Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News

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Since Jun 2025

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Driving Solutions, the podcast for dealership professionals who want to stay sharp, informed, and ahead of the curve. Hosted by Jim Fitzpatrick and powered by CBT News, each episode dives into the real-world strategies, tools, and vendor solutions helping today’s auto dealers run smarter, more profitable operations.

From fixed ops and F&I to digital retailing and dealership leadership, Driving Solutions covers the full scope of dealership operations. Whether you're a dealer principal, GM, sales leader, or part of the management team, you’ll hear the trends, tactics, and expert insights that drive real results.

Listen now and visit CBTNews.com for even more expert interviews, dealership news, and solutions.

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Recent Episodes

S1E34 How Data and Identity Are Transforming Automotive Advertising

Apr 21, 2026 7m Transcript

Automotive-specific media buying strategies are reshaping how agencies drive performance and retain dealer clients. On this episode of Driving Solutions, fullthrottle.ai Co-Founder Amol Waishampayan…

S1E33 The rise of automation in service departments

Apr 15, 2026 11m Transcript

Jeff Adams, Director of Fixed Ops Product Planning at Reynolds & Reynolds, discusses how AI and automation are transforming fixed operations by eliminating inefficiencies, improving customer…

S1E32 How dealer alliances are reshaping automotive retail strategy

Apr 14, 2026 18m Transcript

Founder and CEO David Mondragon discusses how AutoTrust Dealer Alliance is helping independent dealers compete through collective scale, cost reduction, and operational flexibility. He explains how…

S1E31 Solving Fleet Downtime and Delivery Delays

Mar 31, 2026 15m Transcript

Peter Janczewski, Senior Vice President of Sales at Draiver, joins Driving Solutions to discuss how automakers are rethinking vehicle logistics to improve visibility, speed, and operational…

S1E30 Why Dealership AI Needs Better Data Integration

Mar 30, 2026 10m Transcript

Kerri Wise, Chief Marketing Officer at Lotlinx, and Lance Schafer, GM of Product and Technology, join Driving Solutions to examine why generic AI tools are falling short for dealerships—and what’s…

S1E29 Unlocking Fixed Ops Profitability

Mar 26, 2026 20m Transcript

Leigh Silver, CEO of Dynatron Software, joins Driving Solutions to discuss how dealerships can unlock greater profitability in their service and parts departments through better data utilization.…

S1E29 How Ally Dealership Insurance can help dealers protect their inventory from theft and fraud

Mar 12, 2026 10m Transcript

Dealerships are facing growing threats from increasingly sophisticated vehicle theft and fraud, which can erode profits and disrupt operations. On today’s episode of Driving Solutions, Aaron Lee and…

S1E28 Stephane Ferri Breaks Down the Dealership Phone Call Problem

Mar 12, 2026 21m Transcript

Stephane Ferri, CEO of Car Wars, joins Driving Solutions to discuss new data revealing how missed phone calls are costing dealerships millions in lost service opportunities—and how artificial…

S1E27 Fred Fordin on Launching Deelr.io and AI-Driven Inventory Management

Feb 24, 2026 13m Transcript

Dealership technology veteran Fred Fordin joins Driving Solutions to discuss launching Deelr.io alongside his son, Charles, and how AI-driven tools are reshaping inventory and recon management.…

S1E26 Charles Fordin on AI Workflow Automation for Dealerships

Feb 23, 2026 8m Transcript

Operational speed and cross-department visibility are becoming defining advantages for dealerships, and Charles Fordin, co-founder of Deelr.io, explains how AI-driven workflow automation is helping…

S1E25 Jeri Reichel on Why Omnichannel Retailing Is Now Essential for Dealers

Feb 09, 2026 9m Transcript

Digital retailing has reached a tipping point as consumer expectations for online vehicle purchases continue to rise. On this episode of Driving Solutions, Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Jeri Reichel,…

S1E24 Lauren Donalson and Jason Wiley on AI-Driven Dealer Growth

Jan 20, 2026 28m Transcript

PureCars executives Lauren Donalson, CEO, and Jason Wiley, President and Chief Revenue Officer, join Driving Solutions to discuss how clean data and AI-powered marketing can help dealerships drive…

S1E23 Ryan Kerrigan on the State of Dealership Buy-Sell Activity

Jan 15, 2026 18m Transcript

Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, joins Driving Solutions to discuss why dealership buy-sell activity remains resilient despite ongoing industry uncertainty. He breaks down key…

S1E22 Cole Reiken on Using Diagnostics to Protect Used Car Margins

Jan 13, 2026 21m Transcript

Cole Reiken, managing director of BlueDriver MAX, joins Driving Solutions to explain how professional-grade diagnostics are changing the way dealers appraise and acquire used vehicles. As…

S1E21 Solving Dealer Transport Delays with Royce Neubauer

Jan 06, 2026 38m Transcript

Royce Neubauer, founder of Auto Hauler Exchange, joins Driving Solutions to discuss how vehicle logistics is becoming a competitive differentiator for dealers and OEMs. Drawing on more than two…

S1E20 How eLEND Solutions Streamlines Dealer Financing — Pete MacInnis

Jan 06, 2026 13m Transcript

Pete MacInnis, CEO of eLEND Solutions, joins Driving Solutions to discuss the company’s recent Finance Report and how its fintech platform is helping dealerships overcome inefficiencies in auto…

S1E19 Erin Kerrigan Breaks Down Dealership Valuations and Consolidation

Dec 11, 2025 22m Transcript

Erin Kerrigan, founder and managing director of Kerrigan Advisors, joins Driving Solutions to analyze why dealership buy-sell activity is on pace for a record-setting year in 2025. Drawing on the…

S1E18 Amberly Allen Breaks Down Modern Payments for Dealers

Dec 10, 2025 9m Transcript

Amberly Allen, founder and managing partner of Dealer Merchant Services (DMS), joins Driving Solutions to discuss DMS’s recent acquisition by Priority Payments and what it means for automotive…

S1E18 Amberly Allen on Surcharging, Taxes, and Payment Technology

Nov 18, 2025 10m Transcript

In this episode of Driving Solutions, Amberly Allen, founder and managing partner of Dealer Merchant Services (DMS), breaks down how evolving payment rules are reshaping dealership operations and…

S1E17 How AI Is Transforming Dealer Prospecting with Bill Egan

Nov 14, 2025 7m Transcript

Efficiency and personalization are becoming essential differentiators for dealership profitability. On this episode of Driving Solutions, automotiveMastermind VP of Product Bill Egan explains how new…

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