Fixed Ops Roundtable

Ted Ings
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The Fixed Ops Roundtable, hosted by Ted Ings, is your source for cutting edge information, technology, and best practices from leaders and innovators in the retail automobile industry. Enjoy weekly episodes featuring expert interviews that originally aired during Ted Ings popular Fixed Ops Roundtable live and virtual events.

  1. 4 天前

    The Phone Call That's Worth $1,500 to Your Dealership with Anthony Giagnacovo

    Every time a car breaks down, a dealership either wins a customer for life or loses one forever. Most don't even know it's happening. Anthony Giagnacovo has run 150,000 of those moments, every single month. And in this episode he breaks down exactly what's at stake: the average repair order sitting inside every roadside rescue, why the difference between 45 minutes and 62 minutes can define your entire brand reputation, and the F&I products that quietly guarantee customers have no choice but to come back to your service drive. This is the conversation about customer retention that nobody in fixed ops is framing correctly. The breakdown isn't the problem. It's the opportunity. And after 62 years of rescues, Anthony knows precisely how to turn the worst moment in a driver's day into the most valuable relationship a dealership can build. Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Anthony Giagnacovo Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    7 分鐘

  2. 4月13日

    Inside DART: The Program Lithia's CEO Is Betting the Next 80 Years On with Diego Rojas

    Automotive talent development just got a serious upgrade, and Lithia & Driveway's DART program is leading the charge. Diego Rojas, the architect behind one of the most in-demand leadership development programs in automotive retail today, joins the Fixed Ops Roundtable to talk about what's happening inside Lithia & Driveway that dealership general managers across the country are lining up for, and waiting months to get. What exactly is a "Darter?" Why are stores fighting over them? And what does Lithia's CEO want to see happen before the end of 2026? Diego answers all of it, and what he reveals about where DART is heading next will surprise you. In this episode: How the DART program develops next-generation dealership leaders differently than anything else in the industryWhy Northwood University graduates are becoming some of the most sought-after candidates in automotive retailThe hiring and placement process that makes this program unlike anything elseLithia & Driveway's bold 2026 targets straight from the CEOWhat's on the horizon globally for DARTEnjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Brian Kramer Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    7 分鐘

  3. 4月6日

    From Ford Technician to 5 Dealerships: What the Industry Is Missing with Luke May

    In this episode Sarah Vantine sits down with Luke May, dealer principal of White Family Dealerships (South Dakota & Wyoming), to unpack what it really takes to build a winning fixed operations culture in today's competitive automotive landscape. Luke brings a rare perspective, he started as a Ford-certified technician, spent 20 years in the field with General Motors, and now oversees five rooftops. And he's using every bit of that experience to do things differently. In this episode, you'll discover: The untapped talent pool that could solve your technician shortage How Luke built a fixed ops leadership team where over half the leaders are womenThe surprisingly simple gestures that drive technician retention better than a pay raiseWhat dealers absolutely must prioritize heading into 2026 to stay competitive for talentWhy your technicians need to be on your website, your social media, and in your business cards right nowIf you're a dealer, fixed ops director, or service manager serious about retention, recruitment, and building a team that actually wants to stay, this conversation will change how you think about your people. Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Luke May Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    7 分鐘

  4. 3月30日

    The AI Search Wake-Up Call Every Dealer Needs to Hear in 2026 with Brian Kramer

    Your website says 60-minute oil changes. Your Google reviews say two and a half hours. And AI just chose your competitor. Brian Kramer, one of the most influential voices in automotive retail and VP at Cars Commerce, joins Sarah and Ted for a conversation that every dealer, service director, and fixed ops leader needs to hear RIGHT NOW — because the rules of digital visibility just changed permanently. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this episode: In this episode, Brian unpacks the single biggest shift happening in automotive marketing: the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and why your Google reviews, Yelp page, Reddit presence, and Dealer Rater profile are now make-or-break factors in whether AI search engines even recommend your store. What you'll learn: Why bots and AI agents now conduct MORE searches than humans, and what that means for your website structureThe EEAT framework (Expertise, Experience, Authority, Trustworthiness) and how to reverse-engineer Google's algorithm to dominate local searchHow mismatched information across your platforms is silently destroying your ranking and how to fix it fastWhy paid search is losing power (down from 70% to 50% of search share in one year) and what replaces itThe real reason most dealers never crack 0.5% service drive acquisition, and what the top performers do differently (hint: no amount of automation can replicate it)Why Reddit is the #1 untapped platform for recruiting technicians right nowBrian also breaks down why the dealerships hitting 3–5% service drive conversion rates all share one thing in common and it has nothing to do with the technology they're using. If you think you can buy your way to the top of AI search, Brian has a wake-up call for you. And if you're still relying on the same digital playbook from three years ago, this episode will tell you exactly what to change. Listen to the episode featuring Brian Kramer for even more insights! Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Brian Kramer Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    8 分鐘

  5. 3月23日

    Eliminating Wholesale Credit Risk: A Fixed Ops Roundtable Conversation with Dave Schell & Tully Williams

    What if the biggest thing holding your wholesale operation back… isn’t sales, but cash flow? In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, we get real about one of the most frustrating (and misunderstood) challenges in fixed ops: accounts receivable, slow pay, and the silent cash-flow killers hiding in wholesale parts and B2B service work. I’m joined by Dave Schell of Interstate Billing Service and Tully Williams from The Niello Company, and what starts as a conversation about AR quickly turns into a masterclass on how dealers can eliminate credit risk, unlock cash faster, and grow wholesale without losing sleep. This isn’t theory. This is street-level fixed ops talk from people who’ve lived it. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this episode: Why wholesale parts margins feel razor-thin, and how AR delays quietly erase your profitsHow dealers are floating six figures of cash without even realizing itWhy “we’ve always done it this way” is costing stores more than they thinkHow getting paid tomorrow instead of 60–120 days later changes everythingThe hidden stress wholesale creates for parts managers and business officesWhat happens when you take credit risk completely off the dealer’s plateWhy cash flow, not gross, is what really keeps the lights onTully brings real-world perspective from running fixed ops at a multi-store luxury dealer group, while Dave breaks down how Interstate Billing Service removes the hardest part of wholesale: collecting the money. Listen to the episode featuring Dave Schell & Tully Williams for even more insights! Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Dave Schell & Tully William Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    19 分鐘

  6. 3月16日

    The Fixed Ops Trust Gap: How Advisor Processes Are Costing Dealers Retention with Spiro Morogiannis

    If trust is the real currency of fixed ops… how are you earning it the moment a customer pulls into your drive? That’s the question that sets the tone for this episode of The Fixed Ops Roundtable, and it’s one of the most honest, practical, and human conversations I’ve had in a long time. I sat down with Spiro Morogiannis of BG Products, Inc., a true advocate for dealers and fixed ops teams, to unpack something that often gets overlooked in all the talk about technology, tools, and 2026 planning: the fundamentals of people, process, and trust. What unfolds is a real-world, boots-on-the-ground discussion about how small moments in the advisor process either build lifelong loyalty… or quietly push customers out the door. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this episode: Why the advisor meet-and-greet is the most undervalued moment in fixed opsA real (and uncomfortable) service experience that shows how fast trust can be brokenHow consistency beats complexity when it comes to advisor processesThe difference between “doing an MPI” and earning the right to present itWhy menus, walkarounds, and expectation-setting calm customers before selling anythingHow technology should support the human conversation, not replace itThe truth about severe service intervals and why most customers already qualifyWhat post-warranty retention really looks like—and why independents win when dealers don’t have a planHow BG’s Lifetime Protection Plan becomes a loyalty strategy, not just a productWhy a “Highline experience” shouldn’t be special… it should be standardThis episode isn’t theory. It’s not hype. It’s a reminder that customers don’t come back because of a system, they come back because of how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated, and whether you proved you were worthy of their trust. If you’re building your 2026 fixed ops plan, leading advisors, or wondering why retention feels harder than it should… this conversation will hit home. Listen to the episode featuring Spiro Morogiannis for even more insights! Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Spiro Morogiannis Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    27 分鐘

  7. 3月9日

    How Dealer Pay Is Reshaping Dealership Payments, Compliance, and Risk Management with Travis Siebert

    What if the last interaction your customer has with your dealership is the one that decides whether they ever come back? In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down with Travis Siebert, Senior Vice President of Sales at Dealer Pay, to talk about something that used to be an afterthought in dealerships, and is now one of the most powerful drivers of trust, convenience, and profitability: payments. What started as a simple conversation about card terminals quickly turns into a deep dive on how modern payment experiences are reshaping fixed ops, tightening compliance, reducing fraud, and improving CSI at the exact moment that matters most, the final touchpoint. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this episode: Why dealership payments have quietly become a major category, and why dealers can’t afford to ignore it anymoreThe real story behind surcharging, cash discounting, and why so many dealers are confused (and exposed)How fraud is evolving, from “friendly fraud” to chargebacks, and what dealers can do right now to protect themselvesThe shift from shared cashier terminals to customer-facing, advisor-level paymentsWhy compliance, reporting, and back-office harmony matter just as much as customer convenienceHow text-to-pay, mobile wallets, loyalty programs, and even crypto fit into the modern dealership ecosystemWhat Travis means when he says Dealer Pay isn’t a vendor, it’s a true partnerAlong the way, Travis shares real-world examples from dealerships across the country, explains how Dealer Pay stays ahead of changing laws and card brand rules, and offers practical advice for dealers planning for the year ahead. If you’re thinking about streamlining operations, protecting your dealership, improving the customer experience, and ending every service visit on a high note, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen to the episode featuring Travis Siebert for even more insights! Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Travis Siebert Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    16 分鐘

  8. 3月2日

    How ALLDATA Is Changing Fixed Ops Through Better Data and Workflow with Erik Zuniga

    What if the biggest opportunity in Fixed Ops right now isn’t working harder… but removing the friction that’s wearing your people down? In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down with Erik Zuniga of ALLDATA Automotive Intelligence for a real conversation about what’s actually changing inside dealership service departments, and why the dealers who win next will be the ones who obsess over people, process, and data. This isn’t a surface-level tech talk. It’s a grounded, practical discussion about technicians, workflow, recon, and leadership, straight from the trenches. 👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops Roundtable Event What we discuss in this episode: Why technician retention isn’t just about pay - Erik breaks down how wasted time, missing information, and broken workflows quietly burn techs out, and how giving them the right tools changes everything.The hidden cost of “searching for information”- We talk about the reality that techs lose up to 20% of their day hunting for specs, diagrams, and procedures, and what happens when that friction disappears.Career paths vs. just jobs - From mentorship to mastery, we explore how technology and training help dealerships create careers that techs want to stay in.Recon bottlenecks and the money sitting on the table - Used cars are driving profitability, but only if recon moves fast. Erik shares how shared data and digital workflows eliminate delays between service, parts, and sales.Why data is no longer optional leadership tooling - With vehicles aging past 12 years and DMS systems lagging behind, we talk about how smarter data usage leads to better decisions, better customer experiences, and better margins.What Fixed Ops leaders should focus on heading into 2026 - People. Process. Technology. Real priorities that will separate proactive leaders from reactive ones.There’s also a standout moment where Erik shares how ALLDATA supports dealerships with on-demand master technician assistance, a resource more dealers should be leaning on, especially when staffing gets tight. Listen to the episode featuring Erik Zuniga for even more insights! Enjoying The Fixed Ops Roundtable Podcast? Please leave a rating and review 👇 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fixed-ops-roundtable/id1608656237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15HHYoyvCo1PSFwYn02UXY Thanks, Erik Zuniga Connect with Ted Ings and the Fixed Ops Roundtable: Register for the next Fixed Ops Roundtable EventTed Ings on LinkedInCenter for Performance Improvement

    17 分鐘
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The Fixed Ops Roundtable, hosted by Ted Ings, is your source for cutting edge information, technology, and best practices from leaders and innovators in the retail automobile industry. Enjoy weekly episodes featuring expert interviews that originally aired during Ted Ings popular Fixed Ops Roundtable live and virtual events.

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  • 創作者
    Ted Ings
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    276
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
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    © 2026 Fixed Ops Roundtable
  • 節目網站
    Fixed Ops Roundtable

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