Sharon Kitzman, President of Dominion DMS, discusses the franchised automotive dealer technology landscape with industry colleagues.
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Welcome to the Used Car Dealer Podcast.You don’t have time for another vendor-sponsored podcast. You need actionable insights from people who understand your business inside and out. No sales pitches. No vendors-sponsored content. Just authentic, straight-to-the-point advice for used car dealers.Hosted by industry veterans the Used Car Dealer Podcast is the ONLY show that’s 100% focused on YOU.In each episode, we share tips on how to supercharge your used car business. You’ll hear interviews ...
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A podcast about the design, development, and business of great software. Each week thoughtbot's Chad Pytel is joined by the people who build and nurture the products we love.
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The InsideAuto Podcast is hosted by Ilana Shabtay featuring top dealers, GMs, marketers, and entrepreneurs in and out of the automotive industry.
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539: Human-Centered Design and Innovation with Sheng-Hung Lee
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Giant Robots On Tour Hosts Sami Birnbaum and Jared Turner introduce Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, PhD researcher at MIT AgeLab, and board director at the Industrial Designers Society of America. Sheng-Hung shares his journey into design and engineering, emphasizing the importance of interpreting signals in design and the evolving role of designers fr…
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1087 – Mastering the Art of Hiring: From Mercedes-Benz Dealerships to Online Success
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James's work with a Mercedes-Benz dealership shaped his approach to building a successful team. Hear how those lessons apply to online businesses.By James Schramko
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538: Transforming Therapy with Gaming: How MindJam Supports Young Minds
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In this episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin interview Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, an innovative platform providing emotional and SEN (Special Educational Needs) support for young people through gaming, game design, and digital skills. Sami shares a personal story about how his mother,…
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Looking to build your business into a sellable asset? James and guest Lloyd Thompson discuss tips and strategies for a smooth and profitable exit.By James Schramko
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UCDP Ep #64 - Interview with Todd Smith on Identity Verification & Fraud Prevention in the Auto Industry
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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach interviews Todd Smith, founder of QoreAI, a startup focused on identity verification and transactional fraud prevention in the automotive space. They discuss the recent CDK DMS hack, the prevalence of transactional fraud, and the future of secure document management in the automotive industry. Th…
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537: Navigating the Startup Ecosystem with Marc Gauthier
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In the latest episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Rémy Hannequin and Sami Birnbaum welcome Marc G. Gauthier, a solopreneur and startup coach, who shares his journey from software development to becoming the founder and developer of The Shadow Boxing App. Marc describes how his interest in software engineering began at a young age w…
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1085 – Unlocking Recurring Revenue: The Ultimate Guide to Membership Site Software
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James and Kleq.com’s John Lint discuss the essentials of membership site software. Learn strategies and tools to build a profitable membership site.By James Schramko
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536: Exploring AI and Mental Health with Sara Wilder
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In this podcast episode of "Giant Robots On Tour," hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin explore mental health in the age of artificial intelligence with Sara Wilder, a Therapeutic Life Consultant and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sami shares his own brief foray into psychotherapy before transitioning to tech, highlighting the relevance of ment…
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1084 – The Future of Search: AI-Powered Strategies Beyond SEO
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AI assisted SEO is becoming a thing. James and SEOLeverage's Gert Mellak discuss the strategic shifts needed for marketers to keep up.By James Schramko
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UCDP Ep #63 - Interview with Andrew Rostami of Credit Acceptance on Auto Financing
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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach interviews Andrew Rostami, Chief Product Officer and CMO at Credit Acceptance. They discuss Credit Acceptance’s strategies for dealer growth and support for the subprime ecosystem. The conversation also highlights the latest financing tech innovations and upcoming initiatives from Credit Acceptan…
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Software Solutions for Industry-Wide Problems with Bek Abdullayev
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In this episode of InsideAuto, Bek Abdullayev, CEO of Superdispatch, chats with host, Ilana Shabtay about transportation within the automotive ecosystem, how COVID sped up the industry’s digitization, and mitigating against fraud in auto transportation.
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535: AI in Healthcare: How CareTrainer.ai is Changing Elder Care
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Hosts Will Larry and Chad Pytel interview Brock Dubbels, Principal UX and AI Researcher at CareTrainer.ai. Brock discusses how CareTrainer.ai leverages AI to address the current care crisis in elderly populations. He highlights the growing demographic of individuals over 70 and the significant shortage of caregivers, exacerbated by COVID-19. CareTr…
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1083 – What are the Best Experts Selling?
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James sits down with KLEQ’s John Lint to discuss the membership model and strategies for online sales. Hear how you can apply these insights.By James Schramko
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534: How Toma is Transforming Car Dealerships with Voice AI Technology
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Host Chad Pytel interviews Monik Pamecha, the Co-Founder and CEO of Toma, a company specializing in AI for the automotive industry. Monik discusses how Toma automates phone calls for car dealerships, enhancing customer service and streamlining interactions. Despite advancements in digital communication, phone calls remain crucial in the automotive …
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James and guest Scott Young explore Scott's new book on how to get better at anything. Discover insights that can transform how you approach learning.By James Schramko
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533: Leveraging Data for Gender Equality with Amy-Willard Cross
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Founder Amy-Willard Cross discusses the mission and operations of Gender Fair, the first consumer rating system for gender equality. Gender Fair aims to measure and promote gender equality within consumer-facing companies by utilizing data and the UN Women Empowerment Principles. Amy highlights the importance of transparency and data-driven insight…
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Leveraging Technology for Localized Advertising with Faruk Heplevent
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In this episode of InsideAuto, Faruk Heplevent, CEO at The Scope, chats with Ilana Shabtay about how CGI revolutionized the automotive photography and advertising industry, how CGI, AI, and other technologies can make it harder for creatives to enter the market, and how these technologies do in fact make for more localized marketing.…
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With more people using AI to create marketing content, what's the score? James and guest Mario Peshev discuss the true abilities and limits of AI.By James Schramko
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532: Building Trust and Community in Sustainable Business
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In this episode of the Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots (On Tour!) podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Jared Turner are joined by Ishani Behl, CEO and Founder of Skillopp and Sustainr. Ishani, an instructional designer by trade, began her journey by creating online courses and eventually moved into sustainability, inspired by her exposure…
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1080 – From 21K to 53K Per Month in 93 days – Case Study
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From $21K to $53K per month in just three months? James and GrowthLabz's Will Wang reveal the business growth accelerator behind the numbers.By James Schramko
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Branding Consistency Across the Whole Automotive Group with Samantha Morrow
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In this episode of InsideAuto, Samantha Morrow, Marketing Director at Hello Auto Group, chats with Ilana Shabtay about the CDK outage, the major marketing changes Hello Auto has made over the past few months, understanding the demographics of each individual dealership, and leveraging AI-based marketing tools to improve results.…
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531: Polished Podcasting with Mandy Moore
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Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido chat with Mandy Moore, the mastermind behind thoughtbot's Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots and Bike Shed podcasts. Mandy shares some great insights on the technical aspects and the crucial role of editing in creating top-notch content. She stresses the importance of having a producer to handle the be…
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1079 – Buying Time. The Leverage Super Skill.
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Discover how to buy back your time. James and VirtualDOO’s Lloyd Thompson explore how delegating well creates more freedom in business and life.By James Schramko
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Host Will Larry announces an exciting new Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast limited series focusing on Europe, West Asia, and Africa and introduces new co-hosts Sami Birnbaum, Svenja Schäfer, Rémy Hannequin, and Jared Turner! Sami sets a fun challenge for the team to devise a name for the new series by the end of the podcast. Th…
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1078 – Critical Reputation Management and the Influence of AI
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Reputation management is more crucial than ever. Gert Mellak shares strategies to protect and fix your online reputation in today's digital world.By James Schramko
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UCDP Ep #62 - Interview with Mary Bartlett of Montway on Auto Transportation
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In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach interviews Mary Bartlett, Vice President of Business Development at Montway Auto Transport. They discuss Mary’s journey into the transportation space from automotive retail, the current state of automotive transport and logistics, and what makes Montway Auto Transport a leader in the industry. Th…
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529: How AI Transforms Small Business Operations
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Host Victoria Guido chats with Jaclyn Siu, the co-founder of Starcycle, an AI platform designed as a COO for small businesses. First, Jaclyn describes her entrepreneurial journey and what led her to Starcycle, detailing her earlier ventures, such as helping to scale a men's styling app and a software platform for authenticating high-end art. Her ul…
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1077 – Digital Investing Update. Buy, Sell or Build?
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Recent disruptions and updates are reshaping digital investments. James and guest Matt Raad explore the possibilities for content websites in 2024.By James Schramko
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