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The walls are closing in on Franchised Retail Auto Dealers as the industry is moving at break-neck velocity toward a new way of doing business. The convergence of economic and social volatility, new entrants like Tesla and Carvana, and the new rules of retail are putting Auto Dealers in a crucible that will either destroy them or refine them.Auto Collabs brings you deep into real-talk conversations with the brightest operators and innovators in the Retail Auto Industry who believe the Dealer ...
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E59: How to Monetise Your Personal Training Knowledge
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The Impact of Aligning The Right Inventory With The Right Market with Susanna Cunningham
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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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Changing the Culture Through An Employee Stock Ownership Plan with Bethany Sobczak
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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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Seeing and Knowing The Person Behind The Click with Tina Cuatto
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Send us a Text Message. Remembering faces at events isn't so different understanding a shopper's journey online. They both require seeing and knowing a person. Tina Cuatto, Director of Product Management at DealerOn, joins the crew to discuss website personalization and its impact on the automotive industry. From her early days as a Public Affairs …
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How In-Person Events Create Innovation And Collaboration with Greg Uland
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Auto Collabs, we welcome back Greg Uland, VP of Marketing for The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, who has the most appearances on the show out of any guest! Greg dives into the significance of in-person events like the upcoming Amplify event, emphasizing the unparalleled value they bring to the automotive i…
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E58: How to "Make the Most" of a Mentorship Program
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Unlocking Potential In The Auto Industry by Mentorship and Training with Jack Pearson
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Send us a Text Message. Mentorship is a secret weapon in helping teams overcome being average. Jack Pearson, Centre Manager at Jaguar Land Rover South Shore, joins the Auto Collabs podcast to share his insights on mentorship, training, and the transformative power of nurturing potential in the automotive industry. Jack's journey from a student-athl…
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Applying Farming Principles To The Service Drive To Harvest Customer Retention with Nick Shaffer
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Send us a Text Message. Cultivate loyal customers by turning your service drive into fertile ground with Nick Shaffer’s farming strategies. In this episode, the hosts welcome Nick Shaffer, the VP of Sales at TVI-MarketPro3, to discuss innovative approaches to improving customer retention. Shaffer, who recently moved from Northern California to Hous…
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E57: The Emotional Rollercoaster of being an In-Person Personal Training
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Merchandising: Fixing The House Before Inviting People To It with Daniel Able
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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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Building The AI Authority In The Automotive Vertical with Devin Daly
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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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Blending Storytelling and AI Feedback To Create The Ultimate Training Experience with Abby Vietor and Kathy Munoz of Ford University
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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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The Future of Financing is Faster with Keishawn Batts of Upstart
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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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Running A Business Is Like Coaching An 8-Year-Old Baseball Team with John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing
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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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Making Accounting Sexy with Laurent Charpentier of Yooz
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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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Make It Pretty, Then Make It Ugly with Luis Delgado of Altura Automotive
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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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Compliance is the Green Lantern of Automotive with Sherryl Nens of ComplyAuto
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Send us a Text Message. Is compliance annoying? Sometimes. Stressful? Maybe. Important? Definitely. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Sherryl Nens, the VP of Sales at ComplyAuto, who brings a fresh perspective on compliance in the automotive industry. Sherryl shares her journey from her early days at Jiffy Lube to a remarkable 17-year …
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The 13-Year-Old Auto Industry Advocate with Kaylee Jewert
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Send us a Text Message. A fresh perspective and a bold voice. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Paul, Michael, and Kyle sit down with the inspiring Kaylee Jewert, a 13-year-old making waves in the automotive industry. Kaylee recently wowed audiences at the Women in Automotive conference, where she passionately spoke about the need for more women and…
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E56: 4 Stages of a Low Pressure Sales Process (to get in-person clients)
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E55: KISS Coaching and Building Independent Client Relationships
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E54: How to Learn Faster and Finally Stop Overthinking
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Pushing Back Against Pessimism with Peter Kelso
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Send us a Text Message. Peter Kelso embodies a rare and contagious brand of optimism that permeates every aspect of his professional demeanor. As the VP of Agency Partnerships at FullThrottle.ai, Peter's upbeat and positive approach is not just a personal trait but a strategic tool he leverages to enhance business relationships and customer experie…
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AI Is a Tool, Not a Solution with Brad Title | Auto Collabs
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Send us a Text Message. While AI can streamline operations, it's the human touch that truly nurtures customer loyalty and builds effective business relationships. In this episode of Auto Collabs, Brad Title, the visionary leader behind Gubagoo, shares his expert insights on the nuanced role of artificial intelligence within the automotive industry …
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Learning To Drive in 2039 with Jimmy Douglas
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Send us a Text Message. Jimmy's foresight and innovation are not just reshaping his company, but also providing a blueprint for the future of auto retailing. We sit down for the second time with Jimmy Douglas, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Plug, to dissect the seismic shifts in automotive technology and dealership dynamics. Jimmy, an ex-Tesla…
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Just Take Good Pictures of The Cars with Jason Tropp
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Send us a Text Message. It's not that hard to merchandise cars. Just take good pictures. Throughout his career, Jason Tropp, the Business Partnerships Manager at CarCutter, has gleaned several vital lessons in the automotive marketing field, emphasizing the power of visual presentation in driving sales and customer engagement. He learned the critic…
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E51: Bit of a Personal One: Who Are We Becoming?
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The Highest Level of Intelligence with Kelly Good Stoop
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Send us a Text Message. Hot Take Incoming: The practical over the sensational is key when using AI in marketing. In this lively episode of 'Auto Collabs', we're joined by Kelly Good Stoop, the Regional Vice President at Lotlinx. Kelly shares her journey from being an "army brat" moving across continents to shaping the cutting edge of automotive dig…
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Passion, Aggression, Humility with Diana Lee of Constellation
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Send us a Text Message. Diana Lee is a masterclass in leadership and determination, showcasing how personal history and professional challenges forges the leaders revolutionizing retail automotive. The charismatic Founder and CEO of Constellation is a beacon of passion, aggression, and humility, and she shares her compelling journey from a timid im…
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E50: How We Nearly Failed 75 Hard and Launching The 2k Club
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For The Sake of Retail Auto with Nick Askew
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Send us a Text Message. Once you realize you're in a supportive community, you do whatever you can to support that community. This episode features Nick Askew, a man of diverse backgrounds from music to car sales, who is now making waves in the auto retail industry as the Founder and CEO of Space Auto. Nick's journey is a fascinating blend of creat…
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E49: How We're Making More Relatable Content and Craig's Bladder of a 5-Year Old
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Send us a Text Message. Fixed ops is the real front door. Dan Shine, Senior Editor for Automotive News, brings a fresh yet deeply informed perspective to the backbone of automotive retail - fixed operations. With a journalistic journey spanning over two decades, including significant stints in both newspaper and educational sectors, Dan's career pa…
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A Data Refrigerator Full of Takeout Boxes with Bobby Gaudreau
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Send us a Text Message. The automotive industry talks about understanding and leveraging data effectively, but what does that really take? On today's episode of Auto Collabs, we chat with Bobby Gaudreau, the VP of Sales & Marketing at Activator Dealer Services. Bobby isn’t just an aficionado of endurance sports, having conquered countless marathons…
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E48: How David & Craig Have Changed Since Starting Velocity & 75 Hard
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There Are No EV Chargers At The US Capitol with Hilary Haron
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Send us a Text Message. Hilary Haron’s experiences, from the Capitol’s halls to the dealership floor, offer invaluable lessons on the power of voice, the necessity of change, and the endless potential of paving new paths. Hilary shares her rich heritage in the auto world, tracing back to her grandfather's pioneering spirit in the car dealership rea…
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Give the Customer All the Pieces to the Puzzle with Andrew Breedlove
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Send us a Text Message. The customer is putting together a puzzle. Do you give them the next piece they need? Andrew Breedlove, Sales Director at iPacket, joins the "Auto Collabs" crew for an engaging conversation about his journey from a sneaker enthusiast working at Foot Locker to a key player in the automotive industry. With a friendly demeanor …
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Unreasonable Hospitality = More Than Cars with Will Guidara
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Send us a Text Message. Will Guidara has never told this story before. He’s now world-famous, a New York Times bestseller, and has appeared on talk shows, stages and podcasts. But this is the first time he shares how he and Simon Sinek met and connected, ultimately leading to Simon asking him to write a book, ‘Unreasonable Hospitality.’ He opens up…
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E47: Onboarding, Stag Dos and How We're Celebrating David's Birthday
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The Highest Rated Dealership on Glassdoor with Sam D'Arc
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Send us a Text Message. The first question stunned today's guest. But it started an amazing conversation on the auto industry, leadership and what it means to be successful. Auto Collabs welcomes Sam D'Arc, the Chief Operating Officer at Zeigler Auto Group and the host of the Driving Vision Podcast. Sam brings decades of experience to his leadershi…
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Send us a Text Message. There's power in showing up, ready to learn. Bill Zadeits is a a pillar in the automotive media landscape and the President of Cherokee Media Group. Zadeits shares his fascinating journey from a young aspiring sportscaster to leading a media group that profoundly influences the automotive industry. With a blend of nostalgia …
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Retention, Defection and Conquest with Greg Uland
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Send us a Text Message. Trucks stick but brand love shifts. Reynolds and Reynolds released their 2024 Automotive Brand Retention and Defection Report, and VP of Marketing Greg Uland joins the show to break it down. Read the full report here: https://www.reyrey.com/cp/retention-and-defection-2024 Greg, with his unique blend of marketing savvy and op…
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E46: Lead Magnets for Personal Trainers and When To Make Your FIrst Hire
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The Tyranny of Over-Disclosure with Brian Maas
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Send us a Text Message. ICE to hybrid to plug-in hybrid to EV. That's the rational path, according to Brian Maas. Brian Maas is the esteemed President of the California New Car Dealers Association. He brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and insight into the intricate world of automotive retailing in California, a state renowned for setting th…
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E45: How to Get Out of Your Own Head and What to Say to Get More Clients
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Exceed Your Customer's Curiosity with John Foley
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Send us a Text Message. There's opportunity and potential in the EV market, but only if you seek to understand customers and adapt to their needs. This episode of Auto Collabs features a conversation with John Foley, co-founder and President of Recharged. Positioned at the forefront of the used electric vehicle (EV) market, Recharged distinguishes …
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Innovative Ideas are Born at ASOTU CON with Phil Gill
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Send us a Text Message. Ever had a session at a conference that completely changed your perspective? Phil did. In this lively episode of Auto Collabs, Paul, Kyle and Michael are joined by the charismatic Phil Gill, General Sales Manager at Tom Gill Chevrolet. Known for his impeccable sense of style and sharp business acumen, Phil shares his journey…
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Send us a Text Message. Michael's story is a testament to adaptability and vision, starting with his educational background in Political Science and Economics from the University of Louisville. This episode takes us through his diverse career journey, showcasing how his unique experiences and skills have culminated in a revolutionary approach to ca…
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E44: Why You Need to Let Go To Grow (We're Doing This, Too)
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