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Hosted by Simon Verona · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 19 episodes
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Dealer Tech Talk explores how technology is transforming car and motorhome dealerships. Each episode breaks down tools, systems, and strategies that help dealerships become more efficient, profitable, and customer-focused. Our audience includes: Independent / Franchised car & motorhome dealers Dealer group managers Industry professionals looking to learn about dealership technology
Simon Verona hosts Dealer Tech Talk, a technology show with 19 episodes published.
Every dealership collects customer data. But very few dealerships are actually using it to grow sales, improve customer retention, or prepare for AI. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona is joined by John fr
Every dealer wants to know which DMS is the best. But the real question isn't which system is best — it's which system is best for your dealership . In the opening episode of Season 2, Simon Verona explores why DMS selec
Most dealership chatbots failed for one simple reason: They were built to capture leads — not help customers. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona revisits AI chatbot technology and explores how modern AI ag
In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk , Simon Verona is joined by Neil Smith from Motorvait to explore one of the biggest challenges facing modern dealerships: understanding the numbers that actually drive performance. Fro
Dealers invest heavily to bring customers into their ecosystem. But too often, that journey gets broken. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona is joined by Gary Monaghan, Founder & CEO of Digital Remarketing
Every dealership takes payments. But very few dealerships ever stop to look at how those payments actually flow through the business — and the friction that process creates. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Ver
Many dealerships run both a CRM and a Dealer Management System (DMS). But surprisingly, many dealers are still unclear about what each system actually does. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona explains the
Voice AI used to feel experimental. Clunky. Robotic. Not quite ready for real customers. That’s changed. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona explores how voice AI has crossed a threshold — moving from novel
Is investing in a new DMS really worth it — or is it just another cost dealerships are forced to accept? In this solo episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona tackles one of the most common (and quietly asked) questions
AI is everywhere in automotive — but what does it mean for dealerships today, and where is it really heading? In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, host Simon Verona sits down with Gerard Thatcher, automotive veteran and
Do dealerships really need their own app — or is a website enough? In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, host Simon Verona explores how dealer apps are becoming one of the most powerful tools for customer retention, brand
What does it really take to build dealer software that works in the real world? In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, host Simon Verona sits down with Conor Moran, founder of Eskimo Software, to talk openly about the real
In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon walks through the 7 most common problems dealerships face with their DMS systems, and how to avoid them. From hidden costs and compliance gaps to poor onboarding and clunky user
In Episode 4 of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona dives deep into one of the most transformative topics in the motor trade today: AI Agents — what they are, how they work, and why dealerships need to start implementing them
What you’ll discover in this episode: How AI agents like Johnny5 handle repetitive tasks and improve first-time responses. The importance of knowledge management for effective AI. AI in help desk operations and internal
Running a dealership can be rewarding — but it can also be stressful, overwhelming, and at times, isolating. In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon Verona is joined by Tim Hargraves, executive coach and founder of Th
Auto Trader’s new Deal Builder feature has triggered one of the strongest reactions the motor trade has seen in years. Many dealers are questioning its impact on leads, data, finance, and overall control of the sales pro
In this episode, Simon Verona breaks down typical price ranges, what drives costs up or down, and the hidden fees to watch out for. Plus, discover why forward-thinking dealers view their DMS not as a cost, but as an inve
Episode 1 .... the beginning! Cybersecurity isn’t just for big corporates — dealerships are at risk too. In this inaugural episode of Dealer Tech Talk , Simon Verona explores the biggest threats (from phishing to ransomw
Neil Smith
Former General Manager of the New York Rangers and NHL On-Air Analyst · Para-Lectic Activities
1 appearance on this show
Perry Farrell
1 appearance on this show
John
Auto Data Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Gary Monaghan
Digital Remarketing Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Gerard Thatcher
MotorTech.ai
1 appearance on this show
Conor Moran
Eskimo Software
1 appearance on this show
Tim Hargraves
The Motor Coach
1 appearance on this show
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