Welcome to the David Spisak Show! Live from the bustling NADA 2024 in Las Vegas. Join me as I delve into the future of automotive retail with none other than Jay Vijayan, the visionary founder and CEO of Tekion. Get ready for an electrifying discussion that will reshape the way you view the automotive industry. Jay Vijayan is the founder and CEO of Tekion, a ... Show More
Nov 20
The Truth About AI in Dealerships: Costs, Risks, and the Decisions That Matter with Marianne Johnson
<p>Most people think the revolution in automotive is “AI.”</p><p>But what if the real disruption, the one that will separate the next decade’s winners from everyone else, is something far quieter?</p><p>What if it’s the moment your systems start making decisions faster than your ... Show More
22m 43s
Nov 13
The Innovation Nobody Saw Coming: Inside JM Big Bet on the Future of Auto with Pearl Percy
<p>What if the future of automotive innovation wasn’t 20 years away, but sitting right around the corner?</p><p>At The Presidio Group Tech Summit, I sat down with <b>Pearl Percy</b>, Chief Development Officer at <b>JM Group</b>, for a conversation that perfectly captures where ou ... Show More
22m 3s
Nov 6
From Car Lot Rookie to General Manager: How Brandon Hale Built a $Billion-Level Career at Fletcher Jones
<p>Ever wonder what it actually takes to go from selling used cars in Chico, California, to running one of the top Audi dealerships in the nation?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with <b>Brandon Hale</b>, Executive General Manager of <b>Fletcher Jones Audi</b>, to unpack a 25-y ... Show More
57m 18s
Oct 2024
#381: George Bousis, CEO of Raise, on Blockchain Innovation in the Gift Card Industry, and The Future of Customer Loyalty Programs
<p>George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieve ... Show More
42m 22s
Nov 2024
MI376: Why Do Great Companies Fail? The Innovator’s Dilemma w/ Shawn O’Malley
In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@shawn_OMalley_) discusses why great companies fail, as outlined by Clayton Christensen in his timeless book, The Innovator’s Dilemma, which was first published in 1997. The Economist actually named it one of the six most important business boo ... Show More
45m 4s
Nov 2024
UX and Marketing in the Automotive Industry
<p>Drawing from his extensive career, Sary shares insights into how augmented reality, voice interfaces, and electric vehicles are revolutionizing automotive design and marketing. He also explores the dynamic interplay between engineering and marketing, offering practical lessons ... Show More
54m 11s
Jan 2025
NRF CEO Matthew Shay on Retail Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Industry | NRF 2025
In this special interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio, Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joins Omni Talk Retail live at NRF 2025 to discuss the future of the retail industry. From global macroeconomic challenges to the transformat ... Show More
16m 24s
Sep 2024
Scaling a Car Rental Marketplace to over $1Billion in Revenue | Tom Wang, Chief Product Officer at Turo | E236
In this episode of The Product Podcast, we chat with Tom Wang, Chief Product Officer at Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace.
Tom shares his journey of scaling Turo from a small team to a leading car-sharing platform that allows entrepreneurs to monetize ... Show More
48m 2s
Mar 2025
The Evolution of Esports with Industry Leader Jordan Rambis
Jordan Rambis, a visionary leader and innovator in the esports and entertainment landscapes. Jordan is renowned for his strategic thinking and unparalleled expertise in merging the worlds of gaming, technology, and immersive storytelling. His journey from an avid gamer to a key p ... Show More
35m 57s