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Dealer Tech Talk

Simon Verona
Customer Service
Cyber Security
Help Desk Support
Dealer Management System
Voice AI
Profitability
Dealership Efficiency
Technology Integration
Risk Management
Data Protection
Software Investment
Multi-Site Dealerships
Sales Operations
Auto Trader
Stress Management
Key Performance Indicators
Business Coaching
Work-Life Balance
DMS Navigator
Phishing Attacks

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

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Latest Episodes

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 now.

If you aren’t looking a... more

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 support.

Upcoming AI innov... more

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 The Motor Coach.

After more t... more

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 process.

In this special roundta... more

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 investment in efficiency, compli... more

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 ransomware), lessons from recent att... more

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Tim Hargraves
Ex-head of business at a Volkswagen retailer, now a coach to dealership managers.
Episode: From Stress to Success: Coaching for Automotive Leaders with Tim Hargraves | Episode 3

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Simon Verona
Host of Dealer Tech Talk

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Bonus Episode 3.5: How to make AI work for you! An interview with Perry Farrell
Q: What are some of the concerns with AI, particularly regarding its limitations?
The main concern is that AI can sometimes generate inaccurate or 'hallucinated' responses; thus, we need to restrict its instructions to accurate knowledge bases to reduce these occurrences.
Bonus Episode 3.5: How to make AI work for you! An interview with Perry Farrell
Q: What does your role today at DMS Navigator actually involve?
As knowledge manager, my role involves ensuring that documentation is relevant, up-to-date, and easy to understand for both internal teams and customers.
Special Episode : How to wean your Dealership off the Autotrader Drug
Q: What should dealers do today?
Understand your cost per lead for each inquiry source digitally, and choose to spend your money wisely in areas that provide a good return on investment.
From Stress to Success: Coaching for Automotive Leaders with Tim Hargraves | Episode 3
Q: If someone is feeling stressed and a bit overwhelmed today, what would be your first bit of advice?
Move your body to change your physiology and get out of the stressed mindset. Walking, for example, can calm anxious thoughts.

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What is Dealer Tech Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of technology and the automotive industry, this podcast provides insights into how digital transformation impacts car and motorhome dealerships. It features discussions around various technological tools, systems, and strategies that aim to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer service within dealerships. Engaging interviews with industry experts, coaches, and thought leaders offer listeners valuable perspectives on contemporary challenges and innovations in dealership operations. Unique content includes panels addressing critical issues like AI integration, cybersecurity, and the evolving landscape of dealer management systems. This resource is particularly beneficial for dealership owners, managers, ... more

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