Best ASOTU Podcasts (2024)

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How $1,500 off with Plinko turned into a Social Media Play at Rohrman Toyota 14:49

3d ago14:49

14:49

Send us a Text Message. Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on a how they executed a recent marketing campaign for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana. Their recent offer allowed customers to receive up to an additional $1,500 off during the purchase of their car. After a few people on social media ca…

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Single Point of Contact and 4-Day Work Weeks with Erikka Tiffani Wells 11:17

18d ago11:17

11:17

Send us a Text Message. In this inspiring ASOTU CON session, Danny Zaslavsky hosts Erikka Tiffani Wells, General Manager at Walser Automotive Group, on the ASOTU CON podcast stage. Erikka shares her journey of rising through the automotive industry, discussing the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to a single point of contact and negotiation…

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Used Cars Driving Inflation Down, VinFast Dealer Advisors, Rivian’s Future Plans 13:16

1h ago13:16

13:16

Shoot us a Text. Today is Tuesday! Things are happening in the auto industry, like how lower used car prices are driving down inflation, VinFast is forming a US dealer advisory board and Rivian is pressing ahead on future plans. Show Notes with links Used car prices have plummeted over the past year, reaching their lowest level since 2021, and are …

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GM Pushes Ahead on EVs, BP’s EV Chargers, What is Luxury? 12:32

1d ago12:32

12:32

Shoot us a Text. It’s Monday and that means we GET to work in automotive retail. Today we’re talking about GM’s adjusted EV plans, BP’s investment into EV charging and what it means to be “luxury.” Show Notes with links General Motors is gearing up to launch a series of new electric vehicles across its Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands this year,…

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Merchandising: Fixing The House Before Inviting People To It with Daniel Able 28:12

4h ago28:12

28:12

Send us a Text Message. For dealers and marketers looking to enhance their online presence and drive sales, Daniel Able highlights real-world examples and the tangible benefits of excellent merchandising. In this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew chats with Daniel Able, National Sales Manager at CarCutter, about the transformative power of proper v…

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An Act of Kindness Multiplier Starting with a Dealership 12:21

1h ago12:21

12:21

Shoot us a Text. It's a content team takeover on the show this Saturday morning, as Jordan Cox and Nathan Southwick host the show, joined by writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada. Today we're talking about how Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Nebraska fixed the van of Rodney Smith's Raising Men and Women non-profit which encourages young people to mow th…

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Inflation = Repos, Ford Picks Trucks Over EVs, Green Bubble Goodbye 15:47

24h ago15:47

15:47

Shoot us a Text. As another week comes to a close, we’re grateful for the auto industry. Today we’re covering how inflation is affecting repos, how demand is affecting Ford’s production plans and how iPhones and Androids might finally get along. Show Notes with links Auto repossessions are up 23% in the first half of 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic l…

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Toyota’s Last Olympic Hurrah? Chinese Car Software Ban? Gen-Z Works In Healthcare? 16:33

1d ago16:33

16:33

Shoot us a Text. There’s less than 2 weeks left in July, and we’re already thinking about Toyota’s upcoming presence at the Olympics. Plus, we discuss if the US is poised to ban Chinese software in cars and the surprising places Gen-Z wants to work. Show Notes with links As the 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin next Friday, Toyota is set to depl…

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Building The AI Authority In The Automotive Vertical with Devin Daly 23:25

8h ago23:25

23:25

Send us a Text Message. Impel's acquisition of Outsell is supercharging AI-driven marketing and re-thinking the way we buy and sell cars. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier chat with Devin Daly, co-founder and CEO of Impel. Devin shares his fascinating journey from Wall Street to transforming the automotive industry thr…

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Selling Cars During Hurricanes, Auction EV Surprise, Robot Auto Assembly 14:22

1d ago14:22

14:22

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday! Paul’s in Moscow (not Russia), Kyle’s in Nashville as we talk about coastal dealers’ facing skyrocketing insurance premiums. We also talk about EV’s topping the Manheim auction charts, as well as humanoid robots spotted at a BMW plant…working. Show Notes with links Coastal automotive dealers are facing skyrock…

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CDK Hack Costs Dealers $1B, GM To Miss EV Target, Prime Day Hype 11:58

1d ago11:58

11:58

Shoot us a Text. It’s Tuesday. That is all. Today, we’re talking about a new report that shows the CDK hack resulted in $1B in losses, how GM is pulling back from its EV target and what other retailers are doing to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day Show Notes with links Dealerships across the nation are reeling after a devastating cyberattack on C…

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Which Is Cheaper To Own, EV or ICE?, Inflation Down, Unlocking EV Range 9:46

1d ago9:46

9:46

Shoot us a Text. It’s a new week and we’re in a new(ish) location, coming to you live from the 3rd Annual Beaver Toyota of Cumming Charity Golf Tournament. We’re covering a surprising JD Power study that shows that EVs are cheaper to own than ICE vehicles, how the auto industry is influencing inflation, and Tesla “unlocking” extra range for $1000+.…

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Blending Storytelling and AI Feedback To Create The Ultimate Training Experience with Abby Vietor and Kathy Munoz of Ford University 26:27

3h ago26:27

26:27

Send us a Text Message. Ford's new approach to dealer training merges innovative storytelling with cutting-edge AI to deliver a transformative learning experience. Abby Vietor, the Head of Ford University, and Kathy Munoz, Manager of Dealer Training & Productivity, share how Ford University aims to revolutionize the traditional training model. Abby…

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Handling 'Creative' Ideas From Your Team Effectively w/ Some Help From Matt Lasher 13:10

5h ago13:10

13:10

Shoot us a Text. Today we have ASOTU writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada in the studio to dissect this LinkedIn post from the CMO of the West Herr Auto Group, Matt Lasher. Matt has one of the most creative and savvy marketing departments in the country. That means there is no shortage of ideas. Matt outlined how to get keep some level of order w…

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CDK To Pay Dealers, Kia Over Hyundai, A 5-Min EV Charge 14:32

1d ago14:32

14:32

Shoot us a Text. We’ve reached the end of another week in the automotive industry. There’s a buzz around news that CDK will financially compensate dealers for their losses due to DMS outages, more interesting Q2 data involving Kia’s EVs and a new battery that could help drive EV adoption. In a letter to over 15,000 dealerships, CDK Global CEO Brian…

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Tesla Under 50% Market Share, 3 Row Pickups, AI Interview Assistants 13:18

5d ago13:18

13:18

Shoot us a Text. It’s another great day in the auto industry, and we’re digging into the news that Tesla’s EV market share has fallen below 50%. Plus, pickups are considering adding a 3rd row of seating, and AI is helping job applicants (and potentially BDCs in the future) ace their interviews. Show Notes with links Tesla's dominance in the U.S. EV…

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22 Months of Wholesale Declines, Carvana Tax Credits, Google’s Advanced Protection 14:38

3d ago14:38

14:38

Shoot us a Text. We’re rolling through the middle of the week as we cover Cox Automotive’s June wholesale price data and its warnings about lease maturities. Plus, Carvana is now offering used EV tax credits at checkout and Google is making it easier to have advanced account protection. Show Notes with links Used-vehicle wholesale prices experience…

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Beryl Disrupts Dealers, Personalized Pricing Woes, Target Ditches Paper Checks 16:48

4d ago16:48

16:48

Shoot us a Text. Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks. Show Notes with links Hurricane Beryl's arrival as a Category 1 storm brought severe weather to southeast Texas on July 8, affecting car deale…

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40 Under 40, Big Buzz Around Big EV Players, New Gen Z Social NoPlace 13:12

5d ago13:12

13:12

Shoot us a Text. We hope you’re as ready for this week as we are as we say ‘hello’ to the new Automotive News 40 Under 40 honorees. We also talk about the buzz over Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar and also the new Gen Z social media app. (We knew you wanted one more) Show Notes with links: It’s that time of year again as we get our first look at the Au…

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The Future of Financing is Faster with Keishawn Batts of Upstart 23:10

7d ago23:10

23:10

Send us a Text Message. A faster, more efficient landscape driven by technological advancements and a continuous learning mindset. The dynamic and insightful Keishawn Batts, Head of Customer Success at Upstart, joins Auto Collabs to share his deep knowledge and passion for the automotive industry. Keishawn’s journey from detailing cars at a Porsche…

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He Didn't Fit In Sales or Servce... But They Found A Role 11:33

7d ago11:33

11:33

Shoot us a Text. Happy Saturday! Today, Head Writer Chris Reeves invites Head of Community Jordan Cox onto the show, so he can share about his recent trip to Rohrman Toyota. Jordan shares about some of the creative marketing campaigns they've done, plus how their GM Zac Kinch works to make sure everyone on the team is in the best seat. Hosts: Paul …

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100k views on TikTok & Branding on Social with Nick & Dalton 8:01

17d ago8:01

8:01

Send us a Text Message. Nick Kulaga (Team Leader) and Dalton Miller (Product Specialist) from Rohrman Toyota share key takeaways for using social media to network with new people, stay connected with previous customers, and even sell cars. Dalton shares how he used TikTok to receive over 100k views in just the first two days and Nick touches on bes…

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Prices Up, Prices Down, Prices WAY Down 10:22

8d ago10:22

10:22

Shoot us a Text. You may be getting a multitude of OOO messages, but not from us! Today we’re talking about declining vehicle prices consumers aren’t seeing. We also talk about a sub $20/mo EV lease, as well as Fisker’s clearance rack. Show Notes with links The average price paid for new vehicles is set to drop for the first time since 2008, fallin…

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BBQ Price Spike, Drone Explosion, Who’s On The Road 10:51

9d ago10:51

10:51

Shoot us a Text. Happy Independence Day! We’re giving you a quick hit of BBQ prices, drones v fireworks, and some substantial travel numbers. Grab some mac salad and join us. It will be an expensive Fourth of July for most consumers as BBQ prices hit an all-time high. As BBQ essentials have significantly increased in price, up 5% from last year and…

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Is This The End Or Beginning, Hybrid Loyalty Cruising, State Farm's Golden Ultimatum 11:45

16d ago11:45

11:45

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we cover the full restoration of CDKs DMS. We also talk about the big surge in hybrid loyalty, as well as a major insurance ultimatum set by State Farm to the State of California. Show Notes with links "We are ahead of the anticipated schedule, and as of this morning, substantially all dealer connections are…

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Create a Winning Store Culture at Rohrman Toyota 13:26

11d ago13:26

13:26

Send us a Text Message. Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share how their podcast and content on social media has attracted top talent to their store and has pushed their culture forward. They share on how they inspire their team, empower them to be great, lead with empathy, and improve communications with…

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48 Hours To Full CDK, EV Prices Below Tesla, Dealership ‘Office’ Parody 11:49

11d ago11:49

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Shoot us a Text. The second half of 2024 is rolling and we’re talking about CDK’s race to fully restore services in teh next 48 hours. We’re also covering the drop in average EV prices below Tesla's for the first time in over a year as well as how our friends at Mohawk Chevrolet's "The Office"-inspired TikToks are taking the internet by storm. CDK …

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Community Engagement through Local Events at Rohrman Toyota 13:26

12d ago13:26

13:26

Send us a Text Message. Logan Plantenga (Awesome Experiences Representative) and Faith Egenolf (Social Media & Event Manager) from Rohrman Automotive Group create local community events and spread awareness through organic social media. Faith helps the Rohrman Stores in Indiana to plan, strategize, and execute local events at their stores like Hall…

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Running A Business Is Like Coaching An 8-Year-Old Baseball Team with John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing 27:23

14d ago27:23

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Send us a Text Message. From the boardroom to the baseball diamond, some truths transfer surprisingly well. In this episode, we sit down with John Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of Force Marketing, who draws fascinating parallels between running a business and coaching his son's travel baseball team. John shares insights on maintaining team morale, man…

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Farley’s Ode To EVs, Sub-$25K Jeep EV, Bugatti Robotaxi 11:47

15d ago11:47

11:47

Shoot us a Text. Welcome to a new month and a new quarter! Today we’re covering Jim Farley’s conversion from “petrol head” to EV enthusiast, Jeep’s plans to bring a sub-$25K EV to the US market and a new robotaxi from the CEO of Bugatti. Show Notes with links: Ford CEO Jim Farley has posted his argument for EVs on LinkedIn, discussing the potential…

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Dealers Giving Away Smiles (But Not The Way You're Thinking) 9:48

15d ago9:48

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Shoot us a Text. It's the last Saturday of month! Head Writer Chris Reeves joins the show to talk about how Beaver Toyota of Cumming covered someone's dental costs as a part of the Fish Christmas Wish List. 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…

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Selling a $99 Corolla, $5k off with Corn Hole, and Community Events at Rohrman Toyota 15:32

21d ago15:32

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Send us a Text Message. Zac Kinch (General Manager) and Austin Conroy (Director of Fixed Operations) share on the creative marketing and sales campaigns for Rohrman Toyota in Lafayette, Indiana. When they sold a Toyota Corolla for $99 during a Black Friday Sale, people drove to their store from all over the region. Rohrman has been able to create c…

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Big Group Back Up, Tesla’s Quality Fade, Consumer Experience Stumbles 13:13

15d ago13:13

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Shoot us a Text. We’re ripping into the last weekend in Q2 as we talk about more CDK stores coming back online. We also cover Tesla’s slipping quality ranking from JD Power, as well as the consistent overall drop in consumer experience. Show Notes with links: CDK Global is gradually restoring dealerships and a public retailer after the recent cyber…

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CDK Back Online, Waymo For All, Netflix Mall 11:46

16d ago11:46

11:46

Shoot us a Text. Thursday seems ready to run as we talk about CDK coming back on-line yesterday for a test group of dealers. We also talk about Waymo’s green light in San Francisco as well as a major Netflix experience coming to a mall near you. Eight days after two cyberattacks severely disrupted its dealership management system, CDK Global has ma…

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Making Accounting Sexy with Laurent Charpentier of Yooz 25:58

18d ago25:58

25:58

Send us a Text Message. With the right tech and team, even accounting can be cool. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Laurent Charpentier, CEO of Yooz. shares his fascinating journey from France to Dallas, Texas, bringing a fresh perspective to the typically mundane world of accounting. With a background in computer science and a passion for innovati…

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Rivian Loves V-Dubs, Outage Latest, Target’s New AI 16:17

21d ago16:17

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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about Volkswagen's significant investment in Rivian, the latest on the DMS Outage as well as how Target plans to empower its retail associates with a new GenAI-powered chatbot tool. As thousands of Dealers on the CDK platform are about to enter their second week of ongoing disruptions, the company ha…

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Who Owns The Driving Data? - Tesla Cyber-recall - Gen Z’s Version Of Fact Checking 16:28

22d ago16:28

16:28

Shoot us a Text. This Tuesday we dive into a new survey showing that over 95% of American drivers want to own their vehicle data. We also discuss Tesla's latest Cybertruck recalls over wiper and trim issues, as well as the (maybe not-so-) surprising approach of Gen Z to find the truth online. Show Notes with links: A recent survey reveals that over…

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Is This The CDK Hacker? Is This The Future of Car Sales? Is This Chick-Fil-A Child Labor? 16:37

23d ago16:37

16:37

Shoot us a Text. There’s light at the end of the tunnel this Monday as CDK starts the restoration process of its DMS. Today, we discuss the identity of their hacker, give an update on the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and look at a Chick-Fil-A summer camp that has the internet in an uproar. Show Notes with links: As of this weekend it was reported tha…

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How Producing Incredible People Produces Incredible Customer Experiences with Austin Beaver 11:22

20d ago11:22

11:22

Send us a Text Message. In this insightful ASOTU CON session, Danny Zaslavsky hosts Austin Beaver, a rising star in the automotive industry, on the ASOTU CON podcast stage. Austin shares his journey of growing up in a car dealership family, his early experiences in the dealership, and his transition from studying accounting to becoming a controller…

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Averaging 22 Car Sales Per Salesperson Per Month with Jonathan Dawson 13:54

20d ago13:54

13:54

Send us a Text Message. In this dynamic ASOTU CON session, Glenn Lundy converses with Jonathan Dawson, renowned Coach and Trainer at Sellchology, about building the next generation of the automotive industry. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of maintaining relational selling over purely transactional methods, cautioning against innovation for inn…

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Lease Return Dry Up, EV Registrations Rise, Car Shopping Myth Buster 14:03

26d ago14:03

14:03

Shoot us a Text. We are on day 3 of dealers banding together to keep the doors open at CDK powered rooftops and the energy could not be better! Today we are looking at the impact lease returns will have on used inventory, the rise of EV registrations recently, and a TikTok car shopping myth buster is making waves. Show Notes with links: Dealers are…

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How To Build A Cohesive, Bought-In Team with Kayla Kody 13:56

23d ago13:56

13:56

Send us a Text Message. In this engaging ASOTU CON session, Glenn Lundy interviews Kayla Kody, Vice President at Richmond Ford Auto Group, delving into the future of the automotive industry. Kayla shares insights on the importance of training and development, innovative changes in sales processes, and the impact of technology on service departments…

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How Northwood University Prepares Students for Automotive Success with Todd Caputo and Northwood Students 13:52

22d ago13:52

13:52

Send us a Text Message. In this lively episode of ASOTU CON Sessions by Effectv, Glenn Lundy hosts an inspiring discussion with Todd Caputo, founder of Todd Caputo Consulting, and a dynamic group of students from Northwood University: Noah Koss, Breanne Pratley, Hanna Wood, and Zak McLeod. They explore the unique role Northwood University plays in …

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Push Back On the Hack, Techs As Athletes 16:23

27d ago16:23

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Shoot us a Text. It’s a busy Thursday in the dealership as stores across the country wake up to CDK Global’s DMS being offline for a second straight day. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as we’re highlighting how Carter Myers Automotive celebrates new apprentice techs with a signing day. Show Notes with links: Yesterday’s cyberattack against CDK Gl…

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Make It Pretty, Then Make It Ugly with Luis Delgado of Altura Automotive 28:39

25d ago28:39

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Send us a Text Message. Luis Delgado, CEO of Altura Automotive, joins the Auto Collabs team for an engaging discussion on leveraging the Hispanic market in the automotive industry. Known for his dynamic energy and innovative strategies, Luis reveals how he stumbled into the automotive world and has since become a key figure in Hispanic marketing. F…

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From Linear TV to OTT: The Future of Targeted Automotive Marketing with Anthony Jingoli and Brendan Jackson 11:36

24d ago11:36

11:36

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Glenn Pasch sits down with Anthony Jingoli, Senior Director of Automotive Strategy and Partnerships for Effectv and Brendan Jackson from Effectv to explore the intricacies of content strategy and the evolution of targeted advertising. Anthony and Brendan shed light on the confusion surr…

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Using Data Science for Better Inventory Management with AJ McGowan 11:31

24d ago11:31

11:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Glenn Pasch engages in a compelling conversation with AJ McGowan, co-founder and president of AutoVision. AJ delves into the advanced data science behind AutoVision’s platform, highlighting its capabilities in inventory management and marketing strategy enhancement. The discussion focus…

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Robert Blessing & Jayce Fitch | Renew Energy 12:05

24d ago12:05

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Send us a Text Message. Robert Blessing & Jayce Fitch are with Renew Energy--a solar energy company with a Dealer Partner program helping EV Buyers receive cheaper energy rates with home installed solar panels. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we ca…

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American Bragging Rights and Two Separate Screen Fights 14:57

28d ago14:57

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Shoot us a Text. Welcome to Wednesday as we dig into the 2024 Cars.com American-Made Index, revealing the most American cars. We also dig into a McKinsey survey showing how crucial smartphone integration is for car buyers and take a pass at the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's proposal for social media warning labels to protect young people's me…

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Building Successful Car Buying Centers with Darrell Steed 11:38

25d ago11:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode of ASOTU CON Sessions, Joe Overby interviews Darrell Steed, president of SmartWolf Consulting. Steed shares the fascinating origin of his company’s name, inspired by his reputation as a fixer in the auto industry, akin to Winston Wolf from "Pulp Fiction." The conversation delves into Steed's journe…

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