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I'm a regular source on auto retail, dealership technology, AI adoption and vertical SaaS, with 100+ articles and features across Forbes, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance and the automotive trade press.
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Car buying, pricing and auto retail, for consumer and business readers.
7 Ways Technology Helps Auto Dealerships Succeed
A look at how dealers use AI and digital tools to reach new customers and close transactions faster.
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Is Hubstaff Right for Your Business?
Zach shares how Selly used Hubstaff for seven years to keep global remote teams transparent and consistent.
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Yes, There Is a Best Time of Year to Buy a New Car
Zach explains how buyers who time purchases around redesigns, year-end clearances and tax season can save substantially.
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The Latest Trend in Your Work Wardrobe Stinks
A lighter moment: Zach on the moisture-wicking suit that did not survive trade show cocktail hours.
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Should I Buy a Car Online or at a Dealership?
Zach, a former car salesperson, on why hands-on test drives and comparison shopping still matter.
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How to Buy a Car in 2023: Three Questions to Answer Before You Start
Buying versus leasing, setting a budget, and staying flexible on make and model in a market with fewer discounts.
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Drivers Find Buying Out Car Leases Is the Smartest Financial Move
Zach on why common vehicles carried unprecedented positive equity at lease end.
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On camera
Video
On camera with CNBC, Spyne, CBT News and more.
CNBCZach Klempf on CNBC
Zach on CNBC, talking auto retail, technology and what is changing for car buyers and dealers.
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SpyneZach Klempf on Spyne
Zach sits down with Spyne to talk AI, dealership operations and where auto retail is headed.
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Oakland A'sA Dream on the Mound: My Ceremonial First Pitch at the Oakland A’s Game
Zach throws the ceremonial first pitch at the A's versus Cubs game at the Oakland Coliseum.
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Conversations
Interviews and podcasts
Long-form conversations on dealer tech, recalls, AI and building Selly.
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Zach joins Cherokee Media Group's Andrew Friedlander to explain why recalls are growing more frequent, complex and costly across the used car market.
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AI Isn’t Killing Software Jobs: It’s Changing Who Builds What
Now CSO at AutoManager, Zach returns to talk with Matt Watson about how AI is making senior engineers more productive.
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Auto Remarketing Podcast: Selly’s Zach Klempf on independent dealers, text messaging and the Oakland A’s
Recorded at the NIADA Convention: the AutoManager merger, the independent dealer landscape, and throwing a first pitch.
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Auto Remarketing Podcast: Inside Selly’s Focus on the Independent Car Dealer
The origins of Selly, why Zach chose the independent dealer market, and the AutoManager merger.
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CBT News Interview: Amazon and Online Car Buying
Zach on the trends and disruptors reshaping auto retail, including Amazon.
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Interview with Selly Automotive CRM Founder and CEO Zach Klempf
Building a mobile-first, cloud-based CRM that still integrates with legacy dealer software.
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CBT News Interview: The Importance of Dealership Texting
The used car marketplace, digital retail, and why texting matters to the customer experience.
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Features
Features and bylines
Profiles, company news and pieces Zach wrote.
Silicon Valley Update: The Road to Autonomy
How several companies are tackling autonomous vehicles on the streets of San Francisco.
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CRM Start-Up Merges
Coverage of Selly Automotive's merger with AutoManager and what it means for independent dealers.
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AutoManager Completes Merger with Selly Automotive
The Beekman Group-backed AutoManager announces its merger with Selly Automotive.
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Selly Aims to Help Independent Dealers Compete with Franchised Stores
Forbes profiles Zach and Selly's push to give independent dealers franchise-grade CRM tools.
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Start-Ups Aim to Change How You Buy a Car
Silicon Valley start-ups, including Selly, betting on web and mobile car buying.
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