Best Michael Cirillo Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Cirillo: The Biggest Problem In Retail Auto and How To Solve It | Leadership | Ep. 678 30:44

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Most people assume the biggest problem in retail auto is inventory, rates, or competition. But every time I walk into a dealership, I see something else at the core of the struggle. It isn’t obvious on the surface, but you can feel it in the turnover, the burnout, the “busy but not fulfilled” pace that too many teams are stuck in. We love to talk a…

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746 Matt Maroone: Co-Founder & CEO of Silver Mirror Facial Bar 32:15

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Matt Maroone, Co-Founder and CEO of Silver Mirror Facial Bar — the fast-growing skincare brand redefining what facials look like in today’s busy world. Silver Mirror delivers results-driven treatments designed to fit seamlessly into modern lifestyles, blending expert estheticians, clinical te…

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745 Hannah Cheng: Co-Founder and CEO of Mimi Cheng’s 28:42

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Hannah Cheng, Co-Founder and CEO of Mimi Cheng’s — the cult-favorite dumpling brand on a mission to bring family recipes to the world in a fresh, modern way. What began in 2014 as a small New York City dumpling shop, inspired by Hannah and her sister Marian’s mom’s recipes, has grown into a t…

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744 Marguerite Adzick: Founder & CEO of Addison Bay 33:15

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Marguerite Adzick, Founder & CEO of Addison Bay — the women’s activewear brand blending polished style with high performance. A former Division I athlete, Marguerite launched Addison Bay in 2018 to solve a problem she knew firsthand: activewear that could keep up with the demands of real life…

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743 Joe Nicchi: Founder & CEO of CVT Soft Serve 28:02

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Joe Nicchi, Founder and CEO of CVT Soft Serve — the Los Angeles–based brand that turned a classic chocolate-vanilla twist into a cultural phenomenon. What started with a single soft serve truck in 2014 has grown into a beloved brand with multiple trucks, retail locations, and packaged pints t…

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742 Tim Manschot: Founder & CEO of NOWATCH 26:29

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Tim Manschot, Founder and CEO of NOWATCH — the world’s first screenless wearable reimagining how we engage with technology. Instead of pulling you into endless notifications and distractions, NOWATCH blends cutting-edge biosensing with timeless, sustainable design to help you build resilience…

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741 Indie Lee: Founder of Indie Lee Skincare 31:00

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Indie Lee, Founder of Indie Lee Skincare — the clean beauty brand built on resilience, transparency, and a mission to empower healthier living. Indie’s journey began in 2008, when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors believed was environmentally derived. After su…

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740 Sammy Kestenbaum: Co-Founder & CEO of PRETZELIZED 32:38

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sammy Kestenbaum, Co-Founder and CEO of PRETZELIZED — the snack brand pioneering a whole new category by combining pretzels with other classics to create two favorites in one. What started with the idea for a pretzel-meets-pita-chip hybrid has quickly grown into a national brand, now found in…

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Jimmy Douglas: Why 49% of Car Dealers Struggle to Sell EVs | Car Sales | Ep.677 35:15

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In this episode my guest is Jimmy Douglas, founder and CEO of Plug and former Tesla exec. Jimmy’s one of the sharpest voices in the pre-owned EV market, and he’s here to break down what most dealers are missing, and what a small group is quietly getting right. We talk about why nearly half of dealers still won’t touch used EVs, what it actually tak…

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739 Mark Brooks: Co-Founder & CEO of Brainiac 27:38

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mark Brooks, Co-Founder and CEO of Brainiac — the science-driven snack brand on a mission to close the brain nutrition gap and give families better options that fuel brilliance. With most Americans consuming less than 20% of the Omega-3s and choline needed for optimal brain health, Mark and h…

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738 Mike Adair: Founder of Red’s 29:19

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Mike Adair, Founder of Red’s — the premium frozen food brand on a mission to reinvent the frozen aisle with clean, convenient, and crave-worthy options. What began with a simple idea and a nod to his beloved dog Red has grown into the largest premium frozen burrito and breakfast sandwich bran…

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737 Debbie Mullin: Founder & CEO of Copper Cow Coffee 31:30

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Debbie Mullin, Founder & CEO of Copper Cow Coffee — the premium Vietnamese coffee brand on a mission to modernize and elevate the traditional Vietnamese coffee experience for U.S. consumers. What began as an idea to merge her Vietnamese heritage with a commitment to ethical sourcing and innov…

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Auto Shows Are Quietly Driving ROI (But Dealers Aren’t Paying Attention) with Jennifer Morand 26:01

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Send us a text Auto shows aren’t dead—they’re just getting started, and Jennifer Morand is helping to rewrite the playbook. On this episode of Auto Collabs, the crew welcomes Jennifer Morand—the incoming chairwoman of the Automotive Experience Alliance (AEA) and powerhouse behind the Chicago Auto Show. She’s on a mission to make auto shows more tha…

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Ondar Tarlow: Activate More Car Buyers with VIP Events | Car Sales | Ep. 676 44:16

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In this episode my guest is Ondar Tarlow, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience working with brands like Fastlane Drive, Pacific Premier Bank, and the LA Chargers. He’s built a career on creating events and campaigns that actually move people—sometimes literally into showrooms. We dig into the big question dealers wrestle wit…

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736 Xeba Zareie: Founder of Preme 30:09

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Xeba Zareie, Founder of Preme — the gut health brand making daily digestion support simple, science-backed, and actually doable for even the most sensitive stomachs. What started in her Dallas kitchen has become a line of low-FODMAP prebiotic powders and drink mixes, co-developed with a functio…

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735 FX Rouxel: Founder and CEO of Gardyn 31:40

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by FX Rouxel, Founder and CEO of Gardyn — the smart indoor gardening brand reimagining how we grow and eat food at home. Gardyn empowers anyone to grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce year-round with no green thumb required. Using patented Hybriponics® technology, AI-powered plant care, and optimized…

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734 Van Hong: Co-Founder of Mint Tools 28:05

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Van Hong, Co-Founder of Mint Tools — the professional hair tool brand designing high-performance, ergonomic styling tools built with stylists in mind. Mint was founded by two best friends who combined over 40 years of beauty industry experience and electrical engineering expertise to solve a ma…

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This One Stat Explains Why Customers Still Hate Buying Cars with David Thomas 27:01

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Send us a text What if the real reason car buyers feel frustrated has nothing to do with price? David Thomas has spent decades shaping how consumers understand and experience buying a car—from the early days of Autoblog to his current role unpacking research at CDK Global. In this episode, David joins Michael and Paul to talk about the hidden frict…

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Shasta Haddock: How to Convert Social Media Leads Into Car Sales | Business Development | Ep. 675 31:44

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In this episode, my guest is Shasta Haddock, Chief Operations Officer at Epic BDC and host of I'm A Car Chick Podcast. With over a decade in automotive, she’s built high-performing BDC teams and even created the industry’s first elite response team that turns social media traffic into real showroom appointments. We get into some very real challenge…

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733 Samantha Gold: Founder & CEO of Motette 30:58

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Samantha Gold, Founder and CEO of Motette—the fast-growing children’s clothing brand redefining modern parenting with stylish, ultra-soft bamboo essentials and built-in sun protection. In less than a year, Motette has scaled 300% month-over-month, landed in more than 35 U.S. boutiques without a…

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The Reason Your Dealership Tech Stack Sucks (It’s Not What You Think) with Nick Askew 32:05

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Send us a text AI isn’t coming for your job—it’s coming for your to-do list. When Nick Askew first plugged AI into his daily marketing work, it was like flipping a switch—from a grind to a productivity cheat code. In this episode, Nick sits down with Kyle (while Paul and Michael cheer from the sidelines) to unpack why that moment in late 2023 marke…

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732 Luna Aziz: Founder & CEO of Legendairy Milk 31:46

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Luna Aziz, Founder and CEO of Legendairy Milk—a wellness brand born from her own journey through the unfiltered realities of new motherhood. After struggling with low milk supply and reacting badly to fenugreek, Luna turned to research and cultural traditions to create effective, fenugreek-free…

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731 Cara Dumaplin: Founder of TakingCaraBabies 30:38

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Cara Dumaplin, Founder of Taking Cara Babies—a trusted education company dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of infant and toddler sleep. A neonatal nurse, certified pediatric sleep consultant, and mom of four, Cara has built a global community of millions through her research-…

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Janis Showers: The Most Overlooked Profit Center in Your Dealership | BDC | Ep. 674 33:45

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In this episode my guest is Janis Showers, founder of The Car Girls, who has spent more than 25 years helping dealerships turn phone calls and customer conversations into lasting relationships and profit. We dig into why the simplest interaction—the phone call—is still one of the biggest stumbling blocks in 2025, and what that says about the way de…

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730 Steve Magami: Co-Founder & CEO of Fruitist 30:43

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Steve Magami, Co-Founder and CEO of Fruitist—the fast-growing fruit brand shaking up the grocery aisle and redefining what it means to snack healthy. What started as a bold idea to treat fruit like a branded CPG product has become a billion-dollar global company, with $400M in revenue over th…

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Why Customers Don't Trust Mechanics (And How to Fix It) with Curtis Gardner 23:31

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Send us a text The technician who turned oil changes into master certifications—and negativity into a movement of positivity. Curtis Gardner isn’t your typical technician. Starting out with oil changes after high school, Curtis worked his way up to Toyota master certification before taking on the German-engineering challenge at Audi. But what makes…

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729 Lara Henderson: Founder & CEO of Pure Mama 34:36

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Lara Henderson, Founder and CEO of PURE MAMA — a naturally luxurious skincare brand redefining body care for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Inspired by her own search for high-quality, pregnancy-safe products during her first pregnancy, Lara saw a clear gap in the market and set out to crea…

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728 Lilly Ghalichi: Founder & CEO of Lilly Lashes 31:08

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Lilly Ghalichi, CEO and Founder of Lilly Lashes—an incredible company focused on all things lashes, from pioneering 3D lash designs to creating luxurious styles that flatter every eye shape and occasion. Since launching in 2013, Lilly Lashes has become a global beauty powerhouse with a celebrit…

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The AI Reality Check Every Automotive Vendor Needs with Laurie Halter 26:30

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Send us a text From hype to hesitation—Laurie Halter reveals what dealerships really think about AI in the service drive. Laurie Halter isn’t just a PR veteran with her finger on the industry’s pulse—she’s now bringing hard data to the AI conversation in fixed ops. In this episode, she joins Paul, Kyle, and Michael to unpack her latest independent …

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Ep. 673 - Why Your Dealership Experience Is Worth More Than You Think, with Megan McDowell 26:05

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In this episode, my guest is Megan McDowell, Vice President of Operations at TrueCar. Megan’s career started on the sales floor at Lexus of Austin and took her all the way to the executive table without leaving the automotive industry. We dig into what she learned from those bell-to-bell dealership days that gave her an edge in leadership, and how …

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727 Stephen Williamson : Co-Founder and CEO of Forager Project 41:54

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Stephen Williamson, Co-Founder and CEO of Forager Project—the family-owned, organic, dairy-free creamery crafting premium yogurts, milks, and creamers from cashews and coconuts. Founded in 2013 with his stepson, JC Hanley, Forager Project was born from a bold mission: to flip the dairy model so…

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Why the Next Big Auto Story Won’t Start on Social Media with Jamie Butters 25:42

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Send us a text From Kentucky minivan launches to Tokyo auto shows to the Wall Street Journal—Jamie Butters has been shaping automotive news for decades, and now he’s taking that storytelling to an even bigger stage. In this episode, Paul J Daly sits down with veteran automotive journalist Jamie Butters, fresh off his transition from Automotive News…

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726 Linda Wang: Founder & CEO of Karuna Skin & Avatara 34:36

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Linda Wang, Founder and CEO of Karuna Skin and Avatara—two purpose-driven skincare brands inspired by her personal journey and cultural heritage. Karuna pioneered Asian-style sheet masks in the U.S., bringing effective, ingredient-led treatments to a market that had never seen anything like it.…

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725 Vincent Branchesi: Co-Founder of Grimoire 27:33

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Vincent Branchesi, Co-Founder of Grimoire—a modern skincare brand blending biotech innovation with inclusive, design-forward products. With a background in brand strategy and experience design, Vincent has taken all he learned from corporate and startup worlds to build something entirely differ…

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Ep. 672 - If you believe AI will replace your job… you’re right 23:37

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Let’s just be real. The ground has shifted—and it’s not just a ripple. It’s a full-blown seismic shift under every industry, every role, every business model. In this episode, I’m unpacking what that actually means for those of us in the retail auto world and beyond as we navigate artificial intelligence. You’ve seen the AI overviews show up before…

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724 Danny O’Malley: Founder & President of Before the Butcher 36:49

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Danny O’Malley, Founder and President of Before the Butcher—the plant-based meat company that’s changing how America eats. After a successful career in the food industry, including a senior role at Beyond Meat, Danny launched Before the Butcher in 2017 with a bold vision: to make plant-based me…

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723 Jordan Nathan: Founder & CEO of Caraway 32:45

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Jordan Nathan, Founder and CEO of Caraway—the design-forward, non-toxic home goods brand that has redefined modern cookware. What started in 2019 with a waitlist of over 150,000 has quickly scaled into one of the fastest-growing home brands of the last decade. From bakeware to tea kettles, Cara…

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722 Lorissa Link: Founder of LK snacks 26:49

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Lorissa Link, Founder of LK™ snacks—the first and only meat snack brand free from the Top 9 allergens, making high-protein, delicious snacks that everyone can safely enjoy. Inspired by her son’s severe food allergies, Lorissa set out to create an allergen-free meat snack brand that didn’t com…

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Ep. 671 - The Secret Car Sales Strategy Your Competitors Don't Know About 23:32

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We’re throwing it back to one of the most practical and actionable episodes of MC on the Mic—and for good reason. This strategy is so simple, it almost feels too good to be true. But it's exactly the kind of innovative (not inventive) move that the top 1% in sales and service swear by. In this solo episode, I break down a three-step framework that …

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721 Martha Barra: Owner of Barra of Mendocino 36:44

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Martha Barra, Owner of Barra of Mendocino and Redwood Valley Cellars—a pioneer in organic winemaking with a story that spans decades of grit, growth, and unwavering values. Alongside her late husband, Charlie Barra, Martha helped turn a single vineyard into a thriving, vertically integrated w…

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The #1 Thing Dealers Want from Vendors: Communication, Not More Tech with Tina Cuatto 23:27

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Send us a text In an industry chasing the next big thing, Tina Cuatto says the real game changer is simple: better vendor communication. AI, vibe coding, and endless vendor promises—dealers are being told the future is already here. But is it? Tina Cuatto from DealerOn joins the Auto Collabs crew to cut through the noise and get real about where th…

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720 Michael Jacobson: CEO of French Florist 28:40

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist—the Los Angeles-based floral brand that has transformed from a single struggling shop into a $9.5M+ powerhouse poised for national franchise expansion. Michael is on a mission to disrupt the floral industry with a blend of creativity, operational excell…

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719 Daryl-Ann Denner: Co-Founder & Creative Director of nuuds 38:46

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Daryl-Ann Denner, Co-Founder and Creative Director of nuuds—the elevated basics brand redefining what comfort and confidence look like. From high school chemistry teacher to influencer to nine-figure founder, Daryl-Ann’s story is a masterclass in listening to your audience, trusting your gut,…

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Ep. 670 - GET OUT of the Customer's Way, for crying out loud! with Gary Graves 26:33

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In this episode, my guest is Gary Graves, the kind of guy who can build a SaaS platform by day and grade a dirt road by night. One foot in the tech world, the other in the real one. Equal parts futurist and hands-on problem solver, he's spent years collecting and analyzing the conversations dealerships have with their customers—and the insights he’…

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718 Sameer Mehta: Co-Founder & CEO of Smash Kitchen 27:16

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Smash Kitchen—the bold, better-for-you pantry brand on a mission to clean up the condiment aisle. Alongside his co-founders, Sameer is bringing flavor, fun, and function to everyday staples with organic, non-GMO ingredients and serious brand attitude. In ou…

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717 Tapasya Bali: Founder & CEO of 100 Cal Snacks 30:41

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Tapasya Bali, Founder and CEO of 100 Cal Snacks—a functional food brand redefining what it means to snack with purpose. After a successful career on Wall Street and a personal health crisis fueled by stress and burnout, Tapasya made a powerful pivot. She created 100 Cal Snacks to offer portio…

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716 Maria Weaver: Founder & CEO of XO Maria Louise 28:03

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Maria Weaver, Founder and CEO of XO Maria Louise—a bold new jewelry brand rooted in the power of reinvention, intention, and individuality. After an impressive 30-year career leading media, entertainment, and tech giants including HBO, Showtime, and Warner Music Experience—where she doubled r…

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Ep. 669 - Why Tires Might Be Your Dealership’s Most Overlooked Goldmine, with David Pulla 25:53

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In this episode, my guest is David Pulla, President of Dynamic Tire, one of Canada’s largest tire distributors. We dive into a part of the business that most dealers overlook—tires—and explore how they’re not just rubber on a rim, but one of the most practical tools for increasing retention, profitability, and service traffic. We talk about how dea…

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How To Be Your Own CDP with Nick Askew 32:51

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Send us a text When your side hustle is building AI that builds companies, you're officially in "mad scientist" territory—in the best way. Nick Askew of Space Auto returns to Auto Collabs and proves once again why he's the dealer tech world's resident mad scientist. In this episode, Nick talks about building an experimental AI-powered company that …

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715 Kegan Fisher: Co-Founder & CEO of Frank Darling 35:38

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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Kegan Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Frank Darling—the fine jewelry brand reimagining the engagement ring experience with modern design, ethical sourcing, and custom craftsmanship. What began in a Brooklyn apartment in 2017 has grown into a nationally recognized brand with showrooms across New…