Connected Podcast Episode 206: The Ideas That Move Automotive Forward with Michael Cirillo

Great ideas don't always come from the boardroom. Sometimes they come from the service lane, the parts department, the accounting office, or the showroom floor. They're the small innovations and best practices that solve real problems and make dealerships run better every day. In this episode of Connected, Greg sits down with Michael Cirillo, founder of The Dealer Playbook and one of the judges for the Automotive Amplifiers Contest, to talk about innovation in automotive retail and why sharing what works matters more than ever. In this episode, you'll hear: -What separates a good idea from a truly impactful innovation in a dealership. -Why sharing best practices helps the entire industry improve and grow. -What excites Michael most about serving as a judge for the Automotive Amplifiers Contest and celebrating the people moving automotive forward. Whether you've submitted an idea, plan to attend Amplify, or simply want to learn how the industry's best operators think about innovation, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. And if you haven't already, make plans to join us at Amplify 2026. The event brings together some of the brightest minds in automotive to share ideas, best practices, and innovations that are shaping the future of the industry.