Winning the Acquisition Battle in 2026 with Frank Knox

LotTalk hosts Chris Keene and Renaldo Leonard sit down with Frank Knox, AutoAcquire AI founder and former CarMax executive, to discuss winning acquisition strategies for 2026. Learn why data and discipline beat gut-feel buying, how to leverage scarcity over market day supply, and why all acquisition channels work when you have the right approach. Frank shares the CARS framework (Clarity, Accountability, Results, Standards) and explains why winning 30% of appraisals should be your baseline. If you're struggling to stock your lot with profitable inventory in today's tight market, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement immediately.