Leasing a car can often be a savvy move, but many drivers never realize this because they don’t know how leasing should work. That’s where the Inside the Lease podcast comes in. Inside the Lease is produced by D&M Leasing, the largest and highest-rated car leasing company in the nation. We deliver personalized, concierge-level service to each person who leases with us, so we know a thing or two about the auto industry.
Inside the Lease is hosted by Kelly Strausser, COO of D&M Leasing, and Chase Kennemer, President of D&M Leasing Fort Worth. They’re here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how leasing works and who it’s right for, so you aren’t left guessing.
Inside the Lease Episode Guide
Episodes of Inside the Lease typically come out each week, so you don’t have to wait long for the latest insider scoop. Kelly and Chase sit down with Brian Estridge, known locally as the sports broadcaster for the TCU Horned Frogs, to talk about common leasing questions: Is buying or leasing a car better? What happens at the end of a lease? What should your monthly lease payment be?
Take a look at our current Inside the Lease episode lineup:
- The Case for Leasing — What the Numbers Actually Show
- Why Your Monthly Payment Should Match the Way You Drive
- Why High-Income Drivers Choose to Lease
- Leasing Myths That Don’t Hold Up
- What Really Happens at the End of a Lease
- Why Leasing Makes More Sense in Today’s Economy
- Why Customer Experience Matters More Than Ever
- When Should a Business Consider Commercial Fleet Leasing
- Why Busy People Are Choosing a Different Way to Lease a Car
- Is It Better to Lease or Buy Your First Car?
- What Makes the EZ Lease Different from a Traditional Car Lease?
Award-Winning Texas Lease Centers
Our high level of expertise, customer service and flexibility have earned us numerous awards over the years, including some of the most competitive and prestigious in the industry:
- 2026 Consumer Satisfaction Award — 11-time winner
- 2026 Dealer of the Year National Leasing Company Winner — 11-time winner
- 2026 Dealer of the Year Lease Company Texas — 11-time winner
- 2026 Dealer of the Year Southwest Region Winner — 4-time winner
We’re also named one of the Top Places to Work by The Dallas Morning News on a yearly basis. We believe that happy employees lead to happy customers!
A Car Leasing Company You Can Trust
D&M Auto Leasing has been delivering a white-glove leasing experience unlike any other for over 50 years. With three primary locations in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, we’re easily a prime choice for drivers throughout North and Southeast Texas who are looking to start a lease designed around their own personal needs.
A big part of what makes D&M unique is the EZ Lease: the most consumer-friendly lease on the market. We design your lease terms around you, giving you true automotive freedom. It’s no wonder why over 70% of our business comes from repeat and referral customers!
Have questions? Tune into Inside the Lease each week to see what Kelly and Chase talk about next, or reach out to D&M Auto Leasing directly to speak with a member of our team. We’re here to help you find start a new car lease that you feel good about.
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