PartsEdge

The PartsEdge Podcast

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Conversations that matter. Insights you can use. Hosted by Kaylee Felio, she brings together the voices shaping today’s Fixed Ops landscape—alongside expert insights from Chuck Hartle. Featuring two core series:The Parts Girl Series (Hosted by Kaylee Felio) – conversations with industry leaders and operators focused on what’s working and what’s not. Webinar Replay Series (Led by Chuck Hartle) – structured, in-depth training sessions covering pricing, inventory strategy, and DMS optimization, built from decades of hands-on experience. Learn more about PartsEdge solutions: www.partsedge.com

Author

PartsEdge

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Business

Podcast website

www.partsedge.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Venus Toro: Winning Solutions for Specialized Talent 26.01.2024

Venus Toro is the CEO of WYN Solutions, a company dedicated to providing innovative talent solutions in car dealer marketing. Under her leadership, WYN Solutions has specialized in resolving executional bottlenecks and accelerating growth in the automotive industry. Venus shares her journey from working with Salesforce to establishing WYN Solutions, a company focused on providing specialized talen...

Steven Adragna: Navigating Growth and Hiring in Automotive 19.01.2024

Steven Adragna is the Principal-Founder & Chief Recruiter at Global Auto Staffing, where he leverages his extensive experience in the automotive industry to connect talent with opportunities. His expertise in recruiting and deep knowledge of the automotive sector are instrumental in driving the success of Global Auto Staffing. Steven's journey into the automotive industry started at a youn...

Jami Alexander: Redefining Leadership and Communication in the Automotive World 12.01.2024

Jami Alexander is the General Manager at Meineke. She oversees 7 stores and a team of over 35 employees. Her expertise in managing daily operations and profit expectations, coupled with her ability to develop effective processes, makes her an invaluable asset. Jami shares her journey into the automotive industry, starting as a delivery driver and working her way up. Kaylee and Jami’s conversation...

Peter Smith: Pioneering Positive Change in Car Dealerships 29.12.2023

Peter Smith is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Lion Partnership, a firm specializing in automotive dealership consultancy. With over forty years of experience in the automotive industry, he focuses on strategies to improve dealership operations and customer and employee engagement. Peter shares his career highlights, innovative approaches, challenges, and emphasized the importance of a pos...

Todd Katcher: Digital Sales Solutions for Fixed Ops Teams 22.12.2023

Todd Katcher is the Managing Partner at Digital Dealership System, specializing in advancing automotive retail technology through innovative digital signage solutions. His expertise focuses on enhancing dealership customer experiences and operational efficiency​. Kaylee Felio and Todd Katcher discuss the transformative impact of dealership technology on motivating and managing dealership teams. Di...

Emily LaCroix: The Art of Marketing Parts in the Automotive Industry 15.12.2023

Emily LaCroix is a dynamic and accomplished marketer with a passion for community relations and building strong relationships within the automotive industry. She is also the Marketing Director at Berger Chevrolet, one of the top 1% of Chevy dealerships in the Nation, excelling in both Fixed and Variable Operations, and has earned Dealer of the Year Award eleven times. In this episode of the Parts...

Scott Davis: Maximizing Customer Engagement 08.12.2023

Scott Davis is a strong business development professional, and the President and co-founder of Volie, Inc., the #1 BDC Engine that allows you to rethink the way you manage customer communications for sales and service BDC's. He has worked with many dealers and their service departments to successfully establish or improve their BDC's. Effective communication and customer relationship manag...

Jordan Cox: Aligning Purpose with Passion 01.12.2023

Jordan Cox is the community manager of ASOTU or the Automotive State of the Union, a forward thinking content and community for dealers and industry innovators. The purpose of ASOTU is particularly close to Jordan's heart, as it showcases the achievements of various automotive stakeholders, from industry partners to frontline workers. Are you ready to dive into the world of automotive excellen...

Justin Pomeroy: Navigating the Path to Success 17.11.2023

Justin Pomeroy is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader who founded and serves as Vice President of Fixed Operations & Income Development of Foundation Auto Corp, a leading provider of automotive solutions in North America. In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, embracing growth, learning, and persistence can pave the way for success. In today’s episode of the Parts Gir...

Chuck Hartle: Uncovering Hidden Profit Opportunities in Parts Sales 10.11.2023

Chuck Hartle is the Founder and President of Parts Edge, a company helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle inventory in Parts Operations. In today's competitive auto industry, strategic parts pricing is key for dealerships to maximize profits. In this episode of the Parts Girl Podcas...

Steve Greenfield: The Pulse of the Future of Automotive 03.11.2023

This show is powered by PartsEdge : Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 www.partsedge.com . This show is Sponsored by: Fixed Ops Marketing : Dive into a world...

Jason Goler: Parts Inventory Managed Like an Entrepreneur 27.10.2023

This show is powered by PartsEdge : Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 www.partsedge.com . This show is Sponsored by: Fixed Ops Marketing : Dive into a world...

Billy Milone: Starting with a Purpose in the Automotive Industry 20.10.2023

This show is powered by PartsEdge : Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit 🔗 ⁠ www.partsedge.com ⁠ . This show is Sponsored by: Fixed Ops Marketing : Dive into a wo...

Jeremy Stephens: Inspiring the Next Generation of Automotive Leaders 13.10.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge : Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing :...

Russell Hill: How AI and EV Are Impacting Fixed Operations 06.10.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge : Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing :...

Brandin Wilkinson: The Power of Leadership in the Automotive Industry 29.09.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge : Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing :...

Joe Gibson: Stepping Beyond Comfort in the Dealership 22.09.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge : Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing :...

Kelley Reis: Empowering Employees for Excellent Dealership Experiences 15.09.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge : Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing :...

Paul Daly & Kyle Mountsier: How Dealership Professionals Shape Communities and Lives 08.09.2023

This episode wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our team and is powered by PartsEdge: Revolutionizing dealership parts inventory profitability, PartsEdge offers proven strategies that can boost parts sales by an impressive 20%, all while reducing idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit www.partsedge.com . Exclusive Sponsor - Fixed Ops Marketing: El...

Ron Marvo: What Does Boxing Jake Paul Have to Do With Business? 01.09.2023

Ron Marvo is a Business Development Expert at Sandy Cerami & Associates. He is serving clients large and small, corporate, and individual to help them gain clarity and insight in order to create a pathway to recruiting top talent, enhanced culture, stronger employee retention, and record-breaking profitability. In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Marvo , a former Golden Glove state champion and...

Angela Willoughby: Avoiding Vendor Partnership Pitfalls 25.08.2023

Angela Willoughby is a Fixed Operations Analyst at Foundation Automotive Corp, a company providing modern automotive solutions across North America. She has over 15 years leading teams to success through outstanding leadership, training, coaching, teamwork and positive attitude. In the competitive world of automotive sales and service, maximizing dealership performance is crucial for success. In t...

Ellen Haney: Combatting Obsolescence In Your Parts Department 18.08.2023

Ellen Haney is a Dealership Parts Manager at Jeff Schmitt Nissan, a company offering a wide selection of vehicles and making the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. In this Summer Camp Series episode of the Parts Girl Podcast, Kaylee Felio sits down with Ellen Haney, a parts manager with a passion for efficient inventory management. Ellen shares her experiences and expertise,...

Bob Gower: How to Get Started in The Auto Industry 11.08.2023

Bob Gower is the Chief Operating Officer of Traver Connect, a company enabling automotive dealers to maximize service lane revenue and turn leads into car purchases. He has over 36 years of experience in Automotive with more than fifteen of those in retail automotive. Starting at the bottom is not uncommon to him, as he has had every job in the dealership from Sales, and Service to Management and...

Chuck Hartle: Inventory Control and Manufacturer ASR's 04.08.2023

Chuck Hartle is the Founder and President of Parts Edge, a company helping to increase DMS utilization, improves efficiency, accuracy, and profitability with solid and consistent plans for eliminating all types of idle inventory in a Parts Operations. In this Summer Camp Series episode of the Parts Girl Podcast, we are joined by Chuck Hartle, an experienced professional in the automotive industry,...

Erick Jauregui: Training With The End in Mind 28.07.2023

Erick Jauregui is the National Training Director of National Auto Care (an APCO Holdings Brand). In this Summer Camp Series episode of the Parts Girl Podcast , we have training expert Erick Jauregui shedding light on his valuable insights and providing actionable tips. His advice aims to assist listeners in achieving excellence in their respective roles within the automotive industry. Key to Erick...

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