Foundation Automotive

This week on Dealer Discourse we have Russell Hill from Fixed Ops Marketing discussing fixed operations trends and changes in technology. Listen in as they talk about customer retention and how to properly educate customers about fixed operations and service necessities. 

Joined by hosts Chuck Kramer, COO of Foundation Automotive, and Justin Pomeroy, VP of Fixed Operations. 

This week on Dealer Discourse we have Ben Nash from America's Auto Auction - Houston discussing the auction process, trends, and the current used car market. Ben breaks down how the auction industry has changed and what that means for used cars today! 

Ben is joined by hosts Chuck Kramer, COO of Foundation Automotive and Kevin Kutschinski, CEO/President. 

This week on Dealer Discourse we have Mike McMeeken, VP of Corporate Operations at Foundation Automotive, walking us through the acquisition process. Mike’s roles involve sourcing, analyzing, evaluating, and negotiating dealership acquisitions, along with improving operations of owned dealerships through the use of data analytics.
Mike is joined by hosts Derek Slemko, CFO of Foundation Automotive, and Kevin Kutschinski, CEO/President. They also delve into the early days of Foundation and how things have changed, as well as the work/life balance and family dynamic within the company.

This week on Dealer Discourse we have Ashton Dickinson, Chloe Kramer, and Carlie Kramer reflecting on their internship with Foundation Automotive.  The students and Chuck Kramer discuss the corporate automotive experience from an outsider's perspective. As current students and Auburn University, these interns wanted to get to know the ins and outs of the business and start their networking and hands on experience before graduating.

This week on Dealer Discourse we have Josh Letsis joining us, managing partner of Medved Autoplex in Colorado. Chuck Kramer and Josh discuss the newest Hyundai acquisition as well as Foundation Automotive's partner relationship. 
The growth opportunities at Foundation Automotive are constantly increasing. Josh is now the managing partner of 4 stores in the Denver area and has had the chance to buy in to every one of those dealerships. 
Josh talks about his successful management style and what has worked for him in the automotive industry.

Andy Church from DSMA- the Real Deal, will be joining us to discuss the dealer acquisition process from a broker perspective. 

Joined by hosts Chuck Kramer, COO of Foundation Automotive Corp., and Kevin Kutschinski, CEO/ President. 

On this episode of Dealer Discourse, Ted Ings guide's us through the fixed operations training process, major changes in the industry, and recruiting the right people for any position.

Innovators in the industry discuss how to successfully implement technology in dealerships. Kevin Kutschinski and Chuck Kramer from Foundation Automotive discuss the business relationship and efficiency of DMS (run your dealership) with Jerry Salerno from Cox Automotive.

In this 4th episode of dealer discourse, the executive team at Foundation automotive discuss their strategy for automotive acquisitions, growth and building shareholder value.

Episode 3 of Dealer Discourse, featuring Eric Sanchez-Barbosa, managing partner of Henson Brand dealerships, as he shares his insights on social media, digital marketing, creating a destination dealership and more.
Joined by Dealer Discourse hosts Chuck Kramer and Kara Delaine.