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Jul 15
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What Comes First: Data or AI? How to Bui...

Glenn Pasch
About this episode

Is your business ready for AI—or are you putting the cart before the data? In this episode of You're in Charge, Glenn Pasch interviews Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI and explores the critical relationship between data quality and AI implementation. 

Todd shares why structured, clean, and relevant data must come first to avoid wasting time, money, and resources on artificial intelligence that amplifies bad decisions. 

Whether you’re in automotive, marketing, or sales leadership, this episode will help you rethink your digital strategy, improve customer experience, and drive better business performance with the right tech foundation.

About Todd Smith

Todd Smith is a pioneer in automotive technology, redefining how dealerships leverage data and AI to drive growth. As CEO of QoreAI, he’s building the industry’s first AI-powered system of intelligence—transforming dealership data into real-time, revenue-generating insights across sales, marketing, and operations. He previously founded ActivEngage, scaling it into automotive’s largest managed chat platform, and now advises and invests in breakthrough auto tech as Managing Director of Kyzor.

Connect with Todd: https://www.qoreai.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddlearsmith/

Books Todd Recommended: 
The Coming Wave: by Michael Bhaskar and Mustafa Suleyman
Scary Smart: by Mo Gawdat

“Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. But not everyone is equipped with the skills to generate consistent results. My mission is to help you build those skills—to lead, adapt, and grow in both your personal and professional life.”

Glenn Pasch is the CEO of PCG Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses attract, convert, and retain customers through connected marketing strategies.
He is the author of three books, including The Road to Sold and The Power of Connected Marketing, and is a sought-after speaker and leadership trainer across the U.S. and internationally.

With decades of experience coaching executives, managers, and teams, Glenn is dedicated to helping people lead with purpose and drive meaningful results.

🔗 Let’s Connect
🌐 Website: https://bit.ly/3HyFK3J🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/📘 Book: The Road to Sold on Amazon → https://amzn.to/4jvWeuq

f you would like personal coaching for you or your team, click here: https://www.paschgroup.com/leadership-training/


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