Episodes

  • Why Most Automotive AI Projects Fail with John Coles

    Why Most Automotive AI Projects Fail with John Coles
    Jun 25 2026
    AI is being broadly adopted in the automotive industry, but many companies are implementing it without a clear understanding of the customer problem they're trying to solve. In this episode of Auto Collabs, John Coles of ACV explains why successful AI ...
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    28 mins
  • How Dealer Associations Help Navigate Compliance Changes with Laura Perrotta

    How Dealer Associations Help Navigate Compliance Changes with Laura Perrotta
    Jun 24 2026
    Compliance changes can create uncertainty for dealerships of every size. Laura Perrotta, President of NJ CAR, explains how dealer associations help retailers navigate evolving regulations, access trusted resources, and stay informed when new compliance...
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    7 mins
  • How Dealers Can Create New Revenue Streams with Sam Weaver

    How Dealers Can Create New Revenue Streams with Sam Weaver
    Jun 23 2026
    Dealership growth doesn't always come from selling more vehicles. Sam Weaver, dealer principal of Chevy Chase Acura and author of Together Is How We Win, explains why many dealerships are overlooking valuable revenue opportunities that already exist wi...
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    6 mins
  • How Training Turns Marketing Into Revenue with Eric Mercado

    How Training Turns Marketing Into Revenue with Eric Mercado
    Jun 23 2026
    Dealership sales training can make or break a marketing investment. Eric Mercado, Chief Revenue Officer and Partner at Force Marketing, explains why even the best marketing campaigns fail when dealership teams aren't prepared to deliver on the customer...
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    7 mins
  • How Dealers Are Adapting to New Compliance Standards with Kevin Frye

    How Dealers Are Adapting to New Compliance Standards with Kevin Frye
    Jun 22 2026
    Dealership compliance has become one of the most important conversations in automotive retail. Kevin Frye shares how his organization responded after receiving an FTC warning letter and what dealers can learn from the experience. Special thanks to Forc...
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    4 mins
  • How TrueCar Is Building the Future of Car Buying Tech with Scott Painter

    How TrueCar Is Building the Future of Car Buying Tech with Scott Painter
    Jun 22 2026
    TrueCar CEO Scott Painter shares his vision for a future where AI helps consumers choose the right vehicle, financing becomes more flexible, and car ownership itself may look very different than it does today. Special thanks to Force Marketing for maki...
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    16 mins
  • What Does A Transparent Dealer Look Like? | Zach Shefska

    What Does A Transparent Dealer Look Like? | Zach Shefska
    Jun 19 2026
    Building trust in automotive retail starts with transparency. At the CBT News Auto Leadership Summit on Fair Pricing & Compliance, Zach Shefska, co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, explains how AI-powered shopping tools, objective dealer data, and changing ...
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    8 mins
  • Transparent Dealership Pricing Starts with Marketing | John Fitzpatrick

    Transparent Dealership Pricing Starts with Marketing | John Fitzpatrick
    Jun 19 2026
    Transparent pricing starts with marketing. At the CBT New Auto Leadership Summit on Fair Pricing & Compliance, John Fitzpatrick of Force Marketing explains why dealership compliance challenges often begin long before a customer enters the showroom. Whe...
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    14 mins