Amplify - A retail automotive podcast by Reuters Events and ASOTU

Send us a Text Message.Brandiss Drummer is Vice President of NCM.Key Takeaways:NCM is involved in various aspects of the automotive industry, including founding the 20 group concepts, training, consulting, software solutions, and working with OEMs.The leading focus at NCM is training, emphasizing not only back-to-basics knowledge but also cultivating a thinking mindset to adapt to the evolving market.Innovation labs are utilized to encourage critical thinking and collaboration among industry ...

Send us a Text Message.Zarif Haque, Founder/CEO of DRAIVER, and Federico Ranero, COO of KavakKey Takeaways:Draiver is a platform that focuses on moving vehicles quickly and efficiently.Kavak is the largest used car market platform in developing markets.In developing markets, access to vehicles is a significant challenge, and solving this problem can lead to life-changing opportunities for individuals.Moving vehicles in different countries presents unique challenges, such as security issues an...

Send us a Text Message.Chad Collier is the Founder/CEO of Car Saver.Key Takeaways:Car Saver is an enterprise e-commerce platform for the automotive industry, offering a complete 360-degree solution for buying, financing, insuring, and maintaining cars.The platform serves as a licensed solution for brands like Nissan, lenders for retaining existing customers, and insurance partners for total loss programs.Car Saver also operates as a B2C marketplace, powering auto buying programs for Walmart, ...

Send us a Text Message.Neerav Bhansali is Head of Industry Strategy, Automotive & Mobility for AdobeKey Takeaways:Adobe's presence extends beyond Creative Cloud and Acrobat, encompassing a broad range of solutions in the digital transformation space.Adobe's Experience Cloud includes data analytics, content management, personalization, and customer data platforms for digital marketing and customer experience in the automotive industry.The automotive industry is experiencing a wave of digit...

Send us a Text Message.Joe Shaker, is the Owner of Shaker Automotive Group and the Founder/CEO of TruVideo.Key Takeaways:Joe Shaker discusses how he manages his roles as a tech partner and dealer/operator simultaneously.The TruVideo platform was initially developed as a video-first messaging platform to address the need for trust and transparency in the automotive industry.By incorporating video messaging, TruVideo has improved customer trust, transparency, and communication within the dealer...

Send us a Text Message.Nathan Hecht is the Founder and CEO of Rodo.Key Takeaways:Nathan Hecht founded RODO after experiencing a lengthy and frustrating car-buying process at a dealership in New York.RODO aims to revolutionize the automotive retail industry by providing a seamless online platform for buying and leasing cars.The consumer experience of purchasing or leasing a car online through RODO is convenient, easy, and efficient.RODO operates as a managed marketplace, ensuring that particip...

Send us a Text Message.Sharon Kitzman is the President of Dominion DMS.Key Takeaways:Dominion Dealer DMS has a long history, with Dominion acquiring the company ACS (Automotive Computer Systems) about eight years ago.Data plays a crucial role in the DMS, as it is the currency that dealers rely on for managing and securing their information.The integration of various software solutions is essential for enhancing data efficiency and eliminating duplicate entry.AI can be used to analyze workflow...

Send us a Text Message.Bill Cariss is the President and CEO of Holman Growth Ventures.Key Takeaways:Bill Cariss shares his background in the automotive industry, starting with his experience in fleet business and eventually running the retail group at Holman for 18 years.The ventures group at Holman aims to ensure the company's long-term relevance by identifying and filling gaps in the industry.They focus on leveraging technology, such as the connected car and IoT, to create workflows and enh...

Send us a Text Message.Elgie Bright is the Automotive Department Chair of Northwood University.SHOW NOTES:In this episode of the "Amplify" podcast, Paul Daly and Kyle Mountsier interview Elgie Bright, the Automotive Department Chair of Northwood University. They discuss the role of Northwood University in the automotive industry, the career opportunities for students, and the attitudes and work ethic of the incoming generation. They also highlight the success of Northwood University graduates...

Send us a Text Message.Mike Darrow is the CEO of TrueCar, Inc.This is Amplify, the retail automotive podcast by Reuters Events and ASOTU.During Automotive Retail USA 2023 in Las Vegas, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier interviewed dealers, OEM representatives, industry partners and more, looking to make the most innovative voices in retail automotive louder.Sign up for ASOTU Daily Push Back EmailLike and Follow Our Other Podcasts: The Automotive Troublemaker Auto Collabs ASOTU CON Sessions In ...