In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson sits down with Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group to talk through evolving automotive market conditions and predictions for the year ahead, as well as vehicle manufacturing and electrification trends.
KADA Allied Member Ally joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk theft prevention and more! If you're interested in learning more from Ally, reach out to Chris Fulton: christopher.fulton@ally.com
Today we are talking with KADA's newest Preferred Partner, Dominion DMS, about their business continuity solution, VUE Net. As the demands of automotive retail accelerate, unexpected disruptions can severely impact sales, service and customer satisfaction. VUE Net is a solution that can minimize those disruptions and help ensure you have a business continuity plan. To learn more about Dominion VUE Net, reach out to Keith Glandon, who can be reached via email at keith.glandon@dom...
Kelley Raabe-Stall from the Marshall Automotive Group joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to explain the user experience transitioning to electronic registration and titling, including the successes she's had using the system. They are joined by Vitu's Stephanie Riddle, who provides additional information about how to get started with KyELT. To contact Stephanie, reach out to her by email at sriddle@vitu.com
KADA's Jason Wilson and Sarah Bishop deliver all the information you need to be ready for our District Meetings, coming to a city near you in October! Register today: https://kyada.com/districtmeetings/
KADA Vice President Sarah Bishop sits down with Stephanie Riddle to talk all things electronic registration and title- from getting started for new users to tips and tricks for improving efficiency for those already onboard.
Lauren Bailey of ComplyAuto joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to preview our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class: Keys to OSHA Compliance on September 16 at 10 AM To register for the class click here: https://web.kyada.com/atlas/events/kdu-osha-keys-to-compliance-virtual-class-4107/register
On this episode of Kentucky Horsepower, we chatted with Larry Hourcle, who will be leading our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class on Monday August 11. We'll be going "Back To School with NADA" and this podcast offers a sneak preview about the topics we'll be discussing in the world of fixed operations! You can register here to join our virtual class: https://web.kyada.com/atlas/events/kdu-back-to-school-with-nada-virtual-class-4106/register
Congressman Andy Barr joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk trade policy, consumer choice, and the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill."
Tabatha Clemons of CHAMP Titles joins KADA's Sarah Bishop to talk all things electronic registration and title! If you aren't yet using KyELT, now is the time to start! Reach out to Zach Newsom (znewsom@vitu.com) or Stephanie Riddle (sriddle@vitu.com) of Vitu, which handles the dealer side of the transaction, to get started!
Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group joins KADA to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump last week, including its implications on the automotive retail space.
With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk how to get to the island and helpful tips for during your stay! Tune in to hear about the property, dress code, weather, and activities at The Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island!
With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk the agenda, venue, activities on the island, speakers and more! If you haven't already signed up, hurry and register today, as our KADA hotel block closes next week! Tune in to learn more about: - Activities on the island - How to get there - Agenda and speakers - Our Fabulous 50s and Garden Parties
In the midst of our upcoming KADA Legal Workshop, we sat down with two of the lawyers who will be presenting at our event: Joel Nagle of Stoll Keenon Ogden and Megan U'Sellis of Fisher Phillips. They're giving us a sneak peek at some of the topics you can expect to hear about at our workshop on Thursday, May 8th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Frankfort Country Club. Tune in to hear updates and information regarding: TariffsDirect salesNon-compete banDEI initiativesAmazonEmploying minors
In this episode, we sat down with a fan favorite, Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at The Presidio Group. With the recent news of Trump's tariffs, there are a host of questions as it relates to how this affects our industry. Tune in to hear Kevin discuss the short-term and long-term effects of these tariffs and what he's seeing in the market. He's talking supply and demand, domestic production, labor changes, affordability, revenue diversity and more.
In this episode, we sat down with Don Giordano, Director of Business Development at Merchant Advocate — a new KADA Preferred Partner. An expense reduction company, Merchant Advocate focuses solely on the merchant services space—helping your dealership save money on credit card fees without switching processors. In speaking with Don, we've understood just how unregulated and non-transparent the credit card processing industry is. Did you know that the average processor in the U.S. raises rates...
In this episode, we chat about the various events we have coming up this spring! For questions or more information, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
In this episode, we sat down with Compliance expert Sherryl Nens of KADA Preferred Partner ComplyAuto. We're discussing cybersecurity, how to ensure your dealership has secure systems in place, and what are the current issues you need to be aware of. We're talking: What we learned from the CDK incidentBusiness continuity plansPhishing Multi-factor authenticationEncryptionVendor securityThe importance of training your staffEmail and texting protectionFor questions or more informatio...
In this episode, we sat down with two of our friends from Preferred Partner ACV — Stu Zalud, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Randy Barone, Vice President. Listen in as they talk about 2025 used car market trends, challenges and opportunities. They're touching on some big topics like: Best practices for sourcing inventory directly from consumers & why it's so importantHow to maximize your used car purchasing opportunitiesEnhancing your trade-in processTaking advantage of your servi...
In this episode, we sat down with Scott Pechstein, SVP of Business Development at Digital Air Strike, to get his take on a very hot topic in our industry - AI. A KADA Preferred Partner, Digital Air Strike continues to innovate their Consumer Data Experience Platform (CDXP) as well as AI capabilities, scaling most of the heavy lifting for dealers through automation. Listen as Scott talks about embracing AI and how they're using this technology for: Lead response and follow upRecallsAutomated C...