Podcasts by InsideAuto Podcast

The Importance of Authenticity in Creating Effective Dealership Commercials and Video Content with Nick Williams from 2023-11-15T07:13

In the latest episode of Inside Auto, Nick Williams, Digital Marketing Director at Banister Automotive, shares with Ilana Shabtay how he has harnessed the special culture and personas around him...

The Critical Role of Content Creation in Driving Dealership Digital Marketing Success with Collin Davis from 2023-11-07T12:58

In the latest episode of Inside Auto, Collin Davis shares with Ilana Shabtay the critical role consisten content creation plays in the current retail marketingplace, how dealerships can begin to...

Practices That Lead to Legal Trouble for Dealers and How to Avoid Them with Tom Kline  from 2023-10-08T06:20:15

In the latest episode of Inside Auto, Tom Kline shares with Ilana Shabtay more about the specific behaviors that are being flagged as legally deceptive and the practical steps modern dealers sho...

How Dealerships Can Efficiently Scale their Vehicle Acquisition Operation with Josh Detzel from 2023-09-18T11:00

In the latest episode of InsideAuto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay speaks with Josh Detzel about how he scaled his vehicle acquisition operations into a full scale Vehicle Operations Center. Josh explai...

Combating High Interest Rates in the Automotive Industry with Anthony Cameron from 2023-08-22T07:35:29

In the latest episode of InsideAuto Podcast, Anthony Cameron, Operations Director at Diehl Automotive Group speaks to Ilana Shabtay about the steps his automotive group has taken to try to mitig...

How Vehicle Subscription Services are Transforming Car Ownership with Jan Hansen from 2023-08-02T10:54

In this episode of InsideAuto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay speaks with Jan Hansen, SVP Growth at FINN, to discuss the company’s car subscription model, the impressive success they have seen in the Ger...

The Importance of Using Data from Tech Vendors to Improve Dealership Operations with Don Erwin from 2023-07-24T06:11

Don Erwin is the Director of Digital Marketing and Communication at Mtn View Auto. He started his career in the automotive industry in late 2001. He started in sales, and quickly moved up in the...

How To Leverage Technology To Streamline Business Processes With Mike Dececco from 2023-07-10T06:00

Mike Dececco is the Vice President of Business Development at Fullpath. He is an entrepreneur, automotive technology veteran, and an early employee at Dealer.com, where he helped build the busin...

How To Drive Car Sales Through Social Media Marketing With Russell Richardson from 2023-07-05T06:00

Russell Richardson is a Sales Associate at Biondi Lincoln, a family-owned car dealership serving the greater Pittsburgh area. Russell leverages social media to provide free, valuable content on ...

Building Brand Loyalty Through Content With Jordan Cox from 2023-06-19T06:00

Jordan Cox is the Digital Marketing Manager at Gates Automotive, a prominent automotive retail group located in northern Indiana. With a strong passion for innovative marketing strategies, Jorda...

Electrical Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicles With Rich McNulty from 2023-05-22T06:00

Rich McNulty is the CEO of Blue Whale EV, an advisory and service organization to the EV charging community. The company supports commercial and government clients through the entire EV charging...

Strategic Marketing and Effects of Technology on the Automotive Industry With Micah Birkholz from 2023-05-15T06:00

Micah Birkholz is the Director of Sales at VistaDash, a marketing intelligence tool that enables dealerships to track the success of their online campaigns. With over 20 years of experience in s...

Cultural-Based Marketing and How To Leverage AI To Support Dealerships from 2023-05-08T06:00

Adam Dennis is the Founder and Principal of SurgeMetrix, a company that has provided software and service solutions to automotive dealers for over 20 years. He helps dealers build fast, bilingua...

Brand Loyalty and EV Strategies for Dealerships With Eric Barbosa from 2023-04-17T06:00

Eric Barbosa is the Vice President of Variable Operations at Cavender Automotive Group, a family-owned dealership selling Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Land Rover, and Toyota brands. He...

Why Automotive Dealerships Should Adopt AI With Josselyn Boudett from 2023-04-03T06:00

Josselyn Boudett is the Founder and CEO of STELLA Automotive AI, an AI-powered voice assistant that handles inbound calls, answers questions, and books appointments for businesses. As a serial e...

[NADA Series] Product-Market Fit vs Market-Product Fit for Forward-Thinking Dealers from 2023-03-15T06:00

Ben Hadley is the Founder and CEO of Auto Genius, a community of high-growth automotive marketing professionals. He has played a critical role in helping thousands of dealerships maximize their ...

[NADA Series] The Value of Service Delivery in the Automotive Space With John Woodman from 2023-03-01T07:00

John Woodman is the Vice President of Business Development at AutoService AI, a company that boosts sales and service teams’ productivity with AI. The company's product, Allio, is a virtual cust...

[NADA Series] The Transition to Electric Vehicles With Alan Krutsch from 2023-02-24T07:00

Alan Krutsch is the Director of Marketing and Industry Relations at Fuse Autotech, a financial management system that consolidates online and in-store technologies for a seamless customer experi...

[NADA Series] Inventory Challenges and Video Marketing for Dealerships With Melissa Cartagena from 2023-02-22T07:00

Melissa Cartagena is the Senior Director and Head of Digital Advertising at AutoNation, one of America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailers. She is a seasoned digital technology ma...

[NADA Series] Evaluating Vendors in the Automotive Industry from 2023-02-17T07:00

Kate Lumsden is the Director of Marketing at Walser Automotive Group. She has over 13 years of experience using brand management, data-driven marketing strategies, creative direction, and design...

[NADA Series] Streamlining Marketing in the Automotive Industry With Colby Joyner from 2023-02-15T07:00

Colby Joyner is the Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at Cavender Auto Group, a family-owned dealership. Before joining Cavender Auto, Colby was the Vice President of Sales at Konect.ai a...

[NADA Series] Optimizing Amazon Advertising for Dealerships With Vasilios Lambos from 2023-02-10T07:00

Vasilios Lambos is the Co-founder and CMO of CognitionDigital.io, a company that provides tools and products to help businesses build campaigns on Amazon advertising. CognitionDigital.io is an A...

[NADA Series] Data Strategy and Security in Dealerships With Matt Lasher from 2023-02-08T15:25:41

Matt Lasher is the Director of Marketing at West Herr Automotive Group, the largest automotive group in New York with 39 locations. In his role, he manages and facilitates marketing efforts for ...

Private Vehicle Acquisition Strategies With Tom Gregg from 2023-01-30T07:00

Tom Gregg is the Founder and CEO of Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN), a proprietary software that helps dealers acquire private party vehicles by connecting them directly to private sellers. To...

From Selling Vacuums To Owning a Dealership - Dave Warren Shares His Story from 2023-01-09T07:00

Dave Warren is the Owner and Managing Partner at Dave Warren Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in New York. He has 30 years of experience in the retail automotive space specializing in advertising, budget...

Automotive Is About Bringing Your Hustle from 2022-12-28T07:00

Daniel Govaer, General Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Easton, is a seasoned manager in the auto retail space. Before joining Mercedes-Benz of Easton, he worked for Bernie Moreno Companies, McGrath ...

Self-Education as the Main Ingredient for Successful Dealerships in 2023 from 2022-12-21T07:00

Michael Cirillo is the Co-founder and CEO of FlexDealer, a company that helps retail auto dealers turn traffic into revenue with strategies and technologies that lead to car purchases. He has ma...

AI-Powered Vehicle Inspections and Future Trends in the Automotive Space With Yaron Saghiv from 2022-12-05T07:00

Yaron Saghiv is the Chief Marketing Officer at UVeye, a computer vision tech company that develops automated inspection systems for vehicles powered by artificial intelligence and proprietary ha...

In-House Marketing for the Automotive Industry With Ally Piñon from 2022-11-28T07:00

Ally Piñon is the Digital Marketing Director at Chastang Automotive Group, which includes Chastang Ford and Chastang Autocar. She has more than a decade of B2B and B2C marketing experience in th...

The Biggest Automotive News and Shifts in Used Car Prices With Joe Overby from 2022-10-24T06:00

Joe Overby is the Senior Editor of Auto Remarketing and Auto Remarketing Canada at Cherokee Media Group, which publishes leading B2B digital and custom media. He is also the co...

Content That Is Relatable Is Content That Crushes - Hear From the Experts in the Space from 2022-10-14T06:00

Brian Ortega is the Creative Director and Social Media Manager at Valley Hi Toyota. He is responsible for marketing, design, photography, video production, and maintaining the dealership's socia...

Erin Sparks’ Perspective on Streamlining Marketing Across Four Stores (&More) from 2022-10-07T06:00

Erin Sparks is the Marketing Director of DeNooyer Automotive Family in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has nearly 15 years of marketing experience and is responsible for the function and performance of...

Audience Automation: Strategies for Driving Client Engagements With Ido Elad from 2022-09-09T06:00

Ido Elad is the Director of Product Management at AutoLeadStar, a B2B and B2C customer data and experience platform. He has been with the company for over seven years and is based in Tel Aviv, A...

The Rebirth of the Automotive Conference With Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier from 2022-08-12T06:00

Paul J Daly is the Founder and CEO of Automotive State of The Union (ASOTU), which offers automotive news, industry insights, and information for dealers and industry partners. He has been part ...

Social Media Advertising Strategies for Dealerships With Eric Barbosa from 2022-07-29T06:00

Eric Barbosa is the Managing Partner at Henson Brand CDJR Ford Chevrolet GMC Buick and has been in the automotive industry for over 23 years. He is a multi-talented, top-tier automotive dealersh...

Competing for the Best Customer Experience from 2022-07-22T06:00

Colton Ray is the Chief Executive Officer at FUSE Autotech. He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, including several standout leadership roles. Before joining FUSE A...

The Need for Simple and Specific Automation in the Automotive Space With Colby Joyner and Jarrod Kilway from 2022-07-08T06:00

Colby Joyner is the Vice President of Sales at Konect.ai, an AI-driven software that is built to increase lead engagement and drive conversions for automotive dealers. Colby is a former Air Traf...

Focusing On Your Team To Build A Successful Dealership With Delano Palmer from 2022-07-01T06:00

Delano Palmer is the General Manager at Tony T Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Orangeburg. Originally from Panama, Delano left the country when he was seven years old and spent about eight years in G...

The Connection Between One Pound of M&Ms and a Great Customer Experience With Aaron Bickart from 2022-06-24T06:00

Aaron Bickart is a recognized senior leader, entrepreneur, and the Executive Vice President and General Manager of OfferLogix, where he spearheads the development and execution of the company's ...

Launching AutoLeadStar's Customer Data and Experience Platform (CDXP) from 2022-06-16T06:00

Aharon Horwitz is the CEO of AutoLeadStar, a company that uses innovative technology to help car dealerships successfully engage online buyers. Their software automates a dealership’s marketing ...

Adopting Technology and the Need for Customer-Centric Experiences with Jennifer Sanford from 2022-02-04T07:00

Jennifer Sanford is the Vice President of Marketing and Industry Relations at STELLA Automotive AI, a division of Telepathy Lab. She is responsible for marketing, brand management, and industry ...

Year in Review with Ilana Shabtay from 2022-01-28T07:00

Ilana Shabtay is the Director of Marketing at AutoLeadStar and the Co-host of the InsideAuto Podcast. She is an experienced marketer, innovator, and growth hacker with expertise in digi...

Using Data to Segment Customers and Build a Customer-Centric Dealership with Gary LaDue from 2022-01-21T07:00

Gary LaDue is the Director of Marketing at Modern Auto Group. At Modern Auto Group, he drives their marketing strategies from their website to CRM, SEO, and events marketing. He has experience d...

How Centralizing BDC&Marketing Improves Efficiencies with Matt Raymond from 2021-12-24T07:00

Matt Raymond is the Director of Digital Operations at Team Automotive Group, a dealership that provides a vast selection of new and used vehicles and exceptional car care for drivers in Salisbur...

Marketing, Innovation, and the Future of the Automotive Ecosystem with Steve Shannon from 2021-12-17T07:00

Steve Shannon is an Advisor for Podium, a company that helps businesses modernize customer interactions, as well as EDO, a company that measures the effectiveness of TV spend. Steve’s objective ...

Practical Tips for Growing BDC Sales with Marija Cvetkovska from 2021-12-03T07:00

Marija Cvetkovska is a Paid Search Manager at PCG Digital. Before joining PCG Digital, she was an accomplished business development manager at two major Michigan dealer groups, The Suburban Coll...

Evolutions in the Autotech Industry with Mike Colacchio from 2021-11-12T07:00

Mike Colacchio is the Vice President of Sales at AutoLeadStar. He joins the company with decades of sales experience in automotive tech companies like Dealer Inspire, Dealer.com, Dealertrack, an...

Recapping Digital Dealer's Top Panels with April Simmons from Horne Auto Group from 2021-11-05T06:00

April Simmons is the Corporate Internet and Marketing Director at Horne Auto Group, an automotive company located in Gilbert, Arizona. She has been in the automotive business for over 20 years a...

Tackling Inventory Shortages and Changing Consumer Behavior in the Automotive Industry with Jamie Kent from 2021-10-29T06:00

Jamie Kent is an Executive Director at Shift Digital, where he leads one of the largest OEM programs for North America for certified automotive dealer websites and consumer engagement tools. He ...

Evaluating OEM Programs and Providing Better Customer Experiences with Ibrahim Mesbah, Co-Founder and CEO of RevolutionParts, Inc. from 2021-10-19T06:00

Ibrahim Mesbah is the Co-founder and CEO of RevolutionParts, Inc., an e-commerce solution that helps dealers transform the way parts, buyers, and sellers connect. Before the founding of Revoluti...

Creating Supply Chain Harmony and Encouraging Innovation with Neil Ackerman from 2021-10-08T06:00

Neil Ackerman is the Head of Global Supply Chain Innovation Hubs in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Johnson & Johnson. He is an industry expert in supply chain fulfillment, int...

Designing and Engineering the Third-Generation Cadillac LYRIQ with Jamie Brewer from 2021-08-20T06:00

Jamie Brewer is the Vehicle Chief Engineer of Future Electric Vehicles at General Motors, including the Cadillac LYRIQ. She has been an integral part of the General Motors team since 2000, worki...

The Top Video Marketing Practices for Dealerships from 2021-08-13T06:00

Russell Hill is a Managing Partner at FixedOPS Marketing, a full-service fixed ops agency for dealerships that specializes in increasing service visits while boosting revenue through video. He b...

The Challenges Dealerships Face with Their Fixed Ops Strategies from 2021-08-06T06:00

Brad Paschal is the Regional Sales Director - South at Fixed Ops Digital, an agency that specializes in online marketing solutions for franchise car dealerships. He uses his experience on the sa...

The Right Strategies for Communicating with Customers with Pete Petersen of Dealers United from 2021-07-23T06:00

Pete Petersen is the CEO and Managing Partner of Dealers United, a Facebook Marketing Partner and AdTech company specializing in the automotive vertical. Pete sold his first company at 23 and we...

Developing a Customer-Centric Dealer Network with Dan Mohnke from Nissan USA from 2021-07-16T06:00

Dan Mohnke is the Vice President of E-Commerce at Nissan USA. He is responsible for driving Nissan's e-commerce strategies and initiatives to support evolving customer needs, industry changes, a...

Building a People-Based Dealership&Giving Back to the Community with Liza Borches from 2021-07-02T06:00

Fourth-generation Automobile Dealer, Liza Borches, is the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive (CMA). In 2003 she joined Carter Myers Automotive after six years at American Motor Company...

From Fashion to Automotive, Meet Digital Editor of Dealer Marketing Magazine, Lara Keyes from 2021-06-18T06:00

Lara Keyes is the Digital Editor at Dealer Marketing Magazine. She joined the automotive industry three years ago through the magazine after working in the fashion industry for 10 years...

The Future of Mobility and Impact of EVs on Automotive from 2021-06-11T06:00

Matt Tedesco is the National Program Manager for the BMW field team at Shift Digital. With a passion for emerging technologies, digital marketing, and sustainability, his team works with every B...

AutoNation's Senior Director of Digital E-Commerce Talks Strategy from 2021-06-04T06:00

Brian Free is the Senior Director of Digital E-Commerce at AutoNation, the largest and most reputable automotive retailer in the U.S. Brian started his career at AutoNation in the IT department ...

Marketing automation, Ironman, and everything in between with Justin Harmon from Eide CDJR from 2021-05-28T06:00

Justin Harmon is the Marketing Director for Eide Chrysler based in Bismarck, North Dakota. He oversees the marketing of four stores and works with multiple vendors, holding them accountable for ...

How Google Can Boost the Business of Your Dealership with Lissette Gole from 2021-05-21T06:00

Lissette Gole is the Head of Automotive Retail at Google. She has nearly 20 years of automotive experience, delivering profit-driven solutions for dealers and OEMs.

Before joining the tea...

Keep Your Dealership Customers Happy... While Staying Out of Court with Tom Kline from 2021-05-07T06:00

Tom Kline is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Better Vantage Point. He has 30 years of experience in the automotive and RV industries and has worked with both public and private dealers to sol...

Serving Customers Better with Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Nissan U.S. from 2021-04-30T06:00

Mike Colleran is the Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Nissan U.S. He has been working with Nissan for 10 years, joining Nissan USA in June 2020 with demonstrated expertise in deliveri...

The Impact of Community on Your Dealership's Success With Jenielle Holderfield from 2021-04-23T06:00

Jenielle Holderfield is the Digital Marketing Specialist and Community Outreach Leader for Beaver Toyota and Beaver Chevrolet, where she handles marketing, community outreach, donations, sponsor...

Achieving SMART goals in and out of the auto industry with Debbie Waines, John Elway Dealerships from 2021-04-16T06:00

Debbie Waines is the Advertising and Marketing Director at the John Elway Dealership Group. She started working in the automotive industry while in high school as a part-time receptionist and ca...

Why Dealerships Should Take Ownership of Their Google Accounts and Reputation from 2021-04-02T06:00

George Nenni is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Generations Digital, an automotive digital marketing consulting firm that empowers car dealers to eliminate ad waste and maximize their ma...

To BDC or Not to BDC, and Other Automotive Process Tips From Brian Kramer from 2021-03-26T06:00

Brian Kramer is the General Manager of Germain Toyota of Naples. He has over 26 years of experience in retail automotive dealerships and made the list as one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Automo...