Hosted by Unknown Host · EN-US · 38 episodes
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Catch up with Matt Mitteldorfer as he puts a new guest in the passenger seat each episode to discuss what they are seeing in the industry, experiences they have had in their careers, and other tips and tricks of the trade to help you succeed in the automotive world. No stone will be left unturned as Matt shares all the trends and topics impacting the used car industry for professionals ranging from marketing to managers…and everyone in between.
Unknown Host hosts In the Passenger's Seat, a leisure show with 38 episodes published.
In this episode of In the Passenger Seat , host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with automotive data and AI expert, Yuriy Demidko, to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing dealerships today: building the right data fo
Host, Matt Mitteldorfer, sits down with Brian & Jamie Johnson of Crescent Automotive (Aiken, SC) to explore how a family-run store uses smart tech and human-first values to rewrite the playbook. The Johnsons share how th
Host Matt Mitteldorfer chats with Doug Hadden , ACV’s VP of Field Initiatives, about key takeaways from NIADA 2025 —from emerging trends and real-world dealership insights to how people and technology are redefining the
Ever wonder how dealers win the deal before the customer even asks? In this episode of In the Passenger’s Seat , Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Andrew Sweet, VP of Software Solutions and Randy Barone, VP of Business De
Recorded live on the NIADA 2025 show floor, "In the Passenger's Seat" host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Chris Taylor , owner of Certified AutoBrokers , to unpack why associations like NIADA are indispensable for inde
At NIADA 2025, "In the Passenger’s Seat" host, Matt Mitteldorfer, sits down with Lawrence Breaud, owner of Autos of Forney, to explore how he’s using the full range of ACV tools to elevate his independent dealership. Fro
In this episode of In the Passenger’s Seat, host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Charlie Cluss, a key leader in ACV’s Research & Development team. Charlie shares his unique journey from working in the field as a Vehicle
In this episode of In the Passenger’s Seat , host Matt Mitteldorfer is joined by John Coles, ACV’s VP of Data Science & Analytics, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the used vehicle market. From pricing press
In this episode of " In the Passenger’s Seat ," host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Chris Taylor, owner of Certified AutoBrokers in Grand Island, New York, to talk about what it takes to thrive in a market defined by c
Join us for a special episode of ACV's "In the Passenger's Seat", recorded live from the show floor at NADA 2025! Host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Andrew Sweet, Vice President of ClearCar, to discuss how ClearCar is
In this episode of "In the Passenger's Seat," host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down at NADA 2025 with Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz , the dynamic duo behind the Car Guy Coffee Podcast , which has been brewing inspiration in t
In this special edition episode recorded live at NADA 2025, host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with ACV Research Engineer, Maggie Donnelly, to discuss the power of AI and technology-driven solutions in the auto industry. M
In this episode, host Matt Mitteldorfer sits down with Sam D’Arc, COO of Zeigler Automotive Group, to talk about one of the biggest drivers of long-term success in the dealership world: culture. Sam shares how fostering
In this special episode, host, Matt Mitteldorfer, sits down with ACV's Chief Sales Officer, Mike Waterman, at NADA 2025 to talk about why this year is a game-changer for automotive technology. From data-driven insights t
Live from NADA 2025! In this episode, ACV’s CEO, George Chamoun, sits down with host Matt Mitteldorfer to explore how ACV is tackling the most pressing challenges facing dealers today. From ensuring dealers get the right
The automotive Super Bowl is here— NADA 2025! In this episode, our host, Matt Mitteldorfer, has Mike Waterman hop in the passenger's seat to pull back the curtain on how dealers can stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.
Intrigued by the use of AI in dealerships but unsure where to start? Host, Matt Mitteldorfer, caught up with Dr. John Coles, ACV's Vice President of Data Science & Analytics, and Dr. Phil Schneider, ACV's Sr. Director of
ACV's CEO, George Chamoun, hops "In the Passenger's Seat" to close out our time at Used Car Week in Scottsdale, Arizona. He and Matt break down the energy and innovation that is the future of the automotive industry, and
Hop "In the Passenger's Seat" today with Matt Hubiak, Swickard Auto Group's Director of Pre-Owned Operations. Host, Matt Mitteldorfer, sits down with Matt Hubiak LIVE at Used Car Week '24 to dive into the importance of c
Jump "In the Passenger's Seat" today with the President of Cherokee Media Group, Bill Zadeits. Matt sat down with Bill LIVE from Used Car Week '24 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona, where the Cherokee Media Group team cel
Jamie Johnson
president · Hudson School Board
1 appearance on this show
Brian Johnson
7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, co-founder of Book Rich Profit Club · Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department
1 appearance on this show
Chris Taylor
Author, Oasis Associate and Director · Lightning Strikes Thrice
2 appearances on this show
John Coles
Vice President of Data Science and Analytics · Pioneer Knowledge Services
5 appearances on this show
Dr. Phil Schneider
Project Principal at Global Location Strategies · ACV
2 appearances on this show
Dean Jackson
Keller Chevrolet
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Mitchell
Teacher of the Year · The Doe Fund
1 appearance on this show
Jimmy Douglas
Founder & CEO · Plug
1 appearance on this show
Elena Ciccotelli
host of the “EVs For Everyone” podcast · EVs for Everyone
1 appearance on this show
Randy Barone
ACV
1 appearance on this show
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