Episodes 187
Avg. Duration 30m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (37)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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I'm A Car Chick podcast is your go-to source for genuine, no-holds-barred conversations in the automotive industry. Hosted by Shasta Haddock—an industry veteran who started as a BDC agent in 2014 and now serves as the BDC Director & COO at Epic BDC—this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver real insights and authentic connections. Whether you're on the dealership floor, behind the scenes in BDC, or supporting the industry as a vendor, you'll find valuable, unfiltered interviews and expert advice to help you thrive. Join us, subscribe, and let's light it up together!

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S7E36 Scaling the Voice of Auto: Yossi Levi on Car Dealership Guy's Evolution, Market Transparency, and Big Moves | NADA 2026

Jun 05, 2026 32m

Host Shasta Haddock welcomes back the ultimate industry insider to the I'm a Car Chick booth at NADA 2026: Yossi Levi, the creator behind Car Dealership Guy. Following up on their high-traction…

S8E5 Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold

Jun 05, 2026 52m

In Part 2 of this fantastic conversation, host Shasta Haddock dives deeper with Sandy Zannino, Founder of Innovative Dealer Solutions. Sandy shares the passionate vision behind her upcoming podcast,…

S7E35 Chasing the Dream: Scott Simons on Dealership Ownership, the Commuter Hustle, and NADA 2026

Jun 02, 2026 19m

Host Shasta Haddock welcomes back a familiar face to the I'm a Car Chick booth at NADA 2026: Scott Simons. Since his last appearance, Scott has taken the ultimate leap from operator to owner,…

S7E34 The Streaming Revolution: Owen Moon & Joe Dallas on Connectivity, Networking Secrets, and the Future of DealerStream | NADA 2026

May 29, 2026 20m

Host Shasta Haddock brings in the reinforcements at NADA 2026 with Owen Moon and Joe Dallas from Dealer Stream. In this high-energy session, the trio discusses the "art of the hustle" at major…

S7E33 Architecting the Experience: Kelly Reis on Facility Design, Workflow Mapping, and the Retail Shift | NADA 2026

May 26, 2026 22m

Host Shasta Haddock welcomes first-time guest Kelly Reis, Founder of Arris Corp, to the I'm a Car Chick booth at NADA 2026. A self-proclaimed "car chick" who started in retail in 1999, Kelly has…

S8E4 Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast

May 24, 2026 52m

Host Shasta Haddock reunites with long-time friend and automotive industry veteran Sandy Zannino, Founder of Innovative Dealer Solutions. In this episode, they trace their history back to the Digital…

S7E32 The Flip to the Front End: Kate Beirowski on Vehicle Merchandising, Sales Leadership, and Being Fearless | NADA 2026

May 22, 2026 21m

Host Shasta Haddock catches up with the insightful and always candid Kate Beirowski, the newly appointed VP of Sales for Dealer Image Pro. Recorded live at NADA 2026, Kate shares her transition from…

S7E31 Beyond the Numbers: Amy Hitch on F&I Mastery, Leadership Coaching, and Avoiding Burnout

May 19, 2026 20m

Host Shasta Haddock is joined by Amy Hitch, Executive Coach at Ascent Dealer Services, for a powerful conversation on the high-stakes world of automotive finance. Amy shares her journey from banking…

S8E3 Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI

May 17, 2026 46m

Host Shasta Haddock finally sits down for a long-overdue conversation with April Rain, the "Chief Magic Officer" and Founder of Digital Rain Inc. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the…

S7E31 Beyond the Statistics: Veronica Dunford on Mentorship, the Austin Takeover, and the Future of WIA

May 15, 2026 18m

It’s been two years in the making, but Veronica Dunford, co-owner of Women in Automotive (WIA), is back on the show! Recorded live at NADA 2026, Veronica and Shasta Haddock discuss the massive…

S7E30 Data is the New Inventory: Laura Fleischer on CDP Strategy, Dirty Data, and Scaling Your Brand

May 12, 2026 18m

In this episode of the I'm a Car Chick podcast, host Shasta Haddock sits down with Laura Fleischer, President of Orange Media Group. Coming from the legacy of the Roman Group (with 37 dealerships),…

S8E2 The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival

May 10, 2026 40m

In Part 2 of this deep dive, host Shasta Haddock and Erin Duke, Co-Founder of Auto Lot Impact, tackle the "missing generation" of automotive technicians. Erin explains why the industry is seeing a…

S8E1 The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power

May 03, 2026 40m

Host Shasta Haddock is back for her first recording post-NADA 2026, and she’s starting with a heavy hitter. Meet Erin Duke, Co-Founder and Director of Dealer Success at Auto Lot Impact. In this…

S7E29 Say Goodbye to Canned Responses: Thomas Mancuso on AI Agents, "Jerry," and Personalized Chat | NADA 2026

May 01, 2026 19m

Host Shasta Haddock kicks off Day 2 at NADA 2026 with a high-energy session featuring Michelle Phelps and Thomas Mancuso from Podium. In this episode, Thomas (not Scott!) breaks down the massive…

S7E28 DATA IS UNIVERSAL: Matthias Stoever on Cross-Continental Car Culture & AI Innovation | NADA 2026

Apr 28, 2026 16m

Host Shasta Haddock goes global at NADA 2026 with Matthias Stoever, a visionary joining the show all the way from Hamburg, Germany. Matthias shares his unique perspective on the differences between…

S7E27 In Charge of the Money: Heidi McMillen on OttoMoto, Versatile Leadership, and Dealer Life | NADA 2026

Apr 24, 2026 18m

Host Shasta Haddock is joined by Heidi McMillen, Chief Revenue Officer at OttoMoto, live from the Authenticom booth at NADA 2026. In this candid and high-energy conversation, Heidi shares what it’s…

S7E26 Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Ashley Cavazos on Leadership, Empowerment, and Women in Automotive | NADA 2026

Apr 21, 2026 16m

Host Shasta Haddock sits down with Ashley Cavazos, a powerful voice in the automotive industry, live from the floor of NADA 2026. Ashley discusses her mission to empower women and bridge the gap in…

S7E25 Beyond the Hype: Fred & Lou on Collaboration, The "Solutionary" Mindset, and NADA 2026

Apr 17, 2026 16m

Host Shasta Haddock is joined by the industry’s favorite duo, Fred Lennartz and Lou Ramirez of Car Guy Coffee, live from the floor of NADA 2026. Known as the "Certified Solutionaries," Fred and Lou…

S7E24 Audit-Ready Assets: Courtney Doll on Inventory Reconciliation, Floor Plan Stress, and CFO Reporting | NADA 2026

Apr 14, 2026 14m

Host Shasta Haddock welcomes Courtney Doll from CP Handheld Technologies to the booth at NADA 2026 for a deep dive into the "clean data" side of the dealership. Courtney explains how CP Handheld…

S7E23 The Intelligent Dealership: Todd Smith on AI Agents, Data Hygiene, and the Future of Auto | NADA 2026

Apr 10, 2026 19m

Host Shasta Haddock sits down with Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI and a lifelong "car guy," live at NADA 2026. Todd shares the pivotal moment in late 2024 when he realized AI agents were about to change…

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