On today's episode, I’m joined by Joe Overby. Joe is the Senior Editor of Auto Remarketing Magazine and an expert in the automotive industry. His company, Cherokee Media, also organizes and runs Used Car Week every year.

Joe and I discussed the future of EVs, what’s new in 2023, how EVs are being marketed and how brand loyalty among EV considerers will play a part in the purchasing decision.

Episode Highlights:

(0:36) - Introduction to guest Joe Overby

(1:11) - What does it take to put on the level of content at a Cherokee Media event

(2:35) - Which presentations or workshops stood out most to you?

(3:55) - Is there brand loyalty for consumers that are exploring EV options?

(6:00) - Looking towards 2023, what Joe is excited about?

(7:03) - Episode wrap-up

Connect With Elena

https://evs4everyone.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Connect With Guest Joe Overby

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-overby-8634b67/

On this episode, we’re once again joined by DriveItAway's Founder & CEO and EV thought leader, John Possumato.

John returns to add to our previous conversation from Episode 1. In this installment, John adds more context to how DriveItAway impacts dealers in positive ways as well as more background on current EV sales and seller adoption.

Episode Highlights:

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:36)- Catching up with John Possumato

(0:59) - Why do subscriptions (specifically in the EV space) make sense for dealers

(2:28) - How dealers can “take two bites of the apple”

(3:44) - How DriveItAway can positively impact a dealer

(5:40) - Episode wrap-up

Connect With Elena

https://evs4everyone.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Connect With Guest John Possumato

https://www.driveitaway.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpossumato/

In today's episode, I’m joined by the President of Foster Strategies Group, Laurie Foster. 

Laurie is a legend in the automotive industry and works side-by-side with auto retailers and vendors to help them optimize company culture through leadership training, business and growth strategies, sales and team-building initiatives.

We discussed Used Car Week and our history together - but most importantly, we spoke about EVs! Laurie took me through some of the issues she sees in the automotive industry, as well as what she’s doing to fix them. She gives us her outlook on EVs, why we need more education around them at the dealership level and even what to expect in the future.

Episode Highlights

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:22) - Guest intro

(2:52) - Highlight/memory of Used Car Week

(4:50) - EV education, how organizations can prepare for the technology

(8:45) - What to expect from EVs in 2023, the dealer/owner POV

(10:39) - What Laurie is most excited about for next year

(11:45) - Episode wrap-up

Connect With Elena

https://evs4everyone.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Connect With Guest Laurie Foster

https://www.fosterstrategiesgroup.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriedfoster/

On today's episode, you'll hear from John Possumato, live at Used Car Week in beautiful San Diego, California where we talked about all things EV subscriptions.

John is the CEO of DriveItAway, a vehicle subscription platform that's revolutionizing the way you drive. Whether you’re looking to rent, buy, or simply test out a an EV, DriveItAway puts you in the driver’s seat.

In this episode, we discuss John’s approach to car ownership, subscription-based models, obstacles to wider EV adoption and much more!

Episode Highlights

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:37) - Beginning of the interview with guest John Possumato

(1:59) - EV subscriptions for consumers, why are they so good?

(3:01) - Subscriptions as an “extended test drive”

(4:41) - The consumer POV, obstacles to adoption

(5:41) - What is the big difference between subscriptions and renting?

(6:41)- Episode wrap-up

Connect With Elena

https://evs4everyone.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/

Connect With Guest John Possumato

https://www.driveitaway.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpossumato/

Welcome to EVs for Everyone

If you're an EV enthusiast, you've come to the right place. The EVs for Everyone Podcast is a fun, entertaining look at how some of the world's most innovative companies are racing towards an electrified future. Press play to listen to exclusive interviews with respected leaders in the automotive industry who are ramping up their electrification efforts and sharing what they've learned along the way. If you're an automotive professional who wants to keep up with the latest EV trends (all while having a little fun), this is definitely the show for you.