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Just a Couple of Car Guys Helping Bring Some Get Up & Go to Professionals Related to the Automotive Industry. We Aim to Educate, Motivate, and Inspire our Audience as We Brew Up the Best Blend of Solutions to Current Challenges, In-between Cry Laughing!
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
C-Suite Café Brewing Vision with Aaron Baldwin. Hosted by CGC Media
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode of The Car Guys Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard introduce Aaron Baldwin, the new CEO of Automotive Mastermind. The discussion revolves around the automotive industry's current landscape, the critical role of customer relationships, and the transformative potential of AI. Aaron shares his leadership philosophy centered on empowerment, professional development, and leading by example. Key topics include enhancing salesperson efficiency, leveraging AI for personalized customer interactions, and the importance of integrating data and technology for a seamless automotive experience. Tune in to hear Aaron's vision for Automotive Mastermind and his approach to tackling the industry's biggest challenges.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 Brewing Solutions for the Automotive Industry
00:46 Excitement for the End of the Month
01:16 Introducing the Guest Speaker
02:56 Shoutout to Jennifer Sanford
04:04 Welcoming the New CEO of Automotive Mastermind
05:02 Interview with the New CEO
07:11 Leadership and Professional Development
17:33 The Role of AI and Data in Automotive Mastermind
23:25 Understanding Dealership Cultures and Leadership Styles
26:01 The Importance of Leading by Example
26:35 Empowering Teams and Encouraging Growth
28:27 Effective Communication and Customer Engagement
34:20 Leveraging AI and CRM for Better Customer Relationships
38:31 The Future of Automotive Mastermind
43:32 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Brewing Solutions with C4 Analytics: Elevating Automotive Marketing feat. Art Pier & Luke Jonas
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode of the Car Guy Coffee podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz discuss innovative marketing strategies in the automotive industry in the face of digital disruptions. Special guests Luke Jonas, VP of Analytics, and Art Pier, VP of Media Strategy at C4 Analytics, join the conversation to share insights on effective marketing techniques, the evolution of customer needs, and the importance of customized dealership marketing. They highlight the significance of data-driven strategies, the utility of EV education for consumers and dealers, and how C4 Analytics can drive sales by targeting the right audience. This episode emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in sales practices and the importance of understanding market dynamics to achieve cost-effective growth.
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast Presents #5Liner feat. Travis Hafer
Welcome to The #5Liner, the show dedicated to the individual journeys that power the automotive industry. It's not about the company; it's about the individual, their career, mindset, and personal story. In each episode, we sit down with a high-quality selection of Car Guys and Car Gals to get beyond the title and into the hard earned wisdom they've gained. Join us as we uncover the wins, challenges, and #5Liner takeaways that have shaped today’s top talent.
In this episode of the Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Travis Hafer, a veteran in the automotive industry who shares his incredible journey. Travis talks about his path from working at an airport to becoming a key figure at Reynolds and Reynolds, mentoring others along the way. The conversation delves into personal and professional growth, the importance of mentors, overcoming significant challenges, and the meaningful rewards that come from hard work and dedication. Travis also highlights his biggest achievement, winning the prestigious RH Grant award, and discusses the innovative initiatives at Reynolds and Reynolds that are transforming the industry.
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Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode, we are joined by Shasta Haddock. We dive into her new movement that aims to bring people together to create positive change and find solutions to the problems we face. Shasta shares her insights on shifting the narrative from focusing on problems to celebrating solutions and positive actions within our communities. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a better world and find inspiration to make a difference.
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Upshift to Uplift feat. Dusty Sutherland
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode we are joined by Dusty Sutherland, a veteran, leader, car guy, and marketing expert. We dive into ways to grow, lead, and help others do the same, as Dusty shares his inspiring journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to excelling in automotive sales, service, and advertising. He brings a unique blend of discipline, faith, leadership, and storytelling to the conversation. This is a must-listen for anyone in the automotive industry or anyone simply looking for motivation to grow and help others.
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Coffee Break feat. Paul J Daly
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode we sit down with Paul J. Daly, CEO of ASOTU, to talk about the highly anticipated ASOTUCON event. Paul gives us a sneak peek into the exclusive swag and reveals details about the upcoming "More Than Cars" video series. The group discusses how to navigate industry challenges with a positive mindset, focusing on what's controllable like culture and sales processes. They also highlight some of the incredible speakers and the annual reconditioned car giveaway for a great cause. Plus, listeners can get a special discount on their tickets!
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Car Guy Coffee & DriveCentric presents “DC20 Unlocked” feat. Matt Leone
Welcome back to DC20 Unlocked, a series with Drive Centric & the Car Guy Coffee Podcast dedicated to the people, platforms, and events shaping the future of the automotive industry. This is your exclusive access to the minds behind DriveCentric and the key players who are empowering dealerships to win with next-level technology and data. Each episode is designed to help you unlock new solutions and elevate your business.
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Matt Leone, the new CEO of DriveCentric. Matt shares his vision for the company, which includes leveraging AI to enhance engagement, expanding their partner ecosystem, and utilizing data to improve reporting. He provides valuable advice for dealers, regardless of their CRM, on how to use a CRM as a modern platform for engagement, not just a system for tasks. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in automotive technology.
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast Presents “#5Liner” feat. Noel Ong Robinson
Welcome to The #5Liner, the show dedicated to the individual journeys that power the automotive industry. It's not about the company; it's about the individual, their career, mindset, and personal story. In each episode, we sit down with a high-quality selection of Car Guys and Car Gals to get beyond the title and into the hard earned wisdom they've gained. Join us as we uncover the wins, challenges, and #5Liner takeaways that have shaped today’s top talent.
In this episode, we're joined by Noel Ong Robinson from C4-Analytics. Noel shares her inspiring journey from being a sales pro on the showroom floor to becoming a powerful force in automotive marketing. She reveals how her passion for personal growth and community drives her, and the hardest lesson she learned about moving past ego to embrace discipline. Noel also discusses how her greatest reward has been the lasting relationships she's built, many of which have become like family.
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Car Guy Coffee Podcast “Hauler’s Grind” with Jake Berkal feat Jean Paul Guidry
Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.
In this episode of "The Hauler's Grind" on the Car Guy Coffee podcast Lou, Fred and Jake Berkal from Auto Hauler Exchange speak with special guest Jean Paul Guidry from “Motor City LA”. We dive into the critical topic of vehicle logistics and transportation for independent car dealers. Jean Paul shares his personal stories of costly mistakes, highlighting how using a professional service like Auto Hauler Exchange has saved him money and mitigated risk. We explore how their transparent, fixed pricing and rigorously vetted carrier network not only improve efficiency but also provide peace of mind in a challenging market. This is a must-listen for any dealer looking to tighten their operations and avoid common transportation pitfalls.
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Caffeinated Campaigns: Episode 3
Welcome to “Caffeinated Campaigns” presented by CGC Media and Edifice Automotive Marketing. This podcast brews bold insights, high-octane strategies, and real-world tips, tricks, and tactics that actually drive results. Whether you're a dealer, vendor, sales pro, marketing strategist, or industry innovator, each episode pours a fresh cup of actionable advice to fuel your next move and keep your marketing engine running strong.
In this episode, we're joined by Sheridan Schreiber and Hale Soucie from Edifice Automotive Marketing. We dive into why traditional paid search methods are becoming less effective and why a proactive, strategic approach is essential for dealers. We discuss how Edifice helps dealerships target the right customers with a customized approach, guaranteeing a 4x ROI and giving them a competitive edge. This is a must listen for anyone looking to stop passively waiting for customers and start actively creating their market.
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