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Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Pam PattonCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Pam Patton Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to we...
2025-12-2314 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Perry Watson IVCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Perry Watson IV Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excit...
2025-12-1719 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian KramerCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian Kramer Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to we...
2025-12-0924 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Michael Sims & Charlie SmithCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Michael Sims & Charlie Smith Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are e...
2025-12-0515 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian OrtegaCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian Ortega Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to we...
2025-11-2609 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Marc BlandCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Marc Bland Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to we...
2025-11-2015 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest James Bennett IIICar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest James Bennett III Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excit...
2025-11-1718 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Robin Wilson & Social GrenadeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Robin Wilson & Social Grenade Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are e...
2025-11-1315 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Atul “DJ” Sardana “Continuous Learning” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee PoCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Atul “DJ” Sardana “Continuous Learning” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Atul “DJ” Sardana from C-4 Analytic...
2025-11-0618 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Tim Cox “Leadership and Growth”Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Tim Cox “Leadership and Growth” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard ar...
2025-11-0315 min
Car Guy CoffeeCar Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Matt Jones “60,000 Customers”Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Matt Jones “60,000 Customers” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to...
2025-10-2920 min
Leadership in the DealershipInside the Biggest Dealer Event of the Year: NAMADFrom jaw-dropping showroom floor moments to the most talked-about panels, Danielle Mills Walden and Phillip Greer deliver the ultimate recap of NAMAD 2025. This year’s convention broke records in Las Vegas with more than 1,200 attendees and every major OEM in the room. Toyota alone sent 53 leaders. But it was not just about the numbers. Conversations went deeper, from inventory shortages to tech adoption to making sure minority dealers have a true seat at the table.NAMAD proved it is no longer a niche event. It is shaping the future of the auto industry.Whether you...
2025-10-0128 min
The Walk AroundS4E15 - The Human Connection At Your DealershipPerry Watson IV, President of NAMAD, explains the necessity of improving the human element at dealerships. He details different ways dealers can accomplish this and shares how NAMAD is helping dealers and their communities evolve. For more information about our guest, visit their LinkedIn. Episode Breakdown0:00 - Meet Perry1:56 - Are dealers optimistic regardless of market uncertainties?3:39 - Being a servant leader5:59 - What does winning look like in automotive?7:00 - How dealers can connect with their community11:03 - 2026 priorities for NAMAD organization...
2025-09-1731 min
NAMAD SessionsWhy Your Employees’ ChatGPT Habit Could Cost MillionsSome innovations fuel growth. Others expose you to risk you never signed up for.Tyler Raquet, President & COO of Mosaic Compliance Services, joins from NAMAD 2025 to break down the blind spots in AI adoption for dealers. As ChatGPT and other tools make their way into daily dealership operations, many employees are unknowingly putting customer data—and the store itself—at risk. From uploading NPIs into unmanaged AI platforms to signing vendor contracts without understanding how data is being used, the stakes are far higher than most realize.In this epis...
2025-09-1508 minNAMAD SessionsWhy Empathy Is the Most Powerful Tool in Automotive LeadershipSupport is powerful. Shared experience is transformative.After 25 years in automotive, Martha Alvarado knows the highs, the doubts, and the resilience it takes to keep going. From her start as a BDC rep to leading internet teams, she’s built a career on empathy, connection, and redefining what customer service can mean.In this conversation, Martha reflects on her journey, the role of WOCAN in reigniting her purpose, and why breaking barriers isn’t just about proving yourself—it’s about paving the way for the next generation. Her message...
2025-09-1312 minNAMAD SessionsWhy Your Old Car Still Knows Where You LiveYour car knows more about you than you think—home address, emails, contact list, even your garage code. And most of that data stays behind when you trade it in.Ron Wheeler spent 31 years on the retail side before moving into wholesale and technology. Now, as president of Infinity Dealer Services, he’s helping dealers protect customers in ways most people never think about. Cars today store massive amounts of personal data—home addresses, emails, contact lists, even garage codes—and almost all of it remains in the vehicle after a trade-in. Disconnecting Bluetooth isn’t en...
2025-09-1315 minNAMAD SessionsKill the F&I Bottleneck (Without Killing the Deal)Some customers want to sign in-store. Others want to finish at home. Your F&I has to do both—without breaking.At NAMAD, Mike Sims (VP, Peak Performance Team) and Charlie Smith (Virtual F&I) explain how dealers are collapsing wait times and boosting PVR by bringing F&I to the customer—everywhere. Their model blends real retail experience with flexible tech: centralized teams for scale, decentralized support across rooftops, and true on-demand F&I when you’re slammed (or short-staffed). No “AI black box.” Real humans. Real contracts. Real-time insurance and compliance.
2025-09-1316 minNAMAD SessionsThe Legal Mistakes That Are Silently Killing DealershipsMost dealers wait until it’s too late to call their lawyer. Courtney Leyes and LaKisha Kinsey-Sallis explain why that mistake is costing millions — and how the real secret to protecting your dealership isn’t contracts, it’s people.Lawsuits don’t usually start in the courtroom — they start with a blind spot in the dealership. A misclassified employee. A data privacy breach. A compliance box left unchecked. Attorneys for Fisher-Phillips Courtney Leyes and LaKisha Kinsey-Sallis have seen these “small” mistakes explode into six-figure problems, and they reveal why prevention is the most overlooked strategy in auto...
2025-09-1214 minNAMAD SessionsThe Used Car Strategy That Builds Long-Term StabilityGlenn Lundy has built his career on one question: where’s the puck going?At NAMAD 2025, Glenn sat down to talk about the pace of change in auto—faster and more volatile than anything he’s seen since 1999. But he didn’t stop at AI, tariffs, or OEM strategy. He went deeper: into why minority dealers don’t inherit playbooks, why they’re forced to write their own, and why OEMs need to rethink how they engage.His advice is sharp. Focus on used cars to build stability. Get new cars fro...
2025-09-1215 minNAMAD SessionsWhy Extended Test Drives Sell Cars (and EVs) FasterSome dealers see idle fleets. Others see untapped goldmines.Aaron Klimchuk has sat on nearly every side of the automotive business — retail, OEM, and now the vendor seat at Dealerware. That breadth of experience gives him a unique perspective on one of the most overlooked opportunities in dealerships today: the loaner fleet. What most stores see as a sunk cost, Aaron sees as a lever for customer loyalty, new revenue, and even extended test drives that close deals.In this conversation, Aaron breaks down how dealers can turn underutilized ve...
2025-09-1114 minNAMAD SessionsThe Future of WOCAN and the Women Who Refuse to ShrinkSome titles come with a paycheck. Others come with a calling.When Ashley Cavazos accepted the role of President of WOCAN and Jessica Smith stepped in as Vice President, it wasn’t just a leadership shuffle — it was a moment years in the making. What started as a 60-person luncheon has grown into a standing-room-only movement, with over 160 women packing the room at this year’s NAMAD. That scale is proof of how badly this industry needs spaces where women of color are visible, heard, and supported at every level.Ashl...
2025-09-1112 minNAMAD SessionsInclusion Isn’t PR—It’s a Profit StrategyMarketing gets people in the door. Retention keeps the lights on. Here’s why dealers miss that connection.Marc Bland sits at the intersection of data and decision-making for the world’s biggest automakers. As VP of New Business Development & Growth Markets at S&P Global, he tracks where profit really comes from—loyalty, inclusion, and intentional strategy across design, marketing, retail, F&I, and service. His thesis is blunt: if you want revenue, net profit, and customers, you need inputs from everyone and execution that actually matches the marketing.In t...
2025-09-1022 minNAMAD SessionsThe Hardest Dealership to Buy Is the First OneEveryone dreams of owning a store. Few understand what it really takes.Most people in automotive talk about growth in units or revenue. Gerrick Wilkins talks in terms of entire dealerships. After 20+ years running stores himself, Gerrick now leads Omega Advisors, helping dealers buy, sell, and scale their groups the right way.In this conversation, he explains why getting your first store is the hardest, how family legacy transitions can create unexpected tax traps, and why he believes the franchise dealer model will only get stronger in the face...
2025-09-0911 minNAMAD SessionsHow Dealers Can Acquire Cars Like CarvanaWhat if dealers could finally compete with Carvana and CarMax for used car inventory — using the same tools they’ve been losing to for years?Frank Knox has lived every angle of the used car business: from buying thousands of vehicles a week at CarMax, to scaling purchasing for a massive independent dealer group, to building solutions for the very problem that kept him up at night — finding inventory.Now as COO of Auto Acquire, Frank is pulling back the curtain on how AI is transforming acquisitions. From automating offers...
2025-09-0913 minNAMAD SessionsLosing a Job, Finding a Career: The Power of Transferable SkillsWhat if losing your job was the very thing that unlocked your true career?Julie Tabarejo didn’t plan to end up in automotive. Born and raised in Hawaii, she built a career in travel, media, and marketing—until COVID shut down the island’s tourism economy overnight. Out of work and unsure of what came next, someone in the industry tapped her on the shoulder and said: “Automotive needs your skills.”Three years later, Julie has gone from selling hotel beds to helping sell cars, from Hawaii retail to consult...
2025-09-0813 minNAMAD SessionsWhy Right Now Might Be the Best Time in 4 Years to Buy a CarThe last time tariffs hit like this, it ended in the Great Depression. Could history repeat itself?Jonathan Smoke has lived through enough economic cycles to know when the ground is shifting — and right now, the auto industry is sitting on 7 million units of pent-up demand, the highest EV incentives in history, and a tariff policy not seen since the 1930s. As Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, he’s had a front-row seat to how tariffs, consumer psychology, and manufacturer poker games are reshaping the market in real time.In t...
2025-09-0815 minNAMAD SessionsInside the Biggest NAMAD Ever—and Why It MattersPerry Watson IV is leading NAMAD into a new era.As president, he’s not only breaking attendance records but redefining what it means to create a space where minority dealers, OEMs, and industry leaders come together with trust, urgency, and family at the center. This year’s conference shattered records before it even began—and it’s only the start.In this conversation, Perry shares why NAMAD is growing faster than ever, the real topics dominating dealer conversations—from inventory shortages to tech adoption—and the five priorities guiding the...
2025-09-0509 min
Automotive State of The UnionDealers Care About The Tech, Special Guest Shane Wilson of Connected Dealer ServicesShoot us a Text.Episode #1132: As we kick off the last day of the NAMAD Annual Meeting, Paul J Daly and Erroll Bomar III reflect on how they’ve been witnessing dealers lean in on technology in order to stay ahead. Then they’re joined by Shane Wilson, CEO of Connected Dealer Services who reminds us that the tech is a great starting point, but it needs to be fed by good data.ASOTU’s coverage of the 45th Annual NAMAD Annual Meeting is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services.Join Paul J...
2025-08-2807 minAutomotive State of The UnionStrong August for Automotive Industry, NAMAD Day 1 TakeawaysShoot us a Text.Episode #1131: Live from Day 2 at the NAMAD Annual Meeting with co-host Erroll Bomar III! We recap our biggest takeaways from the first day of amazing conversations and content, plus look at the record $56.4B that consumers will spend on new vehicles in August.ASOTU’s coverage is brought to you by Connected Dealer Services.Show Notes with links:Automotive retail is posting a strong for August, driven by expiring EV incentives and a calendar twist that included Labor Day. Consumers are projected to...
2025-08-2710 minNAMAD SessionsWe're Going To NAMADHit that subscribe button, because Paul J Daly and Erroll Bomar III will be heading to the 2025 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Las Vegas to host the NAMAD Sessions by Mia, interviewing some of the most forward thinking operators, industry partners and OEM reps the industry has to offer.
2025-08-2101 min
Driving PerformanceInside NAMAD’s Vision and Preview of the Upcoming 2025 Conference in Las Vegas with Perry Watson IVPerry Watson IV, President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), joins us to discuss the state of minority dealership ownership, the power of partnerships, and the future of inclusion in automotive. Perry shares the legacy of NAMAD’s founders and how the organization is empowering the next generation of dealers through training, advocacy, and innovation.Key Takeaways:(04:03) Industry training aims to produce top-performing dealership operators.(07:05) High blue-sky costs require creative financing solutions.(10:28) Showcasing real-world benefits of inclusive economics.(12:23) Inclusive events tu...
2025-06-0226 min
Auto CollabsA Journalist’s Perspective On Automotive with Brian Armstead | Public Policy Day 2025Send us a textDuring the DC Auto Show, Paul and Kyle hosted a podcast stage at Public Policy Day, and interviewed policy makers and industry experts.In this episode, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier sit down with longtime automotive journalist Brian Armstead to discuss his journey in the industry.With decades of experience writing for major publications like Forbes, US News & World Report, and The Washington Post, plus radio and TV appearances, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge about the automotive world. He shares how...
2025-02-2113 min
Tak Tak: Oda Temizliği37. Bölüm: Oda ArkadaşımBen kıza ısınamadım. O da bana ısınamadı.Bana destek olmak isterseniz
2025-01-2819 min
OdatvPKK'nın "örgüt kardeşi" FARC | Niye silah bıraktı? Barış Nasıl Gerçekleşti? | Soner Yalçın Yazıları | 10 Ocak 2025Devlet Bahçeli’nin öncüsü olduğu “Milli çözümü” sağlayacak-kolaylaştıracak çabalar yerine, neden sürekli korkuları büyütecek komplolar dile getiriliyor?Yarım asrı geçmiş kanlı sürecin bitmesi hiç kolay olmayacak kuşkusuz...Başka ülkeler de denedi. Örneğin, büyük yazar Gabriel Garcia Marquez’in ülkesi Kolombiya…Komünist Partisi’nin silahlı kanadı 1964'te kurulan Kolombiya Devrimci Silahlı Güçleri/FARC ile hükümet çeşitli kez masaya oturdu: 1982-86 yılları arasında Belisario Betancur hükümeti birkaç kez barış görüşmelerinde bulundu, sonuç alınamadı.
2025-01-1005 min
Now We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastVideo Killed the Old Sales Approach: Why CRM + Video Is Key with Durran CageIn this episode of Now We're Here, host Damon Lester chats with Durran Cage, founder and CEO of Cage Automotive, about his journey from a military brat to a leading innovator in the automotive consulting industry. Durran shares how his upbringing and early exposure to car sales shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to improving the automotive industry's customer and employee experiences. He recounts his transition from working with Chrysler during challenging times to eventually launching his own business focused on simplifying CRM processes and integrating video communication to streamline sales.
Damon and Durran...
2025-01-0233 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastAddressing the Trust Elephant with Kerri Wise of AutoFiIn this episode of Now We're Here, host Damon Lester talks with Kerri Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at AutoFi and President of the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN). Kerri shares her career path in the automotive industry, starting at J.D. Power before holding leadership roles at Edmunds, TrueCar, and now AutoFi.
Trust is a key factor in the car buying process, often the "elephant in the showroom," as Kerri Wise describes it. Many customers arrive guarded due to past experiences, leading to friction during negotiations. AutoFi addresses this by introducing transparency and...
2024-12-1732 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastHeart Over Mind: The Relationship Between OEM and Dealer with Vinay ShahaniIn this episode of Now We’re Here, host Damon Lester sits down with Vinay Shahani, Senior Vice President of U.S. Marketing and Sales for Nissan Americas. They explore Vinay’s journey from humble beginnings in Michigan, shaped by his father’s career at Ford, to leading roles at Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Vinay shares his early love for the automotive industry, cultivated through trips to the Detroit Auto Show, and how his career path was defined by a mix of engineering, consulting, and cross-functional leadership roles. They discuss Nissan’s rotational approach to developing leaders and the value of...
2024-11-1933 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastIntegrating AI for Efficient Dealership Processes with Robert PedroIn this episode of Now We're Here, host Damon Lester sits down with Robert Pedro, Vice President of North American Sales at Tekion, at the 2024 NAMAD annual meeting. Robert shares his career journey from starting as a dealership controller to working at ADP and CDK and eventually joining Tekion. He explains how his background in finance and sales helped him understand dealership needs and led him to his current role, where he helps dealerships leverage Tekion’s cloud-based software for streamlined operations.
The conversation covers how Tekion’s technology supports all aspects of dealership mana...
2024-11-1313 min
The David Spisak ShowHow Damon Lester Went from Accountant to Dealership OwnerYou know, one of the things I love most about this industry is that every leader has a story—and today’s guest, Damon Lester, has one of the most unique I’ve ever heard. Imagine stepping into the world of auto dealerships before you’ve even set foot inside a dealership. Yeah, you heard that right. Damon went from the world of accounting to becoming the owner of Nissan Bowie and long-time chairman of NAMAD, and his journey is nothing short of incredible.In this episode, Damon and I dig deep into what it takes to lead in...
2024-10-2454 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastThe Untapped Power of Multicultural Consumers in the Auto Industry with Camilo AlfaroIn this episode of Now We’re Here, host Damon Lester sits down with Camilo Alfaro, CEO and founder of Autoproyecto.com, to discuss the power of diversity in the automotive industry and how the Hispanic market is shaping the future. Alfaro shares his journey from Panama to becoming a leading voice in Hispanic automotive media, pioneering content for Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. He explains how his experiences as an editor for prominent publications helped him recognize the immense buying power of the Hispanic community, often overlooked by major automakers. The two explore the need for culturally re...
2024-10-2236 min
The Walk AroundS3E06 - NAMAD and the Positive Outlook for Minority DealersWe’re bringing back another two-guest episode, and this is one you won’t want to miss, especially if you are an aspiring dealer! Perry Watson IV and Damon Lester, both of The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), discuss how the association is changing the lives of minorities within the automotive industry, what individuals who want to own a dealership can be doing, and more.NAMAD, founded in 1980, is an association that champions advocates for diversity and inclusion in all areas of the automotive industry. If you’ve never attended a NAMAD confer...
2024-10-1048 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastCreating Lasting Partnerships Between Dealers and Vendor Partners with Reggie DavisIn this episode of "Now We're Here," host Damon Lester sits down with Reggie Davis, Director of Dealer Performance at JM&A Group, to discuss his career path and the lessons he's learned along the way. Reggie reflects on his upbringing in Philadelphia, his move to North Carolina, and how a job in car sales during college shaped his future in the automotive industry. The conversation covers the evolution of car dealerships, the role of finance and insurance (F&I), and the importance of compliance in today’s auto market.
Reggie also explains how JM...
2024-10-0925 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastProcess Over Perfection: How Daily Refinements Lead to Dealership Success with Lorraine McPherson ConquestIn this inaugural episode of Now We're Here, host Damon Lester sits down with Lorraine McPherson Conquest, President of Conquest Automotive Needs, to discuss her journey as an immigrant from Jamaica to the founder of a thriving business in the automotive industry. Lorraine shares her progression from humble beginnings in billing at a dealership to eventually starting her own company that focuses on service department efficiency, training service advisors, and warranty administration. She reflects on her challenges as a minority woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of empowering others through mentorship.
Throughout...
2024-10-0226 min
ASOTU UnscriptedInspiring Women to Change this Industry for the Better with Nely GalanSend us a text She knows we can reach women in auto retail in new ways. Nely Galan shares and inspires other women with the opportunities in front of them to help move the entire industry forward in new ways. Paul J Daly and Nely Galan caught up after her keynote at the Women of Color Automotive Network (WOCAN) annual luncheon at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible. Check out othe...
2024-09-2406 minASOTU UnscriptedWe Can All Win Together with Mike StantonSend us a text Together, dealers will make this industry great. Paul J Daly caught up with Mike Stanton at the NAMAD Annual Meeting. Mike shared this positive sentiment on how dealers get to shape how we do business in this industry. He touched on how National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and NAMAD collaborate together but also how dealers band together to help legislators shape regulation the correct way. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD cove...
2024-09-2304 minASOTU UnscriptedConsumers Lead this Market with Jamie ButtersSend us a text He knows the market will correct itself based off consumer desires. Jamie Butters from Automotive News shares how they see the market has changed and where it may cool off. Kyle Mountsier and Jamie Butters caught up at National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to cover this and more. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD coverage possible. Check out other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https://w...
2024-09-1204 minASOTU UnscriptedPerry Watson IV on the Success of the NAMAD CommunitySend us a text NAMAD has created a tight knit community that genuinely cares to help others succeed. Paul Daly catches up with Perry Watson IV on the success of NAMAD and how NAMAD's Next Gen dealers create dealer ownership opportunities for minorities. Special thanks to our friends at TrueCar, Inc. for making our NAMAD Coverage possible. Check out other content in the ASOTU-verse here: Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www....
2024-08-2905 min
Automotive News Daily DriveAug. 27, 2024 | NAMAD Chair Damon Lester; CDK says personal data safeAug. 27, 2024 | NAMAD Chair Damon Lester; CDK says personal data safe by Automotive News
2024-08-2719 minAutomotive State of The UnionLIVE from NAMAD, Rivian VP to Stellantis, Betting on Personalized CarsShoot us a Text.Welcome to Miami as we’re coming to you Live from the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting in Miami Florida where hundreds of Dealers, OEMs, and Industry Partners are talking about the current and future state of the industry. We’re also talking about the Rivian VP who is now spen to Detroit as well as Salesforce’s bet on the future of personalized vehicles. We want to thank our friends at TrueCar+ for making our coverage of the 2024 NAMAD Annual Meeting possible!Show Notes with links:
2024-08-2109 minAutomotive State of The Union$99 Corollas, Plinko and More, Car Insurance Through The Roof, Live From Amplify 24Shoot us a Text.It’s a travel Tuesday as we head to Virginia for the Reynolds Retail Summit and then Florida for the NAMAD Conference. Today we’re talking about the buzz our friends at Rohrman Toyota are making with creative marketing campaigns, why car insurance premiums keep going up and check in at Amplify 2024 with Kyle Mountsier and Reynolds CMO Greg Uland.AnnouncementNew Auto Collabs episode - Changing the Culture Through An Employee Stock Ownership Plan with Bethany Sobczak, Corporate HR Director at Fitzgerald Auto Mall...
2024-08-2017 minNow We’re Here - A NAMAD PodcastEpisode 00: What To Expect On "Now We're Here"Welcome to the very first episode of "Now We’re Here"—a podcast by and for minority auto dealers who are quickly becoming industry frontrunners.
Get to know your host Damon Lester, and what you can expect from the Now We're Here podcast.
Make sure to subscribe so you can be updated when new episodes release!
2024-08-1602 minASOTU UnscriptedDamon Lester | Vice-Chairman @ NAMADSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Damon Lester during NAMAD. Damon Lester is the Vice-Chairman of NAMAD as well as Owner at Nissan Of Bowie. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture. 🎧 Like a...
2023-11-0205 minAutomotive State of The UnionLIVE at the NAMAD Conference in Miami, Ford Loses Kentucky Truck Plant, Gigapress Use Is GrowingShoot us a Text.It’s Thursday and Paul and Kyle are live on the ground in Miami Florida for the annual NAMAD Members Meeting. We grab new president Perry Watson IV for a quick chat, then also talk about the latest strike target, as well as the growing use of gigapresses in manufacturing as other OEM’s take a page out of Tesla’s playbook.Show Notes with links:“You just lost Kentucky Truck Plant”. Those were the final words of Wednesday night's negotiation meeting between UAW and Ford negotiating teams which included U...
2023-10-1212 minAutomotive State of The UnionHeaded to NAMAD, A Throwback, And IntentionalityShoot us a Text.We’re wheels up to NAMAD on this hump day, and are excited for a couple of days with some of our favorite people! We spend some time remembering last year’s NAMAD conference through an interview with Brian Armstead, and talk about the intentionality needed to reach people who aren’t like you.Watch for more of our NAMAD coverage over the next several days and weeks! We’ll be recording interviews and releasing them on the In The Dirt podcast.
2023-10-1109 min
Get In Her Lane: Her Automotive PerspectiveAshley Cavazos: How Engaging with WOCAN Can Benefit YouFollow us on Instagram @getinherlane or on our website: https://www.getinherlane.com/Get ready to shift gears as we engage in an enlightening conversation with Ashley Cavazos, one of the Executive Chairs of WOCAN, Woman of Color Automotive Network. Ashley explains the mission of WOCAN and how this organization can be an asset to you as an individual or as a business. WOCAN Website: https://www.wocautonetwork.com/Ashley explains how WOCAN is accelerating change in the industry culture by attracting, retaining, and recruiting more women of color and how engaging wi...
2023-07-2025 minGet In Her Lane: Her Automotive PerspectiveKrystal Roberts: Breaking Down Gender and Race Barriers Through Confidence and Leadership; How to Own Your Spot in the Room When You Are the "Only One"Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! https://www.getinherlane.com/We are excited to be ranked #28 of the Best Automotive Podcasts from FeedSpot! https://blog.feedspot.com/automotive_podcasts/Kat & Shan speak with Krystal Roberts from Advantage Auto Group. She is a powerhouse in the industry, and there is a lot we can learn from her in this interview!Dive in with us to learn about her leadership role in the dealership, her story of how she has gotten to where she is today, how Krystal has had to break dow...
2023-02-0640 minASOTU UnscriptedHosea Willis, Pre-Owned Sales Manager, Darrell Waltrip HondaSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Hosea Willis during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Hosea Willis is the Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Darrell Waltrip Honda. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop ...
2022-11-1006 minASOTU UnscriptedBrian Armstead, Writer and Radio HostSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Brian Armstead during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Brian Armstead is a writer and radio host covering all areas of the automotive industry. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive re...
2022-11-0304 minASOTU UnscriptedJim Colon, Co-Owner, Marysville ToyotaSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Jim Colon during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Jim Colon is the co-owner of Marysville Toyota. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture. 🎧 Like and fol...
2022-11-0304 minASOTU UnscriptedDr. Monica Curry, Ed.D, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Subaru of AmericaSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Dr. Monica Curry during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Dr. Monica Curry, Ed.D is the Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Subaru of America. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news...
2022-11-0207 minASOTU UnscriptedChris Dukes, Territory Sales Manager, Autosoft, IncSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Chris Dukes during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Chris Dukes is a Territory Sales Manager at Autosoft, Inc. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture. 🎧...
2022-11-0206 min
Millionaire Car Salesman PodcastT Got Your Key's Road Show Aftermath: NAMAD, Digital Dealer, and Ally AList SummitThis week, the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast is hosted by the one-and-only 'Blind Master' L.A. Williams! L.A. discusses with Tianna Mick, AKA T Got Your Keys, on her 'Automotive Road Show'! During October, Tianna spent the last month traveling around the country from one automotive conference after the next. The first stop was in Miami, Florida, for the annual National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) Conference, where we get a behind-the-scenes look at the week-long event. Dealer Synergy's Founder, Sean V. Bradley, keynoted the conference and introduced the automotive industries first projecting, forecasting, and...
2022-11-0146 minASOTU UnscriptedPamela Thomas, Dealer Network Manager, General MotorsSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Pamela Thomas during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Pamela Thomas is a Dealer Network Manager at General Motors. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture....
2022-11-0106 minASOTU UnscriptedRasean Comeaux, Sales Manager, Len Stoler LexusSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Rasean Comeaux during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Rasean Comeaux is a Sales Manager at Len Stoler Lexus. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture. 🎧 ...
2022-11-0108 minASOTU UnscriptedHugene Fields, President, NAMADSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Hugene Fields during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Hugene Fields is the incoming President of NAMAD. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture. 🎧 Like a...
2022-10-3104 minASOTU UnscriptedDamon Lester, Owner, Nissan of BowieSend us a text ASOTU was on the ground with Damon Lester during the 2022 NAMAD Annual Conference. Damon Lester is the Owner of Nissan of Bowie and is the outgoing President of NAMAD. ⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, ...
2022-10-3105 min
True Crime: Meçhule Giden GemiAyin Kurbanı Mı? Jeanette DePalma1972 yılının ağustos ayında 16 yaşındaki bir kız çocuğu, öğleden sonra çıktığı evine bir daha geri dönmedi. Altı hafta boyunca ondan haber alınamadı, ancak daha sonra ortaya çıkanlar öyle hayret vericiydi ki barındırdığı tuhaflıklar günümüze kadar geldi.
2022-10-1333 min
Clarity Compressed: Build a Better Business Through Better Brand DevelopmentA Healthy Approach To Changing SeasonsClarity Fam,I spent most of last week in Miami…and I wasn’t thrilled. Don’t get me wrong, I love the NAMAD family I was with, but I wasn’t happy about 85 degrees, sunny, and humid. That is primarily because October in Upstate NY is my absolute favorite time of year. It’s just invigorating!The sunny, crisp 55 degree days. The insane color painting the palette of the tree lines. The festivals, baked goods, and hints of wood burning stoves in the air is second to none.October always puts me in the min...
2022-10-1109 min
Kailar Podcastleri64. Tegabün (Aldanma) suresi KHMK Hasan Basri Çantay sesli mealiTeğabun Suresi (Arapça: سورة التغابن) adını, 9. ayette geçen kıyamet günü ve Yevmu’t-Teğabun (pişmanlık günü) kelimesinden almıştır. Bu sure sözcük ve hacim bakımından geniş surelerdendir, evrensel ve genel duaya işaret eden, Allah’ı tesbih (سَبَّحَ لِلَّـهِ) ifadesiyle başlayan ve “Müsebbihât” diye bilinen surelerin altıncısıdır.Teğabun Suresi adını, 9. ayette geçen kıyamet günü ve Yevmu’t-Teğabun (pişmanlık günü) kelimesinden almıştır. Teğabun kelimesi bu manasıyla Kur’an-ı Kerim’de bir defaya mahsus olmak üzere sadece bu surede geçmiştir. Ayetlerin sayısı noktasında kari ve müfessirler ara...
2022-10-0105 min