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The Auto Hub Show is Now in our 6th Season and Ian Nethercott and team interview guests from all over the automotive industry every Monday at 11 AM EAST "LIVE". We also visit Automotive events all over North America and our "Ambust Interviews" are becoming a thing in the industry.Looking for a better way to connect to professionals in the Automotive Industry?Email the show today: ian@autohubshow.comWe are always looking for great speakers and Sponsors as we continue the MISSION of the Auto Hub Show every single day."Helping the Automotive Industry Get Better, One Show at A time"3 Shows Weekly "LIVE" Monday show Weekly "Live" Friday Fixed Ops show Recorded one on one interview show "Recorded"Thanks for ListeningIan We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com Stream The AutoHub Show NOW Monday’s show Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84884065523 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-auto-hub-show/id1573315771 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aXk5Ypa9mBmmHpu4inOwY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc0hb89yeA4ucXvWLMd25g

  1. JAN 15

    Denis Dreni NextGen AI Interview - Auto Hub Show January 2026

    Send us a text Welcome to NextGen AI Technologies! In this episode of the Auto Hub Show, host Ian Nethercott sits down with Denis Dreni, founder of NextGen AI, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the future of business in 2026 and beyond. Denis explains why the next wave of AI isn’t about prompts or tools—but about autonomous AI team members that work alongside humans to eliminate inefficiencies, scale operations, and unlock real ROI. The discussion dives into real-world use cases, implementation timelines, and how companies can safely and strategically adopt AI without disrupting their teams. This episode is essential viewing for automotive leaders, dealership owners, and business executives preparing for the next generation of AI-powered operations. Here are a few videos you can watch about the company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0d9odqCVeY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx3uKYJ0pEQ Reach out to Denis with questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-dreni/ Denis Dreni Denis@nextgentechnologies.ai 425 647 0772 Www.NextGenTechnologies.ai Chapter Timestanps: 00:00 – Welcome to the Auto Hub Show 01:10 – Why AI is everywhere in 2026 03:00 – Denis Dreni’s background & NextGen AI origins 06:20 – Why most AI tools fail to deliver ROI 09:10 – What agentic AI really means 13:30 – AI as augmentation, not replacement 18:00 – Productivity comparison: humans vs AI agents 22:45 – Real-world use cases across departments 28:30 – How companies get started with AI agents 34:10 – Discovery workshops & identifying bottlenecks 39:40 – Implementation timelines & AI maturity 45:00 – Platform-agnostic AI & future-proofing 50:20 – Starting with one agent vs scaling to many 55:10 – Cost advantages & SMB accessibility 59:30 – AI power shifting to business owners 01:03:40 – Final thoughts on AI in 2026 01:06:00 – Closing remarks Thanks for watching! ian Interested in helping the industry you love? Schedule a quick call with Ian Nethercott HERE: https://calendar.app.google/LD21rsXQRZcSsrTJ6 I am always listening, yeah, that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://eventnetusa.vidcalls.live/meetian 📬 Email: Ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #NextGenAI #BusinessAutomation #AutomotiveIndustry #AutoHubShow #AIinBusiness #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #DealershipOperations #EnterpriseAI #AI2026 #TechLeadership #BusinessGrowth #AutomationStrategy Support the show We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com

    22 min
  2. JAN 5

    The Customer Experience Interview with Dr. Yazmin Rodriguez, one of the Dealer Learning Lab Expo Floor speakers at NADA 2026, from Bella Group in Puerto Rico.

    Send us a text It was my pleasure to interview Yazmin from Puerta Rico on the show. She manages the customer experience at Bella group, one of the largest Auto Groups in Puerto Rico. Yazmin is a wealth of knowledge in the Automotive industry. She has also worked in the telecommunications industry. She will be speaking at NADA 2026 in Las vegas Don't Miss here "LIVE" at the show. She will be speaking on February 5th at 1:15 PM in the North Section A223. Questions for Yazmin? https://www.linkedin.com/in/yazminmichelle/ yazminmichelle@live.com 7876170333 http://www.bellagroup.com Thanks for watching! Ian Interested in helping the industry you love? Schedule a quick call With Ian Book A time here: https://calendar.app.google/LD21rsXQRZcSsrTJ6 I am always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://eventnetusa.vidcalls.live/meetian 📬 Email: Ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com Stream The AutoHub Show NOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-auto-hub-show/id1573315771 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aXk5Ypa9mBmmHpu4inOwY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc0hb89yeA4ucXvWLMd25g Support the show We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com

    18 min
  3. 2025-11-17

    LotLinx GPT for Car Dealers - Lance Schafer

    Send us a text Looking for a chatbot that actually speaks dealer? Meet LotGPT - the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. In this episode, hear from Lance Schafer of Lotlinx as he dives into how LotGPT helps dealers merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. LotGPT connects directly to your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to deliver VIN-specific insights - helping you price right, cut wasted spend, and spot your hottest opportunities in seconds. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Sign up for early access today at Lotlinx.com/LotGPT . Have questions? Reach out to Lance Schafer directly at /lanceschafer or by emailing hello@lotlinx.com Reach out to Lance Schafer with questions today: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceschafer/ hello@lotlinx.com Thanks for watching Ian Book your own One-on-one Auto Hub Show interview here: Book A time here: https://calendar.app.google/LD21rsXQRZcSsrTJ6 I am always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://eventnetusa.vidcalls.live/meetian 📬 Email: Ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com Stream The AutoHub Show NOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-auto-hub-show/id1573315771 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aXk5Ypa9mBmmHpu4inOwY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc0hb89yeA4ucXvWLMd25g Support the show We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com

    20 min
  4. 2025-10-18

    The David Prusinski, Interview September 2025 learn more about VMS Fleet Retail Uptime Platform

    Send us a text David has had the pleasure of working in the automotive space for many years, including roles in telematics for Ford Motor Company and 10 years in the fleet space for Fleet Complete. It was my pleasure to learn more about his new role at VMS Fleet Retail Uptime Platform. Working with smaller fleet customers and innovative dealers who want to expand their fleet business in 2026. Get more details here: https://vms.ai/ If you have a question, or of course you do, reach out to David Prusinski today. VMS Fleet Retail Uptime Platform https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidprusinski/ dprusinski@gmail.com Read all the details here: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/06/3161911/0/en/Vehicle-Management-Systems-Formerly-EVAI-Rebrands-To-Redefine-The-Fleet-Management-Industry-With-An-AI-First-Approach.html Thanks for watching this great interview and supporting the show. Ian Nethercott Host of the Auto Hub Show Book A Meeting or interview here: https://calendar.app.google/LD21rsXQRZcSsrTJ6 I am always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://eventnetusa.vidcalls.live/meetian 📬 Email: Ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com Stream The AutoHub Show NOW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-auto-hub-show/id1573315771 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aXk5Ypa9mBmmHpu4inOwY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc0hb89yeA4ucXvWLMd25g Support the show We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com

    33 min

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The Auto Hub Show is Now in our 6th Season and Ian Nethercott and team interview guests from all over the automotive industry every Monday at 11 AM EAST "LIVE". We also visit Automotive events all over North America and our "Ambust Interviews" are becoming a thing in the industry.Looking for a better way to connect to professionals in the Automotive Industry?Email the show today: ian@autohubshow.comWe are always looking for great speakers and Sponsors as we continue the MISSION of the Auto Hub Show every single day."Helping the Automotive Industry Get Better, One Show at A time"3 Shows Weekly "LIVE" Monday show Weekly "Live" Friday Fixed Ops show Recorded one on one interview show "Recorded"Thanks for ListeningIan We are always Listening, yeah that's right! 🎬 Vidcall: https://bit.ly/MeetWithIanNow 📞 Call: 877 804 3164 📬 Email: ian@autohubshow.com 📱 Call/Text: 604 240 7642 💻Https://www.autohubshow.com Stream The AutoHub Show NOW Monday’s show Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84884065523 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-auto-hub-show/id1573315771 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aXk5Ypa9mBmmHpu4inOwY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTc0hb89yeA4ucXvWLMd25g