Shasta Haddock

I'm A Car Chick

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I'm A Car Chick podcast is your go-to source for genuine, no-holds-barred conversations in the automotive industry. Hosted by Shasta Haddock—an industry veteran who started as a BDC agent in 2014 and now serves as the BDC Director & COO at Epic BDC—this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver real insights and authentic connections. Whether you're on the dealership floor, behind the scenes in BDC, or supporting the industry as a vendor, you'll find valuable, unfiltered interviews and expert advice to help you thrive. Join us, subscribe, and let's light it up together!

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Shasta Haddock

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Go Be Great ft. Danelle Delgado 01.04.2024

Forbes, Entrepreneur and Success Magazines leading lady, the global superpreneur Danelle Delgado, known as the “millionaire maker” is one the most sought after speakers & corporate trainers on sales, business strategy, marketing, communication and human development in the world. She builds superhuman teams, turns down turnover and turns up profit. Her impact is in the hundreds of millions, and...

Meet Brooke Guy: The DP and GM that never wanted to be in the Car Business 18.03.2024

Meet Brooke English Guy, an industry veteran with a remarkable 9-year tenure in the car business, not to mention the part-time dedication during her high school and college years. The automotive legacy traces back to her grandfather, who initiated the venture in 1980 with a Datsun franchise, later expanded by her father to include Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. Clearly, automotive excellence runs...

Skirt Down and Foot on the Gas ft. Crissy "The Car Fairy" Burton 12.03.2024

Crissy “The Car Fairy” Burton Crissy Burton is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana working at one of the top 10 dealer groups in the United States and has surpassed many of her colleagues in just a span of eight short years. In one month alone in 2021, Crissy was proud to have sold 73 units! That brought in a total gross profit of $182,000 for her dealership! The Car Fairy generates her own ups and...

Ashley Negron: Overcoming And Choosing Gratitude 02.03.2024

Join us for a very special, IN STUDIO guest, Ashley Negron! Ashley, the office manager at Roper Kia in Joplin, MO, is a shining example of a dynamic and dedicated professional. Since joining Roper Kia's team, Ashley has shown immense growth, leading to her being awarded Roper Kia Employee of the Year after just over a year on the job. She is known for her servant leadership, ability to create effi...

Driven By Love Ft. The Auto Couple, Jenna and Casey Smith 14.02.2024

Welcome to the Valentine's Special of Chicks In Charge with the Auto Couple! Meet Casey Smith, known as the "Auto Guy," and Jenna Smith, also known as the "Auto Gal," aka the #autocouple. In this episode, we dive into their love story that began with a successful blind date, set up by a mutual friend in the automotive industry. Fast forward to today, and they are not only pursuing their profession...

Have The Heart Of A Servant ft Angela Rizzo 10.02.2024

Welcome to Chicks In Charge - the podcast where we celebrate and learn from powerful women who are making waves in the automotive industry! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Angela Rizzo, the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Dot Connector at VINCUE, as our guest. Angela Rizzo is not your ordinary executive. With a knack for connecting people, ideas, and needs, she has earned the reputation...

Big Changes in Fixed Ops ft Owen Moon 02.02.2024

Welcome to another episode of Chicks in Charge: Automotive Edition! Today, we have an incredible guest joining us, Owen Moon. Owen is a Director at TradePending, as well as a remarkable co-founder of Fixed Ops Digital, which was recently acquired by TradePending. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Owen has become an accredited speaker and has graced the stage of numerous prestigious auto...

It's A Numbers Game ft Matt Raymond 29.01.2024

Chicks In Charge Automotive Edition welcomes special guest Matt Raymond, COO of BowtieSolutions, an outsourced service BDC solution for the automotive industry. With an extensive background in automotive business development, including expertise in CRM and DMS technology, and a specialization in automotive marketing for dealerships, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast....

What does Championing Change mean to you? ft Veronica Dunford 20.01.2024

Veronica Dunford is a seasoned professional committed to championing and empowering women and men within the automotive industry. With a career spanning over 35 years, Veronica has demonstrated a highly organized, efficient, and self-motivated approach to various roles in business development, executive management services, and technical support. Professional Highlights: In her current role as the...

Results Guaranteed or Your Money Back ft Anthony Alagona 13.01.2024

On this Chicks in Charge: Automotive Edition episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Anthony Alagona, the CEO/Founder of Appointments That Show. Anthony is a highly recognized national sales trainer and an expert in business development, phone sales, and motivational coaching in the Automotive Industry. With his unparalleled expertise, Anthony works with dealerships and their business development...

Get Off Your Ass, Get Your Head In The Game ft. David Lowitz 05.01.2024

Introducing David Lowitz, a distinguished guest on The Chicks In Charge Podcast. As a 3rdgeneration automotive aficionado, David kick-started his automotive journey as the Marketing Director of a renowned 9 store group in South Florida before transitioning to the vendor side in 2019. With an impressive track record, David has proudly served TradePending for over four years. Notably, he boasts the...

Brewing Positivity and High-Energy Solutions in the Automotive Industry ft. Fred Lennartz & Lou Ramirez 19.12.2023

This Latin Asian Fusion of solution brewin’ Fun Flooders, is unique all its self. Compared to the feelings of a euphoric energizing coffee experience, Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz bring caffeinated culture to an industry needing a jump box jolt of positive power! Both armed force veterans on a mission to serve the automotive industry the values needed to see professionals rise to unknown heights...

Don Brady: Veterans Special 07.12.2023

Welcome to Chicks In Charge: Automotive Edition! In this episode, our special guest is Don Brady, a true powerhouse in the automotive industry. Don is not only the Vice President of DEALER SUCCESS for ShipYourCarNow but also the President of Don Brady Consulting INC. Moreover, as of May 2023, he has taken on the role of a Used Car Dealer in Ohio. With over 22+ years of experience in the car busine...

LIVE with Jasen Rice from Used Car Week in Scottsdale, AZ 27.11.2023

Jasen Rice, Owner & CEO of LotPop, is our esteemed guest for this episode of Chicks In Charge: Automotive Edition, broadcasting live from Used Car Week 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a career spanning over two decades, Jasen's journey in the automotive industry began in 1997 when he ventured into online car sales. From there, he excelled as the General Sales Manager of an independent used c...

Processes Don't Fail, People Fail The Process ft. Adam Marburger 13.10.2023

Processes Don't Fail, People Fail The Process Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, and martial arts. He is the President and CEO of Ascent Dealer Services, an insurance agency specializing in building wealth for automotive, RV, and power-sports dealers across the country. His tremendous track record in retail auto...

Chicks in Charge: Facts, Not Feelings Edtion ft. Brooke Furniss 11.10.2023

Chicks in Charge: Facts, Not Feelings Edtion ft. Brooke Furniss Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Chicks in Charge podcast, where today, we get to feature a powerful woman making waves in the automotive industry- Brooke Furniss. With over ten years of experience in the automotive field, Brooke is a force to be reckoned with. Throughout her career, Brooke has dabbled in various sectors including...

Nashville, Ai, Chewbacca, and Big Sexy Hair ft. Steve Roessler 09.10.2023

Join your favorite chicks with our special guest, Steve Roessler, the Chief Evangelist Officer at DriveCentric. Steve is a visionary in the automotive industry, leading the way in customer engagements. While others are still struggling to master the art of following up with customers, Steve is already living in the future, emphasizing the importance of digital showrooms and teaching dealers how to...

Generations of Excellence: Past, Present and Future ft. Liza Myers Borches 04.10.2023

On this episode of Chicks In Charge: Automotive Edition we are thrilled to introduce Liza Myers Borches, a trailblazing force in the automotive industry and our special guest on The Chicks in Charge podcast! Liza, a fourth-generation Auto Dealer hailing from Carter Myers Automotive in Virginia, brings a wealth of experience and insights to our show. After graduating from the prestigious University...

Creating a Culture that's "Not Like the Other Guys" ft. Ashlee Church 23.08.2023

Join us for a game changing episode of the Chicks in Charge: Automotive Edition as we bring you an exclusive conversation with the trailblazing Ashlee Church, General Manager at Volkswagen of Marion! In 2001, Ashlee began her automotive journey in the accounting office, and little did she know, she was destined to make waves in the industry. Fast forward to 2013, where her determination led to con...

Communicate your marketing with your team ft. Ashley Lopez Cavazos 20.08.2023

Introducing Ashley, an automotive industry expert with a remarkable 13-year journey. Her entry into the field began as a temporary receptionist at a small Ford dealership in South Texas. Recognizing her passion for the automotive world, Ashley became a full-time team member and took on various customer-focused and marketing roles. It was during this time that she discovered her true calling - maki...

Helping the Independent Dealers ft. Corey Means 20.08.2023

Corey Means is the new incoming president for the Arizona Independent Automobile Dealers Association and Shasta had the wonderful opportunity to speak with him ahead of the 2023 AIADA Conference in Phoenix!  Listen along as we discuss the benefits of independent dealers getting involved with their state Automobile Dealers Association as well as NIADA at the national level.  Don't forget to share t...

Glenn Lundy - What You Say MATTERS 11.08.2023

Glenn Lundy is a powerhouse figure in the automotive industry, renowned as America's foremost speaker. With a transformative mantra of Rise, Evolve, Impact Together, he ignites the spark to unlock your true potential. Guiding you to monumental success, Glenn champions the ethos that massive action fuels massive results—epitomized by the astounding 800% Elite Automotive achievement. Elevate your jo...

Manage the Data and Coach your People ft. Shawn Armorer 09.08.2023

Buckle up as we dive into the exciting world of internet lead conversions, BDC best practices, and a truckload of tips and tricks with none other than the BDC Alchemist himself – Shawn Armorer!  Shawn's automotive journey spans over two glorious decades, taking on roles such as Service Manager, Service Advisor, BDC Director, and Customer Service Manager for some of Canada's largest dealer groups....

Breaking The Automotive Industry Mold ft. Ariana Garcia 04.08.2023

Ariana Garcia is the Buick GMC District Sales Manager for General Motors. She has a background in automotive sales, BDC, F&I, marketing and SO much more! Welcome to another episode of Chicks in Charge! In this episode, our hosts, Jess Burkhart and Shasta Haddock, dive into an inspiring conversation with automotive industry trailblazer, Ariana Garcia . Join us as Ariana shares her journey of br...

The Importance of Giving Back to Your Community ft. Courtney Paschal 17.07.2023

Winner of 2023's Automotive News' 40 under 40, Internet Sales Manager, Employee Advocate, Community Advocate, and Leader.  These are just a few of the titles held by the wonderful Courtney Paschal of Street Toyota In Amarillo Texas.  The Chicks had a wonderful episode with Courtney covering things from the importance of leadership when running a BDC/Internet Sales Team, giving back to the communit...

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