Healey Brothers Pod

Dave Anderson is back on The Healey Brothers Pod! With 2026 coming to a close and 2027 right around the corner, Dave joins Jay Healey, Brian Healey, and John Koerner to discuss what it takes to finish the year strong and build a winning strategy for the future. From overcoming challenges in the automotive industry to setting meaningful goals, aligning teams, and staying consistent, Dave shares why...

The Healey Brothers Pod is live from our annual Driven to Give Foundation Golf Outing for a very special episode benefiting Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. Jay Healey and Brian Healey are joined by John Koerner, Abraham Almanza of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, and wish mom Courtney Favelukes. Courtney shares the story of her daughter Gigi, whose wish to meet Katy Perry created unforgettable memories for t...

Should you buy new or used when shopping for your next vehicle? On this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio sits down with Brian Healey to break down why the answer isn’t as simple as it might seem. From depreciation and vehicle pricing to interest rates, manufacturer incentives, warranties, certified pre-owned vehicles, maintenance, and insurance, there are a lot of factors that ca...

Hybrid, EV, plug-in hybrid, or traditional gas — which one actually makes the most sense for you? On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey sits down with Hyundai General Manager James Barrett and Kia General Manager Brian Boolukos to break down one of the biggest conversations in the automotive industry right now. They discuss why hybrids are in such high demand, whether the fuel sav...

In this Employee Spotlight, Jay Healey sits down with Jeff Emerson to talk about his unique journey into the automotive industry and his career with Healey Brothers. Jeff shares how he went from modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch and working alongside his father remodeling kitchens and bathrooms to taking a chance on car sales. He discusses his early days learning the business from the ground up...

What’s next for some of the biggest names in the automotive industry? On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we break down some of the biggest automotive news from August 2026, including the redesigned 2027 Hyundai Tucson, Dodge’s upcoming GLH “muscle hatch,” Ford’s affordable new EV pickup, and the refreshed 2027 Lincoln Nautilus. We also look at some surprising updates coming to the Chevy E...

In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio and Ben Carlson visit Ulster BOCES to sit down with Peter Harris and Joe Salamone for a conversation about the future of career and technical education.   They explore how Ulster BOCES is preparing young professionals for the workforce through hands-on learning, advanced technology, industry certifications, and real-world experience. Ben a...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey and Josh Sommers are joined by Elizabeth “Biz” Rowley of the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland Counties to talk about the power of giving back locally. Biz breaks down how the Community Foundation helps individuals, families, and businesses create and manage charitable funds while handling the behind-the-scenes financial...

Poughkeepsie Chevrolet has officially unveiled its newly renovated facility, and in this episode, Jay Healey sits down with General Manager and Partner Billy Birmingham to discuss the vision behind the transformation. From a redesigned service drive and modern customer lounge to improved showroom flow and private workspaces, every update was made with one goal in mind: creating a better experience...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we're honored to welcome Carol Smith, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, and Jennifer DeFrancesco, Executive Director of Hudson Valley Honor Flight, along with Josh Sommers, CEO of Focus Media, to discuss one of the region's most impactful nonprofit organizations. Hudson Valley Honor Flight provides veterans with an unforgettable day trip to Washingto...

For years, some dealerships have advertised one price online, only for customers to discover thousands of dollars in additional fees when they arrived to buy the vehicle. Now, the FTC is beginning to crack down. In this episode, Brian Healey and Nicky Paraggio break down what the FTC's renewed enforcement means for car buyers, how deceptive pricing has affected the automotive industry for years, w...

The automotive industry had a busy month, and we're breaking down the biggest news impacting Chevrolet, Ford, and Mitsubishi. This month we discuss the Corvette ZR1X becoming the fastest production vehicle ever tested by Car and Driver, the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado with a redesigned interior and new V8 engine options, Ford's upcoming $30,000 electric pickup truck, and Mitsubishi's ambitiou...

What makes the Lincoln experience different? In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason sits down with Laura and Parker from Healey Lincoln to discuss what they call "The Lincoln Way"—a customer-first approach that focuses on personalization, communication, convenience, and creating a true luxury ownership experience. From pickup and delivery service to mobile maintenance, personalized cust...

What if servicing your vehicle was as simple as opening your front door? In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Bryan Gingold, Service Director at Goshen Ford and Lincoln, to discuss how Healey is transforming the customer experience through cutting-edge technology and mobile service. From a state-of-the-art service drive to AI-powered vehicle inspections that act...

Jason Healey, Chief Marketing Officer of Healey Brothers Automotive Group, joins David Kain on Kain & Friends to discuss the evolution of the automotive industry, customer experience, leadership, community involvement, and the future of AI in retail automotive.   From its beginnings as a single Chevrolet dealership in 1977 to an 10-franchise automotive group with more than 750 employees, Jason...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey sits down with Senior Digital Marketing & Coordination Manager Dan to discuss the evolving battle between social media and traditional marketing.   From radio and television to TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and beyond, the conversation explores how consumer behavior has changed and why attention has become one of the most valuable assets a...

On this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio breaks down some of the biggest automotive news stories from May 2026 involving Ford, Cadillac, and Kia.   This quick industry update covers:      - Ford’s major changes coming to the 2027 Super Duty lineup, including the 7.3L Godzilla V8 becoming standard and the new Carhartt Edition package    - Cadillac introducing the ultra-exclusive C...

In this month’s used car market update, we sit down with the Used Car Director at Healey Brothers to break down what’s really happening in today’s market—and what it means for you as a buyer.   Inventory across the country is tightening, prices are adjusting, and affordability continues to be the biggest concern for customers. But while supply is shrinking, Healey Brothers continues to stock 400–4...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Rachel Barker from Dealers United and Allison McConeghy from Pinterest to break down one of the most overlooked marketing channels in automotive—Pinterest.   This isn’t theory—this is real data, real strategy, and real results.   We dive into: •Why Pinterest is different from traditional social media •How dealers can reach cus...

In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with leadership expert Dave Anderson and Executive GM John Koerner to break down what it really takes to win in today’s market.   With changing conditions, tighter margins, and fewer opportunities, success isn’t about waiting for things to improve—it’s about controlling what you can control.   The conversation dives into the three...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey sits down with Josh Sommers of Focus Media to talk about Test Drive Tuesday and the bigger mission behind Healey Brothers’ commitment to the community. They discuss why giving back has always been part of the company culture, how strong partnerships help turn ideas into real impact, and why community involvement means more than simply writing...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we break down everything we saw at the 2026 New York International Auto Show — from exclusive press conferences to the biggest reveals, concepts, and award winners in the industry.   We kick things off with the World Car Awards, highlighting major winners like BMW taking home World Car of the Year, Lucid winning with the Gravity, and Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N...

In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we sit down with John Dietz, Sales Manager at our Newburgh Chevy Cadillac location, to talk about his journey from starting in the detail department to stepping into a leadership role.   John shares how he got his start at Healey, why he left to pursue sales, and what ultimately brought him back. From working outside the automotive industry to building h...

In this solo episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio dives into the reality of owning an electric vehicle during a Northeast winter.   After experiencing one of the coldest stretches in recent years in New York, Nicky shares firsthand insight into how extreme cold affects EV range, charging speeds, and day-to-day ownership. From single-digit temperatures to overnight battery loss, this...

Healey Day at Lincoln Tech was different than your typical career fair — it was just us.   In this episode, we sit down with two of our service directors to break down what really happened at Lincoln Tech in Mahwah, NJ. From bringing vehicles and OEM reps to the event, to having honest conversations about flat rate pay, warranty time, and career growth — this was about more than recruiting. It was...