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Dealer Download

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Each month automotiveMastermind Senior Director of Commercial Strategy and Performance Ian Grace interviews automotive industry leaders and asks them to share their wisdom on topics such as: leadership, overcoming dealership challenges, and more.

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Episodes

2022 State of Automotive Retail and Industry Insights

August 16, 2022 20:31 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

In episode 12 of Dealer Download, Michael Cirillo CEO of Flexdealer.com, joins automotiveMastermind Senior Director of Strategy and Performance Ian Grace, to discuss dealership marketing and what separates the winning dealers from the losers.

Cultivating and Inspiring Dealership Teams

May 10, 2022 15:16 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MB

In episode 11, Doug Fleming General Manager of Findlay Chevrolet, returns to Dealer Download. Doug and automotiveMastermind Senior Director of Strategy and Performance Ian Grace, chat about what it takes to be a great leader and how to cultivate and inspire dealership teams.

Dealer Panel Discussion: Selling, Acquiring & Marketing During an Inventory Crisis

November 16, 2021 16:10 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

In episode 10 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains discusses how dealerships can crack the code on overcoming inventory challenges with a dealer panel that includes: Jim Wilkinson, General Sales Manager of Fred Haas Toyota World, Amber Murray, Marketing Director of BMW of Tyler, Jason Dwyer, Dealer Relations Manager at automotiveMastermind and Carla Wade, Senior Director of Sales Development at automotiveMastermind.

#4 - Brian Danahy, General Manager of Ed Morse Cadillac

August 09, 2021 16:15 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In episode 4 of the Dealer Download, Mastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks with Brian Danahy, General Manager of Ed Morse Cadillac.

#3 - Jim Wilkinson, Sales Director of Fred Haas Toyota

August 06, 2021 22:03 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

In episode 3 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains chats with Jim Wilkinson, Sales Director at Fred Haas Toyota about what it takes to win in today's competitive auto market and how tough times can shape a person into becoming a better leader.

#2 - Suzanne Cochrane, General Manager of Helms Bros Mercedes-Benz

August 03, 2021 23:09 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In episode 2 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains and Helms Bros Mercedes-Benz General Manager Suzanne Cochrane, chat about what it takes to be a successful leader and how to inspire a team during times of uncertainty.

Frank Pierce, General Manager of Lexus of San Diego

August 01, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In episode 9 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks with Frank Pierce, General Manager of Lexus of San Diego. Frank discusses the importance of leading by example at his dealership. He also talks about how easy Mastermind makes it for him and his team to acquire used vehicles through the service drive.

#1 - Doug Fleming, General Manager of Findlay Chevrolet

July 23, 2021 20:04 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

We're thrilled to introduce our new series: Dealer Download with automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains. In this first episode, Andrew speaks with Doug Fleming of Findlay Chevrolet on the challenges seen thus far amid COVID-19 disruptions and what's ahead for the dealership community.

Janet Feliciano, Dealer Principal of Hyundai of South Brunswick

July 02, 2021 02:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

In episode 8 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks with Janet Feliciano, Dealer Principal at Hyundai and Genesis of South Brunswick. Janet discusses leadership and the importance of holding a team accountable. She encourages other managers and leaders to "inspect what you expect" to be successful. Janet also shares her personal journey as a woman in the automotive industry.

Darren Dortch, Managing Partner of Toyota of Dallas

June 01, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In episode 7 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks with Darren Dortch, Managing Partner at The All New Toyota of Dallas. Darren discusses the importance of strong leadership, and how he is able to consistently get the most out of his team by keeping them accountable and leveraging Mastermind's technology.

Dale Harrison, General Manager of RBM of Atlanta Mercedes-Benz

May 01, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In episode 6 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks to Dale Harrison, General Manager of RBM of Atlanta Mercedes-Benz. Dale discusses the importance of open communication in a dealership, how he measures success and shares a great piece of advice for other dealers on how they can get better every day.

Jerame Jones, General Manager of Leith Volkswagen

April 01, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MB

In episode 5 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks to Jerame Jones, General Manager of Leith Volkswagen.

Brian Danahy, General Manager of Ed Morse Cadillac

March 01, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

In episode 4 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains talks with Brian Danahy, General Manager of Ed Morse Cadillac.

Jim Wilkinson, Sales Director of Fred Haas Toyota

February 01, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

In episode 3 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains chats with Jim Wilkinson, Sales Director at Fred Haas Toyota about what it takes to win in today's competitive auto market and how tough times can shape a person into becoming a better leader.

Suzanne Cochrane, General Manager of Helms Bros Mercedes-Benz

January 01, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In episode 2 of the Dealer Download, automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains and Helms Bros Mercedes-Benz General Manager Suzanne Cochrane, chat about what it takes to be a successful leader and how to inspire a team during times of uncertainty.

Doug Fleming, General Manager of Findlay Chevrolet

December 01, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

We're thrilled to introduce our new series: Dealer Download with automotiveMastermind Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Rains. In this first episode, Andrew speaks with Doug Fleming of Findlay Chevrolet on the challenges seen thus far amid COVID-19 disruptions and what's ahead for the dealership community.