The Automotive Talent Show

Cameron Cresswell

Weekly Cameron and the team from Automotive Talent interview leaders from the automotive industry, gaining insights, their stories, and talking all things automotive related.

  1. 6d ago

    The Hidden Millions Most Dealerships Are Missing - Andrew Hillcoat

    Andrew Hillcoat has spent more than 40 years in the automotive industry, building a career that has taken him from apprentice technician in regional Queensland to luxury automotive leadership roles across Australia and the Middle East. In this conversation with Cameron Cresswell, Andrew shares lessons from every stage of that journey—from launching Maybach and SLR McLaren in the Middle East to helping dealerships across Australia unlock growth, improve performance, and navigate an increasingly competitive market. Andrew Hillcoat talks about why aftersales remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in automotive retail, the leadership habits that separate great operators from average ones, and how dealerships can uncover significant profit through better process, accountability, and customer retention. Whether you're a Dealer Principal, Service Manager, sales leader, or simply passionate about the automotive industry, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who has seen the business from every angle. 🎧 Listen on SPOTIFY/APPLE/AMAZON/IHEART/DEEZER: theautomotivetalentshow.riverside.com 🎬 Full Episodes: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu 🎬 Clips & Shorts: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu/shorts 📱 FOLLOW US Instagram: instagram.com/automotivetalent LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/automotive-talent Facebook: facebook.com/AutomotiveTalent X/Twitter: x.com/Auto_Talent Podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/the-automotive-talent-show-podcast/ 👥 Host: Cameron Cresswell linkedin.com/in/cameroncresswell/ 🎤 Guest: Andrew Hillcoat linkedin.com/in/andrew-hillcoat-1ba23139 CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Toowoomba to the Automotive Industry 02:26 Automotive is an Inviting Industry 03:36 Navigating the Luxury Automotive Landscape 06:29 Experiences in the Middle East: A Unique Perspective 10:14 Transitioning Back to Australia: Lessons Learned 12:04 The Importance of After Sales in Automotive 14:53 Maximizing Profitability: Strategies for Success 18:00 Driving Performance: Key Metrics and Insights 20:56 Integrating Sales and Service Departments 22:24 Accountability in Sales and Service 24:15 The Role of Mentorship in Business 25:07 Addressing Underperformance in Dealerships 27:07 Maximizing Productivity and Efficiency 28:26 Rethinking Non-Productive Staff 30:17 The Impact of AI on Dealership Operations 33:19 The Future of AI in the Automotive Industry 35:22 Communication is Always a People's Job 38:32 Evolving Roles of Dealership Management 41:18 Navigating Industry Changes and Challenges 44:46 The Importance of Leadership Optics 47:36 Building Credibility and First Impressions 49:45 Maintaining a Positive Leadership Presence 49:59 Final Outro

    50 min

  2. Jun 3

    25 Years at the Helm: Building a Dealership for the Next Generation - Mark Beitz

    From an aspiring footy player to leading one of Queensland's most recognised automotive groups, Mark Beitz shares the lessons learned from 25 years of growth, change, and reinvention. We discuss succession planning, AI and "digital employees", navigating market uncertainty, empowering future leaders, and why community-driven dealerships still have a place in the future of automotive retail. A fascinating conversation on leadership, technology, people, and building a business that lasts. Full episode out now. #AutomotiveIndustry #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Dealership #AI #FamilyBusiness #AutomotiveRetail #Podcast 🎧 Listen on SPOTIFY/APPLE/AMAZON/IHEART/DEEZER: theautomotivetalentshow.riverside.com 🎬 Full Episodes: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu 🎬 Clips & Shorts: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu/shorts 📱 FOLLOW US Instagram: instagram.com/automotivetalent LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/automotive-talent Facebook: facebook.com/AutomotiveTalent X/Twitter: x.com/Auto_Talent Podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/the-automotive-talent-show-podcast/ 👥 Host: Cameron Cresswell linkedin.com/in/cameroncresswell/ automotivetalent.com.au 🎤 Guest: Mark Beitz linkedin.com/in/mark-beitz-6716ba8 Bartons.net.au

    37 min

  3. May 27

    From Car Journalist to Automotive Insider - Mike Costello

    The automotive industry is changing faster than ever. From the rise of Chinese brands and EV adoption, to AI in dealerships and shifting customer behaviour — Mike Costello shares what’s really happening behind the scenes of the Australian automotive market. A sharp conversation on data, retail evolution, technology, brand loyalty, and where the industry is headed next. Full episode out now. #AutomotiveIndustry #Podcast #EV #Dealership #AutomotiveNews #AI #ElectricVehicles #Cars 🎧 Listen on SPOTIFY/APPLE/AMAZON/IHEART/DEEZER: theautomotivetalentshow.riverside.com 🎬 Full Episodes: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu 🎬 Clips & Shorts: youtube.com/@AutomotivetalentAu/shorts 📱 FOLLOW US Instagram: instagram.com/automotivetalent LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/automotive-talent Facebook: facebook.com/AutomotiveTalent X/Twitter: x.com/Auto_Talent Podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/the-automotive-talent-show-podcast/ 👥 Host: Cameron Cresswell linkedin.com/in/cameroncresswell/ 🎤 Guest: Mike Costello linkedin.com/in/mike-costello-cox-automotive/

    40 min
  4. Challenge and the Opportunity - Our chat with Steven Bragg

    03/07/2021

    Challenge and the Opportunity - Our chat with Steven Bragg

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Cameron catches up with Steven Bragg, one of the great minds of the automotive industry in Australia. They chat about attracting the next generation of automotive people, EV’s and Mobility, the Agency model, and a potential game-changer that no one is talking about. Listen 🎧 and Subscribe 🤝 where you get your Podcasts not to miss a future episode, subscribe below not to miss future episodes.👇🏻 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-automotive-talent-show/id1515126641 Google - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMmY3ZTU2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oyEIYOaoLxxZX0ciRyEMY Anchor - https://anchor.fm/automotive-talent You can connect with Steve on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrbragg/ Website - www.pitcher.com.au Email - steven.bragg@pitcher.com.au Phone - +61 437 445 200 If you would like more information on anything discussed, or simply to make an appointment with us, you can do so by clicking this link - bit.ly/2S1wjzz All conversations with you are in the strictest of confidence.

    1h 10m
  5. Putting the 'SOCIAL' into Social Media - Our chat with Jeff "GM Jeff" Hunter

    11/11/2020

    Putting the 'SOCIAL' into Social Media - Our chat with Jeff "GM Jeff" Hunter

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Cameron catches up with Jeff Hunter, one of the best exponents of using his social media channels to build both his brand and his dealerships brand. They chat about putting the ‘social’ into social media, building your brand, and much more. Check it out! Listen 🎧 and Subscribe 🤝 where you get your Podcasts not to miss a future episode, subscribe below not to miss future episodes.👇🏻 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-automotive-talent-show/id1515126641 Google - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMmY3ZTU2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6oyEIYOaoLxxZX0ciRyEMY Anchor - https://anchor.fm/automotive-talent You can connect with Jeff on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/generalmotorsjeff/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeffhunterprousechev YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/generalmotorsjeff If you would like more information on anything discussed, or simply to make an appointment with us, you can do so by clicking this link - bit.ly/2S1wjzz

    50 min
  6. I was tricked into joining the car business😱 - Our chat with Jason Harris

    08/20/2020

    I was tricked into joining the car business😱 - Our chat with Jason Harris

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Cameron catches up with Jason Harris, Head of the StrategyMob, and specialist in the digital dealership space, amongst other things! They chat about getting tricked into joining the car industry, building brands on social media not selling, and much more. Check it out! You can connect with Jason on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategywithjason/ To check out StrategyMob website here - https://www.strategymob.com/ If you would like more information on anything discussed, or simply to make an appointment with us, you can do so by clicking this link - bit.ly/2S1wjzz All conversations with you are in the strictest of confidence.

    1 hr
  7. Drive effective digital traffic, not volume! - Our chat with Herb Anderson

    08/12/2020

    Drive effective digital traffic, not volume! - Our chat with Herb Anderson

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Cameron catches up with Herb Anderson, host of the Dealer Talk Podcast and specialist in the digital dealership space, ensuring best practices for his clients. They chat about all things digital in the modern dealership from all the keys pillars, driving effective digital traffic not necessarily volume, and being social on social media, not just making commercials. Check it out! You can connect with Herb on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/herb-r-anderson-mba%F0%9F%8E%99-503546b/ To check out how Herb and his team can assist you, please check out their website here - http://dealertalk.biz/ If you would like more information on anything discussed, or simply to make an appointment with us, you can do so by clicking this link - bit.ly/2S1wjzz All conversations with you are in the strictest of confidence.

    37 min
  8. Training isn’t something you’ve done, it’s something you do - Our chat with Ian Parker

    08/05/2020

    Training isn’t something you’ve done, it’s something you do - Our chat with Ian Parker

    In this weeks episode of the podcast, Cameron catches up with Ian Parker, Automotive Sales and Business Coach from the Ian Parker Management Group. They chat about training isn’t something you’ve done, it’s something you do….integrating video into you customer communication, and no-one ever got in trouble for over-communicating. Check it out! You can email Ian directly using ian@ianparker.com.au You can connect with Ian on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianparkersales-coach/ To check out how Ian and his team can assist you please check out their website here - https://www.ipmg.net.au/ If you would like more information on anything discussed, or simply to make an appointment with us, you can do so by clicking this link - bit.ly/2S1wjzz All conversations with you are in the strictest of confidence.

    1h 3m
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Weekly Cameron and the team from Automotive Talent interview leaders from the automotive industry, gaining insights, their stories, and talking all things automotive related.

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  • Creator
    Cameron Cresswell
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cameron Cresswell

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