PODCAST · business
Car Talk
by Gates Automotive
From car buying tips and tricks to auto servicing trends, Car Talk brings the best advice when buying your next car or servicing your current one. Have auto loan finance questions? Tune in today!
Episodes
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#25 Local Business Growth in Goshen and Self-Improvement through Jiu Jitsu w/ Professor Barrick
The community within Goshen, Indiana has laid the groundwork for exponential business growth and how studying Jiu Jitsu can have physical, mental, and emotional benefits for all ages. We delve into the vibrant community of Goshen, Indiana and the remarkable foundation it has established for...
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#24 Enhancing Elkhart's Business Community and Empowering the Next Generation w/ Levon Johnson
Join today’s guest co-host, Levon Johnson, President & CEO at the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, as we discuss business growth within Elkhart and investing in the next generation of future leaders within Michiana. Together, we delve into the captivating world of business growth within the...
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#23 Investing in the Community of South Bend & the Technology Evolution of Linear TV w/ Brian Dodge from WSBT 22
Brian Dodge, General Manager at local WSBT 22, shares his thoughts on coming back to South Bend and how linear TV continues to evolve every year. After spending time on other News Station markets, Brian Dodge moved back to Michiana for its friendly environment, welcoming nature, and excellent...
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#22 Teaching Life to the Next Generation w/ Andy Krause
Local history high school teacher at Concord High School, Andy Krause, joins in to inspire the next generation of leaders through making learning fun. Today, we engage in an enlightening discussion with Andy Krause, an esteemed local history high school teacher from Concord High School. Join us…
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#20 GM & Samsung’s New Battery Plant & Business Growth on South Bend’s Southside w/ Eli Wax
GM and Samsung collaborate to move forward with a new battery plant to New Carlisle and businesses continue to develop on the southside of South Bend. In a groundbreaking partnership, automotive giant General Motors (GM) and technology conglomerate Samsung have joined forces to forge ahead with…
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#19 GM and Tesla Partner up with Supercharging Network & iOS 17’s Newest EV Feature w/ David Martinez
GM and Tesla announce their newest partnership and Apple’s newest iOS release shows EV charger availability within the built-in Maps App. GM and Tesla announce a groundbreaking partnership, allowing GM vehicles to charge on Tesla's established infrastructure. This move could save GM $400 million…
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#18 Charity Spotlight: Cancer Survivors Raise Awareness with a 24-Hour Walk w/ Judy Morgan
Relay for Life of Michiana brings 46 teams together on a 24-hour walk raising funds towards cancer research and awareness in our area. Relay for Life of Michiana is a remarkable event that unites 46 teams in a powerful display of unity, compassion, and resilience. This inspiring occasion involves...
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#17 BMW’s Car Subscription Model & Gates Giving Donates $82k w/ Bill Alter
Announcements from BMW on their rates for monthly vehicle add-ons and Gates Automotive and their employees commit over $82k in donations towards local charities during the upcoming year.. BMW recently made an announcement regarding their rates for monthly vehicle add-ons. The German automaker has...
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#16 Ford’s Lightning EV named Truck of the Year & Wells Fargo Fined $4.6B w/ Scott Blackford
Motor Trend names an electric vehicle the truck of the year, while Wells Fargo performs illegal mismanagement by targeting 16 million consumers. Motor Trend has named the 2022 Ford F150 Lightning as the truck of the year. This marks the first time that an electric vehicle has received this...
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#15 Investing $9.6B by USPS in EV’s & a Florida HOA argues over a Truck EV w/ Dawson
In episode 3, we cover the US Postal Service ready to invest $9.6B in their new fleet and a Florida homeowner is pursued by his HOA for parking his Rivian Truck EV in his driveway. United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a plan to invest $9.6 billion in electric vehicles (EVs) in order…
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#14 Talks of a GM’s New Battery Facility & a $1.25M fine at a Auto Dealer in New Hampshire w/ Mike Clark
In our 2nd episode of Season 2, we discuss General Motors' plans to build a new battery facility and the recent $1.25 million fine issued to an auto dealership in New Hampshire. General Motors has announced plans to construct a new battery manufacturing facility, which will be dedicated to the...
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#13 GM’s RoboTaxi’s & VW’s Delayed EV Commitments w/ Joe Johnson
Kicking off season 2 of Car Talk by Gates Auto, we speak with Joe Johnson about his recent success as Salesperson of the Month at our Elkhart location followed by General Motors' plans for its robo-taxi service and Volkswagen's delayed commitment to electric vehicles. General Motors recently...
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#12 Kolin Lamb | Growing up in a Vibrant Community
Born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, Kolin Lamb is passionate about everything Elkhart. Tune in to learn how Kolin cares for his clients, what makes him successful, and some of the amazing changes that have taken place in the Elkhart community.
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#11 Jeff Howe | Rebuilding Your Credit Score
Known for his diligent work and commitment to excellence, Jeff Howe loves discovering ways to over-deliver to his customers. Tune in to this episode to learn tips & tricks for financing, what makes a good credit score, and how to rebuild your credit.
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#10 Jeff Samoilis | Fatherhood & Auto Finance
Known for his million-dollar smile, Jeff Samoilis brings a ton of positive energy and excitement to his team. His experience as a business manager has helped him become a true leader within Gates Automotive where his true passion to serve our customers better than any other dealer. Tune in to…
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#9 Marcus Turner | Failure Doesn't Define Us
Marcus Turner makes car financing fun with his witty sense of humor and fun personality. Being a new father, Marcus talks about the balance of life and work as well as what he hopes inspires his daughter to grow up strong and successful in life. Tune in to learn leasing tips, tips on overcoming...
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#8 Andrew Guebara | From Starbucks to Car Sales
Andrew Guebara brings customer focus to automotive sales at our store in Elkhart. His positive personality is infectious and he loves making car buying fun. Tune in to learn what Starbucks Coffee and selling cars has in common; how Andrew puts his customers first; as well as what makes Elkhart...
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#7 Sasha Pask | Women in the Automotive
Sasha Pask leads our internet team for the sales floor at our Toyota store in South Bend. She is a huge goal setter and she has been able to take her department to all-new levels we’ve never seen before. Sasha knows it comes down to how hard she’s willing to work for each new customer. Tune in to...
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#6 Andrew Claeys | Networking the Right Way
Andrew Claeys is best known for how he serves and cares for his clients. Being the #1 sales consultant at our store in Granger, he loves giving it his all to this community. Even people who walk in not knowing him, they walk out a friend. Tune in to learn car buying tips, advice on car shopping,...
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#5 Jordan Lintz | Bringing Solutions to Auto Sales
Holding the spot for #1 sales consultant at our store in Elkhart, Jordan is a huge asset to Gates Automotive and our customers because of his problem-solving skills, his witty humor, and his desire to make car buying easy. Tune in to learn advice for car buying, how technology has made car buying...
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#4 Greg Wolfe | Auto Financing Best Kept Secrets
Passionate about everything he does, Greg is devoted to delivering the best customer service while customers are with him in the finance department. He enjoys pouring into his family at home, helping to develop his team at work, and helping a customer discover the best options for their…
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#3 Andrea Higginbotham | Serving Customers before They Arrive
Leading the internet sales team at the Chevrolet store in Mishawaka, Andrea leads her team to provide value to customers before they arrive at the dealership. Tune in to learn tips on making the most of the vehicle shortage, online car shopping tips, and see how Andrea helps all women in the...
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#2 Mike Clark | Committed to Inspiring Others
Being a motivated leader at Gates Automotive, Mike Clark loves mentoring those new to car sales as well as assisting every customer to make the best of the options. Tune in to see how you can build your credit score, what's a good financing rate for an auto loan, and learn what girl scouts…
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#1 Glenn Walton | Passionate about Helping Others
An Expert in all things Chevy, Glenn Walton helped over 330 families buy their vehicles in 2021. Helping them lease, finance, or buy their used or new Chevrolet, he provides tips & tricks on buying your next vehicle during the new car shortage.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From car buying tips and tricks to auto servicing trends, Car Talk brings the best advice when buying your next car or servicing your current one. Have auto loan finance questions? Tune in today!
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Gates Automotive
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How many episodes does Car Talk have?
Car Talk currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Car Talk about?
From car buying tips and tricks to auto servicing trends, Car Talk brings the best advice when buying your next car or servicing your current one. Have auto loan finance questions? Tune in today!
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Car Talk has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Car Talk is created and hosted by Gates Automotive.
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