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What’s Up, Wake covers the people, places, restaurants, and events of Wake County, North Carolina. Through conversations with local personalities from business owners to town staff and influencers to volunteers, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Wake County an outstanding place to live. Presented by Cherokee Media Group, the publishers of local lifestyle magazines Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad, What’s Up, Wake covers news and happenings in Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex ...
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Meet the Metreys, who are father and son deeply involved in automotive compliance
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17:26There are scores of examples in automotive where the father handed over the family business to a son or they followed the same professional path. Auctions, dealerships, and service centers come to mind.But what about the legal world and automotive compliance? That’s what makes the situation involving Paul Metrey and his son, Mark, unique.You see, P…
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The Sassool Sisters' Story: From Family Roots to Fresh Flavors
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32:42Join us as we engage with Simone and Noelle, the dynamic duo of sisters behind the beloved Mediterranean restaurant Sassool. They share insights into their journey from growing up in the family restaurant business to managing two successful locations today. Discover the secrets behind their award-winning menu, the essence of Lebanese hospitality, a…
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The Used EV Ecosystem with Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas
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21:00Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas sat down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby at the Auto Intel Summit this month to talk all things used electric vehicles. They discuss the Plug's product expansion to help dealers navigate EV trade-ins, its budding partnership with brick-and-mortar auto auctions, seed capital fundraising, roadmap and …
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Petal to the Metal: The Garden Supply Co. Story
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31:49In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of Garden Supply Company, a premier garden center and 2025 Cary Magazine Maggy Award winner. Join Melissa and owner Keith Ramsey as they talk about the center's history, Keith's passion for gardening, and the unique appeal of garden centers. Keith shares insights into his journey from the landscape b…
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SPONSORED EPISODE: Leveraging F&I providers to manage inventory
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15:17James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, explained why F&I providers can provide dealers with more than just potential profitability through the finance office. Virgoe highlighted that F&I technology also can help managers predict future inventory needs.Find out how during this special sponso…
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Brewing Up Local Love with Shop Local Raleigh
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43:08In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Martin, executive director of Shop Local Raleigh, about her journey from Florida to Raleigh and her mission to support local businesses. Jennifer discusses how she and her team partner with various local enterprises — from restaurants and boutiques to media companies and health spas — to help them thrive. She …
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More from DRN’s Jeremiah Wheeler about state of LPR
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18:28DRN president Jeremiah Wheeler appeared on the Auto Remarketing Podcast this week to continue the intensifying dialogue about license plate recognition technology.Wheeler elaborated about the company’s response to assertions made by the American Recovery Association and what he hopes the future holds for repossession agents, finance companies, forw…
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SPONSORED EPISODE: Combating Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
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24:04In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Lainey Sibble, Head of the Central Dispatch Business and Eric Schwartz, AVP, Engineering and Product Development, walk us through some of the biggest challenges facing the logistics industry. Fraud is occurring far too often at multiple points in the process. Lainey and Eric share w…
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Behind the Music with Double Platinum Artist Jason Adamo
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35:44In this week's episode of What's Up, Wake, we dive deep into the life of double platinum songwriter and local musician Jason Adamo. Jason shares his captivating journey from his beginnings in Blacksburg, Virginia, through his musical influences, to becoming a renowned artist living and performing in Raleigh, NC. We discuss his unexpected discovery …
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SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions recommends compliance vigilance amid regulatory shifts
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27:44While leadership has changed at both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission, Allied Solutions suggested that auto-finance companies stay vigilant about compliance, especially with complex activities like ancillary product refunds.In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, two executives fro…
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Part 2: Why retail dealers should consider adding BHPH to their operation
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31:51A few weeks ago, the Auto Remarketing Podcast featured a discussion with three industry experts laying out reasons why franchise and independent retail dealers should consider adding a buy-here, pay-here component to their operation. In this episode, Auto Remarketing associate editor Andrew Friedlander is joined by three more BHPH experts — Todd Ya…
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Rebuilding Asheville: Life After Hurricane Helene
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28:42Join Melissa as she speaks with Erin McKnight and Cass Santander about the rebuilding efforts in Asheville, North Carolina, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The episode delves into the resilience and collaborative spirit of the community, highlighting the role of artists and local businesses in the recovery. Get insights into t…
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SPONSORED EPISODE: Click to Close with Autrotrader!
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23:26In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Jade Terreberry, Senior Director of Strategic Planning with Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and Micah Tindor, Senior Director of Strategic Planning for KBB ICO share an inside look at their upcoming keynote session for the Auto Intel Summit, Apr 8-10. Jade and Micah walk us through the proc…
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Radio Royalty: DeLong's Tune-derful Journey
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31:37In today's episode, we sit down with Erica DeLong, a prominent voice on Raleigh's G105 radio station and a regular contributor to local magazines. Erica shares her inspiring journey from a college sophomore to a wife and mother, all while building a successful radio career. Get an insider view of Erica's beginnings in radio, her experiences with fa…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Kevin Roberts of CarGurus
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20:02As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.To conclude our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Jonathan Smoke of Cox Automotive
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24:39He knows the housing market and house music. He knows cars and The Cars. An economist who moved from the real estate market to the automotive market — while moonlighting as a DJ — Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke is among our first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards: Industry Analysts program.Smoke joins the Auto Remar…
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Sporting a New Game Plan: The Podcast Pivot
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38:07In the second episode of What's Up Wake, we sit down with the winners of the Wake Living Readers' Choice Award for Best Local Podcast - Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio from the Ovies and Giglio podcast. Join us as we delve into their journey from radio to podcasting, the intricacies of the media business, and their thoughts on NC State sports. Discover ho…
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GM Financial’s Paul Gillespie reflects on upcoming retirement & career of more than 40 years
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9:12Paul Gillespie has been involved with banking and auto finance for more than 40 years. He was an executive at AmeriCredit when General Motors purchased the company 15 years ago to form GM Financial.Gillespie’s installment contract is about to reach maturity, so to speak, as he’s preparing for retirement this spring. He recently appeared again on th…
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Steve Levine previews second book, combined events of BHPH United & Compliance Unleashed
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17:13Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting Partners made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast for two reasons.Levine shared how his second book came together to help dealerships with their compliance responsibilities. He also previewed the combined training conferences next month in Las Vegas — BHPH United and Compliance Unleashed.…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Larry Dixon of NAAA
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16:54As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.Next up on our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards:…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Jonathan Banks of J.D. Power
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26:08As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.Next up on our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards:…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Laura Wehunt of Black Book
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15:29As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries.Next up on our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Awards:…
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Automotive Intelligence Awards: Melinda Zabritski of Experian
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12:33As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. Kicking off our series of podcasts with these first-ever honorees in the Automotive Intelligence Award…
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CPO Market, Used-Car Supply Challenges & More with Casey Ivins of Costco Auto Program
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12:33Casey Ivins of the Costco Auto Program returns to the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the latest moves from the program in the certified pre-owned segment, expanding the number of used cars available for Costco members and why affinity programs make sense for retailers and automakers. Ivins also talks about how dealers are overcoming CPO sup…
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Recipe for Success: Cooking Up Conversations with Scott Crawford
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31:23In the inaugural episode of What's Up, Wake, we sit down with renowned chef and restaurateur Scott Crawford. Known for his significant contributions to Wake County's foodie scene, Scott shares his incredible journey from his early days in Pennsylvania to becoming a multiple James Beard Award nominee. He talks about his passion for cooking, his stru…
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Matthew Phillips of Car Pros Automotive Group
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20:22Car Pros Automotive Group CEO Matthew Phillips returns to the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a conversation about the origin story of his family's dealer group, opportunities for dealers in CPO and EVs and the group's philanthropy.By Cherokee Media Group
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Why retail dealers should consider adding BHPH to their operation
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33:22When customers want to buy a car but you can't get them financed, what do you do? Most retail dealers let them walk out the door to spend their money somewhere else. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, three experts in the realm of Buy Here-Pay Here – Bill Neylan, president and CEO of Tax Max, Mike Downey, president of dealership softw…
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Hi there, and welcome to What's Up Wake. Presented by the publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad. What's Up, Wake covers the people, places, restaurants, and events of Wake County — essentially, all the cool stuff and great news of Wake County. We'll chat with local personalities, business owners, and influencers to find out wha…
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Kirsten Von Busch on 'Memorable' NADA Show & Experian's Used-Car Report
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19:07There's "snow" rest for the weary in the car business.Kirsten Von Busch, director of product marketing at Experian Automotive, recalls her 15-hour roadtrip from Chicago to New Orleans and her "most memorable experience" at NADA Show last month after a blizzard blanketed the Big Easy. Plus, Von Busch talks about the "Beyond the Booth" video series s…
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Modern strategies to maximize dealer profit
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22:37We wrap up our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a presentation dedicated to modern strategies to help dealers maximize their profits. Sharing those best practices are two experts from Cox Automotive, Chrisy O’Hara and Bethany Johnson.…
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Path to challenging the status quo and finding company value
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32:03We wrap up our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel focused on “Challenging the Status Quo and Uncover Your Company’s Value.” The conversation features Brennan Hamilton of Rapid Recovery Agency, John Sibbitt of RDN Clearplan and Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jeremiah Wheeler o…
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EY Executives on Navigating Future of Connected Cars
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35:20Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Used Car Week in Scottsdale, Ariz. is a conversation about "Navigating the Future: Managing Risks in the Era of Connected Cars."Led by moderator Courtney Dusseau, the auto and captive finance leader at EY, the panel includes:Dean Phillips, managing director advanced manufacturing & mob…
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Wisdom from Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees
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27:59We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel featuring Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees.Belinda Beyer of American Recovery Service led the discussion about navigating difficult industry situations, personal perseverance and more.…
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Insight and inspiration from Women in Auto Finance honorees
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26:25We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel featuring Women in Auto Finance honorees. Jennifer Turnage of Primeritus Financial Services led the discussion about industry developments, professional and personal enrichment and more.…
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Why venture capital and investment funding like automotive so much
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42:07We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a discussion focused on investment funding coming into automotive and what venture capitalists think of the industry.The conversation featured Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures, Mark Norman of FM Capital, Quin Garcia of Auto…
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Navigating used-car market volatility with data & solutions
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32:19We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a discussion focused on the data and fintech solutions designed to make it easier to navigate through the volatility in the used-car market. The conversation featured Brian Donnelly of Autotech Ventures, Paul Fortin of Exponential…
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Women in Retail Honorees on Success Strategies & More
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32:53Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a panel discussion featuring Cherokee Media Group's 2024 Women in Retail honorees, who share their career journeys, success strategies and more.By Cherokee Media Group
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Consignors Dig Deep on Wholesale Car Market Dynamics
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33:40Next up on our Auto Remarketing Podcast series from Used Car Week 2024 is the "Consignor Conversation" panel featuring leaders from the OEM, rental car, bank/auto finance segments of the wholesale auto industry. Moderated by Joe Overby of Cherokee Media Group, the panel included: Basem Tartir, Mazda North American OperationsNate Lattimer, Enterpris…
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Used Car Week Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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18:25We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with the ceremony welcoming the first three inductees into the Used Car Week Hall of Fame. Steve Kapusta, Marguerite Watanabe and Jeremiah Wheeler acknowledged some of the fellow professionals who have impacted them during their career…
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Breaking barriers and paying it forward in automotive
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11:24We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a keynote presentation featuring Brooke Mallory of CarGurus.Mallory delivered an inspirational presentation, recapping her professional journey in automotive, breaking barriers and paying it forward.…
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‘Watching your six’ for insurance verification
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21:31We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion focused on the importance of auto finance companies knowing their collateral is always insured and how it can be done digitally. The panel featured Stacy Howard of Verisk along with a trio of executives from All…
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Driving Excellence: Transforming Dealerships Through Strategic Partnerships
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29:23Next up on our series of podcast episodes from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a panel discussion on "Driving Excellence Transforming Dealerships Through Strategic Partnerships."Led by moderator Nick Zulovich of Cherokee Media Group, the panel includes Jon Karasek of Mach10, Garrett Mercer of Dalton Hyundai and Jeff Johnson of Edmunds.…
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Navigating the new landscape of risk & repossessions
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34:04We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with the panel discussion focused on the evolving worlds of auto-finance risk and vehicle repossessions. Moderated by Jeff Marsh of Millennium Capital and Recovery, the panel featured Wendy Westwick of Huntington National Bank, Scott S…
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Success Stories from Women In Remarketing Honorees
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46:38We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion featuring Auto Remarketing's 2024 Women in Remarketing honorees and moderated by Brenda Rios of Ally Financial.By Cherokee Media Group
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Where collections, repossessions & fraud collide
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29:47We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a keynote presentation featuring James Waldron, who is president of 1st Adjusters. Waldron identified several growing trends in fraud and how collections and repossessions are being impacted by these illicit activities.…
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Tips from top dealers to navigate this year’s used-car market
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31:21We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion featuring a group of dealers sharing best practices and expectations for this year’s used-car market.Moderated by Mark Gilbert of ATN, the panel featured Mario Aguirre of Grapevine Honda, John Grace of Grace Aut…
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Uniting of the wholesale & retail markets
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31:53We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion with a group of dealers and experts explaining how the wholesale and retail markets are uniting nowadays.Moderated by CarOffer CEO Zach Hallowell, the panel featured Muhammet Citiroglu of Marathon Motors, Peter …
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CPO best practices with top-performing dealers
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30:57We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with another panel discussion featuring some of the best dealers in the certified pre-owned market. Led by B. Miller of Cars Commerce, the panel included Alex Castriota of Castriota Chevrolet, Willie Green of Burien Toyota and Burien C…
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Modern CPO trends and tactics for optimal profit
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32:56We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel discussion about the certified pre-owned market led by Paul Brobson of Trusted Sale. Based on the theme, “modern CPO trends and tactics for optimal profit,” the panel included B. Miller of Cars Commerce, Hugh Palmer of Nal…
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Technology dealers need for operational excellence
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14:18We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a Speed Session featuring Julie Lawton, who is vice president of sales with ACERTUS. Lawton offered several suggestions for technology dealers need for operational excellence.By Cherokee Media Group
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