Guest: Jeremy Evans, Chief Executive at Marketing Delivery

Host: Mike Allen, Cambria Private Capital

Summary: Mike Allen interviews Jeremy Evans to discuss how digital and CRM marketing are transforming the automotive industry. Jeremy shares insights on how data is driving customer engagement, the importance of personalisation in marketing strategies, and the future of digital tools in automotive retail.

Key Topics:

• CRM’s role in automotive marketing

• Data-driven customer engagement

• Future trends in automotive retail

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Guest: Steve Young, Managing Director at ICDP and IndeGo Consulting

Host: Mike Allen, Cambria Private Capital

Summary: Mike Allen speaks with Steve Young about the latest trends and strategic developments in the automotive industry. They discuss the evolving market landscape, the impact of new technologies, and key challenges facing the sector. Steve offers expert perspectives on leadership, innovation, and future growth opportunities.

Key Topics:

• Automotive industry trends and shifts

• Innovation and leadership strategies

• Market challenges and future outlook

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Guest: Andrew Tallents, Conscious Leadership Coach and Author

Host: Mike Allen, Cambria Private Capital

Summary: In this episode, Mike Allen speaks with Andrew Tallents about conscious leadership and self-coaching. Andrew shares valuable techniques for founders and leaders to achieve personal and professional growth. They explore how leaders can develop emotional intelligence, foster strong teams, and maintain balance amidst the pressures of leadership.

Checkout Andrew's book - Self-coaching for Leaders: The unique and simple approach to living your personal and professional dreams

Key Topics:

• Conscious leadership techniques

• Self-coaching for personal and professional growth

• Emotional intelligence in business

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In this episode, Mike Allen sits down with Daniel Briggs to explore how Motorfinity is transforming the automotive space. Daniel shares his entrepreneurial journey, insights into scaling Motorfinity, and the challenges he's overcome in the industry. The conversation also covers the importance of customer relationships, market dynamics, and leadership in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Topics:

- The origin and growth of Motorfinity

- Industry trends and customer focus

- Leadership lessons and business strategies

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In this episode, Mike Allen interviews John Miele about CarCare's innovative business model, the challenges and opportunities in the automotive industry, and John's journey in scaling a successful business. They discuss growth strategies, leadership insights, and the role of investment in driving industry disruption.

🔑 CarCare’s UK Expansion — Why John joined CarCare and how the platform is positioned to bring much-needed efficiency and profitability improvements to dealers across the UK.

🚗 Solving Dealers' Biggest Challenges — With the current market pressures, CarCare is helping dealers streamline operations, reduce lead times, and maximize their margins.

📈 The Power of Automation — How CarCare’s cutting-edge technology automates vehicle inventory management and sales processes, empowering dealers to stay ahead of the competition.

🔮 Future of Automotive Tech — What’s next for CarCare, and how innovation in lead time management will shape the future of the automotive sales industry.

Takeaways: Valuable insights into growing a business in a competitive industry, and how CarCare can help dealers in a challenging environment.

Contact John - john@car-care.co.uk / John Miele | LinkedIn

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This week Mike talks to Quentin Le Hetet

Quentin is the UK Country Director at GiPA, an organization renowned for its in-depth market research and intelligence in the automotive sector. Under his leadership, GiPA recently conducted the comprehensive "GiPA EV Drivers Survey 2024," offering invaluable insights into the EV market, driver preferences, and the evolving landscape of automotive maintenance and care.

Mike and Quentin do a deep dive into the GiPA EV Drivers Survey 2024, with growth in the EV sector and shifts in consumer preferences. They discuss the most surprising consumer attitudes toward EVs revealed in the survey, particularly regarding purchasing habits and brand preferences. Also the key factors driving the adoption of EVs in the UK and and what trends should consumers and industry stakeholders be prepared for?

Ask for the GiPA EV Drivers Survey 2024 report here or visit the GiPA's website. www.gipa.eu

Follow or connect with Quentin on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentin-le-hetet-07142a41/ or email Quentin qlehetet@gipa.eu

In this week episode Mike talks to Max Pog

Max is fully immersed in the world of venture studios having research the model extensively with a 7-month report called Big Startup Studios research and created a huge online community. Those that aren't familiar with the Venture studios model, also known as startup studios or company builders, are organizations that build companies using their own ideas and resources. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that invest in existing companies, venture studios are hands-on, actively participating in or leading the development of the business from the ground up. Max has run two of the largest venture studio conferences on Linkedin, each drawing over a thousand registrants; He's fostering a thriving community through the Venture Studio Family.

Max has been at the helm of creating three profitable ventures from the ground up: a successful e-commerce electronics reselling business that I he sold at 17.

In their conversation, Max and Mike delve into the advantages of the Venture Studios model and examine how they stand apart from conventional incubators and accelerators. They explore the criteria for selecting the finest venture studio and the advantages entrepreneurs can gain by partnering with one. Max also share's compelling success stories that have emerged from venture studios and they touch on Max's venture community, the growing interest from venture capitalists, and Max's insights on the potential evolution of the venture studio model.

Find out more about Max and Venture Studios

– Paper on venture studios https://inniches.com/startup-studios-research
– Linkedin https://linkedin.com/in/maxpog
– Our conference recordings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNwIhYfXY_Q&list=PLO8LnZLmikuv17Dk0xmIxkiwyMAxgn6DN

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This week Mike talks to automotive industry legend Glenn Mercer

Glenn Mercer brings to the table over three decades of expertise in the automotive industry, initiating his illustrious career in 1985 with McKinsey as a Partner in their Automotive Practice. Throughout his tenure, he engaged in numerous client projects, amassing a wealth of experience. Since 2006, Mercer has operated as an independent consultant, offering his services to a variety of prestigious investment firms such as KKR, Kleiner Perkins, and Baillie Gifford, as well as providing guidance to industry stakeholders like Ricardo, NADA, and NAAA. He has contributed as a board member to several automotive companies including Rimstock, Stackpole, and Grakon, served as an expert witness in legal matters related to the automotive sector, and shared his insights on automotive economics as a lecturer at esteemed institutions like Wharton, Coventry University, and CWRU. Before embarking on his journey in the automotive world, Mercer gained valuable experience at the CIA and BP. His leadership roles have included serving as President of the Society of Automotive Analysts and Director of the International Motor Vehicle Program. Glenn has also has owned 3 different NSXs (!), a WRX, an STi, a 928 and S2000 - Read and follow Glenn's Car Charts.

Glenn and Mike delve into Glenn's professional journey and explore the future changes in the automotive industry. They compare the distinctions between the US and UK, particularly in electric vehicles (EV), question why the industry still operates on a 'winner-takes-all' approach, and discuss the role of software in transforming the automotive sector.

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