Expert Talks: Insights and Innovations in Automotive

Candice Lowe boasts an impressive 27 years of experience in the automotive industry, carving out a niche for herself as a seasoned professional. With 13 years spent in retail operations and another 12 years dedicated to serving as an OEM Digital Marketing Consultant, Candice has recently transitioned her expertise into the realm of paid digital advertising, where she has excelled over the past 2 years. Specializing in optimizing Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, and social media platforms, Candic...

Welcome to Chicks in Charge! Today's guest is Joey Little, a renowned expert in website management and digital strategy for the automotive retail industry. With a deep understanding of the sector, Joey crafts cutting-edge web solutions that drive traffic, engage users, and increase sales for automotive retailers. Joey is a master at orchestrating digital advertising campaigns, maintaining online visibility, and managing comprehensive digital engagement. His expertise in leveraging the latest...

Welcome to Chicks in Charge, where we showcase accomplished and esteemed professionals who are making waves in their industries. Today, we are thrilled to have Kathy Gilbert as our guest. With a distinguished 30-year career in the automotive industry, Kathy has held leadership roles in sales, business development, customer success, product marketing, and sales operations. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Minority Dealer and Women Retail Business, Kathy oversees a national portfolio of...

Welcome to Chicks In Charge! Today’s guest is Joe Webb, the President of DealerKnows, a leading training firm in automotive retail. Joe is known as "the funniest guy in the car business" and travels internationally to speak on process improvement, consulting, and accountability. He serves on multiple advisory boards and has written for numerous publications. Joe’s unique blend of entertainment and education has proven successful in transforming companies’ operations and communications. When he’s...

Join us on Chicks In Charge as we welcome Allie Peters, the Vice President of Service Operations at Cavender Auto Group. With a 13-year career in the automotive industry, Allie's journey has taken her from Service Advisor to her current leadership role. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with prestigious awards, spoken at industry events, and shared her insights on various podcasts. Allie's passion for the people aspect of the industry drives her every day. From helping customers to ...

Meet Katie Jackson-Richter, President of Cuneo Advertising and our guest on Chicks In Charge! With a wealth of experience in building successful brands and marketing plans, Katie has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals. Starting as an Account Manager in 2005, she worked her way up to Vice President, COO, and ultimately President in 2022. Katie's expertise shines through in her focus on results-oriented strategies and redefining the way clients reach consumers. With a background in med...

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Forbes, Entrepreneur and Success Magazines leading lady, the global superpreneur Danelle Delgado, known as the “millionaire maker” is one the most sought after speakers & corporate trainers on sales, business strategy, marketing, communication and human development in the world. She builds superhuman teams, turns down turnover and turns up profit. Her impact is in the hundreds of millions, and that keeps her in the headlines. “Training should be life changing and entertaining” Delgado says. As s...

Meet Brooke English Guy, an industry veteran with a remarkable 9-year tenure in the car business, not to mention the part-time dedication during her high school and college years. The automotive legacy traces back to her grandfather, who initiated the venture in 1980 with a Datsun franchise, later expanded by her father to include Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. Clearly, automotive excellence runs deep in her veins. Despite initially harboring no aspirations for a career in the automotive realm, ...

Crissy “The Car Fairy” Burton Crissy Burton is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana working at one of the top 10 dealer groups in the United States and has surpassed many of her colleagues in just a span of eight short years. In one month alone in 2021, Crissy was proud to have sold 73 units! That brought in a total gross profit of $182,000 for her dealership! The Car Fairy generates her own ups and potential customers by Instagram and Facebook Market pages that she has created. She believes in us...

Join us for a very special, IN STUDIO guest, Ashley Negron! Ashley, the office manager at Roper Kia in Joplin, MO, is a shining example of a dynamic and dedicated professional. Since joining Roper Kia's team, Ashley has shown immense growth, leading to her being awarded Roper Kia Employee of the Year after just over a year on the job. She is known for her servant leadership, ability to create efficient workflows, and unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive and growth-oriented workplace c...

Welcome to the Valentine's Special of Chicks In Charge with the Auto Couple! Meet Casey Smith, known as the "Auto Guy," and Jenna Smith, also known as the "Auto Gal," aka the #autocouple. In this episode, we dive into their love story that began with a successful blind date, set up by a mutual friend in the automotive industry. Fast forward to today, and they are not only pursuing their professional goals together but also cherishing their young daughter, Joslyn the #autobaby, their two adorable...

Welcome to Chicks In Charge - the podcast where we celebrate and learn from powerful women who are making waves in the automotive industry! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Angela Rizzo, the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Dot Connector at VINCUE, as our guest. Angela Rizzo is not your ordinary executive. With a knack for connecting people, ideas, and needs, she has earned the reputation of being the "Chief Dot Connector." As CMO of VINCUE, Angela is a force to be reckoned with, advoc...

Welcome to another episode of Chicks in Charge: Automotive Edition! Today, we have an incredible guest joining us, Owen Moon. Owen is a Director at TradePending, as well as a remarkable co-founder of Fixed Ops Digital, which was recently acquired by TradePending. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Owen has become an accredited speaker and has graced the stage of numerous prestigious automotive events including Digital Dealer, The Fixed Ops Roundtable, Kain Success Workshop, and several...

Chicks In Charge Automotive Edition welcomes special guest Matt Raymond, COO of BowtieSolutions, an outsourced service BDC solution for the automotive industry. With an extensive background in automotive business development, including expertise in CRM and DMS technology, and a specialization in automotive marketing for dealerships, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast. In this episode, we explore Matt's journey from serving as the Director of Digital Operations at Te...

Veronica Dunford is a seasoned professional committed to championing and empowering women and men within the automotive industry. With a career spanning over 35 years, Veronica has demonstrated a highly organized, efficient, and self-motivated approach to various roles in business development, executive management services, and technical support. Professional Highlights: In her current role as the Owner of Women In Automotive®, Veronica is dedicated to providing mentorship, education, training, ...

On this Chicks in Charge: Automotive Edition episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Anthony Alagona, the CEO/Founder of Appointments That Show. Anthony is a highly recognized national sales trainer and an expert in business development, phone sales, and motivational coaching in the Automotive Industry. With his unparalleled expertise, Anthony works with dealerships and their business development centers across the United States to revolutionize their approach to creating and handling more busi...

Introducing David Lowitz, a distinguished guest on The Chicks In Charge Podcast. As a 3rdgeneration automotive aficionado, David kick-started his automotive journey as the Marketing Director of a renowned 9 store group in South Florida before transitioning to the vendor side in 2019. With an impressive track record, David has proudly served TradePending for over four years. Notably, he boasts the company's lowest cancellation rate throughout his tenure and consistently leads in sales year after ...

This Latin Asian Fusion of solution brewin’ Fun Flooders, is unique all its self. Compared to the feelings of a euphoric energizing coffee experience, Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz bring caffeinated culture to an industry needing a jump box jolt of positive power! Both armed force veterans on a mission to serve the automotive industry the values needed to see professionals rise to unknown heights of standard excellence. These career long best friends are bringing contagious confidence to everyo...

Welcome to Chicks In Charge: Automotive Edition! In this episode, our special guest is Don Brady, a true powerhouse in the automotive industry. Don is not only the Vice President of DEALER SUCCESS for ShipYourCarNow but also the President of Don Brady Consulting INC. Moreover, as of May 2023, he has taken on the role of a Used Car Dealer in Ohio. With over 22+ years of experience in the car business, Don has held various key positions, including salesperson, aftermarket manager, finance manager,...

Jasen Rice, Owner & CEO of LotPop, is our esteemed guest for this episode of Chicks In Charge: Automotive Edition, broadcasting live from Used Car Week 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a career spanning over two decades, Jasen's journey in the automotive industry began in 1997 when he ventured into online car sales. From there, he excelled as the General Sales Manager of an independent used car dealership and later joined vAuto, where he spent over 8 years as a Performance Manager, training dea...

Processes Don't Fail, People Fail The Process Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, and martial arts. He is the President and CEO of Ascent Dealer Services, an insurance agency specializing in building wealth for automotive, RV, and power-sports dealers across the country. His tremendous track record in retail automotive landed him the title of “Automotive News 40 under 40” in 2018, which launched him as one of t...

Chicks in Charge: Facts, Not Feelings Edtion ft. Brooke Furniss Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Chicks in Charge podcast, where today, we get to feature a powerful woman making waves in the automotive industry- Brooke Furniss. With over ten years of experience in the automotive field, Brooke is a force to be reckoned with.Throughout her career, Brooke has dabbled in various sectors including retail, OEM, consulting, fixed ops, body shops, and even entrepreneurship. This extensive experienc...

Join your favorite chicks with our special guest, Steve Roessler, the Chief Evangelist Officer at DriveCentric. Steve is a visionary in the automotive industry, leading the way in customer engagements. While others are still struggling to master the art of following up with customers, Steve is already living in the future, emphasizing the importance of digital showrooms and teaching dealers how to convert potential customers into loyal ones. Aside from his professional expertise, Steve is a devo...