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In this episode of Idle Talk, Tom and Ashley from King's Auto Repair cover real world issues local drivers are dealing with right now: - Why buying a used car with the check engine light on is almost never a “quick sensor fix” - How catalytic converter failures (and theft attempts) are hitting wallets and what you can do to reduce your risk - A listener question about a stuck seatbelt, how the locking mechanism works, and when it's time for replacement - A practical discussion of oil leaks how shops trace them, when they're urgent, and how one leak can trigger other drivability/emissions problems - A call-in conversation about loud exhaust, inspection enforcement, headlight alignment, and illegal lighting mods These topics are great reminders that small “annoyances” (lights, smells, leaks, noises) often point to bigger issues—and that a trusted shop inspection can save drivers from expensive surprises. Key Takeaways - Never buy a used car with the check engine light on. If it were truly “just an O₂ sensor,” it likely would've been repaired before sale. A check engine light can indicate expensive emissions failures (like catalytic converters) or deeper engine performance problems. - Pre-purchase inspections catch what Carfax can miss. Carfax is helpful, but it depends on reporting. Repairs paid out-of-pocket or not processed through insurance may not show up. A shop inspection can spot clues like panel work, welding, rust bubbles, and underside damage. - Catalytic converters are costly (and theft is real). Converters contain precious metals, which drives both replacement costs and theft attempts. Even a “failed” converter can be valuable to thieves. - Seatbelt retractors can lock up, sometimes it's a mechanism issue, not a “broken belt.” Seatbelts can get stuck in child seat ratchet mode or jam internally. If it won't retract/unlock, don't force it especially if pretensioners are involved. - Oil leaks aren't just messy, they can trigger check engine lights and damage components. A PCV system fault can pull oil into the intake, contaminate emissions components, and create driveability issues. Oil can also drift and spread underhood, making the true source harder to find. - Diagnosis often starts with cleaning. For heavy oil leaks, the first step is frequently cleaning the area, running the engine, and re-checking sometimes using cardboard/drip tracing to narrow down leak origin. - “They sell it online” doesn't mean it's legal. The show touches on illegal lighting colors (blue hue), headlight alignment concerns, exhaust modifications, and wheels protruding beyond fenders issues that affect safety and legality. If you would like to learn more about your car check out our blog over on our website: King's Auto Repair Website King's Auto Repair on Facebook: King's Auto Repair Facebook King's Auto Repair on YouTube: Kings Auto Repair YouTube King's Auto Repair on Instagram: Kings Auto Repair Instagram King's Auto Repair on TikTok: Kings Auto Repair TikTok King's Auto Repair on LinkedIn: King's Auto Repair LinkedIn King's Auto Repair on Pinterest:King's Auto Repair Pinterest Check your car for Safety Recalls: NHTSA.Gov If you have a comment or car question please email us at Idletalkradio830@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. This show was originally broadcast live 06-16-2022
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Buying a car should not feel like entering a battlefield, but for many women, it can.In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer bring humor, honesty, and practical grit to the car-buying process. From insurance costs and dealership pressure to recalls, warranties, financing, and the emotional side of choosing the right vehicle, they break down why walking into a dealership prepared matters. They also talk about how men and women often approach cars differently, with some leaning toward status and performance while others think about safety, lifestyle, practicality, and family needs.The episode offers useful reminders for anyone shopping for a car: know your credit score, research APR rates, check the VIN, compare Carfax with NHTSA recall information, and do not be afraid to “phone a friend” before signing anything. It is a fun, real-world conversation about confidence, preparation, and making smart choices without letting pressure take the wheel.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(0:59) Buying a car as a woman(1:49) Top three news stories(5:00) Needing another family vehicle(5:33) Why car lots feel intimidating(7:21) Men, women, and car choices(10:55) Picking one car for many needs(12:35) Helpful car safety technology(14:34) Financing, warranties, and hidden costs(16:00) Checking recalls with NHTSA(18:47) Credit scores, APR, and lease math(20:34) Negotiation and phoning a friend(22:18) Got Grit Award for oyster restoration(24:09) Song of the week: “Confident”Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty
In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Michael Campbell, Founder and CEO of Signal Verified.Michael shares his unique journey from the Midwest to Japan and back to California, where he now calls North County home. With a background in global tech leadership and education, Michael brings a fresh perspective to one of today's biggest challenges: hiring the right talent.Signal Verified is transforming how companies evaluate candidates by focusing on verified skills instead of traditional resumes and interviews. Through real-world scenarios and expert validation, the platform helps hiring managers make more informed, objective decisions.Key topics include:The limitations of resumes and AI-driven hiring tools Why interviews often reward confidence over competence The cost and impact of bad hires How skills-based hiring creates more equitable opportunities The future of hiring and talent validation Michael also shares insights into life in North County and why Carlsbad is the perfect place for his family and growing business.Quotes“Interviews reward confidence, but work reveals judgment.” “Resumes have become marketing documents.” “We're building the Carfax for skills.” Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting
¡Venimos con un episodio donde nos mojamos de verdad! Esta semana el plato fuerte son vuestras "pedradas": nos sentamos a leer y reaccionar a todas esas opiniones impopulares y polémicas sobre el mundo del motor que nos habéis ido dejando por redes sociales. Además, sacamos un hueco para contaros el tremendo vicio que llevamos con el simulador, repasar la épica de Verstappen en las 24 horas de Nürburgring y anunciaros algo muy especial: ¡nace la comunidad de PodCars Supporter!En el Top 6 de esta semana, Carles nos trae los motores V8 que mejor suenan de la historia.En el Coche de la Semana, David nos trae una leyenda absoluta del automovilismo y de Le Mans: el icónico Ford GT40.Y para cerrar, Uri nos propone un WWYP entre míticas berlinas diésel: Audi A4 40 TDI vs Mercedes C220d vs BMW 320d.Gas!Únete a la Comunidad PodCars - https://podcars.es/supporters¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.esConsigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos: 00:21 Bienvenida09:00 Repaso a las 24h de Nürburgring y la brutalidad de Verstappen 25:21 TOP 6: Los motores V8 que mejor suenan de la historia 37:23 Coche de la Semana: El histórico Ford GT40 55:10 Reaccionando a vuestras pedradas (opiniones impopulares) 01:19:00 WWYP: Audi A4 vs Mercedes C220d vs BMW 320d#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedades PodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
Ruckus Debrief Ruckus is in the rearview and the roads delivered. Cold weather, beautiful scenery, and rock chips that serve as a reminder you actually drove the thing. This is what it's for. No complaints from anyone in the crew — the kind of event you start planning to return to before you've even unpacked. The Headlines: Porsche Jobs, Nurburgring, and Luft Atlanta Porsche is cutting 500 jobs tied to ongoing revenue pressure and nobody here is happy about it. We never like to see people lose their jobs — full stop. On the racing side, the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring is right around the corner, which means a lot of sleepless nights ahead for the right reasons. And for the enthusiast crowd, Luft is headed to Atlanta this October. Last year it was North Carolina, so the southeast is getting some real love on the calendar right now. Vanthoor to McLaren — And What Porsche Isn't Saying Laurens Vanthoor is joining McLaren's hypercar program on loan from Porsche for 2027. No official announcement about what this means for Porsche's factory team presence, but the crew has seen this movie before. When Porsche starts farming out factory drivers and running every livery they can on the factory car, it's usually a preview of an exit — the same pattern played out before they stepped back from the RSR program. Nothing confirmed, but the read here is that Porsche is pulling back from that factory hypercar effort whether they've said so or not. 997 GT3s Are Gone — And the Price Is Whatever the Seller Wants The 997 GT3 market has reached a point that only a handful of models ever hit: the cars aren't listed because the owners aren't selling. When they do transact, it's a phone call, not a listing. Word of mouth, private deals, specialty dealers with one car every few months. A 997.1 GT3 with a minor Carfax note and 60,000 miles is moving at $175,000, and the crew doesn't think that's anywhere near the ceiling. The reason this happens isn't complicated — as more people enter the Porsche world and chase a real driving experience, demand for the cars that actually deliver it concentrates. Supply doesn't move. Price does. The only honest answer a seller can give a buyer right now is: find me another one. Thank you for the support — it genuinely means everything. Follow us at pcartalk.com for events, Patreon.com/pcartalk for the P-car Club, and @pcartalk everywhere else. Kimchi Crew: Steve, Leslie, Chris, Ken, Aaron, Matthew, Sean, and Nik.
¡Semana cargada de cosas! Os contamos nuestra brutal experiencia probando la gama BMW M, comparando la increíble agilidad del M4 Competition frente al transatlántico (con cariño) del nuevo M5 Touring. Además, recuperamos un divertido juego estilo "Kiss, Marry, Kill" pero con coches: Probar, Guardar o Desguazar. ¡Y sacamos un momento para agradeceros la increíble avalancha de comentarios de apoyo que nos habéis dejado esta semana! En el Top 6 de esta semana, David nos reta a adivinar los países con mayor porcentaje de ventas de coches eléctricos en el mundo (¡alucinaréis con la sorpresa del top 2!).En el Coche de la Semana, Uri trae el vehículo más asequible hasta la fecha: el legendario Mazda MX-5 NA.Y para cerrar, Carles nos propone un WWYP de roadsters icónicos: Mazda MX-5 NB vs BMW Z3 vs Audi TT Roadster.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.esConsigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS" ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Síguenos en: https://www.instagram.com/podcars https://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos: 00:21 Bienvenida11:03 Experiencia BMW M: M4 Comp & M5 Touring 26:15 Agradecimientos a la increíble comunidad 28:38 TOP 6: Países con más ventas de coches eléctricos 38:13 Minuto CARFAX: Un Mazda MX-5 con 357.000 km 44:22 Coche de la Semana: Mazda MX-5 NA 01:01:44 Juego: Probar, Guardar o Desguazar 01:13:44 WWYP: Mazda MX-5 NB vs BMW Z3 vs Audi TT Roadster#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedades PodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
Loud thunder overnight woke up Brett / A goose decided to lay eggs right outside the door at Murray Chevrolet (1:40); Adventures with geese! Ever been attacked by one? Or have to walk through the minefield of their poop? (8:55); Kickoff chat on bedroom communities (15:55); Breakfast with the Bombers - Blue Bombers Launch Honour Tickets Program to Recognize Manitoba's Frontline Heroes (23;55); CARFAX points to used car scam and rolling back odometers (34:25); Why are bedroom communities thriving in southern Manitoba? - Ty Mitchell, Realtor (42:35); Taz Stuart talks May long weekend bug alert as tick activity rises across Canada (54:10); Winning entries on adventures with geese (1:00:50); The Ranger System - Lives with Dissociative Identity Disorder, performing at a music event on May 14th at The Handsome Daughter (1:05:00).
En este episodio abrimos nuestro corazón sobre el futuro de PodCars, reflexionando sobre cómo compaginamos el proyecto con nuestros trabajos y pidiendo a la comunidad que nos ayude a decidir los próximos pasos. Además, comentamos el inminente Test Drive de BMW M que nos espera, las novedades del Salón de Pekín con la gran ofensiva tecnológica china y el lanzamiento de la nueva generación del Toyota GR Yaris. En el Top 6 de esta semana, Uri nos reta a adivinar los coches de producción con los neumáticos más anchos de la historia. En el Coche de la Semana, Carles trae uno de sus superdeportivos favoritos por excelencia: el espectacular y radical McLaren 675LT. Y para cerrar, David nos plantea un WWYP con tres deportivos manuales por 70.000€.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.esConsigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos:00:21 Bienvenida02:12 Hablemos del futuro de PodCars18:55 Repaso rápido a la Fórmula 123:08 TOP 6 a ciegas: Los coches con los neumáticos más anchos de la historia34:40 Coche de la Semana: McLaren 675LT49:44 Novedades: Nuevo Toyota GR Yaris y el tecnológico Salón de Pekín56:56 Juego: Configura tu garaje ideal por 9 dólares01:06:49 WWYP: Deportivos manuales por 70.000€ (996 Turbo vs Vantage V8 vs Emira V6)#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedadesPodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
Tony chats with returning guest Bob Frady, Co-Founder & CEO at PropertyLens. Bob is on his second round as an insurtech co-founder after a successful exit from HazardHub. We talk about his PropertyLens which is basically a CarFax for homes, and much more. A GREAT CONVERSATION YOU CANNOT MISS!Bob Frady: linkedin.com/in/bobfrady/Property Lens: https://www.PropertyLens.comVideo Version: https://youtu.be/4O24O0Y8Z-I
Hay episodios que no se olvidan. El de Carfax en febrero de 2021 fue el primer episodio del podcast de Inventario.pro, cuando todavía no sabíamos del todo bien en qué nos estábamos involucrando ni hasta dónde llegaría. Cinco años y más de 130 episodios después, Marco Arbán y Francisco Rudilla vuelven de nuevo al podcast y explicarnos en qué punto está Carfax.El balance de Carfax en estos años es notable. De 5 mercados en 2021 a 9 en 2026, con Italia ya consolidada, Alemania recién lanzada y una alianza estratégica en Francia. Más de 7.000 millones de registros sobre 350 millones de VINs únicos. Y un nuevo producto de evaluación de riesgos que devuelve una alerta en uno o dos segundos alertas como por ejemplo sobre inconsistencias de odómetro, accidentes, coche siniestrado, etc. Una herramienta pensada para que el profesional del VO tome decisiones más rápidas y con más información, no para reemplazar su criterio sino para afinarlo con mejor información para comprar el vehículo.Con Paco y Marco hemos abordado el problema de la poca estandarización de datos en el sector. Es un tema muy interesante porque impacta en la actividad de los concesionarios y en el aprovechamiento por ejemplo de la IA en Automoción. Es un tema aún no resuelto.Un episodio con mucha perspectiva, con dos invitados que conocen el sector desde una posición única y que no esquivan las preguntas difíciles. Cinco años dan para mucho avance, y esta conversación con Carfax lo demuestra.
¡Episodio muy especial grabado directamente desde Autopía 2026 en Madrid! Alucinamos con el ambiente idílico del evento, rodeados de olivos, cigüeñas y, por supuesto, los mejores coches. Repasamos todo lo que hemos vivido este fin de semana: la locura de los V12 en la zona Lamborghini, la celebración del 50 aniversario del Golf GTI y un montón de joyas clásicas. ¡Millones de gracias a todos los que os habéis acercado a saludarnos! En el Top 6 de esta semana, Carlos nos sorprende con un complicado ranking sobre los coches de tracción delantera más potentes de la historia.En el Coche de la Semana, David se pone nostálgico y nos trae a un auténtico "poster car": el icónico Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 original.Para cerrar, Uri nos plantea un WWYP con tres joyas vistas en el evento: Porsche 997 GT2 manual, Ferrari 550 Maranello con cambio en H y Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster automático. Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.esConsigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS" ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Síguenos en: https://www.instagram.com/podcars https://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos: 00:21 Bienvenida y la magia de vivir Autopía en directo 08:22 TOP 6: Los coches de tracción delantera más potentes de la historia 17:30 Coche de la Semana: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 33:05 Repaso al evento: Joyas de Autopía y el cariño de la comunidad 49:06 WWYP: Porsche 997 GT2 vs Ferrari 550 Maranello vs Aston Martin Vantage Roadster#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedades PodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
¡Menuda resaca emocional tenemos en este episodio! Dedicamos el inicio a recordar la locura vivida en la espectacular quedada que organizamos el pasado sábado. Repasamos el nivelazo de coches que nos acompañaron, las grandes anécdotas de la comunidad (¡ojo con la increíble historia de carretera del dueño del Porsche GT2 RS!) y los regalazos que nos trajisteis. Además, calentamos motores para nuestra próxima gran aventura: ¡grabaremos un episodio en directo desde Autopía en Madrid!En el Top 6 de esta semana, David nos pone a prueba con un divertido y polémico ranking a ciegas para elegir los mejores coches americanos de la historia.En el Coche de la Semana, Uri va con todo con el Porsche Carrera GT.Y para cerrar, Carles nos propone un WWYP (What Would You Prefer) muy especial: una dura batalla intergeneracional entre distintas versiones de un modelo icónico.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.es Consigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos: 00:21 Bienvenida y la resaca emocional tras nuestro evento 04:37 Repaso a los grandes coches de la quedada 13:05 Los regalazos de la comunidad y la historia del Porsche GT2 RS 25:24 Próxima parada: Episodio en directo en Autopía 29:26 TOP 6 a ciegas: Los mejores coches americanos de la historia39:00 Coche de la Semana: Porsche Carrera GT 57:45 Novedades de la semana1:10:02 WWYP: Nissan GTR R33 vs R34 vs R35#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedadesPodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
¡Programa cargado de novedades y eventos! Os contamos todos los detalles sobre nuestra primera quedada oficial en Barcelona y nuestra próxima aventura en Madrid para Autopía, donde planeamos grabar un episodio en directo. David nos relata su curiosa experiencia en la presentación mundial del Cupra Raval rodeado de influencers de estilo de vida. Además, estrenamos decoración en el estudio gracias a Envision Posters y alucinamos con el nuevo simulador de carreras de HiSpeedSim que hemos instalado. En el Top 6 de esta semana, Uri nos trae la lista definitiva de los 6 coches más seguros testados por Euro NCAP en 2025.En el Coche de la Semana analizamos una de las obras de arte más bellas de Italia: el Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.Para terminar, David plantea un WWYP con tres deportivos alternativos de segunda mano por unos 70.000€ - 80.000€.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! - https://podcars.es Consigue tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"ENVISION POSTERS: https://envisionposters.com/PODCARS5 / 5% descuento con el código “PODCARS5”Simulador HiSpeedSim: https://www.instagram.com/hispeedsim.es/ Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos:00:22 Bienvenida06:46 Eventos: Primera quedada PodCars y Autopía10:55 Novedades en el estudio19:20 David rodeado de influencers en la premier del Cupra Raval28:31 TOP 6: Los coches más seguros de 2025 según Euro NCAP39:23 Minuto CARFAX: El Nissan GT-R R35 más barato de España49:10 Coche de la Semana: Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione01:05:50 WWYP: Deportivos por 70.000€ (GT-R R35 vs Alfa Romeo 4C vs Mercedes-AMG GT)#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedadesPodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
¡Arrancamos un episodio muy especial con horarios de grabación alterados! Antes de entrar en materia, comentamos el nivel de coches absurdamente alto que hay por Andorra, el estrés de Carles para pasar la ITV de su BMW M2 antes de irse de vacaciones, y repasamos las opiniones de Chris Harris sobre el Aston Martin Valhalla y el Lamborghini Temerario.En el tema principal de hoy, os traemos nuestras sensaciones tras asistir a nuestra primera World Premiere oficial. CUPRA nos invitó en secreto a conocer en primicia el nuevo CUPRA Raval, su gran apuesta por el segmento de los utilitarios eléctricos deportivos. Repasamos su estética, interior, espacio y especificaciones técnicas.En el Top 6 de esta semana, Carles nos trae una lista muy curiosa y milimétrica: los coches de producción más bajitos de la historia.En el "Coche de la Semana", David nos hace viajar a 2007 para homenajear a la máquina que cambió el paradigma y aterrorizó a las grandes marcas de superdeportivos: el mítico Nissan GT-R R35.Para terminar, Uri nos propone un WWYP (What Would You Prefer) muy picante con tres pequeños juguetes de 2016 con la misma potencia: Audi A1 1.8 TFSI vs. Mini Cooper S vs. Abarth 695 Biposto.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! y descubre nuestra TIENDA en https://podcars.es/en-eurConsigue aquí tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos:00:21 Bienvenida y horarios raros pre-vacaciones02:10 El nivelazo de superdeportivos en Andorra y la ITV del M212:00 TOP 6: Los coches más bajitos de la historia33:06 Coche de la Semana: Nissan GT-R R3549:10 Tema principal: World Premiere del nuevo CUPRA Raval01:03:33 WWYP: Audi A1 vs Mini Cooper S vs Abarth 695 Biposto#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedadesPodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
Your staging environment just saved you tens of millions of dollars in half an hour. Your MVP shipped on time but isn't actually viable anymore. Your team is surprised by their performance review. If any of these sound familiar, Nakul Goyal has thoughts. Nick and Chuck are bringing back one of their favorite episodes featuring Nakul Goyal, now Chief Marketing Officer at Carfax.Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as we revisit Nakul's counterintuitive take on friction: the goal shouldn't be zero friction, but rather the right friction in the right places. For high-stakes, low-frequency purchases like cars, removing trust signals like reviews, security badges, and testimonials actually kills conversion. Nakul shares the staging environment story from a previous employer where stakeholders thought he was crazy for requesting a million dollar investment to preview taxonomy changes before production until they found catastrophic issues in 30 minutes that would have cost tens of millions. He breaks down his four prong framework for building high-performing teams: hiring people with the right DNA, setting clear goals with constant visibility, building rituals around outcomes not outputs, and practicing radical candor. We explore Carfax's evolution from one-trick-pony accident reports to a lifecycle product with the Car Care app that notifies you about needed repairs, registration deadlines, and real-time car value estimates. Nakul doesn't just talk ROI, he bleeds it. He calculates team time as money. And he flips the script on MVPs: teams under deadline pressure strip scope until products are no longer viable, shipping broken experiences that become permanent because priorities shift. Key Actionable Takeaways:Add the right friction to build confidence in high-stakes transactions - For infrequent purchases, consumers need trust signals like reviews, security badges, testimonials, and clear payment confirmation wording even if it adds steps; speed without confidence kills conversionMeasure outcomes not outputs and shift from MVP to MLP - Teams incentivized to hit dates will strip scope until products aren't viable; delay launch if needed to ship a Minimum Lovable Product rather than leaving broken experiences that never get fixedBuild performance transparency into team rituals - Implement monthly reviews (15-20 minutes), RAG dashboards (red/amber/green visible from 10 feet away), and clear accountability so annual reviews are summaries not surprises; if employees are shocked, leadership has failedWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookCARFAX Website: https://www.carfax.com/ Nakul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakulgoyal/ Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(03:18) Friction eliminating confidence(06:00) Buyer confidence signals(09:03) Carfax history and evolution(12:28) Car Care app lifecycle(15:45) Staging environment story(19:10) Testing as intentional friction(21:45) One step forward two back(24:00) Shipping right things right pace(26:20) Being less wrong daily(27:40) High performing teams framework(29:10) Clear goal setting(30:00) Performance review surprises(30:40) Building rituals around outcomes(31:36) RAG dashboard system(32:20) Radical candor philosophy(34:37) Monthly review process(35:15) Team centered growth(36:42) ROI obsession(41:25) MVP versus MLP(44:23) Artificial deadline pressure(45:40) MVPs become final versions(46:20) Measure outcomes not outputs(47:26) Conclusion
I just bought a 2005 Porsche 911 with 102,000 miles on it. And I'd do it again tomorrow.In this episode I break down exactly what to look for — and what to run from — when buying a 997.1. IMS bearings, bore scoring, Carfax red flags, and why a set of cheap tires can tell you more about a previous owner than they ever would.Whether you're actively shopping or just dreaming about it — this one's for you.Quick Apple Podcasts note. If you see “Episode Unavailable,” unfollow the show, then refollow. That fixes it #ElevenAfterNine #ElevenAfterNinePodcast #Porsche911 #Porsche997 #CarPodcastFind the video at ElevenAfterNine on YouTube, follow @TheElevenAfterNine on Instagram, and visit ElevenAfterNine.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
¡Episodio muy especial! Por primera vez en la historia de PodCars, abrimos las puertas del estudio para grabar con público en directo. Aprovechamos la ocasión para responder a una batería de preguntas vuestras de Instagram: desde nuestras disciplinas motorsport favoritas y Roadtrips ideales, hasta cuál es el mayor reto mental de sacar adelante este proyecto cada semana.En el Top 6 de esta semana, David estrena sección y nos pone a prueba con un ranking a ciegas de los mejores Ferrari de la historia.En el "Coche de la Semana", Uri nos descubre el Saleen S7, una bestia americana de 1.000 CV y cambio manual que es puro "café para muy cafeteros".Para terminar, Carles trae un "Whip" de SUVs de altísimas prestaciones para decidir cuál es el rey del postureo: BMW X6M Competition vs. Mercedes-AMG GLE 63S Coupé vs. Audi RS Q8 Performance.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! y descubre nuestra TIENDA en https://podcars.es/en-eurConsigue aquí tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"Síguenos en:https://www.instagram.com/podcarshttps://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos:00:21 Bienvenida (con público)07:00 Actualidad: Formula E Madrid & BMW i319:20 TOP 6 a Ciegas: Los mejores Ferrari de la historia27:07 Coche de la Semana: Saleen S745:25 Q&A: Respondemos vuestras preguntas de Instagram1:08:50 WWYP: BMW X6M vs. Mercedes-GLE 63S vs. Audi RS Q8#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedadesPodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
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Una historia de folclore sobrenatural irlandés de la maestra Katharine Tynan, autora tan brillante como desconocida del siglo XIX. Esta noche visitaremos la isla de Achill, donde lo fantasmal, lo macabro y lo inquietante constituyen una parte significativa de su atmosférica escritura. La pérdida, el amor y la muerte, se conjugan para esbozar un paisaje de «bocetos de la vida irlandesa», llenos de mitologías y supersticiones. Invocado desde la antología de la Editorial La Biblioteca de Carfax, La atadura de Muerte y otros cuentos, que podéis encontrar en el siguiente link: https://www.labibliotecadecarfax.com/autor/katharine-tynan/ Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Esta semana grabamos en un horario excepcional para contaros nuestra experiencia exclusiva poniéndonos al volante del nuevo BMW iX3. Os detallamos todo sobre la revolucionaria plataforma Neue Klasse: desde su arquitectura de 800V con carga ultra rápida de 400 kW, hasta su sorprendente autonomía que promete acercarse a los 1.000 km. En la sección de actualidad, comentamos la histórica victoria de Kimi Antonelli en la F1 y las novedades de Ferrari. También tenemos un gran anuncio: ¡confirmamos nuestra asistencia a Autopía 2026!En el Top 6 de esta semana, Uri repasa los fabricantes más dominantes de la historia del Motorsport basándose en sus rachas de títulos mundiales consecutivos.En el "Coche de la Semana", Carles nos trae un auténtico unicornio: el Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, una bestia V12 con un par motor capaz de "arrugar el asfalto".Para terminar, David nos trae un WWYP (What Would You Prefer) muy real con tres de los crossovers más exitosos del mercado.Gas!¡VOTA POR EL COCHE DE LA SEMANA! y descubre nuestra TIENDA en https://podcars.es/en-eurConsigue aquí tu informe CARFAX: https://bit.ly/4ka0Arn / 15% de descuento con el código "PODCARS"Síguenos en: https://www.instagram.com/podcars https://www.tiktok.com/@podcarspodcastCapítulos: 00:22 Bienvenida12:35 TOP 6: Fabricantes más dominantes del Motorsport 24:45 Minuto CARFAX: Un Aston Martin Vantage con truco 30:45 Coche de la Semana: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series 45:00 F1 y novedades: Victoria de Kimi Antonelli y el Ferrari Amalfi Spider48:40 Probamos el nuevo BMW iX3 Neue Klasse 01:07:00 WWYP: Crossovers híbridos: CHR vs. Symbioz vs. Formentor#podcars #podcast #podcastdecoches #español #automocion #coches #deportivos #supercars #ranking #TOP6 #novedades #BMW #iX3 #Mercedes #BlackSeries #F1PodCars © es una marca registrada. Las opiniones expresadas en este podcast son personales de los productores y no de las empresas por las que trabajan.
As RSAC 2026 approaches, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack the growing disconnect between how security leaders perceive their AI and software supply chain posture and what practitioners on the ground actually experience. Drawing from Manifest's new research report — Beyond the Black Box — Bardenstein connects the dots between shadow AI, SBOM adoption gaps, and a dangerous pattern: history is repeating itself as organizations rush to adopt AI with the same disregard for security that characterized the early cloud era. In a wide-ranging pre-event conversation ahead of RSAC 2026, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest, explores what it means to truly secure the software and AI supply chain — not just check the compliance box. Manifest's new research report, Beyond the Black Box, surveyed more than 300 security and AI leaders globally to understand the reality of AI adoption and software supply chain risk. One of the most striking findings was not a statistic, but a structural problem: a significant perception gap exists between how confident executive security leadership feels about their AI security posture and how unprepared frontline practitioners actually are. Where there is misalignment, Bardenstein notes, there is risk. The conversation draws a vivid parallel to the cloud adoption wave of a decade ago, when organizations rushed to SaaS and cloud infrastructure without thinking through security implications — and gave birth to entire new industries to clean up the mess. Today, the same dynamic is playing out with AI. Nearly two-thirds of the survey respondents reported encountering shadow AI within their organizations, as employees freely use tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, or locally downloaded models without centralized governance. When that AI eventually gets embedded into software that organizations build, deploy, and sell, the blind spots compound. SBOMs — software bills of materials — represent a promising step toward supply chain transparency, and Bardenstein credits the US government's regulatory nudging for driving adoption. Manifest's research shows that roughly 60% of organizations are now generating SBOMs, a meaningful milestone. But generation is not governance. Too many organizations treat an SBOM as a compliance artifact — a JSON file on a hard drive — rather than an operational tool that could dramatically accelerate vulnerability response, regulatory compliance, and incident management. The prescription has been filled; it's just not being taken. To reframe the urgency, Bardenstein introduces the concept of the "transparency tax" — the hidden cost organizations pay in time, money, and risk when they build or buy opaque technology. Just as consumers demand ingredient labels on food, Carfax reports on used cars, and active ingredient disclosures on prescriptions, the technology sector needs to normalize the same transparency for software and AI. For organizations willing to do the math, the case for investing in supply chain visibility becomes not just a security argument, but a business one. Heading into RSAC 2026, Manifest will not have a booth but will be active across the conference floor, meeting with customers, partners, and prospects. Bardenstein will appear on an invite-only panel alongside leadership from Corridor Dev, 1Password, and Google to discuss secure software and secure AI. The team is also planning to announce new platform capabilities designed to close the governance gaps their research surfaced — helping organizations move fast without creating the kind of blind spots that make AI adoption a liability rather than an advantage. Tune in for this sharp, candid pre-event conversation — and look for the full on-location Brand Spotlight recorded live at RSAC 2026 in San Francisco.
Today I'm joined by Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at Carfax. We break down why the smartest dealers are shifting from one-time gross to lifetime value, how vehicle history data closes the trust gap with consumers, and why “homegrown” inventory is becoming the most profitable used-car strategy. Paul also explains how automation and consumer signals are quietly driving higher service retention and better acquisition decisions without adding dealer workload. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT analyzes live inventory, real-time market supply, and shopper demand to surface risk and opportunity VIN by VIN. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting price. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ https://lotlinx.com/LotGPT/. 2. Podium - Podium, the AI platform trusted by one in three dealerships. Podium helps dealers consolidate sales, service, messaging, and voice into one connected system that actually runs the work. If your AI isn't driving real outcomes, it's time to take a closer look @ https://www.podium.com/car-dealership-guy. 3. Carfax - Drive long-term customer loyalty with CARFAX. Visit @ https://carfax.com/CDG to learn more. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 07:30 Why Gross Per Deal Is the Wrong Metric 10:25 The Inventory That Sells Faster and Makes More 12:40 The 19-Point Service Retention Gap 13:00 Miss Year One… Lose the Customer 28:00 The 20% Lift from Trust-Based Messaging 28:15 The 30% Lift from Coordinated Messaging 31:30 The Goldmine Most Service Lanes Ignore 33:20 The Used Car Section That Outsold the Rest 38:36 Without Loyalty, Dealer Economics Collapse Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
How to Sell a Used Car the Smart Way Thinking about selling your car? Should you trade it in, sell it to a broker, or sell it to a private party? In this episode of https://Drive-Radio.com: The Extra Mile, John Rush is joined by engineer Luke Cashman to break down the real math behind selling a used vehicle—and why convenience, taxes, and psychology all matter more than you think. Is a dealer really “lowballing” you… or are you forgetting the sales tax credit? Could spending $500 on detailing actually net you $1,000 more? What happens when your Carfax report has a surprise on it? And why do mileage milestones like 100,000 or 200,000 dramatically change buyer perception overnight? John dives into the hidden factors that determine value: supply-and-demand swings, regional pricing (why Colorado cars often fetch more), psychological pricing strategies, and the power of professional photos. He also covers safety tips, mechanical prep, emissions testing, and how to avoid common private-sale mistakes that can kill a deal. If you've ever wondered, “Am I leaving money on the table?”—this episode gives you the roadmap. Before you list that car, trade it in, or accept an offer… are you sure you've done the math?
Today I'm joined by Michael Maroone, Chairman and CEO of Maroone USA. Michael breaks down why new cars are becoming commodities, where profit has actually migrated, and why culture, curiosity, and operational freedom matter more than pay plans. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Podium - 78% of customers buy from the first business that responds, yet most businesses reply an hour or more late. Jerry 2.0 is the only fully customizable AI Employee. Jerry learns your playbooks, understands your inventory, schedules appointments, books test drives, handles trade-ins, books consultations, sends promotions, requests reviews, and learns from your feedback—within minutes, day or night. Businesses now let Podium's AI Employees handle 40% of their inbound leads, giving teams more time for their customers—and more time home for dinner. Learn what Jerry can do for you @ here! 2. Carfax - Drive long-term customer loyalty with CARFAX. Visit @ https://www.carfax.com/ to learn more. 3. Nomad Content Studio - Most dealers still fumble social—posting dry inventory pics or handing it off without a plan. Meanwhile, the store down the street is racking up millions of views and selling / buying cars using video. That's where Nomad Content Studio comes in. We train your own videographer, direct what to shoot, and handle strategy, to posting, to feedback. Want in with the team behind George Saliba, EV Auto, and top auto groups? Book a call @ http://www.trynomad.co Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 06:10 Instead of GMs, use equity-owning "President Partners." 06:45 Use a "Freedom Frame" for flexible governance. 08:00 High goodwill stores make partner buy-ins impossible. 19:55 Never use compensation to run your business. 21:10 Ask 20 questions in every elevator ride. 24:15 New car product has been totally commoditized. 26:15 We are facing a lost generation of CapEx. 32:15 Measure "Super PVR" to see total deal economics. 39:45 Reject framework agreements; they only hinder growth. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Steiny & Guru wonder what Joe Lacob saw around the trade deadline, Draymond Green, and where Kristaps Porzingis fits into the remainder of the season.
On this week's episode, John explains the fine art of value vs. Carfax, while Randy the Chipmunk is quitting the cigarettes (again), PreKay outlines a crime you won't believe on "Black White Latino or Other," and much more!
fWotD Episode 3203: St Scholastica Day riot Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 10 February 2026, is St Scholastica Day riot.The St Scholastica Day riot began in Oxford, England, on 10 February 1355, the feast day of St Scholastica. The disturbance began when two students from the University of Oxford complained about the quality of wine served to them in the Swindlestock Tavern, which stood at the crossroads now known as Carfax, in the centre of the town. The students quarrelled with the taverner; the argument quickly escalated to blows. The inn's customers joined in on both sides, and the resulting mêlée turned into a riot. The violence started by the bar brawl continued over three days, with armed gangs entering the town from the countryside to assist the townspeople. University halls and students' accommodation were raided and the inhabitants murdered; there were some reports of scholars being scalped. Around twenty townsfolk were killed, as were up to sixty-three members of the university.Violent disagreements between townspeople and students had arisen several times previously, and twelve of the twenty-nine coroners' courts held in Oxford between 1297 and 1322 concerned murders by students. The University of Cambridge was established in 1209 by scholars who left Oxford following the lynching of two students by the town's citizens.King Edward III sent judges to the town with commissions of oyer and terminer to determine what had gone on and to advise what steps should be taken. He came down on the side of the university authorities, who were given additional powers and responsibilities to the disadvantage of the town's authorities. The town was fined 500 marks and its mayor and bailiffs were sent to the Marshalsea prison in London. John Gynwell, the Bishop of Lincoln, imposed an interdict on the town for one year, which banned all religious practices, including services (except on key feast days), burials and marriages; only baptisms of young children were allowed.An annual penance was imposed on the town: each year, on St Scholastica's Day, the mayor, bailiffs and sixty townspeople were to attend a Mass at the University Church of St Mary the Virgin for those killed; the town was also made to pay the university an annual fine of one penny for each scholar killed. The practice was dropped in 1825; in 1955—the 600th anniversary of the riots—in an act of conciliation the city's mayor was given an honorary degree, while the university's vice-chancellor was made an honorary freeman of the city.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see St Scholastica Day riot on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kendra.
My guest on the show was Bob Frady, the CEO and co-founder of PropertyLens, a company that aims to become the CARFAX for residential real estate. After a number of successful prior ventures, Bob co-founded PropertyLens to solve what he sees as a large information asymmetry between home sellers and home buyers. With that as the background, I was excited to speak with Bob about: The founding inspiration for PropertyLens; The unmet need the company's property reports are filling for homebuyers; The existing competitive set that is tackling similar problems; How the various players in the home selling ecosystem are reacting to the emergence of PropertyLens; and How he defines success going forward for the company. To learn more, please visit https://www.propertylens.com/
In this episode of the car show, host Dane Donovan dives into the importance of inspecting a used vehicle before purchasing. He shares a personal story about a friend who bought a pre-owned Lexus with a clean Carfax report but still had significant front-end damage. Dane emphasizes the need to go beyond just checking the Carfax report and to have a professional inspection done. He also discusses the risks of buying a vehicle with a turbocharged engine, citing issues with oil consumption and the importance of regular oil checks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find YouTube link to watch here: https://youtu.be/uh99t38qgxw Shownotes Welcome to the first Programmatic Digest episode of 2026 with Ellen Parker and Manuela Cortez. This is a quick check-in, plus a trader-friendly breakdown of the biggest 2025 shifts and what to watch in 2026. We cover five trends from 2025 (AI everywhere, privacy and cookieless reality, CTV growth, RMNs going more programmatic, and supply quality/transparency). Then we close with three 2026 predictions: curation becoming "default infrastructure," AI as a co-pilot (not autopilot), and multi-identity strategies becoming standard. This episode also includes the 2026 community focus: subscribe to YouTube + the newsletter, confirm your subscription, and reach out if you want to contribute (writing, audio, or guest spots). Here's What You'll Learn What "AI everywhere" means for traders: less manual tuning, more strategy and interpretation Why privacy-first is still a day-to-day skill, even if cookies hang around longer than expected Why CTV is no longer "experimental" and how measurement expectations are changing Why more RMNs going programmatic changes how you think about signals and audiences What "supply quality + transparency" should actually include (fees, paths, reporting depth) 2026 prediction: curation becomes the baseline (SSP curation vs curation houses vs curation desks) 2026 prediction: AI moves from rules-based automation to agent-style workflows (co-pilot mindset) Why you still need foundations first (know how to do it manually before you let AI help) Subscribe to the Programmatic Digest Podcast on your favorite platform (including Spotify) https://www.heleneparker.com/programmatic-digest-podcast/ Subscribe to the Programmatic Digest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@programmaticdigest Join the newsletter and confirm your subscription: https://www.heleneparker.com/newsletter/ Access the Programmatic Training here: https://www.heleneparker.com/library/ No String Attached - MediaMath DSP (including Agent AI Connector): helene.parker@infillion.com Timestamps • 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the first Programmatic Digest of 2026. • 01:15 – Channel Updates: YouTube growth and the importance of the weekly newsletter. • 03:30 – Hands-on Support: Tips, hacks, and activation-focused support in the newsletter. • 05:45 – Calling for Contributors: Opportunities to host, write, and build industry authority. • 08:20 – The Programmatic Training Library: Combining six years of workshops and courses. • 11:00 – Micro-Workshops: Real-world DSP setup support and "programmatic ninja" coaching. • 13:15 – 2025 Trend #1: AI Everywhere—Automated bidding, optimization, and predictive modeling. • 16:00 – AI for Productivity: Using tools like ChatGPT to simplify industry jargon and workflows. • 19:45 – 2025 Trend #2: Privacy-First & Cookieless—The multiple identity approach. • 22:10 – 2025 Trend #3: CTV and Audio—Moving from experimental to action-driven channels. • 25:30 – 2025 Trend #4: Retail Media Networks (RMN)—New players like Loves Media and Go Puff. • 28:45 – The Value of Diversification: How audience insights drive revenue for traders. • 31:15 – 2025 Trend #5: Supply Quality & Transparency—Demanding log-level data and fee clarity. • 34:00 – 2026 Prediction #1: Curation as Default—SSP curation, Curation Houses, and Desks. • 38:15 – 2026 Prediction #2: AI as Co-Pilot—Moving from "automated" to "agentic" intelligence. • 41:30 – Media Math Agent Connector: Managing campaigns via AI prompts without UI clicks. • 45:00 – The "Rice Cooker" Analogy: Why you must understand manual foundations before using AI. • 48:15 – Advanced Reporting: Tying campaign data to real-world consumer behavior and brand impact. • 51:45 – 2026 Prediction #3: Dual Identity Strategies—Using the Media Math X Graph. • 54:30 – Under the Hood: Investigating "proprietary" tech and demanding the "Carfax" for AdTech. • 57:00 – Final Takeaways: "Grace over Guilt" and putting your 2026 plans into action. • 1:00:15 – Closing Encouragement: Mental and spiritual health for the year ahead Meet The Team: Hélène Parker - Chief Programmatic Coach https://www.heleneparker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/helene-parker Manuela Cortes - Co-Host Programmatic Digest In Espanol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuela-cortes- Learn Programmatic As a TEAM: https://www.heleneparker.com/workshop/ As a Programmatic Ninja: https://www.heleneparker.com/course/ Programmatic Coaching Newsletter:https://www.heleneparker.com/newsletter/ Programmatic Digest https://www.linkedin.com/company/programmatic-digest-podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGMMRsZkw0IIUbQIJmMBxw Looking for programmatic training/coaching? 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Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from CarFax and it is SHOCKING! Tune in to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Zootopia 2 smashes the $1 billion mark in under three weeks, proving the sequel hype is very real. Trash police on the prowl in Brea—and Conway gets labeled a scofflaw, sparking laughs and outrage. Adam Carolla riffs on Home Depot adventures and the eternal debate over tipping. Shady business exposed—Carfax odometer rollbacks raise red flags. TV nostalgia time—Norman Fell, the original Mr. Roper from Three’s Company, gets his due. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What really happens after a collision—and how much control do you actually have over the repair of your vehicle? This episode of https://Drive-Radio.com: The Extra Mile, hosted by John Rush with guests Dan and Robert of https://www.brightonautobody.com, a family-run collision center with nearly 60 years of experience doing things very differently than most shops. This hour dives headfirst into the myths surrounding insurance claims, preferred repair shops, and so-called “rules” drivers are often told they must follow. Do insurance companies really get to decide where your car is fixed? Will you lose your warranty if you choose your own shop? And why are vehicles being totaled faster than ever—even when the damage doesn't look that severe? Dan and Robert pull back the curtain on insurance steering, total-loss algorithms, OEM vs aftermarket parts, and why modern vehicles packed with ADAS sensors, radar systems, and electronics demand far more precision than ever before. They also explain diminished value, Carfax reporting, and what drivers are legally owed when an accident isn't their fault. The conversation covers practical scenarios: What if you're paying out of pocket? What if your vehicle has sentimental value? And why do many collision centers turn down older or "customer-pay" vehicles? From remote estimates and paint-matching myths to classic cars and high deductibles, this episode empowers drivers with actionable knowledge insurance companies don't volunteer. If you've ever felt intimidated, rushed, or unsure after an accident, this episode equips you with clear takeaways: understanding your rights, what insurance companies must provide, and untangling the real impact of claims on your vehicle's value. Get empowered before your claim.
In this episode, Jennifer Stoops shares how she scaled a PM company to 3,600+ doors before transitioning into her current role as SVP of Industry Relations at PetScreening. We dig into that journey - from building systems and PM pod structures at scale to managing an office with 30 dogs (yes, really).Jennifer explains what most PMs get wrong about pet policies, how unreported pets erode NOI, and why PetScreening has become the “Carfax for pets.” We also cover M&A pitfalls, vendor risk, breed restrictions, and why the portfolio model often breaks past a certain door count. We discuss:(00:02:04) - Jennifer's background and career(00:11:35) - Incident tracking(00:14:59) - Breed restrictions in insurance policies(00:16:51) - Sponsor - Crane(00:19:04) - Discrimination by weight and breed(00:20:32) - Americans spending more on pets than kids(00:22:19) - Jennifer's time at Park Avenue Properties(00:23:47) - How to organize a larger PM company(00:34:11) - Sponsor - RentEngine(00:36:04) - Multi-market operations(00:50:00) - Advice to PM owners considering selling(00:53:59) - Non-obvious things to improve sales prospects(00:58:24) - Advice for considerations to take seriously in 2025 if you're looking to acquire other companies(01:01:05) - How to approach an owner when you want to acquire them(01:07:26) - Getting in touch with JenniferLearn more & connect with me here:Crane, the private community for property management business owners.My Free PM NewsletterRL Property Management Learn more and connect with Jennifer here: Jennifer on LinkedInPetScreening
Send us a textOn this weeks episode of Grease the Wheels, Uncle Jimmy goes over an oldie-but-a-goodie with his 10 thesis on automotive diagnosis. With modern automobiles becoming more and more complex, checking batteries (especially when there are tons of weird or seemingly unrelated problems) is always a good Bet. Things like Visual Inspections and Scanning the vehicle for faults seem to be a given, but can be complicated when an advisor is diagnosing from the chair. Any time that you have access to a vehicles repair history or CarFax report is a good thing, especially when they are in for the fourth time in a month for the same problem and hoping that somehow that problem has gotten cheaper to fix — which is hasn't, it never has, and that isn't how this works! Also Uncle Jimmy talks about the best tasting parts of a wiring harness (for a mouse) and does his best Joe Cocker impression while impersonating customers. This Episode of Grease the Wheels is brought to you in partnership with Surfwrench Digital! For more on Video MPI Training Visit https://www.surfwrench.com/video-mpi-training-landing/ to learn more. Video MPI Training built in the shop, by your Uncle Jimmy. Use code “GTW” for 50% off your training access!
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D'Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today's automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Kevin Frye, Marketing Director Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, and Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at CARFAX. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by CARFAX. CARFAX - Here's a reality check: CARFAX data shows that 55% of car buyers won't return to the same dealership for service in year one. That's lost revenue walking out your door. But Carfax Lifetime Dealers don't stop after the sale. They partner with CARFAX to deliver co-branded, VIN-specific service reminders that drive customers back to their service lane. The CARFAX Lifetime program: Give customers the insight they want, earn the loyalty you need. Contact your CARFAX representative today. Learn more at carfax.com/CDG. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 01:27 Why is service retention so critical? 02:34 Biggest customer communication challenge today? 03:10 OEM vs. dealer loyalty: who wins? 05:41 How is Carfax for Life game-changing? 07:52 Using data to boost retention how? 10:42 Future of customer engagement in service? 18:28 Most actionable insight for dealers now? 27:20 AI and data hygiene's role? 35:09 Final advice for improving retention? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Shipping product features fast feels like winning—until you realize you've deployed seven half-baked features that users tolerate instead of one they actually love. The MVP methodology promised speed and learning, but somewhere along the way it became an excuse for shipping incomplete products and calling it "strategy."Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they tackle one of product development's most polarizing debates: the Minimum Viable Product. Drawing insights from companies like Duolingo and referencing their previous conversation with Nakul Goyal from Carfax, Nick and Chuck explore whether MVPs encourage smart learning or just create a culture of half-finished products. They dissect the difference between "low minimum" and "high minimum" approaches, expose how "finding the green" leads to cherry-picked data, and reveal why product bloat happens when teams try individual valuable features without measuring what they displaced. Most importantly, they argue that the real problem isn't MVPs themselves—it's whether your culture is built around making customers happy or making the wrong people happy. Key Actionable Takeaways: Redefine "minimum" based on customer value, not developer speed - The developer defines what's technically achievable fastest, but minimum should prioritize what creates viable user value, not just "does it work"Use production data to guide iteration, not cherry-pick success metrics - Avoid "finding the green" by searching for any positive indicator; instead, let real user data guide your vision and be willing to kill 6 out of 7 tested featuresMeasure diminished value when adding new features - Product bloat occurs when you validate each new feature individually without assessing how it reduces the value of existing features it displaces or pushes down the pageNick & Chuck's previous conversation with Nakul Goyal from Carfax: https://youtu.be/-Torg078AtE Want more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookNick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuck-moxleyChapters: (00:00) Introduction - The MVP controversy (01:00) Defining minimum viable - What does it really mean? (02:00) Minimum lovable vs minimum viable - Nakul Goyal's approach (03:00) Who defines minimum and how? (05:00) Product bias and "finding the green" (08:00) Product bloat - When features cannibalize each other (10:00) Low minimum vs high minimum approaches (12:00) Revolut case study - When testing breaks the experience (16:00) Duolingo's approach - Getting streaks wrong then right (19:00) How to measure "lovable" - The data question (21:00) Culture matters more than methodology (23:00) Conclusion
Hey Ya'll! Toni, John, and Michael are here to break down the season finale of Real Housewives of Orange County. Was Emily trying to humiliate Shannon? Is Gretchen truly sorry? Did Tamra leak information? Tune in to find out.
Car prices are heating up, but your strategy can stay cool. We sat down with Patrick Olsen of Carfax to cut through the noise and map a smarter path to your next vehicle—whether you're shopping new to beat tariff-driven pressure or hunting for a reliable used car with real value. We dig into timing the market, reading shifting inventory, and setting practical guardrails that protect your budget without giving up tech, safety, or comfort.If you're weighing used options, we break down why sedans are the overlooked bargains: late-model Civics, Accords, Camrys, and Malibus that deliver strong mpg and long-haul reliability. We talk about lease-return realities, the must-know red flags on history reports, and the truth about extended warranties versus building your own repair fund. For parents and grads, we call out the safety features that matter most—blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking—and why they deliver day-to-day dividends.Curious about used EVs? We get real on costs, home charging, and how to think about range so an affordable 150–200 mile car can be your low-cost daily driver. We compare brand trends—Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Ford—and what's shifting in resale. Plus, we look at rental-fleet buys, separating maintenance positives from driver-abuse concerns so you can make a clear-eyed choice. To round it out, we fire up a detailed review of the 2024 Ford Mustang GT: design updates, tech quirks, driving feel, performance, and pricing that explains why the GT remains a crowd favorite.Want to browse smarter? We point to Carfax research tools and free reports on listings so you can verify history, surface hidden risks, and focus on the best candidates for your needs. If you're ready to upgrade your ride with confidence, tune in, take notes, and tell us what you're shopping for next. Subscribe, share with a friend who's car hunting, and leave a review with your top question—we might answer it on air.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
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PropertyManagement.com's “Top 100” list is coming! Apply before 11/30/2025 to get verified, build credibility, and win your market: https://propertymanagement.com/verificationIn this episode of Peter Lohmann's Podcast, I sit down with Matt Speer of PropertyManagement.com (yes, greatest domain ever) to unpack their “TrueMatch” score, or what Matt calls the “Carfax of property management.” We talk about why credibility is the new currency, how AI search like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews are changing local lead flow, and what it takes to get your company verified without paying a dime. Matt also reveals new details on their Top 100 Property Managers campaign.Here's what we go deep on:
Welcome to another episode of Data Driven, where we dive deep into how data and AI are shaping—sometimes shaking—the modern world. In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard, and Carmen Li sit down with Carmen Lee, the trailblazing CEO of Silicon Data and a former Bloomberg data aficionado.Carmen's on a mission to bring clarity to the wild west of GPU compute markets, and she shares with us how she's turning raw compute into a true tradable commodity—think futures markets for GPUs, the “Bloomberg terminal” for AI infrastructure, and perhaps even a Carfax for your next used GPU cluster.Together, they explore everything from why AI startups struggle with fluctuating margins, to the crucial role TSMC plays in the world economy, all the way to the data transparency that might be the missing piece in AI's explosive growth. Whether you're curious about benchmarking GPUs, tokenomics, managing infrastructure costs, or just want a glimpse into the future of data markets, this one's for you.Stay tuned for a fascinating conversation on normalizing chaos, hedging tech costs, geeking out over hardware, and even a few laughs about used GPU “car lots” in Virginia. Let's get data driven!LinksSilicon Data -https://www.silicondata.com/Dancing with Qubits -https://amzn.to/4mIOG8UThe Nvidia Way -https://amzn.to/3VH9aUvTime Stamps00:00 "AI Commodities and GPU Markets"06:56 Ecosystem Transparency Benefits All10:55 AI SaaS Cost Optimization Challenges13:41 Token Economics in Cloud AI15:27 Optimizing GPU and Token Commitment18:41 Token-Based Product Innovation25:00 "Verifying UIDs and Connectivity"28:43 Measuring GPU Performance30:41 Supply Chain Impact on GPU Industry35:43 "TNC's Unchallenged Leadership in Supply Chain"36:31 Silicon Ecosystem Collaboration39:38 Nvidia's Strategic TSMC Capacity Purchase42:51 Bloomberg's Media and Finance Expansion46:53 "Quantum Reading Challenges"50:13 "Data Driven Podcast Wrap-Up"
This week the Rude Cr3w is joined virtually by friend to the show Lipz; we dive into Hoe Fax versus Car Fax, complicated dating histories, car/bike culture and relationships, and more.Sponsored by: No Heart No Hustle Clothing Co.Studio/Editing: Digital Empath Studios
On September 1, 1969, strange lights descended on the small town of Sheffield, Massachusetts, witnessed by approximately 40 residents including children, shop owners, and even the police chief's son. The mysterious aerial phenomenon would spark decades of debate, dividing the community between those who believed something extraordinary happened that night and those who wished the whole thing would just go away.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: On September 1, 1969, about 40 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts reported seeing a UFO — and one boy named Thomas Reed claimed that he and his family were all taken aboard. (The Berkshire County UFO) *** On the south-west corner of Carfax, in Oxford, a small, inconspicuous inscription on the side of an old building marks the site of one of the bloodiest bar fights in history… and I'll tell you the story. (The Bad Beer Brawl) *** On June 28, 1914, while riding in a limousine, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were killed by an assassin. As if that were not horrific enough, the incident triggered World War One. Ever since, the limousine is considered cursed, and few people who have come into contact with the car since then have survived. But why? (The Cursed Car That Started WW1) *** The radio station is officially known as “MDZhB” in Russia. It's been continually broadcasting since 1982. And no one knows why. Because, you see… nobody works there… so who is doing the broadcasting? (The Radio Station Run By Ghosts)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:40.454 = Show Open00:03:54.193 = Berkshire UFO Incident00:13:37.055 = Cursed Car That Started World War 100:19:51.394 = Bad Beer Brawl00:26:54.949 = Radio Station Run By Ghosts00:41:08.320 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Berkshire County UFO” by Natasha Ishak for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/ybhqlyh3, and Debra Kelly for Grunge: https://tinyurl.com/y29ha5w5.“The Bad Beer Brawl” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: https://tinyurl.com/y43tnnm8“The Cursed Car That Started WW1” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://tinyurl.com/y4f36zyy“The Radio Station Run By Ghosts” by Zaria Gorvett for BBC: https://tinyurl.com/uhyatpu=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: August 11, 2020EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BerkshireUFOABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#BerkshireUFO #UFOsighting #MassachusettsUFO #UnexplainedMysteries #TrueStory
In this episode, Chris interviews Greg Trotter, founder of Commercial Building Consultants and a nationally respected expert in commercial property condition assessments. Known in the industry as a "bodyguard for buyers," Greg shares the silent killers of commercial real estate deals, how to uncover hidden structural and safety issues, and how agents and investors alike can safeguard their investments.
Tony Chats with Dan Hill, National Director of Sales at CarFax, you probably think of CarFax as the people who get you a report on a used car before you buy it but for the insurance world they do a lot more!Dan Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danghill/CarFax: https://www.carfaxforinsurers.com/Video Version: https://youtu.be/3CepVh9BO7o
Today's topic is how to avoid ever getting hit with a sexual assault allegation. I'm placing a futures bet right now that it'll never happen to me and in this episode, I break down how you can make sure it never happens to you either. Most of the time, it's men with status whether that's in a company, an industry, or the whole world who end up with these accusations. If you're a man with power, money, or attention, even on a small scale, this episode is for you. I'm giving you the real game on how to protect yourself before anything even has a chance to happen. Show Notes: [03:00]#1 Show me the Carfax. [08:42]#2 Land the plane safely. [17:44]#3 Careful mixing sex with power. [27:00]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3338: Things The Disciplined Man Does 3324: The Male Lack of Discipline Epidemic Next Steps:
What’s Trending: Seattle is trying to ban algorithmic rent-setting, but what is it and what does it mean? Cynthia Gonzalez, the Vice Mayor of Cudahay, CA. Calls out local gang members to stand up against ICE. According to a new report by Carfax, almost half a million WA drivers have expired tabs. // Big Local: Bellingham OK’s ordinances prohibiting landlords from charging “junk fees”, but what are “junk fees” and what constitutes as excessive? The City of Spokane council is considering stronger labor requirements for city projects of $5M or above. And one local official is trying to ban strong alcoholic beverages in Tri-Cities. // You Pick the Topic: Podcaster Joe Rogan is in the news for a couple of reasons, Jason breaks it all down.