114 episodes

The InsideAuto Podcast is hosted by Ilana Shabtay featuring top dealers, GMs, marketers, and entrepreneurs in and out of the automotive industry.

InsideAuto Podcast Ilana Shabtay

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The InsideAuto Podcast is hosted by Ilana Shabtay featuring top dealers, GMs, marketers, and entrepreneurs in and out of the automotive industry.

    Making Customer Experience Part of the Dealership Culture with Joe Barhoumi

    Making Customer Experience Part of the Dealership Culture with Joe Barhoumi

    Joe Barhoumi is the Internet Manager at Newbold Toyota BMW, Illinois, where he led the establishment of the Business Development Center (BDC), spearheading the vision and operational framework to enhance overall business and growth. Joe is also a strategic Digital Marketer and leads the digital marketing strategy at Newbold. 
     

    • 23 min
    Going Back to the Basics of Dealership SEO with Lindsey Shaker

    Going Back to the Basics of Dealership SEO with Lindsey Shaker

    In this conversation, Ilana Shabtay interviews Lindsey Shaker, a fourth-generation member of the Shaker Automotive Group and an expert in SEO. They discuss Lindsey's early experiences in the automotive industry, the importance of honesty and transparency in car dealerships, and the role of SEO in driving quality traffic to dealership websites.

    • 19 min
    Celebrating 100 Episodes of the InsideAuto Podcast: Mashup Episode

    Celebrating 100 Episodes of the InsideAuto Podcast: Mashup Episode

    In this celebratory mashup episode of Inside Auto Podcast, we revisit some of the key moments and discussions we have had over the last 100 episodes that clearly highlight just how quickly the automotive industry is evolving, the growing importance of data and technology in driving dealership success, and learn some of the strategies that industry leaders are using to stay ahead.

    • 7 min
    How New AI Technologies are Helping Dealerships Drive Growth and Exceed Customer Expectations with Earl Wheless

    How New AI Technologies are Helping Dealerships Drive Growth and Exceed Customer Expectations with Earl Wheless

    In this episode of Inside Auto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay speaks with Earl Wheless, Internet Sales Manager at Gaffney Buick GMC, to discuss the evolution of automotive marketing and operations over his 30-year career and the ways new AI technology has driven growth and success at his dealership.
     

    • 21 min
    Unleashing the Endless Potential of Dealership Data Through Unification with Prasad Chavali

    Unleashing the Endless Potential of Dealership Data Through Unification with Prasad Chavali

    In this episode of Inside Auto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay speaks with Prasad Chavali, the founder of AxelOne DDP, a dealership data platform. They discuss the challenges of data integration in the automotive industry and the benefits dealers can unlock by aggregating and activating their data. 

    • 19 min
    Why Individualized Attention for Every Vehicle is Critical for Dealership Success with Jacci Grillo Noto

    Why Individualized Attention for Every Vehicle is Critical for Dealership Success with Jacci Grillo Noto

    In this episode of the Inside Auto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay speaks with Jacci Grillo Noto, Director of Sales Kelley Blue Book ICO & vAuto at Cox Automotive Inc., about the shifting automotive market and the challenges dealers are facing in their inventory management, and why customization, increasing efficiency, and maximizing ROI should be the central focus for dealers looking to thrive in this period of economic uncertainty.

    • 23 min

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BrianOrtega ,

Brilliant Insights on Automotive

Ilana is the ultimate host as she wrangles in the most innovative people in automotive. The wealth of knowledge you will gain whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned veteran in the industry surpasses so many other avenues out there. She gathers insights that are practical and doable. The guests are so open to sharing. A must listen.

oliviabaker13 ,

Don’t wait, tune in now!

What better way to keep up with the latest in the automotive world than to hear directly from leaders and innovators shaping the industry. Engaging conversations, actionable tips, and insights into the industry abound in these episodes. Highly recommend tuning in!

LisaIsHereForIt ,

One of the best podcasts for auto industry leaders

No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - can’t recommend InsideAuto enough. 🙌

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