Chase Fraser is a Managing Partner at Fraser McCombs Capital, a VC firm that invests in early- and late-stage automotive technology companies. Fraser brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry. With a keen eye for spotting trends and opportunities, Fraser has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of automotive entrepreneurship. Wha ... Show More
Oct 8
Ron Frey: Most Dealers Will Get AI Wrong
Plenty of dealers are hoping AI is the magic bullet. Ron Frey says if you think it is, you're wrong.He's earned the right to say it. Ron was a founding partner and COO at TrueCar, Chief Strategy Officer at AutoNation, and Global Chief Strategy Officer at CDK Global. He's delivere ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 1
Danelle Delgado: What Makes Great Salespeople Great
Danelle Delgado is known worldwide as the Millionaire Maker. She is the CEO of Engage Training and The Internal Alliance, a bestselling author, and a business and results strategist whose training systems are used by entrepreneurs, sales teams, and major dealer groups like Carter ... Show More
59m 47s
Sep 24
Peter Cooper: Why Customers Don’t Want to Come to Your Dealership
Peter Cooper opened his Lexus store in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1990, in a market that would never let him be the biggest dealer in America. So he chased something harder to copy: becoming people's favorite place to do business. More than 20 years ago, he went one price, single ... Show More
1h 8m
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
Aug 2025
Practical Entrepreneurship for Marketers
In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with Faisal Laljee, entrepreneur and growth strategist, about the intersection of entrepreneurship and marketing. Faisal shares his insights on risk-taking, growth hacking, customer acquisition, and building brands that ... Show More
45m 27s
Jan 2020
From Startup to Acquisition with Joe Chura, CEO of Dealer Inspire
“The one thing that I always made sure we did, is to never have a month or a quarter that was lower than the quarter before.” Today, we are joined by Joe Chura, CEO of Dealer Inspire, a leading automotive platform developing innovative, mobile-first technologies. Joe co-founded D ... Show More
39m 57s
Dec 2023
Insights from an Entrepreneur Turned Investor
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Are you curious about the intersection of entrepreneurship, investing, and SEO expertise? In today's episode, I'm joined by Travis Jamison, a man of many talents and ventures. Travis is not only the force behind SmashDigital.com—a long-standing, ... Show More
46m 50s
Sep 2021
Inspiring The New Entrepreneur
Tra Williams is today's guest joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots business podcast. As he says "I'm a former corporate executive and author with a passion for entrepreneurship, business strategy, and franchising. I've been quoted or published in Forbes, Bloomberg, ... Show More
55m 40s
Feb 2024
Act Like an Owner, Challenge Like a VC
In this episode, join us for an enlightening conversation with Fabrice des Mazery, former CPO of Tripadvisor. Discover the secrets to adopting an ownership mindset in Product Management as Fabrice shares his insights on profitability, financial acumen, and innovation. Tune in as ... Show More
21m 32s
Jan 2025
Lessons from the Trenches: Mastering Tech M&A, Integration, and Carve-Out Strategies Part 2
Dr. Amit Monga, Founder and CEO of SARAPOINT Every deal tells a story of risk, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of value. With M&A evolving into a core function across industries, simply following old playbooks is no longer enough. You need insight, discipline, and a strategy ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2024
From Navy Officer to CEO: When Military Discipline Meets Business Strategy
<p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, Aaron Sheeks, CEO of PureCars, shares actionable insights on strategic growth, leadership, and data-driven marketing. Learn how to build a thriving culture, align your team's efforts with ambitious goals, and leverage customer data to revolut ... Show More
45m 5s