TC: Off The Clock

Our guest for this episode is Jason Curnyn, the current General Manager at one of the best-looking Mazda dealerships. Jason has over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He talks to us about his strategy as the new GM to the store and his ideas to bring more customers and community to the store. Local Mazda car clubs can find out info on how to be a part of this event by following them on social media. Also, even if you're not a current Mazda owner, come by and have big fun, April 16th! Jason's Blog fontanamazda.com instagram.com facebook.com

Rich and Matt sit down to talk about the changes that not only are happening internally at the office but also the many changes happening in social media: Audio Consumption - the rise of Clubhouse and how it's opened doors for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to develop their own type of audio-only platform. Could that actually be the downfall for Clubhouse? TikTok - It's Rich's favorite social media platform. So we ask what's been going on? New clients from Fontana, CA and Waipahu, HI We look at Carvana, Tesla, and the new age of car shopping. How can purchasing vehicles online be successful? Shout out to this episode's sponsors: Tony Volkswagen: https://tonyvolkswagen.com/ Tony Nissan: https://tonynissan.com/ Think Creative: https://uthinkcreative.com/ Submit your questions to: matthewh@uthinkcreative.com Think Creative: Twitter: https://twitter.com/uthinkcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uthinkcreativemarketing/

By now we have all heard about the stocks app Robinhood and its decision to stop purchases of Gamestop's stock (among others) promoted by Reddit's WallStreetBets community. What some don't know is that Google removed 100k negative reviews of the trading app from the Google Play store after a surge of angry users posted their reviews and frustrations, causing Robinhood's 4-star rating to plummet all the way down to 1-star in just one day. But how is that possible when these reviews seem to be organic? Who decides these negative reviews are "inorganic" or false in this case? There are so many questions!! Plus, if this occurs to your business, what's the best action to take? All of this in this episode, so listen and subscribe now! If you have any insight on this case, we'd love to hear from you. Reach us on: Twitter Facebook

Now that we are ready to put a bow on 2020, we predict what will be trending in Social Media in 2021. How will it affect your business? This is the final episode of the year! We can't wait to ring in the New Year with you. Cheers!

Snapchat added 11 million more daily actives taking it to 249 million overall. The growth continues Snap's momentum, which had stalled at one stage early last year. Also, we shared what we thought stood out the most during Adobe Max 2020. Follow Us: Instagram: @uthinkcreativemarketing Facebook: @uthinkcreativemarketing Twitter: @uthinkcreative

A micro-influencer is someone who has anywhere between 1,000 to 100,000 followers on a social media platform. They will typically focus on a specific niche or area and are regarded as an expert in their industry. So is the micro-influencer a good idea to have as part of your marketing strategy? Mateo and Richard describe the rise of micro-influencers in recent times. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0i74wVSbP6oxBoydTrpatR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkcreativemarketing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uthinkcreative Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uthinkcreativemarketing Website: https://uthinkcreative.com/

Our guest is Michael Furino. He's a semi-pro drift racer and an all-around inspiration to others. He's several years sober now and welcomes anyone that is battling an addiction to talk with him. He's out to make his dreams of becoming a professional Drift Driving King a reality. You can follow his journey on Instagram! @driftdreams_motorsports Sponsored by: Colleyford.com Colley Ford is a family-owned Ford dealership in Glendora, CA. They offer a wide selection of new and pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, along with a service department and prices that can't be beaten. Visit them today!

It's been about a week since Instagram made 'Reels' available to all. It seems to be the Instagram version of TikTok. So what's the verdict? Richard joins on this episode and he is a massive TikTok fanatic. As an avid user and marketer, what does he have to say? Does he agree with Mateo's gripes on the new IG product? This episode is sponsored by: https://myavas.com/ - Safety and exclusive Rewards. Ask your dealer for AVAS today! View Vehicle's Current Location View Vehicle's Past Trips Create Unlimited Zones (Geofences) Speed, Low-Battery, Off-Hour & Zone Alerts Vehicle Maintenance & Recall Notifications Detailed, Mileage, Speed, Ignition & Zone Reports.

Recently, the popular syrup company, Aunt Jemima announced that they would be rebranding. Some people thought this rebranding was all a reaction to BLM and maybe a little pre-mature. Others thought it was a great time for a change. JT and Matt give our two cents on the issue and cover steps that businesses should take before they decide to rebrand for themselves. This episode is sponsored by: https://www.fontanamazda.com/ https://xyonsoftware.com/

When it comes to doing research for used & pre-owned cars, how do you start the research? Who do you research? And now that we have some stats, how do we use them to our advantage? Mateo speaks with JT to find out. Thanks to out sponsors: https://diamondbuickgmc.com/: Invites you to get excited For the FIRST ever Buick Encore GX! It's available now at Diamond Buick GMC - come experience the Diamond Difference. http://xyonsoftware.com/: Xyon Software offers a range of reliable web and mobile solutions for medium to enterprise-level businesses. Our custom software & tailored solutions are innovative and specific to your verticle.

In this episode, we talked about Joe Rogan's big announcement about moving from Youtube to Spotify. What does that mean for each party and what does it mean for the digital marketer? We also ran some Twitter polls to see what people thought about working from home, as we started to uncover some myths about working from home. Shout out to our sponsors! Colley Ford - Offering Local Hero Discounts https://colleyford.com/ Xyon Software - Custom software tailored to your business verticle. https://xyonsoftware.com/

AVAS Product Specialist Shelley Horowitz joins the show. She has an interesting background in the auto industry, and sales. Find out her take on opportunities in the midst of the whole COVID chaos. Jimmy drops an EXCLUSIVE deal to businesses in the community. If you're interested, make sure you contact us today! https://uthinkcreative.com/news-letter/

It's another quarantine edition of TC: Off the Clock! In this episode find out Jimmy's 12-14 day theory about internet leads. We also wondered if there is an automation tool that helps with this? Jimmy makes more bold statements this time he explains why he feels internet leads will soon vanish. It was also Jimmy's birthday and while we obviously were not able to celebrate (because COVID) he did still say we would get together when this is all over. Website: https://uthinkcreative.com/ Twitter: @uthinkcreative Facebook: https://facebook.com/uthinkcreative

In this "Solo-cast" I'll let you know of some industries that have seen a rise or fall in their search trends since the COVID breakout, my personal thoughts on the impact of this and tips for business owners on where they may be able to save some marketing dollars. Lastly, if you would like to be a guest on the podcast, I want to hear from you. Send us a message and let's connect. Links to our social media is below! Twitter Facebook Instagram

XYON Sofware is behind some of the most sought after technologies in the automotive space, but it doesn't end there. From humble beginnings to now multiple business endeavors, Co-Owners, Jimmy Caudillo and Sebastian Flores talk to me about a couple of promises made that have driven them to recognize pain points of some of the biggest industries in our nation and provide solutions to help owners and customers navigate through them all. How did it all start? And where are they headed? Plus, tips for small business owners on making decisions that can make you or break you. One thing is certain, I'm going to need these guys back for another chat, off the clock! http://xyonsoftware.com/ http://uthinkcreative.com/

COVID-19 came suddenly and unexpectedly. It's forced our entire economy in an uncomfortable position. The automotive space is one industry that has felt the effects in a tremendous way. How can car dealerships recover? One suggestion is all about innovating and jumping on board to using the internet and technology, which hasn't been easy for most dealers to adopt. Guests: Jimmy Caudillo, President & CEO of Think Creative was in the dealer space for 16 years before deciding to open up tech companies that offer digital marketing and other software that help dealers get the upper hand in their competitive niche. JT, retired US Military and one time a car salesman, now part of the Social Media team at Think Creative. These 2 will share with us ideas for automotive dealers to maintain as much business as possible right now, and how to put themselves in prime position to get ahead for the economic comeback. Website: https://uthinkcreative.com/ Twitter: @uthinkcreative Facebook: https://facebook.com/uthinkcreative

It wasn't planned, but in this opening episode of Off the Clock, Mateo speaks with Jonathan and Janette. These young creatives are just getting started in the world, but when all is said and done, they are determined to have left their mark. These two are typically behind the scenes because they are mainly behind a camera. But Mateo convinced them to speak up and allow the rest of us to get to know them a bit more. Subscribe to TC: Off the Clock. @uthinkcreative https://uthinkcreative.com/ https://www.facebook.com/uthinkcreative1 https://twitter.com/uthinkcreative