What’s the secret to thriving in an industry that’s constantly evolving, often under fire, and endlessly competitive? Preston Stewart, the National Variable Operations Director (and Compliance Director!) for the iconic Napleton Auto Group, joins me to answer that question—and so much more. Preston’s story is one for the books: from growing up in his family’s ... 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
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
Jun 2025
Beyond 'Good': Creating Client Experiences That Stick in an AI World with Steven Van Belleghem - 319
The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty. At the same time, too many businesses are confusing efficiency with excellence. Th ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2024
TIP646: How To Understand A Business Like A Pro w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a book that is near and dear to Warren Buffett’s heart, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher. He’ll discuss why the book was so influential on Warren’s transition towards quality businesses, why going deep into a business i ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2024
Using M&A Best Practices to Get Better Deals
Brent Baxter, Chief Executive Officer at Association for Corporate Growth, and Jeff Giles, VP, Corporate Development at Core & Main (NYSE: CNM) In a highly competitive market, speed is crucial for companies wanting to do M&A. Especially with all the economic and market changes th ... Show More
50m 34s
Feb 2025
David Heacock: A Logistics Genius Who Built an Empire on Air Filters
Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows you how he turned a basic product into a $250M empire. At 29, he left Wall Street to bet on air filters. That bet transformed into Filterbuy, now a $250 mil ... Show More
2h 1m
Feb 2025
Ep 206 The Road to 2025: Smart Marketer's Lessons, Growth & What's Next
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Molly Pittman is back with an inside look at Smart Marketer's journey and the strategies shaping 2025!</strong></p> <p>After a challenging yet transformative year, Molly shares what's been happening behind the scenes, why Smart Marketer took a br ... Show More
32m 22s
Sep 18
Why experts writing AI evals is creating the fastest-growing companies in history | Brendan Foody (CEO of Mercor)
Brendan Foody is the CEO and co-founder of Mercor, the fastest-growing company in history to go from $1M to $500M in revenue (in just 17 months!). At 22, he is also the youngest American unicorn founder ever. Mercor works with 6 of the Magnificent 7 and all top 5 AI labs to help ... Show More
1h 6m