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Automotive Innovators Unplugged

by Sean Kelley

Automotive Innovators Unplugged. Spotlighting the innovators, disruptors, and forward-thinkers shaping the future of automotive retail. Each week we’ll dive into the tools, tech, and strategies that help dealers win in today’s market and get a little personal with our guests!

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Episodes

  1. Fixed Ops Friction: Bridging the Gap Between Parts and Service | Ep. 10 ft. Randy Pennington

    Why is there almost always friction between parts and service departments, and what is it quietly costing your dealership? 💭 In Episode 10 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, hosts Sean Kelley (#thecarbizcoach) and JP Burkemper sit down with Randy Pennington, Parts Manager at Bruce Titus Group…

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  2. Bridging the Customer Retention Gap | Ep. 9 ft. Matt Raymond, Anthony Alagona, & Vic Turselli

    Most dealerships think they have a sales or marketing problem, but the real breakdown happens after the customer leaves the lot. 💭 In this special panel episode of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, hosts Sean Kelley (#thecarbizcoach) and JP Burkemper assemble a powerhouse lineup of industry…

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  3. Why the Best Car Salespeople Are Actually Problem Solvers | Episode 8 ft. Eric Hedges

    The Shift to Servant Leadership - How do you maintain a high-performing dealership culture across decades of continuous industry disruption? 💭 In Episode 8 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, hosts Sean Kelley (#thecarbizcoach) and JP Burkemper sit down with Eric Hedges, General Manager of Audi...

  4. From Marine to VP: The Mindset Required to Run a Store | Episode 7 ft. Hermann Cuadros

    From Employee to Indispensable Operator — What separates someone who just works at a dealership from a leader who becomes completely indispensable to the business? 💭 In Episode 7 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, hosts Sean Kelley (#thecarbizcoach) and JP Burkemper sit down with Hermann…

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  5. Stop Selling Cars, Start Changing Lives | Episode 6 ft. Don Brown

    Are you treating your customers like a transaction, or are you offering them a life-changing opportunity? 💭 In Episode 6 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach and JP host Don Brown Jr. and Don Brown III of Don Brown Chevrolet to discuss the deeply human element of the…

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  6. The Secret to Scaling: Empower Your Team to Replace You | Episode 5 ft. Chris Lardieri

    The Ultimate Leadership Test - Are you letting your ego prevent your dealership from scaling? 💭 In Episode 5 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach & JP host Chris Lardieri, Service Director at Route 18 Automotive, to discuss the realities of delegation, time management,...

  7. Stop Managing Chaos: The Blueprint for Multi-Store Growth | Episode 4 ft. Tanner Wood

    Are you managing your dealership's chaos, or are you actually building self-sustaining leaders? 💭 In this episode of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach & JP host Tanner Wood of the Don Wood Automotive Group to discuss the realities of scaling leadership across a massive...

  8. The Playbook for 35+ Car Months: From Top Salesman to Manager | Episode 3 ft. Nathan Dunham

    Winning in a Post-COVID Market - Is it possible for automotive sales teams to hit 35+ car months while maintaining a real work-life balance? 💭 In Episode 3 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach & JP host Nathan Dunham, Sales Manager at Duvall Automotive and former...

  9. Why Most Dealership Tech Fails (And How to Fix It) | Episode 2 ft. Steve Zabawa

    Automotive Retail & the "AI Revolution" - Are dealers underestimating the speed in which AI is playing a vital role in day-to-day operations? 💭 In Episode 2 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach & JP host Steve Zabawa, CEO of WebBuy and a 38-year veteran of the car...

  10. How Dealer-Controlled Leasing is Transforming Subprime Sales | Episode 1 ft. Paul Sansone Jr.

    Building a Dealership Lending Empire - Can a lease-here-pay-here model completely transform subprime buyers into your most loyal customers? 💭 In Episode 1 of Automotive Innovators Unplugged, Sean Kelley #thecarbizcoach & JP Burkemper, CEO of vinsyt, host Paul Sansone Jr., auto industry veteran…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Automotive Innovators Unplugged. Spotlighting the innovators, disruptors, and forward-thinkers shaping the future of automotive retail. Each week we’ll dive into the tools, tech, and strategies that help dealers win in today’s market and get a little personal with our guests!

HOSTED BY

Sean Kelley

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Automotive Innovators Unplugged. Spotlighting the innovators, disruptors, and forward-thinkers shaping the future of automotive retail. Each week we’ll dive into the tools, tech, and strategies that help dealers win in today’s market and get a little personal with our guests!

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Automotive Innovators Unplugged is created and hosted by Sean Kelley.
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