Best ASOTU Podcasts (2024)

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Engaging the Hispanic Consumer & Understanding the State of the Market 1:01:27

1h ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Send us a text Could your dealership be missing out on a quarter of potential sales? We've got loads of tactical insights on this episode of the Wheelhouse, hosted by the one and only Daniel Govaer. In today's deep dive, coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, we cover the untapped potential of Hispanic marketing in the automotive industry. Our pa…

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When NOT to use AI with Jay Petznick 12:26

4h ago12:26

12:26

Send us a text He knows there is a time and place for AI within automotive retail. With some dealers not wanting AI to make final decisions for their sales staff, there are ways to optimize connecting customers directly to the sales staff faster. Jay Petznick from Optimy.ai shares current trends on website lead connection rates as well as how where…

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ASOTU Stranded, Trade Convos in Service, Rate Cut, and Pumpkin Spice 13:45

25d ago13:45

13:45

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Friday to be in the car business as the ASOTU crew braves the trip home from a week of being on the ground with Dealers, OEMS, and Industry Partners at two separate events. Today we’re talking about some service lane trade data, a potential interest rate cut, and the pumpkin spice sign of the times. Show Notes with lin…

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Used Car Supply Stable, GM Supercharger Access, Home Improvement Recovery 13:43

2h ago13:43

13:43

Shoot us a Text. It’s Friday again, and it feels like the first time in forever that we’re back in our normal seats. Today, we’re covering Cars Commerce’s latest Industry Insights Report, GM finally getting Supercharger access for its EVs and how home improvement is making a recovery because of the interest rate cut. Show Notes with links: Yesterda…

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Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes Hollywood 11:53

1d ago11:53

11:53

Shoot us a Text. Finally An Interest Rate Cut, Ford Karaoke, AI Goes Hollywood Description: Dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief this morning at news of the Fed’s interest rate cut. We’ll be talking about that, plus how Ford is adding karaoke to vehicles and a partnership between a big Hollywood studio and an AI video generator. Ann…

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Ram REVs Up EV Trucks, Tesla APR Incentives, Home Depot Overcharging Lawsuit 9:03

2d ago9:03

9:03

Shoot us a Text. Happy hump day! Today, we’re covering how Ram is set to enter the EV truck fray, how Tesla is prepping to move inventory with a new round of incentives and how Home Depot allegedly changed prices on consumers between the aisle and the register. Announcement Upcoming ASOTU Edge Webinar on Wed September 25 at 2PM - Don’t Miss The Sig…

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VW Shifts Loans To Wells Fargo, Sticker Shock is Real, Auto Debt Surpasses Student Debt 12:05

3d ago12:05

12:05

Shoot us a Text. We’re brimming with energy on this Tuesday morning, as we discuss VW’s decision to originate its US auto loans through Wells Fargo. Plus we talk about the growing gap between car buying expectations and car buying reality and how auto debt just continues to grow. Show Notes with links: Volkswagen is ceasing to originate U.S. auto l…

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Volvo Ditches Subscription, Waymo Expansion Plans, Shopify Roblox Integration 13:01

4d ago13:01

13:01

Shoot us a Text. It’s a brand new week and we’re heading to Will Guidara’s Welcome Conference in NYC. Before we get there, we need to talk about how Volvo is giving up on car subscriptions, more places you can take an autonomous rideshare, and more ways to buy physical items in Roblox. Show Notes with links: Volvo has officially ended its vehicle s…

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Dealers Honoring Our First Responders On a Special Day 11:44

1h ago11:44

11:44

Shoot us a Text. Today, Nathan, Chris and Jordan take over the show to talk about how a Cumming, Georgia dealership honored their first responders on 9/11 by feeding them lunch and giving the community an opportunity to get involved! Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation …

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Buy/Sell Market Setting Records, Ford Pro Architect Retires, Discretionary Spending On The Rise 10:17

7d ago10:17

10:17

Shoot us a Text. Is it already the end of another week? We’re looking back this morning as we look at buy/sell activity from the first half of the year, reflect on the legacy of Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, and dig into how discretionary spending is on the rise. The first half of 2024 has shattered records in the dealership buy/sell market. With 204 de…

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GM + Hyundai = Team Up, Stellantis + Dealers = Squabble, Consumers Accepting Cookies 14:40

8d ago14:40

14:40

Shoot us a Text. As we’ve passed the halfway point of the week, we’ve got Michael Cirillo in the studio to discuss GM and Hyundai’s new partnership, how Stellantis and its dealers are in a little bit of a tiff, and a new study that says consumers know exactly what they’re doing when they accept website tracking cookies. Show Notes with links: Gener…

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Consumers Lead this Market with Jamie Butters 4:51

6d ago4:51

4:51

Send us a text He knows the market will correct itself based off consumer desires. Jamie Butters from Automotive News shares how they see the market has changed and where it may cool off. Kyle Mountsier and Jamie Butters caught up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more. Special thanks to our friends at…

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Ally Faces Credit Crunch, GM Employees On The EV Train, The EV Slowdown Myth 16:51

9d ago16:51

16:51

Shoot us a Text. Today, we pause and reflect on the events of 9/11/2001. No crisis can win. It’s Wednesday and DG is back for round two. We’re talking about how Ally Financial is dealing with consumer credit challenges, how GM is drawing a line in the sand for its salaried employees and busting the EV slowdown myth. Show Notes with links: Ally Fina…

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People and Process over Tech with Brian Singh 3:34

3d ago3:34

3:34

Send us a text He knew how to build the team and help them THRIVE. Brian Singh shares how his experience launching Evrdrive and how he brought that used car knowledge to his role at Foundation Automotive Corp. He also shares more on how they develop a process THEN bring in the technology that fits their needs. Kyle Mountsier and Brian Singh caught …

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Rivian Referrals, Toyota’s Long Range Battery Plans, iPhone Intelligence 16:02

10d ago16:02

16:02

Shoot us a Text. As we turn into Tuesday, we’ve got guest host Daniel Govaer with us in the studio! Today we’re looking at Rivian’s referral program, what the future holds for Toyota’s battery production and recap everything from Apple’s iPhone announcement event. Show Notes with links: Rivian is rolling out its first referral program to help drive…

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Polestar CEO Pushes for Software, Tesla Patents Wireless EV Charging, Autonomous AI Is Coming For Your Job 15:56

10d ago15:56

15:56

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Monday as we launch into the week with guest host Ben Hadley. Today we’re talking about software-defined vehicles and how Polestar is leaning in, Tesla’s recent patents for wireless home EV charging and autonomous AI bots that are starting to become effective in business. Show Notes with links: Polestar CEO Thomas Inge…

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Car Shows creating Community 8:15

6d ago8:15

8:15

Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Kyle, Chris, and Jordan talk about how cars shows create community and then featuring Walser's recent Subarus and Cold Brews event. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our m…

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Show Others the Possibilities with Subi Ghosh 4:25

7d ago4:25

4:25

Send us a text At one time, she never saw she herself here. Subi Ghosh was inspired by others to grow into this new mindset. And now, she wants to do the same for others within the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) community. She was even honored with the Trailblazer Award this year at the WOCAN Annual Luncheon. Subi Ghosh is so grateful fo…

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Dealers Pessimistic Outlook, Japan’s EV Battery Push, The OG Mustang 14:27

7d ago14:27

14:27

Shoot us a Text. We’re almost through the week, and we’ve got Steve Greenfield back with us today to help us understand why dealers are feeling a little pessimistic about Q3. Plus we’ll discuss how Japan is investing heavily in EV battery production and have a little bit of nostalgia about a historic Mustang. Show Notes with links: Franchised deale…

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VW vs The Union, Dealership Cybersecurity Survey, Tesla Crime Cameras 13:08

8d ago13:08

13:08

Shoot us a Text. Happy Thursday! Today, we’re joined by the one and only Steve Greenfield, as we discuss VWs plans to close plants in Germany and its showdown with the union, how dealers should be improving their cybersecurity, and why Oakland police are towing Teslas to get their camera footage. Show Notes with links: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume i…

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Mentor Others with Julie Herrera 3:07

10d ago3:07

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Send us a text She knows it's our duty to give back. Julie M. Herrera shares why mentorship is HUGE for her team. Kyle Mountsier and Julie reflect on the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) annual luncheon as well as what the next six months holds for automotive. Julie is ready to go back and pour into her team even MORE. Special thanks to ou…

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Sales Climb In August, Qualcomm Leads the Chip Pack, Canva Gets Pricey 17:07

9d ago17:07

17:07

Shoot us a Text. Wednesday’s here! We’ve got Michael Cirillo joining the show to talk about the first look at August sales numbers, what’s happening on the chipmaker front in automotive and whether Canva’s new price strategy will backfire. Show Notes with links: The auto industry is poised to post its highest sales volume of the year in August, pro…

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Rigged Robotaxi?, EV Buses Charging The Grid, “Open To Work” Insights 12:42

10d ago12:42

12:42

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday, Kyle’s back, and we’re ready to hit the ground running after the Labor Day holiday. Today we’re talking about data that suggests Tesla might rig its robotaxi debut, how the Oakland School District went EV with its buses and ask whether you should use LinkedIn’s “Open To Work” banner. Show Notes with links: Tesla is se…

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Labor Day Special - Rescuing Chrysler, Dodging Parking Scams 10:22

11d ago10:22

10:22

Shoot us a Text. It’s Labor Day and dealers all over will be out in force selling and servicing cars today. We’ve got our own Labor Day special, talking about a bold plan to reinvigorate the Chrysler and Dodge brands and how to watch out for QR codes scams. Show Notes with links: Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, has proposed a bo…

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We Won An Award! (And Other Philosophical and Theological Musings) 11:28

13d ago11:28

11:28

Shoot us a Text. It's a Saturday close to the month of August, and we've got some fun vibes this morning as Head Writer Chris Reeves and Head of Community Jordan Cox join Paul on the show. Last week at the NAMAD Annual Meeting, we won the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN)'s Ally of the Year Award! We are honored and thankful to support an a…

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Carvana Megasite, New Blue Sky Outlook, Dealership Sting Operation 16:33

14d ago16:33

16:33

Shoot us a Text. It’s the fifth Friday of the month heading into a holiday weekend, and we are covering how Carvana is launching a megasite, the latest on dealership buy/sell trends from Haig Partners, and a dealership delivery that ended in an arrest. Show Notes with links: Carvana is transforming the ADESA Kansas City location into its first "meg…

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Perry Watson IV on the Success of the NAMAD Community 5:43

21d ago5:43

5:43

Send us a text NAMAD has created a tight knit community that genuinely cares to help others succeed. Paul Daly catches up with Perry Watson IV on the success of NAMAD and how NAMAD's Next Gen dealers create dealer ownership opportunities for minorities. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible. Check out…

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Tesla Fights Tariffs, Gen Z Drives More, Most Disappointing National Park 14:36

15d ago14:36

14:36

Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Thursday to be in the retail auto industry and we’ve got the one and only Ben Hadley on the show today. We’re covering how Tesla is pushing back against Canadian tariffs, how Gen Z and Millennials are driving more than previous generations and how the most disappointing national park responded to its ranking. Show Note…

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Hyundai Hybrid, Most Reliable Used Cars, Autotrader Dog ASMR 16:13

20d ago16:13

16:13

Shoot us a Text. Happy Hump Day! On this Wednesday, we’ve got guest host Erikka Tiffani Wells in the studio, talking about Hyundai pressing in on hybrids, the most reliable used car brands, and how Autotrader is helping dog owners with their travel. Show Notes with links: Hyundai is pivoting towards expanding its hybrid offerings due to slowing dem…

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Inspiring Female Leaders to be GREAT with Kerri Wise & Ashley Cavazos 6:50

23d ago6:50

6:50

Send us a text Kerri Wise (Founder of WOCAN), Ashley Cavazos (VP of WOCAN) and Kyle Mountsier share on how WOCAN connects female automotive professionals in this tight knit community. WOCAN was created to connect, inspire and develop women of color within this great industry. From leadership courses to events throughout the year, WOCAN has created …

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CDK Data Safe!, The Future of Mobility, GPT High School 14:35

17d ago14:35

14:35

Shoot us a Text. There’s 5 days left in the month as we welcome guest host Steve Greenfield back to the show. Today, we’re covering the CDK cyberattack for hopefully the last time, Steve’s new book on mobility and a unique high school that is replacing teachers with AI. Show Notes with links: CDK Global reports that two significant cyberattacks in …

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Changing Consumer Behaviors with Matt Jones 11:19

24d ago11:19

11:19

Send us a text Matt Jones (Sr. Director @ TrueCar) and Paul Daly share on shifting consumer shopping habits. As customer experience demand shifts, dealers are finding success through not only offering refined responses to consumers during their online shopping experience but also enhancing every step of the CX journey. These quality conversations w…

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Holman is 100, Toyota Doubles Down, and Loyal Gen Z 15:45

24d ago15:45

15:45

Shoot us a Text. Let’s kick off the last week of the month with guest host Daniel Govaer as we celebrate Holman’s century of automotive excellence, explore Toyota’s bold hybrid-only strategy as EV demand shifts, and dive into surprising brand loyalty trends among Gen Z. Show Notes with links: Holman marks a century of automotive innovation and grow…

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The Impact of Aligning The Right Inventory With The Right Market with Susanna Cunningham 25:43

24d ago25:43

25:43

Send us a Text Message. Susanna Cunningham’s automotive journey is all about harmonizing passion with precision. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Susanna Cunningham, the Regional Group Manager at automotiveMastermind, shares her fascinating journey from missing choir practice to becoming a data-driven force in the automotive industry. Susanna talks…

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This JLR Store Creates Opportunities for Growth 10:45

24d ago10:45

10:45

Shoot us a Text. Today, Chris Reeves and Jordan Cox talk about Jack Pearson and his team from Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Indiana. Jordan spent some recently with Jack and his team, created some stand alone episodes, as well as a short story highlighting their great operation. Jack has intentionally developed a high performing team and recentl…

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Ford Tweaks EV Plans Again as EVs Break Sales Again 11:11

26d ago11:11

11:11

Shoot us a Text. We are rounding down a week of east coast travel here on the last day of the NAMAD Annual Membership Meeting. Today we are looking at Ford’s recently announced change in their EV plans and how EVs may not be slowing down as much as some sources may say. Show Notes with links: Ford is adjusting its electrification plans, canceling i…

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LIVE from NAMAD, Rivian VP to Stellantis, Betting on Personalized Cars 9:22

27d ago9:22

9:22

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Miami as we’re coming to you Live from the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Miami Florida where hundreds of Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners are talking about the current and future state of the industry. We’re also talking about the Rivian VP who is now spen to Detroit as well as Salesforce’s bet on the future of person…

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$99 Corollas, Plinko and More, Car Insurance Through The Roof, Live From Amplify 24 17:07

1M ago17:07

17:07

Shoot us a Text. It’s a travel Tuesday as we head to Virginia for the Reynolds Retail Summit and then Florida for the NAMAD Conference. Today we’re talking about the buzz our friends at Rohrman Toyota are making with creative marketing campaigns, why car insurance premiums keep going up and check in at Amplify 2024 with Kyle Mountsier and Reynolds …

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Dealership Profits Declining, Keeping Healthcare Costs Low, Cyber-Casket 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy week around the ASOTU-verse as we’ve got people traveling in all different directions. Today, we’re talking about a new study showing a significant drop in dealership profitability, look at how Carter Myers is ahead of the curve on employee healthcare, and look inside a casket that feels like a Cybertruck. Show Notes wi…

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Changing the Culture Through An Employee Stock Ownership Plan with Bethany Sobczak 26:15

1M ago26:15

26:15

Send us a Text Message. The top rule from this human resources star? Good vibes only. Bethany Sobczak, Corporate Director of HR at Fitzgerald Auto Mall and 2023 Automotive News 40 Under 40 winner, brings a refreshing perspective to HR in the automotive industry. Her career might have started as car salesperson straight out of high school, but today…

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Vans Fixed and Vans Given... Because Auto Dealers Care 12:09

1M ago12:09

12:09

Shoot us a Text. Today on the show, Paul, Chris and Nathan talk about dealers giving back. First we have a story about how Fiesta Subaru came alongside one of their community members after a wildfire damaged her van. Then, Mercy Education Project in Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women and children, had its van stolen. When Lithia and Dr…

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Don’t be the 95% of Salespeople who are Just Average with Luis Cubeas and Jack Pearson 14:51

1M ago14:51

14:51

Send us a text Luis Cubeas (Sales Executive) Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) share strategies on how they strive to be exceptional at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Jack shares on mindset shifts that make a difference and Luis touches on focusing on the small changes which can make you 1% better every day. Luis credits his suc…

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Hybrid Tech, BMW Subscriptions, Data Breach, and Gen Z 15:20

1M ago15:20

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Shoot us a Text. It’s finally Friday as we cover how European plug-in hybrid technology may guide US regulations, BMW is at it again charging monthly for physical hardware, we cover the data breach affecting BILLIONS, and how Gen Z feels more detached than ever. Show Notes with links: European regulations are driving the development of plug-in hybr…

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Finding your Career Path with Manny Bravo and Dylan Kachaturoff 17:14

1M ago17:14

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Send us a text Manny Bravo (Sales Executive) and Dylan Kachaturoff (Content Creator & Product Specialist) share how they chose their path and continued growing at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Manny & Dylan both joined JLR South Shore as Porters but soon fell in love with the team and the opportunities in front of them. Bot…

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Lots of Cars On the Lot, Holman Invests in FM Capital, American Made Polestars, Waymo Lofi 13:27

1M ago13:27

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Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy Thursday as we dig into Cox Auto’s data from July, talk about Holman buying a stake in FM Capital, discuss Polestar producing vehicles on US soil and relax while watching Waymos trying to get out of a parking lot set to lofi beats. Show Notes with links: The U.S. auto market in July 2024 saw a decline in average transac…

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Discovering a Store that Believes in You with Tabatha Romo 10:19

1M ago10:19

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Send us a text Tabatha Romo (Sales Executive) shares how she discovered a team who would continue investing in her at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. With a career that started at a retail home improvement store, Tabatha discovered the joy of developing long term relationships with customers. After transitioning to automotive…

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Dealership Staffing Trends and How Different Generations Shops For Cars 51:06

1M ago51:06

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Send us a text Season 2 of the Wheelhouse is kicking off with a bang. On this episode of The ASOTU Wheelhouse hosted by Daniel Govaer continues what started in season one, actionable insights mixed with wit and speed. A new season brings a new format, and so we start with an extended discussion on staffing trends from recruiters, featuring expert i…

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Fain Files Against Trump-Musk, Auto Credit Tightens, AI Becoming A Turn-Off 13:40

1M ago13:40

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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we are talking about the return of the Fain to the headlines in response to the Trump-Musk live conversation on X. We also talk about the tightening of the auto credit belt, as well as a shifting consumer sentiment to the use of ‘AI’ in products. The UAW has filed federal labor charges against former Presi…

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This new car, single point store went to a USED mindset with Jack Pearson and Jim Ottile 16:37

1M ago16:37

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Send us a text Jim Ottile (Sales Manager) and Jack Pearson (Centre Manager) share used car strategies and how they pivoted to offer more used cars at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore in Crown Point, Indiana. Jim Ottile and Jack Pearson joined JLR South Shore in 2020 and helped the store transition from only focusing on new cars. This pivot from new ca…

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Car-less Olympics, Kia’s Theft Fix Works, Workers Feeling Stuck 13:51

1M ago13:51

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Shoot us a Text. It’s a great Tuesday to sell some cars as we talk about LA’s announcement of a car-less Olympics (oh the irony). We also talk about the effectiveness of Kia’s fix for rampant thefts, as well as the large group of workers feeling stuck. Los Angeles, a city synonymous with car culture, is casting it’s vision for the 2028 Olympic Game…

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