Karmak Podcast

July 7, 2016 38 minutes Knowledge is power, and at the NADA/ATD Dealer Academy, they believe that if that knowledge doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you! In our fourth episode, host Jim Allen speaks with Allen Phibbs – director of the NADA/American Truck Dealers Academy. Allen explains what the academy is, how it came to be, and just exactly why graduates say “it’s a lot of work.”

June 16, 2016 22 minutes Karmak support – where would we be without it? In our third episode, Jim Allen speaks with Director of Fusion Support, Cindi Sims. Cindi tells about the life of a support rep, the integral role support plays in Karmak’s success, and where she sees support going in the future.

April 26, 2016 41 minutes Meet Adam Madsen, Vice President of Fusion Development. In our second episode, Jim Allen talks to Adam about the challenges and rewards of developing Karmak’s flagship product – Fusion. Adam talks about growing up in Alaska and the heavy-duty industry, working in the IT world, and balancing work and family life.

March 8th, 2016 58 minutes In our first episode, Jim Allen sits down with Richard and Linda Schien for the low-down on Karmak’s story. Richard and Linda share their story of how Karmak came to be, what it is today, and how it’s stayed in the industry for 35 years. Along the way, Richard shares his background, how he developed the idea of starting a software company, and what he believes has made it so successful. Linda shares her experience and relation to the company, and also what she sees in Richard that makes the company so successful.