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Send us Fan Mail Meet a guiding force shaping the next generation of auto industry leaders. Elgie Bright is the charismatic Department Chair of the Automotive Marketing and Management Program at Northwood University. His approach to teaching not only c...

Send us Fan Mail A professor and a pioneer. Meet Alex Lawrence. In this episode of Auto Collabs, we sit down with Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto, to explore his journey and impact in the electric vehicle (EV) world. From his early days detailing cars to...

Send us Fan Mail From paper to digital... quite literally. Listen in to this engaging conversation with Greg Uland from Reynolds and Reynolds on this episode of Auto Collabs. We're delving into the digital transformation of the auto industry, discussin...

Send us Fan Mail Successful digital marketing starts by asking "What am I marketing and who am I marketing it to?" But it doesn't stop there. With a rich history in the industry, Steve DeWitt of automotiveMastermind shares his unique perspective on the...

Send us Fan Mail Want to unlock the secret of sales? It's Not About the Product, It's About the Relationship! 🚗 💼 Today, we get into it with Will McGinnis, Director of Sales for fullthrottle.ai, as he unravels the intricacies of building genuine relati...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the vast world of data with Steve White, Founder/CEO of Clarivoy, as he unravels the intricacies of handling 1 billion rows of data every month! In this episode, Paul Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with Steve White, the dat...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ From digital lead strategies to RV living in Miami, dive into auto industry insights with Jarrod Kilway! 🚗☀️ Join us as we navigate the automotive digital landscape with Jarrod Kilway. From the nuances of after-hours lead generation...

Send us Fan Mail Anecdotes and tactics abound in this chat with Lindsay Ciavattone. She has a treasure trove of stories from her time at a Pontiac Oldsmobile dealership. She'll walk us through some memorable moments, like the time she had to sell a Pon...

Send us Fan Mail Want a look behind the curtain of the EV market? Look no further than Jimmy Douglas. The brain behind Plug takes us on a thrilling journey from his humble beginnings in a Volkswagen service bay to being the CEO of his own groundbreakin...

Send us Fan Mail Relentless might just sum up Steve Roessler in a single word. Here's a man whose passion and dedication have seen him traverse the globe for two decades, captivating audiences at dealerships with his innovative insights into the automo...

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if you blended the world of banking, software, and the auto industry? We found out as we sat down with Tony Vigiletti and Shane Bell from Connexion. Tony, an ex-banker, finds his calling at GM, specifically with OnSta...

Send us Fan Mail What if the automotive industry was about more than just cars? Journey with us from the bustling city of Baltimore to the fascinating intersection of traditional broadcasting and the modern automotive world, as we explore the unique li...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to widen your circle as we explore the power of finding your tribe with our special guest, Matthew Haiken. Drawing on the wisdom of Seth Godin’s “Find the Others” principle, Matthew takes us on a journey through the lens of h...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a passionate journalist steps into the high-octane world of the auto industry? We got a chance to find out in our lively chat with Jamie Butters, Executive Editor of Automotive News. Jamie's journey from journalism sc...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a moment of realization that changed your life forever? Our guest today, Hoss Devine, has a compelling story about losing 201 pounds and reshaping his outlook on food, life, and business. This transformation doesn't s...

Send us Fan Mail The first rule of sales... is selling yourself. Join us as we chat with Art Dessein, who stumbled upon a unique 360-degree view tech that revolutionized product images for merchant sites like eBay. The twist in the tale - this technolo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the journey from being a vendor to retail? Andrew Diffenderfer, the mastermind behind Foundation Direct, pulls back the curtain on this transition. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, reminiscing ab...

Send us Fan Mail Rock climbing, mortician, automotive photographer. That all tracks for our next guest. Today, we navigate the exhilarating journey of Peter Duffy, whose transition from rock climbing to automotive photography is as gripping as it is in...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a riveting ride to the era of the 'Google Dance' with digital veteran Melissa Cartagena. Expect to be enlightened by Melissa's candid revelations about her early career, where SEO and web ranking were quite different than t...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to strike a harmonious work-life balance? Ever wished you could disconnect from the whirlwind of everyday life and truly enjoy your vacations? Don't miss our chat with seasoned auto industry entrepreneur, Danny Zaslavsky. He...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what hospitality, construction, and car sales have in common? Join us for a dynamic chat with our guest, Evan Riley from FlickFusion. Buckle up and prepare to explore the quirky differences between Texas and Cana...

Send us Fan Mail Just imagine having a dream so powerful that you'd risk everything, even mortgage your home and live on a shoestring budget to make it a reality. This episode's guest, Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, took that bold leap and ...

Send us Fan Mail Picture this: you're sipping a cup of coffee, flavored by a unique machine, while listening to engaging tunes. That's just a small taste of what our guest, Steve Laureys, immerses himself in daily. This episode invites you on a journey...

Send us Fan Mail Ever imagined buying a car 100% online? Lucas Neiderer, the Director of Marketing for the Dolan Group, takes us on a fascinating journey through their unique remote purchase teams and buying centers where this could be your reality. Un...

Send us Fan Mail Could you ever imagine making a daily commute from the Poconos to New Jersey just to pursue a career in the automotive industry? That's the story of Felicia Rey, who climbed the ranks from cashier to service advisor and beyond, all in ...