Pairing seasoned automotive instinct with the exact data needed for absolute operational transparency is the new baseline for modern auto groups.

Host John Acosta, CEO of VTech Dealer IT, brings together a panel of automotive experts in operations, financial leaders, and technology founders to discuss the practical application of real-time metrics in modern auto groups. They dissect exactly how to layer predictive data on top of decades of front-line experience to drive stronger performance.

Whether your goal is to maintain absolute operational accountability, align incentives with modern workflows, or protect your margins using long-term trend analysis, this episode delivers a practical framework built by operators, for operators.

MEET THE EXPERTS AT THE TABLE:

Frank D'Angelo – Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Controller (Held every seat where the numbers live. Deep expertise in dealership accounting controls, OEM financial statements, and multi-store cash flow optimization).

Geno Walsh – Buy-Sell and Valuations Expert (Former Dealership Platform Manager, now a specialist in leveraging multi-store operational metrics to maximize equity value during enterprise buy-sell transactions).

Prasad Chavali – Founder & CEO of Axel Automotive (Advanced data intelligence and AI pioneer engineering unified dealer analytics for proactive margin protection and real-time operational clarity).

Paul Jensen – Director of Strategic Operations for VTech Dealer IT (Dealership Operations Expert with 43+ years of front-line retail and operations management experience, now with VTech Dealer IT to maintain high level of alignment between dealership goals and IT management).

Hosted by: John Acosta – Host & CEO of VTech Dealer IT (15 years providing gold standard for dealership infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed IT services).

VTech Dealer IT has worked exclusively with car dealers for 15 years, keeping systems running, data safe, and a reliable support team there when you need one.

Explore VTech Dealer IT services: https://www.vtechdealerit.com

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