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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. Follow us on social @carbiztoday and @cbtnews to stay connected and join the conversation.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News is hosted by CBT News. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How Data and Identity Are Transforming Automotive Advertising" (21 April 2026, 8 minutes), "The rise of automation in service departments" (15 April 2026, 11 minutes), and "How dealer alliances are reshaping automotive retail strategy" (14 April 2026, 19 minutes).
Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 35 episodes.
Booking probability for Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News are Car Dealers. Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News has a business audience.
CBT News hosts Driving Solutions with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News, a business show with 35 episodes published.
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Episode #34
<p>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 <b>Amol Waishampayan</b> explains...
Episode #33
<p>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 communication, and...
Episode #32
<p>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 the platform...
Episode #31
<p>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 efficiency. As OEM supply...
Episode #30
<p>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 needed to unlock...
Episode #29
<p>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. With decades of...
Episode #29
<p>Dealerships are facing growing threats from increasingly sophisticated vehicle theft and fraud, which can erode profits and disrupt operations. On today’s episode of <b>Driving Solutions</b>, Aaron Lee and Justin...
Episode #28
<p>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 intelligence may help...
Episode #27
<p>Dealership technology veteran <b>Fred Fordin</b> joins Driving Solutions to discuss launching Deelr.io alongside his son, Charles, and how AI-driven tools are reshaping inventory and recon management. Drawing on...
Episode #26
<p>Operational speed and cross-department visibility are becoming defining advantages for dealerships, and <b>Charles Fordin</b>, co-founder of Deelr.io, explains how AI-driven workflow automation is helping stores...
Episode #25
<p>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, AVP of Strategic...
Episode #24
<p>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 service visits...
Episode #23
<p>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 transaction trends...
Episode #22
<p>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 higher-mileage vehicles...
Episode #21
<p>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 decades of experience...
Episode #20
<p>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 financing. He explains...
Episode #19
<p>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 firm’s latest data...
Episode #18
<p>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 dealers navigating a...
Episode #18
<p>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 compliance...
Episode #17
<p>Efficiency and personalization are becoming essential differentiators for dealership profitability. On this episode of Driving Solutions, automotiveMastermind VP of Product <b>Bill Egan</b> explains how new...
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