TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond
On each episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim Cox, co-founder of CarNow, chats with the best minds in the car business to share as much usable and practical information as possible to help dealers achieve their goals in increasing profits, elevating customer service, and overall employee retention. "No one is smarter than everyone — let’s get better together!” – Tim Cox
Episodes
28 episodes
Raising the Standard: Unlocking Peak Performance with Jonathan Dawson
Unlock elite sales success! Jonathan Dawson joins Tim Cox for an inspiring conversation. Jonathan shares game-changing insights from his 25-year journey in the automotive industry. A 24-time NADA speaker, co-founder of the Pinnacle Society, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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34:52
The Power of People & Partnerships with Tim Pohanka
Great leadership is the key to every successful dealership, and Tim Pohanka proves it. On the latest TimTalks episode, Tim, VP of Pohanka Nissan Hyundai, shares how he transformed struggling stores, built a powerhouse team, and crea...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:17
From Good to Great: Breaking Barriers with Adam Arens
“Tim Talks: Leadership and Beyond” sits down with Adam Arens, owner of Patriot Auto Group. Adam shares his incredible journey to becoming the region’s most successful Subaru dealer. They explore actionable leadership strategie...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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37:04
Turning Pain into Purpose with Troy Duhon
In this inspiring episode of TimTalks, Troy Duhon, owner of Premier Auto Group and founder of Giving Hope Foundation, shares his journey from overcoming personal tragedies to building a life of leadership and philanthropy. Learn how...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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29:05
Finding the Gifts in Challenges with Brad Wise
In this episode of TimTalks, Tim sits down with Brad Wise, executive manager at Ferman Automotive, to explore the transformative power of leadership.Brad encourages us to find the gift within challenges, illustrating how reframing obstac...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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32:14
Luxury, Leadership, and Legacy with Adam Merlin
In this episode of “TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond,” Tim sits down with Adam Merlin, founder and president of Merlin Auto Group, to discuss his inspiring journey from a childhood passion for Ferraris to building one of the most resp...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:15
Gatekeepers of Culture: Leading and Protecting Teams with David Spisak
This episode of TimTalks dives deep into the essence of leadership, culture, and resilience, featuring David Spisak, president and CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions LLC. Drawing on decades of experience, David shares his journey from running t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:50
Building Teams, Trust and Workforce Mindsets with Todd Caputo
Tim welcomes Todd Caputo, president of Todd Caputo Consulting, for another episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond.Formerly known as the “Used Car King,” Todd shares his journey from growing up in his father’s deal...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:22
Purpose, Gratitude, and Security with Paul J Daly
Purpose, Gratitude, and Security with Paul J DalyIn this episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim sits down with Paul J Daly, founder and CEO of Congruent and Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU). Paul ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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37:49
People Over Everything: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact with Matt Lasher
In this episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim Cox sits down with Matt Lasher, a seasoned leader from West Herr Automotive Group and President of streamline.auto. They discuss prioritizing people over ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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32:03
Turning a Broken Dealership Around With Kevin Deutsch
In this episode of TimTalks, Tim Cox sits down with Kevin Deutsch, general manager of Butler Lexus of South Atlanta, to dive deep into the strategies and leadership mindset that transformed a failing Lexus dealership into a thriving, market-lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:03
Growth Requires Pain with Michael Stevens
In this insightful and inspiring episode of TimTalks, Automotive Leadership and Beyond Tim Cox sits down with Michael Stevens, an automotive leader who has turned challenges into opportunities for growth and success. Michael takes us o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:06
Reinsurance Leadership Gets An Upgrade With Chad Staples
Description: In this episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim explores the leadership principles that have propelled President Chad Staples of Elevation Dealer Services to success. Chad reveals how his company is redefi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:38
How to Create a Thriving Dealership Culture with GM Patrick Abad
Description:Join Tim in this heartfelt episode of TimTalks Automotive Leadership and Beyond, where he sits down with his close friend and esteemed leader, Patrick Abad, general manager of Beaver Toyota of Cumming. Dive in...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:15
Empowering Women in Automotive Leadership with Director of Marketing Lynne Hudson
Description: In this episode of TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond, Tim welcomes Lynne Hudson, Director of Marketing for Toyota Tampa Bay and West Shore Honda. With a long-standing relationship since 2015, Tim and Lynne ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:02
Protecting Your Dealership From Unexpected Privacy Laws with Nicole Newman & Joshua Talcovitz
Episode Description:In this episode of Tim Talks, we dive deep into the complexities of privacy laws impacting the automotive industry with our special guests, privacy attorney Nicole Newman from L2 Partners, and senior attorney J...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:57
Transforming Your Leadership Mindset with Damian Boudreaux
In this inaugural episode of the revamped "TimTalks Automotive Leadership and Beyond," host CarNow’s Tim Cox sits down with Damian Boudreaux, a renowned coach in the automotive industry, to discuss transformational leadership. Damian delves int...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:43
Dominate Your Life with Danelle Delgado
Tim Cox sits down with Danelle Delgado to explore the keys to unlocking your potential, navigating life's challenges, and embracing a mindset that leads to lasting significance.Find Danelle's book mentioned in the episode here: https://...
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34:12
Navigating the Changing Auto Dealership Landscape with Daniel Govaer
Join Tim Cox and Bob Lanham as they discuss the ever-changing world of auto dealerships with Daniel Govaer, the general manager of Mercedes-Benz of Easton. The trio explores insights on inventory challenges, buying from consumers, OEMs and inve...
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39:27
Bob Werner and Matching the In-store Process To Current Consumer Behavior
CarNow's Tim Cox and Bob Lanham are joined by Bob Werner, Dealer Principal at Werner Mazda, to discuss the keys to Bob Werner's success. From understanding modern shopper preferences to delivering top-notch customer service, they explore the st...
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35:25
Patrick Abad and How to Recession-Proof Your Dealership
Tim Cox is joined by Patrick Abad, General Manager at Beaver Toyota, to explore what it means to create a recession-proof ecosystem within your dealership's business operations.
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32:33
Marat Pashkevich | Never Say Never: One Man's Story of Overcoming Insurmountable Odds
Tim Cox is joined by Marat Pashkevich, the Director of Technology and Sales at indiGO Auto Group. Marat shares his powerful story of triumph and details how he was able to overcome the odds when faced with a seemingly insurmountable life-alteri...
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31:53
Tim Cox: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose
Tim Cox shares strategic advice on how to succeed as a strong leader in the automotive industry.
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17:49