Most people think the revolution in automotive is “AI.” But what if the real disruption, the one that will separate the next decade’s winners from everyone else, is something far quieter? What if it’s the moment your systems start making decisions faster than your people can understand them? That’s the conversation I sat down for with Marianne Johnson, Chief ... Show More
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 30
How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business the Holman Way: The Lesson Every Dealer Needs to Hear with Bill Cariss
<p>What if the secret to building a $9-billion company wasn’t strategy or capital—but character?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with <b>Bill Cariss</b>, President and CEO of <b>Holman Growth Ventures</b>, to explore how one of the most respected names in automotive quietly rei ... Show More
57m 20s
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
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
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
Apr 2025
RWH056: Calm Amid The Storm w/ Christopher Begg
In this episode, William Green chats with Christopher Begg, an exceptional hedge fund manager who is the CEO & CIO of East Coast Asset Management. Chris has also taught for many years at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the prestigious Security Analysis course that Warr ... Show More
2 h
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
Feb 2025
TIP699: Unlocking High-Growth Investments w/ Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble
In today's episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble about their investing philosophy, their emphasis on focusing on growth and value, their evolution from using ROE-focused metrics to the rule of 40 to identify great investing opportunities, how to use the ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2024
601: Matt Mullenweg (CEO of Automattic) - Defining Your Creed, Hiring Talented Leaders, & Leading in a Remote World
<p>The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk</p> <p>Full show notes at <a href= "https://www.LearningLeader.com">www.LearningLeader.com</a></p> <p>Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of The Learning Leader Community</p> <p>This is Episode #601 with the CEO of Automattic, Matt Mullenw ... Show More
50m 19s