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The Fox in the Henhouse: Stacy Maxwell on Why Your IT Guy Isn’t Your Cybersecurity Guy
June 13, 2026

The Fox in the Henhouse: Stacy Maxwell on Why Your IT Guy Isn’t Your Cybersecurity Guy

Dealerships know they should care about cybersecurity—but usually don’t until something breaks. In this episode, host **Shasta Haddock** sits down with **Stacy Maxwell**, Technology Solutions Consultant at **One Step Secure I...
The Fox in the Henhouse: Stacy Maxwell on Why Your IT Guy Isn’t Your Cybersecurity Guy
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The Fox in the Henhouse: Stacy Maxwell on Why Your IT Guy Isn’t Your Cybersecurity Guy
Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold
June 5, 2026

Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold

In Part 2 of this fantastic conversation, host Shasta Haddock dives deeper with Sandy Zannino, Founder of Innovative Dealer Solutions. Sandy shares the passionate vision behind her upcoming podcast, Ready Set Auto, which aims...
Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold
Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast
May 24, 2026

Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast

Host Shasta Haddock reunites with long-time friend and automotive industry veteran Sandy Zannino, Founder of Innovative Dealer Solutions. In this episode, they trace their history back to the Digital Dealer conference circuit...
Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast
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Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast
Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI
May 17, 2026

Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI

Host Shasta Haddock finally sits down for a long-overdue conversation with April Rain, the "Chief Magic Officer" and Founder of Digital Rain Inc. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the post-NADA pivot and dive dee...
Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI
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Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI
The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival
May 10, 2026

The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival

In Part 2 of this deep dive, host Shasta Haddock and Erin Duke, Co-Founder of Auto Lot Impact, tackle the "missing generation" of automotive technicians. Erin explains why the industry is seeing a massive gap in 40-to-50-year...
The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival
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The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival
The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power
May 3, 2026

The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power

Host Shasta Haddock is back for her first recording post-NADA 2026, and she’s starting with a heavy hitter. Meet Erin Duke, Co-Founder and Director of Dealer Success at Auto Lot Impact. In this episode, Erin shares her incred...
The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power
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The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power