Best Dealership Service Tech Podcasts (2025)

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Toyota Raises Guidance, Waymo In 3 New Cities, Holiday Music Creep Is a Good Thing 10:56

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1188: Today we’re talking Toyota’s global muscle amid U.S. tariffs, Waymo’s bold autonomous rollout into new cities, and why your store’s holiday playlist might be just early enough to keep shoppers smiling. Show Notes with links: Toyota posted a surprising 62% jump in second-quarter profit and raised its annual outlook, e…

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GM Tech Leadership Shakeup, Kia Delays EV4, Walmart’s Physical Catalog 9:08

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1187: GM trims its workforce and tech leadership as it reassesses priorities. Kia hits pause on its next U.S. EV launch amid regulatory roadblocks. And Walmart leans into nostalgia with a print catalog push designed to elevate its home game. Show Notes with links: General Motors made sweeping changes last week, laying off …

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Sue Heilbronner: Executive Coach and Author 50:01

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In this episode of Career Conversations with Chris, we step into the high-velocity world of venture capital and leadership with Sue Heilbronner, co-founder of the renowned accelerator MergeLane. Key themes in this high-energy conversation include: Prosecutor to Pitch Coach: How the skills Sue honed as a federal prosecutor, specifically, pattern rec…

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Mobile Service with Richard Lupo, Charging Highways, In-Store Holiday Magic 17:16

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1186: Dealerships are investing big in mobile service as customer demand and capacity challenges make on-the-go repairs a serious growth opportunity. France launches the world’s first live EV-charging highway, while new data shows holiday shoppers are blending online convenience with a strong return to in-store experiences…

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Stop Guessing Who to Hire: Go Trego’s Data-Driven Way to Build High-Performing Dealership Teams With Cobi Collins 5:31

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What if the future of automotive doesn’t depend on AI—but on how humans learn to work with it? That’s exactly what we dive into in this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, recorded live at the Northwood University International Auto Show. Ted Ings and Sarah Vantine sit down with Cobi Collins of Go Trego, a leader who’s helping the industry rethink…

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The Last Real Techs 17:57

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You can feel it, can’t you? Every year, there’s fewer and fewer of us left. The real techs. The ones who actually know how to fix shit not just swap parts, not just follow flowcharts. We’re watching the trade fade in real time. The old heads are walking out. The next generation’s walking in blind. And the people running this industry still don’t ge…

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How This Auto Group Stewards The Money It's Community Gives Them 11:06

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Shoot us a Text. After a couple of weeks off due to international travel and a new baby, Chris, Paul and Kyle are back to talk about how car dealerships are caring for their community. Today, they cover how the Rohrman Auto Group donated $77,500 to support multiple organizations across Indiana and Chicagoland dedicated to pediatric cancer research,…

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The Nexperia Chip Crisis, Dealer Employee Satisfaction Rises, Gen Z Mystery Shops Hotels 12:44

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1184: Today we cover Toyota’s response to potential chip shortages, new research showing improved employee satisfaction at dealerships, and what Gen Z travelers want most from their hotel stays. Show Notes with links: Toyota CEO Koji Sato says the automaker isn’t facing an immediate chip shortage despite rising concerns af…

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Rebuilding After Aluminum Fire, Tekion Welcomes Competition, The Skills CEOs Need 14:17

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1183: Today we’re talking about the billion-dollar blaze disrupting Ford’s aluminum supply chain, Tekion’s confident response to new DMS rival Pinewood.AI, and why the retail world’s record CEO shuffle says more about skill sets than burnout. A mid-September fire at Novelis’s massive Oswego, N.Y. aluminum plant has shaken …

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Slate Taps Independent Service, China Ditches EV Subsidies, PayPal Integrates In ChatGPT 10:25

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1182: Today we’re talking about Slate Auto’s bold move to use independent repair shops instead of dealers, China pulling back EV subsidies to let the market decide, and PayPal teaming up with OpenAI to turn ChatGPT into a next-gen shopping hub. Show Notes with links: Electric startup Slate Auto is flipping the traditional …

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EV Market Recalibration, Home Charging Is Just Fine, Amazon Cuts Thousands and Invests Billions 14:23

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1181: Today we’re talking about an EV market hitting the brakes post–tax credit, why most electric drivers are just fine charging at home, and Amazon’s billion-dollar bet on future jobs—while cutting tens of thousands of its own. Show Notes with links: The EV market is undergoing a “recalibration” following the end of the …

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More Than Cars In Kazakhstan, Delivery Fees Skyrocket, Rivian and GM Trim Workforce 13:45

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1180: Fresh off a global adventure, Paul and Kyle return with stories from Kazakhstan, a look at why destination fees are climbing faster than car prices, and how Rivian and GM are tightening up their EV operations as the market cools. Destination fees — the unavoidable “shipping” charges tacked onto every new vehicle — ar…

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The Blueprint for Building the Next Generation of Automotive Pros with Jennifer Ness 9:31

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What happens when education and industry come together to shape the future of automotive leadership? In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Ness of Cox Automotive—a powerhouse conversation about partnership, purpose, and the people driving change in our industry. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this epis…

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The Flat Rate Trap: How AI Will Help The Industry Win 16:55

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!! NEXT WEEKS EPISODE IS ONLY ON YOUTUBE, VIDEO EPISODE ONLY!!! This Episode was already out on Youtube days ago. Subscribe for the video episodes! AI’s coming for every white-collar job out there the office people, the analysts, the “safe” careers. And when that wave hits, guess who’s waiting with open arms? The same industry that’s been burning t…

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Q4 Strategy Sessions: Ryan Rohrman on How To Stop Wasting 30% of Your Marketing 13:40

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1179: We close out Q4 Strategy Week with Ryan Rohrman, CEO of the Rohrman Auto Group. He breaks down how cleaner data, connected systems, and smarter marketing decisions can save you money, sharpen your efficiency, and help you finish the year with momentum. Show Notes: The goal is frictionless customer access — tech that …

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Q4 Strategy Sessions: Joe Castelino on Fixed Ops Cycle Times, Tech Tools, and Holiday Chaos 11:53

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1178: We dive into Q4 service strategy with Joe Castelino, VP of Fixed Ops at American Motors Group. From holiday PTO and campus ebb-and-flow to tech-enabled check-ins and bay visibility, Joe shows how disciplined processes and smart tools keep throughput high and customers happy into year-end. Show Notes with links: Plan …

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Q4 Strategy Sessions: Andy Guelcher on The Used EV Wave That’s Coming 10:55

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1177: Q4 Strategy Week rolls on with EV operator-extraordinaire Andy Guelcher. We dig into life after federal credits, the coming surge of affordable used EVs, New York’s eye-popping BrightDrop incentives, and why dealers must become “energy experts” to win the next phase of EV adoption. Show Notes: Post-credit reality che…

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Q4 Strategy Sessions: RussFlipsWhips on Social Media That Sells 10:43

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1176: Day two of Q4 Strategy Week brings social media powerhouse Russell Richardson — aka Russ Flips Whips — to talk about how dealers can turn content into car deals. He shares real-world results, easy-to-start strategies, and why empowering your people might be your best Q4 move yet. Show Notes: Q4 is the best time to ma…

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Q4 Strategy Sessions: Patrick Abad on Leading Through the Holidays 15:00

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1175: It’s Q4 Strategy Week on The Automotive State of the Union! Paul and Kyle sit down with Patrick Abad of Beaver Toyota and Mazda to talk about leading your team through the holidays — when emotions run high, sales run hotter, and leadership matters most. Show Notes: The holiday season brings both family time and the b…

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“Convenience Is Kindness”: How Zapmoto Is Revolutionizing the Remote Service Experience with Clint Curtis 8:50

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What if your customers never had to step foot in your dealership again, and still loved you for it? That’s exactly what my guest, Clint Curtis, Founder and CEO of Zapmoto, is proving across the country. In this episode recorded live from Mike Calvert Toyota in Houston, Texas, we explore how Zapmoto is transforming pickup and delivery into one of th…

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When the Techs Stick together, THEY PANIC! 25:25

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SUBSCRIBE to the YOUTUbe channel. This episode was already out last week on there. VIDEO EPISODE. You’ve probably seen that Lizard Ford guy online the one always talking about the factory side of things. Strikes, contracts, solidarity… all that. The truth is, he only talks about that side because that side actually fights back. The union guys on th…

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Newsom Says No, Tesla Goes Mad Max, Home Depot Path to Pro 10:11

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1174: Gov. Newsom vetoes a dealer doc fee hike, Tesla unleashes “Mad Max” mode amid mounting scrutiny, and Home Depot opens free training lanes to fuel America’s next generation of skilled pros. Show Notes with links: California dealers were ready for a long-overdue bump to their doc fee cap, but Gov. Gavin Newsom hit the …

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Painter Back as TrueCar CEO, Old Used Cars Are In, AI In The Freelance Economy 10:04

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1173: Scott Painter steers TrueCar back to private ownership, CarGurus says buyers are going older to stay on budget, and freelancers navigate the double-edged sword of AI—faster work, smaller paychecks, and a whole lot of “good enough.” Show Notes with links: TrueCar’s founder and former CEO, Scott Painter, is back. Nearl…

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Live with Dealer Tim Pohanka of Tour Detour, Stellantis’ $13B Investment, New NADA Chair 18:11

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1172: Stellantis bets big on American production with its largest investment ever, NADA makes history with a new vice chair, and three Nissan dealers take the scenic route to prove the CVT isn’t the punchline anymore. Show Notes with links: Stellantis just dropped the biggest investment announcement in company history—$13 …

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Ford’s Aluminum Woes, Rivian (Still) Rejects Carplay, Gen Z Rotary Phones 15:18

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1171: Ford scrambles after a supplier fire halts SUV production, Rivian doubles down on AI instead of Apple CarPlay, and young people rediscover the joy of “hanging up”... literally Ford is pausing production for several key vehicles, including the Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-150 Lightning, after a massive fire sh…

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California’s CARS Act, Chargers Fail 30% of the Time, Nvidia and xAI Make a Deal? 14:21

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1170: California’s new CARS Act sets tough transparency rules for dealers, a new report exposes EV charging’s reliability gap, and Elon Musk’s xAI looks to raise $20 billion—with Nvidia both selling the chips and buying in. Show Notes with links: Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (…

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How One Platform Can Simplify Your Entire Dealership Marketing Stack with Matthew Wilmsen of Affinitiv 7:16

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What if you could turn every service appointment into a potential car sale… automatically? In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Wilmsen of Affinitiv at Mike Calvert Toyota in Houston, Texas, and let’s just say, this conversation will make you rethink how your dealership uses data, AI, and marketing under one roof. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fi…

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The REAL Reason There is a Tech Shortage 47:51

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This episode was out last week on YouTube check it out there is you want. The Ford CEO’s out here crying about the “technician shortage” again.Talking about how hard it is to find and keep techs.Yeah, no $hit. We’ve been saying that for years. But here’s the truth: this shortage didn’t just happen.The industry created it. They cut pay. They slashed…

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Signatures That Save Lives 9:00

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Shoot us a Text. Today, writer Chris Reeves joins Kyle to talk Fresno Acura’s annual #PinkAcura campaign is back for its 12th year, turning a bright pink car into a traveling symbol of hope. Each fall, the Pink Acura visits schools, fundraisers, and local events — inviting people to sign the car in honor of loved ones touched by breast cancer. The …

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Best Dealerships To Work For, Record Sub-Prime Delinquency, Ferrari’s Electric Guitar Engine 12:43

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1168: Today we’re covering how top dealerships are building stronger workplace cultures, why subprime auto delinquencies are rising, and how Ferrari’s first EV aims to keep its signature sound authentic. The Automotive News 2025 Best Dealerships To Work For study reveals what separates top employers from the rest — and it’…

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GM Kills EV Credit Hack, New Bolt is $29K, Nissan Dealers Go Top Gear 14:12

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1167: GM kills its creative EV tax credit plan while Ford plays coy, the Chevy Bolt returns faster and cheaper than ever, and three Nissan dealers take their high-mileage heroes on a 1,500-mile proving ground through the American West. General Motors has scrapped a short-lived plan that would have allowed dealers to keep o…

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Tesla’s “Affordable” Illusion, Ford’s RTO Fallout, Mattel Meets AI 12:52

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1166: Tesla’s new “affordable” EVs aren’t quite the bargain they seem, Ford’s return-to-office mandate sparks employee backlash, and Mattel teams up with OpenAI’s Sora 2 to reimagine how toys come to life. Show Notes with links: Tesla’s newest “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y were meant to bring affordability…

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100-Year-Old Dealerships, Mobile EV Chargers, ChatGPT Controls Apps 12:09

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Shoot us a Text. Episode #1153: Carvana expands its dealership experiment in Dallas, Berkshire Hathaway closes the books on its massive BYD bet, and Amazon steps up its AI game with a chat assistant for advertisers. Show Notes with links: Carvana is making another big move into franchised new-car sales, and this time it’s happening in Dallas. The c…