Hosted by EasyCare · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 127 episodes
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Welcome to FWRD: An EasyCare Podcast, your go-to resource for mastering dealership operations, hosted by Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui. With extensive backgrounds as a training professionals, each episode delves deep into the automotive, powersports, RV, and marine industries. FWRD brings expert guests to the table, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for success. From optimizing sales techniques to navigating industry trends, FWRD equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive. Tune in to FWRD and stay ahead of the curve.
EasyCare hosts FWRD: An EasyCare Podcast, a business show with 127 episodes published.
In this episode of FWRD, hosts Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui speak with Eric Meahan, Managing Director of Repair360, about the declining profitability of used cars at dealerships. Meahan explains that gross profit per u
In this episode of FWRD, Erick Jauregui sits down with the leadership team from Reeder Trausch Marine to explore what it takes to build a high-growth dealership without losing sight of culture. From humble beginnings to
In the latest episode of FWRD, Erick Jauregui speaks with Bernie DeGraw, a senior education developer for MRAA. They discuss the evolution of customer expectations in the marine service industry, emphasizing the signific
In this episode of FWRD, Corey Smith sits down with Russell Hill, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Fixed Ops Marketing, to discuss why dealership websites have become the new digital showroom for fixed operations. With
See EasyCoach in action: easycare.com/easycoach What if every F&I conversation in your dealership could drive better performance, stronger compliance, and higher revenue? In this episode of FWRD, we introduce EasyCoach℠
In this episode of FWRD, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui sit down with leadership expert and author Jamison Carrier to discuss what it really takes to build a high-performing team in today’s automotive industry. Jamison s
In this episode of FWRD, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui break down what it really takes to win in fixed operations in 2026 and beyond. Service is no longer just a department. It is the dealership’s profit engine. And the
In this episode of FWRD, hosts Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui break down what dealerships must do to professionalize the service advisor role in 2026 and beyond. From KPI literacy and daily coaching to AI adoption and vi
AI is everywhere in automotive right now, but not all “AI” is the same. On this episode of FWRD, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui sit down with Sean Hartman, VP of Sales at Toma, to talk about the practical side of AI for
In this episode of the FWRD Podcast, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui sit down with Eric Meahan to explore how data-driven reconditioning helps dealers reduce cycle time, control costs, and protect used vehicle margins. Er
What does leadership look like when profit is no longer the priority? For Brent Smith, it looks like showing up for people who are often forgotten. In this episode, Brent opens up about founding Love’s Reflection after y
In this episode of the FWRD Podcast, Corey Smith sits down with Laurie Halter to discuss why authenticity and clear communication are essential to building trust, culture, and performance in automotive. Laurie explains h
In this episode of the FWRD Podcast, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui sit down with John Traver to break down what separates today’s top-performing BDCs from the rest of the industry. John shares how the BDC has evolved fr
In this episode of the FWRD Podcast, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui unpack one of the biggest transitions in fixed operations: moving from service advisor to service manager. Together, they break down what it means to st
In this episode, Matt Raymond, COO of Bowtie Solutions, joins Erick Jauregui to share how dealerships can modernize their service BDCs without sacrificing quality or breaking the budget. Matt explains why his team define
What if your dealership website worked like your best employee—always converting, engaging, and selling 24/7? In this episode, Russell Hill returns to the FWRD Podcast to share how Fixed Ops Marketing rebounded from a ne
In today’s digital-first environment, your dealership's long-term success hinges on more than just what you sell — it depends on how you listen. On this episode of FWRD, hosts Corey Smith and Eric Jauregui sit down with
Most customers don’t even know dealerships sell tires—and that’s a major opportunity. In this episode of FWRD, Corey Smith sits down with Eddie Campbell, GM of Forest Lane CDJR, to break down how they became a top tire-s
Mobile service is no longer just a future trend — it’s actively reshaping how dealers deliver value, drive retention, and grow their fixed ops revenue. In this episode of FWRD, host Corey Smith welcomes Jeremy Stevens to
Brent Smith
frontman of Shinedown · Smith Brothers Racing
1 appearance on this show
Laurie Halter
Public Relations and Passion in the Automotive Industry · Charisma! Communications
1 appearance on this show
Eddie Campbell
GM · Forest Lane CDJR
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Stephens
Operations Director · Bozard Ford Lincoln
1 appearance on this show
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