it allows users to practice real-life sales scenarios, handle objections, and improve techniques without needing a live partner. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/123763991/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F413f73e5-797b-7915-f73a-423d8bc3a9b7.mp3) ## [Mastering Trade-In Valuation Presentation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Mastering-Trade-In-Valuation-Presentation-e4uiku) _2026-04-30 · Allan Dabbagh_ This Motortrain podcast covers the crucial moment of presenting trade-in valuations to customers. It emphasizes building rapport, starting with a lower initial figure for negotiation room, and managing customer reactions effectively. Salespeople are advised to avoid definitive numbers upfront, use market data as a closing tool, and always tailor their approach based on the customer relationship to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/4196446/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-30%2F5405a528-2d54-b979-224a-991781069322.mp3) ## [Phone-Ins Vs Walk-Ins](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Phone-Ins-Vs-Walk-Ins-e56s0s) _2026-03-11 · Allan Dabbagh_ Discover how the way customers first contact your dealership—by phone or in person—directly impacts closing rates. Learn the psychology behind each approach, why phone inquiries convert at nearly double the rate of walk-ins, and how to tailor your tactics. Master the essentials: focus on price, availability, and setting appointments. Emphasize empathy, not just scripts, and track your conversion… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/4468188/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-11%2Fe4713116-cfa9-9854-5b6c-d690291c435b.mp3) ## [Transforming Managers into Coaches for Success](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Transforming-Managers-into-Coaches-for-Success-e3ft3pa) _2026-03-03 · Allan Dabbagh_ Success in the automobile business depends on hiring the right people and coaching them daily. By redefining managers as coaches—each wearing a symbolic whistle—the company emphasizes ongoing recruitment, training, and personal responsibility for employee growth. This unique culture shift fosters accountability and continuous improvement, setting the organization apart from competitors. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/116346090/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F0d041988-5bed-b5be-5152-4a007f4eb99c.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FlpH1qLfPLcB) _2026-03-03 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Mastering Scripts and Dialogues in Car Sales](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-dabbagh/episodes/Mastering-Scripts-and-Dialogues-in-Car-Sales-e523ms) _2026-02-25 · Allan Dabbagh_ This podcast highlights the importance of using scripts and dialogues in car sales, emphasizing natural, empathetic communication over robotic interactions. It covers essentials for phone inquiries, trade-in presentations, and meet-and- [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/ca34d1c/podcast/play/4312220/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-25%2F915e91ee-f344-2e26-3968-bc561ec32c5b.mp3)