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In this episode, we sit down with Luke Smith, IT Director at Momentum USA to discuss his path into this industry and how his early days of wrenching parlayed him into a career in leadership and the evolution of technology. We touch on immediate action steps to take to win and how the industry is evolving as we prepare for a changing way how parts buyers buy and sell.

• The importance of data standards and strict governance
• PIMS solutioning; buy versus build
• Telemetry and usage of AutoCare reference data
• Open-source / Crowd source data and tools to leverage
• Developing a universal repositor of vehicle maintence transactions

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Henderson of CarParts.com to discuss Generative AI applications and what steps you can take today to deploy in your business to increase productivity and improve your business outcomes.

• Generategie AI Applications and how to deploy them today
• Statue of our industry and Open AI, Education, and best practices
• Data policy and why catalog data matters
• The importance of investing today in digital assets that will drive future growth
• $1,000 car is it a dream or a headache
• Statue of technicians and how they must evolve with technology
• The end customer, a place to start with generative AI

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In this episode, we dive deep into the future of the Automotive Parts industry and what the future holds. Historically, it has been siloed and fragmented with nuances that have held its development back. With the advancements in technology, we touch on the future and how a more connected industry will be the standard.

• Manufacturers must evolve their branding to a Total Live Cycle approach
• Evolve with the next generation of consumers
• Advance their catalog efforts to a more visual experience
• Be Intentional with data and how it is used
• Warehouse Distributors must evolve to a more service-oriented offering
• Technicians and how they are changing the industry
• Impact the Total Life Cycle

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In this episode, we sit down with Lauren McCullough, CEO of Tromml where she shares insights into how Automtoive companies should think about data and best practices. Having real time margin based insights can drive strategy, business development and overall profitable business outcomes.

• How to understand macro data and apply it in an effective manner
• Margin-based data can leverage better business outcomes
• Strategies to deploy margin-based advertising
• Making sense of omnichannel aggregate data to gain a competitive advantage
• Industry shift to D2C selling channels

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In this episode, we discuss 2024 Connect / ACPN in Chicago, the conference where data and eCommerce industry professionals from manufacturers, distributors, and technology solutions share their insights into the industry's future.

• Is your data/catalog team the new sales team
• Importance of investing in PIES & ACES to be successful in the future
• AI, is it a buzzword, or how can it be applied incrementally today
• ACPN/Connect 2025 is in Pheonix, AZ

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In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Lampros, CEO of Jaksong Partners, an elite automotive dealership consultant firm. He shares his path to success within the industry and the successes and failures that ultimately led him to start Jaksong Partners. He also shares strategies and tactics for achieving elite-level performance within your dealership.

• The current state of Automakers, Auto Groups and Dealerships
• Importance of operating a sound Fixed Operations Department
• The Great Consolidation and what the future holds for Dealerships
• Consultative approach PROFITS

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In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Oxtoby, a business analyst at RevolutionParts and one of the great young up-and-coming talents in the Automotive Industry. He shares his experiences at Ohlins, RevolutionParts and how a sound Analyst can expedite your growth trajectory. We discuss industry nuances and his quick rise as a young professional.

• Gen Z, and his quick rise as an industry-leading analyst
• How a quality Analyst can expedite the growth trajectory
• Importance of understanding data and how to apply it to the business
• Unlock insights that many times are overlooked
• Lack of investment into understanding business insights through sound analysis

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In this episode, we hit on Q1 reporting and what the industry is signaling. Auto Groups and Auto Makers continue to see a slide in YOY revenue losses. While we are seeing parts manufacturers finding Q1 increases in revenue. During this episode, we hit on the following

• Q1 reporting and what it means for you
• Parts manufacuerse report profitable growth
• Auto Makers & Auto Groups see a decline in Q1 revenue
• What you should know and how to take action to position yourself for growth

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