Episodes 269
Avg. Duration 19m
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Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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The Fixed Ops Roundtable, hosted by Ted Ings, is your source for cutting edge information, technology, and best practices from leaders and innovators in the retail automobile industry. Enjoy weekly episodes featuring expert interviews that originally aired during Ted Ings popular Fixed Ops Roundtable live and virtual events.

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How ALLDATA Is Changing Fixed Ops Through Better Data and Workflow with Erik Zuniga

Mar 02, 2026 17m

What if the biggest opportunity in Fixed Ops right now isn’t working harder… but removing the friction that’s wearing your people down?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down with…

How Alliance Dealer Solutions Helps Dealerships Operate at Their Highest Potential with Brandon Hall

Feb 23, 2026 22m

What if the biggest competitive advantage in Fixed Ops isn’t technology… but hospitality?That’s the question at the heart of this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, and once you hear this…

The Myth of Fixed Costs: How Dealers Are Overpaying Without Realizing It with Steve Thompson

Feb 16, 2026 18m

What if the “fixed costs” you’ve accepted for years… aren’t actually fixed at all?That’s the question that kicks off this episode, and trust me, once we pulled on that thread, the whole sweater…

How PayJunction Is Helping Dealerships Create Frictionless Payments in Fixed Ops Without Hurting CSI with Randy Modos

Feb 09, 2026 19m

What if the last thing your customer experiences, 'the payment' became one of your biggest competitive advantages?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, we sit down with Randy Modos, Co-Founder…

What High-End Hotels Know About the Service Drive That Dealers Don’t with Joel Furno

Feb 02, 2026 23m

What if the fastest way to improve CSI, advisor productivity, and even used car acquisition… wasn’t another process, but a better experience?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down…

Service Retention Study: How BG Products Helped Dealers Increase Retention by 32% with Rob Leary

Jan 26, 2026 12m

What if one simple decision in your service drive could boost customer retention by nearly a third?That’s not a theory, that’s real data. And in this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down…

The Warranty Money Dealers Are Leaving on the Table (And How to Get It Back) with Robert Wooden

Jan 19, 2026 19m

What if one of the easiest ways to protect your dealership’s future profit is something you’re already entitled to, but probably underutilizing?In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Sarah Vantine…

Why Fixed Ops Will Decide Who Wins in Automotive Retail in 2026 with Steve Greenfield

Jan 12, 2026 21m

What happens when car prices hit record highs, consumers feel the squeeze, and dealers are forced to play a smarter game, not a harder one?In this episode of The Fixed Ops Roundtable, Sarah Vantine…

The Hidden Risks Lurking in Today’s Dealerships (And How Smart Dealers Protect Themselves) with Paul Elliott of IOA

Jan 05, 2026 18m

What if the biggest risk to your dealership isn’t what you don’t know… but what you’ve gotten used to overlooking?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, Sarah Vantine and I sit down with our…

The 3–5 Metrics That Matter Most in Fixed Ops (And Why Everything Else Is Noise) with Pete Carusone & Ed Roberts

Dec 29, 2025 22m

What if the biggest opportunity in your fixed ops department isn’t working harder… but seeing clearer?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I’m joined by Pete Carusone, President & CEO of…

Why Video MPIs Are Now Table Stakes in Fixed Ops with Joe Shaker of TruVideo

Dec 22, 2025 25m

If you think video MPIs are “just another tool,” this episode might completely change how you see fixed ops.In this episode, I sat down with Joe Shaker of TruVideo, alongside Sarah Vantine, and what…

Why Fixed Ops Velocity Is the Missing Link in Dealership Profitability with Tej Soni

Dec 15, 2025 21m

What if the biggest growth opportunity in your dealership isn’t on the showroom floor… but already sitting in your service drive?In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I’m joined by Tej Soni,…

The Future of Automotive Talent Inside Northwood University with Ed Roberts and Maureen Martin

Dec 08, 2025 5m

There are moments in this industry when you can almost see tomorrow walking toward you. This conversation, recorded at Northwood University’s International Auto Show and CAMS Industry Summit, is one…

The Future of Fixed Ops: Technicians, Warranty, and AI with Curtis Gardner and David Reinicke

Dec 01, 2025 5m

What if the most important conversations in fixed ops are the ones happening outside the service bay? In this episode, recorded at the CAMS Industry Summit at Northwood University, we sit down with…

The 90,000 Opportunity: What Brian Benstock Wants Every Dealer to Understand

Nov 24, 2025 6m

What if the biggest threat to your dealership wasn’t the economy, the OEM, or even EV adoption… but the opportunities you’re not seeing yet?Today on the Fixed Ops Roundtable, we’re coming to you from…

Why The Industry’s Next Leaders Will Come From Programs Like These With Mike Cavanaugh and Dr Matt Bennett

Nov 17, 2025 6m

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the automotive industry’s brightest thinkers sit down in one room, buckle up. This conversation feels like stepping into the control room of a rocket that’s…

Inside the Classroom That’s Redefining the Future of Automotive Leadership with CDK’s Mike Stoll

Nov 10, 2025 5m

What happens when you mix the next generation of automotive leaders with a campus that breathes innovation and free enterprise?You get something electric.👉 Register for the upcoming Fixed Ops…

Stop Guessing Who to Hire: Go Trego’s Data-Driven Way to Build High-Performing Dealership Teams With Cobi Collins

Nov 03, 2025 5m

What if the future of automotive doesn’t depend on AI—but on how humans learn to work with it?That’s exactly what we dive into in this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, recorded live at the…

The Blueprint for Building the Next Generation of Automotive Pros with Jennifer Ness

Oct 27, 2025 9m

What happens when education and industry come together to shape the future of automotive leadership?In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Ness of Cox Automotive—a powerhouse conversation about…

“Convenience Is Kindness”: How Zapmoto Is Revolutionizing the Remote Service Experience with Clint Curtis

Oct 20, 2025 8m

What if your customers never had to step foot in your dealership again, and still loved you for it?That’s exactly what my guest, Clint Curtis, Founder and CEO of Zapmoto, is proving across the…

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Fixed Ops Roundtable has published 269 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Fixed Ops Roundtable is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.

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