Year in Review: The Connected Podcast – Best of 2022
Article Highlights:
- Check out our newly built Connected studio.
- Catch up on any Connected episodes you may have missed.
Back in March 2020, we started The Connected Podcast to stay in touch with and educate the automotive industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. After almost three years of engaging conversations, we’re just getting started.
Connected Experience Enhancements
Connected started out with a simple, side-by-side zoom. In August 2022, we stepped up our game with a brand new studio. Better equipment, better angles, better atmosphere. On top of that, more and more dealers and industry experts are joining the conversation! 2022 has been a great ride.
2022’s Hottest Episodes
We’ve had some great conversations this year with some popular guests. In case you missed any, here are the top 10 episodes from 2022.
Brad Holton, Founder of Proton Dealership IT, discusses the top three cybersecurity concerns for dealers and the FTC Safeguards Rule amendments.
Reynolds and Reynolds President, Chris Walsh, talks about what we’re doing to improve relationships with dealers, plans to expand our footprint, and how we’re working to make our customers more profitable.
What’s the latest on the chip shortage? How will electric vehicles affect dealerships? Is the relationship between dealers, OEMs, and consumers changing as more technology is added to vehicles? Cliff Banks, Founder of The Banks Report, gives his answers and insights to these questions.
There’s a new threat to worry about: synthetic fraud. Ken Hill from 700Credit goes into how dealers can protect themselves from this looming threat.
Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier from Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU) and The Automotive Troublemaker podcast discuss the importance of collaborating within the automotive industry.
The most successful dealerships are the ones who pair kiosk technology with their service advisors. Todd Marcelle dives into how service advisors and kiosks can work together.
Dealer principal, Peter Boulware, talks about how he got into the automotive industry, his football career, and why giving back to his community is so important.
Brian Pasch, a well-known industry speaker, touches on several important topics: cybersecurity, Google Analytics 4, and connected retailing.
Susan Givens, Publisher of AutoSuccess Magazine, covers the evolution of media consumption, what AutoSuccess has in store for 2023, and how dealers can provide value by sharing quality information.
B.R.T. – build relationships of trust. Michael Cirillo, host of the Dealer Playbook Podcast, talks about creating meaningful relationships in the industry and the importance of serving and empowering others.
Thank you for your continued support of our podcast, Connected. If you’d like to get new episodes in your inbox, subscribe here. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or Google Podcasts!
Share this Article
- Facebook
- Twitter
- LinkedIn
- Email
Brand Marketing, Vice President, Reynolds and Reynolds
Greg Uland is the vice president of brand marketing for Reynolds and Reynolds. He is responsible for customer communications and understanding and defining Reynolds unique position in the automotive retailing market. During his career with Reynolds, he has established a background in fixed operations, sales, and dealership marketing.
Related Articles:
From Mailbox to Inbox: A Hybrid Approach to Reaching Your Customers
It’s easy to weigh the pros and cons of an email marketing strategy versus a direct mail one. Email marketing delivers your message to customers…
Crafting a Winning Story: Dealership Lessons from Olympic Opening…
While most dealerships aren’t getting Olympic-level coverage, it’s still important to think about what kind of story you’re conveying to consumers.
The Evolution of Cars and Consumer Expectations
Have you ever thought about how far the automotive industry has come since the creation of the first car? From three-wheeled cars to punch-inducing Volkswagen Beetles…
4 Things Every Dealership Can Do to Prepare for Future Success
Right now, your dealership is successful and running smoothly. That’s a great first step towards ensuring future success, but there’s always more work to do.…