Dealer Tech Talk
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
Episodes
8 episodes
The Truth About Dealer Software — From a Founder - an Interview with Conor Moran | Episode 6
What does it really take to build dealer software that works in the real world?In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, host Simon Verona sits down with Conor Moran, founder of Eskimo Software, to talk openly about the realities of building...
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32:33
Episode 5 : 7 Mistakes Dealers Make with their DMS and how to avoid them
In this episode of Dealer Tech Talk, Simon walks through the 7 most common problems dealerships face with their DMS systems, and how to avoid them.From hidden costs and compliance gaps to poor onboarding and clunky user experience...
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16:03
Episode 4 : AI Agents in Dealerships: The Future of Automotive Efficiency
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...
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13:00
Bonus Episode 3.5: How to make AI work for you! An interview with Perry Farrell
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 sup...
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From Stress to Success: Coaching for Automotive Leaders with Tim Hargraves | Episode 3
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 Coa...
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Special Episode : How to wean your Dealership off the Autotrader Drug
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 spec...
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Episode 3
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How much should a Dealer Management System cost in 2025? | Episode 2
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 e...
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