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The Walk Around

A car dealership podcast that brings all things automotive to your listening ears! Learn how to grow your dealership, or grow your automotive career with sales, Finance, Fixed Operations, and Leadership insights.

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EP63 - How Dealers Can Better Leverage Their Data

The Walk Around ·

2023/03/22

How can dealers better leverage data? With more data available today than ever before, it can be overwhelming understanding just how to acquire and use that information to your customers’ and dealership’s benefit and remain compliant. This episode answers these questions along with other key advice for dealers and automotive professionals, like improving the customer experience, developing a growth mindset as a leader and infusing a human aspect into problem solving at your dealership. Deirdre

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00:33:09

EP62 - Insider Perspective from an Auto Transport Expert

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2023/03/08

Auto transport may not be the most buzzworthy topic in industry talk, but in this episode, we hear more on why dealers should be considering this possibly overlooked, but quite integral part of dealerships’ daily operations. In an industry that is working to recover from pandemic inventory woes and high inflation, finding ways to optimize operational and sales processes is key. Mike Trudeau, Executive VP of Business Development at Montway Auto Transport, a leading auto transporter that annually

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00:42:22

EP61 - Digital Retail or eCommerce – What Do You Need?

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2023/02/22

What should dealers be thinking about when it comes to digital retail and eCommerce? Is one form of sales better than the other? Emily Chonko, Director of eCommerce at Cox Automotive, joins the podcast to answer pressing questions on the future of car sales amidst changes over the past few years resulting from inventory levels, consumer buying habits and the pandemic. As a child, Emily developed a passion for motorsports through racing Quarter Midgets. She accredits this passion for ultimately

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01:03:29

EP60 - Pursuing Successful Entrepreneurship in...

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2023/02/08

Dubbed by Elliot as a modern-day renaissance man, David Spisak, President and CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions, LLC sure has the resume to prove it. He didn’t go to college, but his desire to hustle and see results propelled him to reach success in his endeavors. David’s expertise is apparent throughout his nearly 40-year career – he’s served as a dealership operator where he achieved $29 million in annual net profit. He's created new software solutions, served on the board of multiple companies

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00:39:03

EP59 - Lessons Learned as a Female CEO in Automotive...

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2023/01/25

Every leader in the automotive industry will want to hear this episode. Natalia Giner, CEO at A2Z Sync, an automotive software solution for dealers, is a 20-year veteran of the car industry. Throughout her career, she’s navigated her fair share of ups and downs, while becoming a leader in a field that is still heavily male-dominated. With humbleness and vulnerability, she shares her experiences starting out in the industry, to where she is today. Over the past three years at A2Z Sync, she has led

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00:37:30

EP58 - Car Talk with an Automotive Journalist

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2022/12/21

Nicole Wakelin is no stranger to the automotive world – you have probably seen her work in U.S. News & World Report, The Boston Globe, Motor1 and Forbes (among others). Or maybe you’ve seen her coming in first among all novice entries in the 2022 Mille Miglia Warm-Up. Whether in the U.S. or abroad, Nicole, a renowned journalist, covers industry breaking news, writes reviews, and often attends car shows and new vehicle launches around the world. A thought-leader in conferences and on the radio,

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00:33:39

EP57 - What Dealers Should Know About Advertising

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2022/12/07

A great commercial can impact your emotions, evoke action to buy/support a brand, and stick with you for years to come. Whether creating commercials for YouTube or print ads, dealers can benefit from understanding how to maximize marketing materials. In this episode of The Walk Around podcast, hosts Marc Spoto and Elliot Schor discuss what dealers should know about advertising and marketing in today’s industry with Connie Gundrum, Chief Client Officer for DOM360, a full-service marketing

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00:30:27

EP56 - DTC Brands & Navigating Consumers’ EV Hesitations

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2022/11/21

What is the biggest hesitation for consumers when considering an electric vehicle purchase? How should dealers start to think differently about marketing EVs to their consumers? Listen in as AJ Detrick, Head of Sales in the US for Swedish automotive brand Polestar, answers these pressing EV questions – and more. AJ shares sales techniques, his thoughts on consumer adoption to EVs and his personal experience driving EVs, plus a look at how Polestar’s business model helps them develop interpersonal

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00:47:57

EP55 - EVs, Labor Issues & Dealer Relevancy with...

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2022/11/07

The auto industry continues to face a rise in electric vehicles, shortages in labor and speculation over the future of dealership relevancy as direct-to-consumer manufacturers like Tesla impact traditional sales processes. Today’s guest, Jason Stein, is well-positioned to discuss these trends and others impacting dealers, and spotlight what they can be excited (yes, excited!) about over the next few years. A legend in the automotive industry, Jason Stein’s career in journalism has lasted more than

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00:34:02

EP54 - Turn Digital Interactions Into Customer...

The Walk Around ·

2022/10/24

With the rising prevalence of online car buying and digital purchase pathways, in what ways can dealerships maximize their presence to engage consumers and turn those engagements into meaningful in-person experiences? We dig into the details and much more in this episode of The Walk Around. Customer acquisition is a necessity for all retailers, and digital engagement is a key resource for meeting your customers where they are and understanding what drives them. For dealerships it also creates an

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00:44:14

EP53 - How Dealers Can Increase Retention by Putting...

The Walk Around ·

2022/10/10

Has employee hiring and retention been a pressing issue for your dealership lately? With a slowing economy and inventory shortages still present, retention is a prevalent issue at dealerships nationwide. Adam Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Hireology, details his thoughts on the industry’s service demand and what dealers can do to mitigate turnover. For over 20 years, Adam has shared his expertise in recruiting and development.He authored “The Best Team Wins: Build Your Business Through Predictive

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00:33:58

EP52 - The Walk Around Podcast Turns Two!

The Walk Around ·

2022/09/26

It’s 2022, we can celebrate podcast birthdays right? Well it’s our second birthday at The Walk Around podcast, and we couldn’t be more excited. Throughout the production of more than 50 episodes (wow!), we’ve discussed the automotive trends and issues facing the modern industry with thought leaders across the nation. In this episode, Marc Spoto and Elliot Schor are joined by our first season’s podcast hosts Danny Vendrell and Nick Funsch. Together, they reflect on highlights from the past two years

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00:38:23

EP51 - What Should Dealers Focus On To Drive Growth?

The Walk Around ·

2022/09/01

Matt Poepsel, PhD, VP of Professional Services at The Predictive Index (PI), a leading talent optimization software platform, discusses the ways leaders can promote transformation among their business practices and teams. He started his career as a Marine, then went on to become a leadership author and speaker who is passionate about the intersection of business and people aspects in an organization through talent optimization. He answers the questions leaders from all industries may already – or

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00:36:51

EP50 - KC Crain Talks Family Business Dealings and...

The Walk Around ·

2022/08/29

KC Crain says he doesn’t like to give advice – only opinions, but we think the insights he gives are quite compelling. From starting as a reporter to his current role as CEO at Crain Communications, a publishing company that includes dealer-favorite Automotive News, he has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with family and managing customers to navigating the influence he has overseeing an industry-leading publication. Based in the Detroit area, KC is active in business and civic

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00:38:58

EP49 - The Power of Customer Segmentation

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2022/08/15

From humble beginnings living on a hog farm in the Midwest, to Chief Revenue Officer at EchoPark Automotive, Sonic’s nationwide pre-owned vehicle sales company, Thein Truong’s career history is a testament to the benefits of versatility in business dealings. He’s had successful positions in the worlds of finance, consumer packaged goods companies like PepsiCo, and technology startups. So why did he transition to the auto industry? Thein delves into this career move and explains why he finds the

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00:35:57

EP48 - What Are Your Customers Really Thinking?

The Walk Around ·

2022/07/05

Ever wonder what’s really going on behind those Sales Satisfaction and Customer Service Index reports? In addition to serving as industry benchmarks, you should be using them as more than tools to measure and improve results. Doug Betts, President of the Automotive division of J.D. Power explains all this and more in this episode of The Walk Around. Listen in for his take on hot topics like: In what ways does pursuing a better CSI score potentially hurt the customer experience? What are some ways

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00:27:11

EP47 - The Cool Factor: How A Rebrand Journey...

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2022/06/20

From their cool Robo Dog Super Bowl commercial to big hits in vehicle rollouts, Kia is riding an incredible wave of momentum and innovation. Its branding journey has shaped the look and feel of its products and dealerships as well as their talent. From a mobility transformation and commitment to remain a leader in the EV space, its plans for the future are bringing new buyers and profitability to the brand. In this episode of The Walk Around, Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales Operations for Kia

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00:42:42

EP46 - Bright Future for Dealerships of All Sizes,...

The Walk Around ·

2022/06/06

For those in the automotive sales industry, Alan Haig’s word is as good as gold. Haig, founder and president of Haig Partners, has been involved in the purchase or sale of more than 350 dealerships with a total value of $5.1 billion. He is also a former senior VP of Corporate Development with AutoNation. In this episode of The Walk Around, Alan shares insights on how incredible the past year has been for dealerships and predicts what the future holds for “mom and pops.” Thinking about business

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00:34:07

EP45 - Leadership Secrets from a Navy Seal

The Walk Around ·

2022/05/23

What do Navy Seals executing combat tactics have in common with running a car dealership? In a word, leadership. Best-selling author and decorated former Navy Seal officer Leif Babin sits down with us to share battle-worn lessons that will help unlock your most effective, efficient dealership. In this episode, Leif answers pressing dealer questions like: What does “extreme ownership” mean? How can you solve business problems with leadership? What was one of your biggest mistakes on the

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00:42:43

EP44 - What Do Car Buyers Value? Experience Over Price

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2022/05/09

So much has changed in our industry in recent years, and not surprisingly, consumers have too. Bob Lanham, Head of Automotive Retail at Meta (Formerly Facebook) returns to The Walk Around to share insights on what makes today’s car buyers tick. In this episode, Bob answers pressing dealer questions like: Do dealers still need to advertise? Are CSI scores real, and do they matter? How do you bring in new customers? How do you see dealers playing in the new world where manufacturers are moving

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