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Piše Miša Gams, bereta Eva Longyka Marušič in Igor Velše. Po zbirkah Mrak in zarja, Bela čaplja in Marš na Soči, ki so izšle v zadnjih treh letih, je pred nami nova pesniška zbirka Jožeta Štucina, tolminskega pesnika, pisatelja, recenzenta in pedagoga, ki je pred štiridesetimi leti začel svoj pesniški opus s prvencem Ritem zavesti. Tudi v zbirki Matador in ljubica se posveča minevanju, soočanju s samoto in neizogibnim koncem, za protiutež pa so mu mladostniška norčavost, jeklen libido in blagodejno utripanje narave, s katero se zliva v svojih zaznavah in spominih. Že v prvi pesmi je osrednji motiv samost, ki lirski subjekt posrka v ljubezen, da dve samoti postaneta “samo ti za mene in samo jaz za tebe”, medtem ko v pesmi imam moč biti pravi, da se mu še ne ljubi umreti in da je glavno to, da “miga in da rojeva besede iz glagola biti”: “vsebine terjajo pomožnost, / noben glagol ni poceni. / glagol biti je pa sploh drag, / celo precenjen. // se mi zdi.” Pesmi s filozofsko tematiko, v katerih se lirski subjekt sprašuje, kaj pomeni biti, misliti oz. ne-misliti ter toniti v nič, se prepletajo s pesmimi, v katerih se motiv narave združuje z zanimivimi fizikalnimi ugotovitvami in ljubeznijo. Tako v pesmi z naslovom gravitacija z izbranko lebdita nad tlemi in po pristanku iščeta drug drugega “… kot regratovo padalce, / kot meniškov puh, / kot cekinček v januarju, / kot orion na nebu. // lebdiva / in se iščeva / na tleh.” Užitek je brati pesnika, ki z besednim minimalizmom pričara občutje (v eni izmed pesmi se celo razglasi za diplomiranega krotilca čustev), pri tem pa ves čas ohranja občutek za povzemanje oz. centriranje palete najrazličnejših čustev in tudi za njihovo prizemljitev v danem času in prostoru. Za to pa je potrebna samozavest, ki jo je Štucin pridobil med ustvarjanjem in nenehnim precejanjem besed skozi pesniško sito, za katero že od nekdaj velja preprost slogan Manj je več. Tudi ko se v pesmi molčečnež zgraža nad tem, da postaja jezikav kot “starec, ki so mu med strahovlado odrezali jezik”, se zave pristne povezave med jezikom, molkom in nezmožnostjo ubeseditve žalosti, ki preveva svet, ki se nikoli ne more do konca izpovedati. V pesmi dva jezika se loteva raskavosti rovtarskega narečja, ki se ne pusti zgladiti – v čemer vidi njegovo lepoto in vrlino. V pesmi traktat pa se po drugi strani pozabava na svoj račun, ko se zave, da je, ko piše, “v bistvu nepismen, / ko ne pišem, / me pa ni.” Na več mestih se Štucin poigrava z zvenom in pomenom besed, včasih se zdi, kot da pred bralcem uprizarja otroško izštevanko, ki jo diktira sozvočje besednih izrazov. Taka sta naslova pesmi dih, dah, duh in uvod v pesem mata hari, v kateri se pozabava z besedo mati: “v vseh nas je mati, / matka, / mot, / mata, / mumija, / mama.” Stil pisanja je jasen in luciden, na trenutke norčav in ludističen, da ima bralec občutek, da spremlja igro žrebička, ki se vsakič znova z zadoščenjem zaletava v ista vrata. Skozi zafrkantske pesmi pa se vije rdeča linija samote, eksponentnega zbliževanja z Drugim in zavedanja bližine smrti oziroma umiranja. V pesmi na dotik zapiše nadvse subtilne verze: “na dotik sem spoznal, / da so dotiki na svetu / edina vez z drugim, / edino upanje, / da nisi samo utrinek samega sebe / v brezmejnosti vesolja. // da za hip nisi sam.” To globoko izpovedno misel pa že čez nekaj strani spreobrne pesem z naslovom posmrtni produkt, v kateri se pesnik ironično sklicuje na to, da vsi končamo v salonu iste franšize, ki nam izstavi račun za “bivanje” v mrtvašnici: “slogan iz oglasa: / jupidu, podtalno je polno življenja! // besedilni korpus: / na koncu se združimo vsi v enega, / v salonu iste franšize. // cenik: / kripta 100, / plastični venček 20, / umito telo 50, / drenaža v grobu 11, / ciljna odprtina, izkop, 200, / maskara 30, / počesana preča – gratis.” Tako kot se Štucin zabava med pisanjem svojih pesmi, tako se njegov smisel za humor in ironijo hitro prenese tudi na bralca. Skupaj z njima pa tudi slutnja politične nekorektnosti ... V pesmi matador in ljubica že s prvim verzom pove, da si je vedno želel zaklati bika, in sicer v sodobni gladiatorski areni ob vzdihovanju ženske, ki bi trepetala za njegovo življenje in za iniciacijo v zrelost. V pesmi čakajoč na jazz imenuje to zvrst glasbe kosmata muzika, “nikoli obrito mednožje, / ki reže svet / na zamorce in druge.” Pesniško nagovori tudi pisatelja Tomaža Kosmača in pisateljico Natašo Kramberger, do katere goji prav posebno občudovanje: “Kmetica ima potencial / ubeseditve, / prekleto res, / jaz pa dosegam / potencial / majske ledenke, / ki z enim kosilom ponikne / v črkovni kompost.” In res bi bil najbolj ustrezen naziv za Štucinovo pesnikovanje prav črkovno kompostiranje. Med branjem pesniške zbirke Matador in ljubica imamo namreč nenehno občutek, kot da prekopava plasti svojega nezavednega v iskanju najbolj plodnega humusa, s katerim bi pognojil semena samote, ki iščejo dotik neba in solzo navdiha.
Jože Štucin: Matador in ljubica, Pie Prezelj: Bili smo trije, Boris A. Novaka: Proslavljanja in poslavljanja. Recenzije so napisali Miša Gams, Marija Švajncer in Blaž Kavšek.
In this high-energy episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen Suzuki gets brutally honest about one of the biggest mistakes happening inside dealerships right now… slow lead response. This isn't about cheesy auto-responses, outdated templates, or "just checking in" emails that customers ignore. Jen breaks down why speed alone is not enough anymore. Dealers must combine fast response times with engaging, value-based conversations that actually pull customers in emotionally and stop them from shopping everyone else. From real dealership observations to simple but powerful examples, Jen explains why the first five minutes can determine whether your store wins or loses the deal. She challenges salespeople, BDC teams, and leaders to rethink how they approach internet leads, customer engagement, and communication strategy in today's hyper-competitive market. If your team is still responding an hour later with "Is this vehicle still something you're interested in?" this episode might sting a little. But it's the reality of modern automotive retail. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways on lead speed, customer psychology, conversation hooks, trust-building, engagement strategy, and why "professional speed" has become one of the biggest competitive advantages in the car business today.
Howdy folks, Matador went to the Dominican for the 5th time and that is the theme of the show. Hip hop, Punk, Dominican jams and Island Songs. Matador tells the tale of another Dominican trip and we talk about Dos gringos our favorite bar going out of business RIP. So drive your side by side 6 people to a lane and blast this in your ear hole. Matador debuts his just wear board shorts song. Dominican Tuck, Matador Artist include: Shaggy, NOFX, World beaters, Pulley, Lonely island and many more.
Matador (Afsnit 24) (1981) Kronologisk gennemgang af serien. www.janoghenrik.dk/ www.henrikogjan.dk/ New look 1947 – Skansen falder for alvor. Maude (Malene Schwartz) og Hans Christian (Holger Juul-Hansen) skal fejre deres sølvbryllup. Agnes (Kirsten Olesen) bliver en del af Mads Skjerns virksomhed mod at få aktier i firmaet. Da Daniel (Niels Martin Carlsen) vender hjem fra Paris, går det endelig op for Mads (Jørgen Buckhøj), at hans søn er homoseksuel, og han afviser ham. Ingeborg rejser væk i protest, men vender senere hjem igen. Ved Varnæs-parrets sølvbryllup kan familien derfor sammen synge den omdelte sang, som fortæller, at intet er sødere end de gode gamle dage.
What happens when AI enters a dealership… and your employees emotionally resist it? In this powerful episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen dives deep into one of the biggest leadership challenges happening inside dealerships right now: anti-AI culture, fear-based resistance, and the emotional side of organizational change. After training inside dealerships every single week and working with hundreds of managers and employees every month, Jen shares what she's personally witnessing in real time. Employees aren't just resisting technology. Many are scared of becoming irrelevant, overwhelmed by rapid change, or embarrassed they don't fully understand AI while younger employees adopt it faster. As the founder of eDealer Solutions and co-founder of ZukiTalk, Jen brings a rare inside perspective on how leadership messaging, dealership culture, emotional intelligence, and AI adoption are now colliding. This episode is not about AI hype. It's about leadership maturity. Jen breaks down why dealerships cannot shame employees into using AI, but also cannot allow emotional resistance to stop organizational evolution. She explains how dealerships should responsibly discuss AI ethics, customer trust, employee concerns, privacy, communication boundaries, and the future workforce expectations already forming inside the industry. If you're a dealer principal, GM, fixed ops leader, sales manager, service director, or anyone leading people through change, this episode will challenge how you think about culture, adaptability, leadership communication, and the future of automotive retail. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Jen Suzuki breaks down AI in the most real-world, non-Silicon-Valley way possible. No tech jargon. No robot talk. Just honest insight from someone who trains inside dealerships every single week and is watching the automotive industry evolve in real time. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen explains what AI actually is, why so many people are either scared of it or pretending to understand it, and how dealerships are already changing faster than most leaders realize. From service advisors and BDC teams to technicians and managers, she shares what she's personally seeing inside stores across the country as AI begins improving communication, reducing friction, speeding up learning, and exposing weak processes. As the founder of eDealer Solutions and co-founder of ZukiTalk, Jen gives a rare inside perspective on the collision between human connection and technology. This episode is not about replacing people. It's about helping dealership teams become faster learners, better communicators, and more valuable in a rapidly changing world. If you work in automotive retail, leadership, sales, service, or fixed ops, this conversation will challenge the way you think about AI, the future workforce, and what customers actually want from the dealership experience. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, writer/director Jonathan Rosado joins the show to discuss his surreal new feature MATADOR BOLERO — a hypnotic midnight-art-house experience blending dream logic, symbolic imagery, exploitation cinema, and cosmic mystery.Shot on Super 8mm and starring experimental music artist Yves Tumor in a mesmerizing acting debut, the film evokes the psychosexual nightmare logic of David Lynch and the surrealist symbolism of Alejandro Jodorowsky while carving out a strange identity all its own.Jonathan discusses the film's visual language, retro grindhouse aesthetic, underground influences, fragmented storytelling, and the challenge of crafting a cinematic experience driven more by mood, texture, and emotional immersion than conventional narrative structure.We also explore cult cinema, surrealism, midnight movies, and why films like MATADOR BOLERO feel increasingly rare in modern independent filmmaking.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast
DAYS like NIGHTS: Web: https://www.dayslikenights.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayslikenights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dayslikenights Subscribe to the podcast RSS: feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1525250/sounds.rss . 01. Otra Lado - You Fall [Songspire] 02. Peter Makto - Naked Soul [HMWL] 03. Timo Maas & Simbasol - Open Arms (Nico Morano Remix) [Shanti Mansion] 04. Friend Of Honor & Jamek Ortega - Falling Trees [Unreleased] 05. Deer Jade - Forever Kids [I AM YOU] 06. Matador & Elliot Vast - Twisted [Interstellar Recordings] 07. Kostya Outta - Forever [Songspire] 08. Sonickraft - Vice [DAYS like NIGHTS] 09. Dosem x Sohmi x Sinca - The Light (Sinca Remix) [Purified] 10. Valdovinos - Goodbye [SLAPPED] 11. MARVY - Yin and Yang [DAYS like NIGHTS] 12. Franky Rizardo - Shinjuku [LTF] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration
Se quiser e puder, vem viajar com a gente! Esse link tem os detalhes da viagem:https://partiu.vip/historiaecinema2026Mais uma semana saindo um novo episódio do Podcast do Vogalizando, onde Marco e Vogel comentam notícias, trazem curiosidades históricas e contam detalhes dos bastidores do Vogalizando a História.Pra participar dos próximos episódios é só mandar um email pra podcastdovogalizando@gmail.com
Matador (Afsnit 23) (1981) Kronologisk gennemgang af serien. www.janoghenrik.dk/ www.henrikogjan.dk/ Mellem brødre 1946 - Brødrene Kristen (Jesper Langberg) og Mads Skjern (Jørgen Buckhøj) kommer for alvor på kant med hinanden. Kristen gifter sig endelig med Elisabeth (Helle Virkner) og anfægter broderens moral på flere punkter. De flytter til København, hvor Kristen har fået job. Jernbanerestauranten har helt mistet sin gamle charme - synes de gamle stamgæster, Fede (Benny Hansen) og grisehandleren (Buster Larsen). Den er lavet om til danserestaurant og der er kommet ny sur værtinde (Lilian Tillegreen). Tekst fra Danskefilm.dk
If you're leading a service department or responsible for fixed ops performance, this is one of those conversations you don't skip. In this episode, I sit down with someone I've known and respected for years, Mitch Kudler, COO of Simms Auto Group… a guy who didn't just study the business, he lived every role in it. From technician to advisor to GM to executive leadership, Mitch brings a perspective that most leaders simply don't have. We dig into what most GMs misunderstand about service, why retention is the real game (not transactions), and the small decisions that quietly cost dealerships millions, like losing tire business or failing to create a real first service experience. Mitch breaks down the importance of transparency, why MPIs and video are still wildly underutilized, and how culture inside your store directly impacts customer trust. This conversation also hits leadership hard, how to unify sales and service, why most managers don't actually understand their numbers, and the simple but powerful act of walking your store and listening. If you want stronger retention, better CSI, and a team that actually works together… this one will stay with you. And personally? This one meant a lot. Mitch is one of those people I've always admired from afar—and every time we talk, I walk away better. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share some of their favorite artists who beat the dreaded sophomore, delivering follow-ups that proved their debuts were no fluke. The hosts will also hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Black Sabbath, "Paranoid," Paranoid, Vertigo, 1970Public Enemy, "Bring the Noise," It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Def Jam, 1988Led Zeppelin, "Moby Dick," Led Zeppelin II, Atlantic, 1969Pixies, "Debaser," Doolittle, 4AD, 1989black midi, "Slow," Cavalcade, Rough Trade, 2021Kanye West, "Touch the Sky (feat. Lupe Fiasco)," Late Registration, Roc-A-Fella, 2005Fiona Apple, "Fast As You Can," When the Pawn..., Epic and Clean Slate, 1999SZA, "Good Days," SOS, TDA and RCA, 2022Erykah Badu, "Cleva (feat. Roy Ayers)," Mama's Gun, Motown, 2000D'Angelo, "Chicken Grease," Voodoo, Virgin, 2000Phoebe Bridgers, "Savior Complex," Punisher, Dead Oceans, 2020Van Morrison, "Cyprus Avenue," Astral Weeks, Warner Bros., 1968Violent Femmes, "Please Do Not Go," Violent Femmes, Slash, 1983See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If your write-up is weak… your paycheck is leaking. Period. In this episode, I'm going straight at one of the most overlooked, but most expensive breakdowns in your service department: the quality of your RO write-up. We're talking about the real impact of vague notes, rushed conversations, and missed questions and how they quietly destroy technician productivity, create comebacks, slow down approvals, and chip away at your income. I break down exactly how to level up your write-up process, what questions actually matter, and how to position yourself as the translator between your customer and your technician. This is one of those "simple but not easy" skills that separates average advisors from top earners. Better notes = faster diagnosis, smoother workflow, stronger trust, and more money in your pocket. If you're ready to clean up the chaos and take control of your lane… this is your play. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
If you've been in automotive for any amount of time, you already know the name David Kain and in this episode, we're going way beyond the highlight reel. This is a real conversation between two people who've been in the trenches, on stages, inside dealerships, and yes… technically "competitors" for years but never felt like it. We talk about what actually drives performance today (hint: it's not just AI), why most dealerships are still missing the basics, and how the best operators separate themselves through urgency, storytelling, and human connection. David breaks down his concept of "visual voicemail," why speed to lead is still wildly misunderstood, and what's really happening inside top-performing stores versus the ones just getting by. We also get into the truth about AI, where it helps, where it hurts, and why human intelligence still wins deals. If you're leading a team, working internet leads, or trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing market, this episode will challenge how you think about process, follow-up, and leadership. And honestly? It's just fun! Two longtime friends swapping stories, strategies, and a few laughs along the way. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
It's Cinco De Mayo week! That means we're going to explore some of the locally made RTD cocktials with a South of the border flair. SouthNorte joins us all week to show off their popular line of beverages. We start with the Matador, big on pineapple flavor with a surprising lack of boozyness given the 7% AVB.
Ce 5 mai, on s'en met plein les oreilles avec Marjorie Hache dans RTL2 Pop-Rock Station. The Cure lance les hostilités avec "Lovecats", suivi par The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Genesis, Rival Sons, Sweet, PJ Harvey, Smashing Pumpkins, The Spencer Davis Group, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fat White Family, Le Tigre ou encore Biffy Clyro. Les Dynamite Shakers s'illustrent avec "Cinema", et Graham Coxon dévoile "Billy Says", extrait de son futur disque. S'ajoutent à la programmation Lana Del Rey, les métalleux de Matador avec "Hooks" et les Américains de White Denim avec "God Created Lock and Key". La primeur du jour met à l'honneur les Australiens d'Airbourne, qui annoncent leur prochain album avec l'énergique morceau "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)", un bel hommage à Lemmy de Motörhead. L'album de la semaine continue d'explorer "Peaches" des Black Keys, illustré aujourd'hui par la reprise "She Does It Right" de Dr. Feelgood, témoignant du retour aux sources bluesy du duo. Enfin, la reprise de la soirée nous vient de Peter Frampton, qui s'approprie le mythique "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" de Stevie Wonder, accompagné de Mick Jagger aux chœurs. The Cure - The Lovecats Dynamite Shakers - Cinema Rage Against The Machine - People Of The Sun Placebo - Battle For The Sun The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun Johnny Cash - Personal Jesus Genesis - That's All The Black Keys- She Does It Right John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom Rival Sons - Shooting Stars Sweet - The Ballroom Blitz Graham Coxon - Billy Says Peter Frampton - Signed, Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours) P.J. Harvey - Good Fortune The Smashing Pumpkins - Beguild Matador - Hooks The Spencer Davis Group - I'm A Man White Denim - God Created Lock And Key Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man Fat White Family - Touch The Leather Airbourne - Alive After Death (Last Plane Out) Aerosmith - Walk This Way Le Tigre - Tko Biffy Clyro - Black Chandelier Lana Del Rey - First Light Clark Jr Gary - Bright Lights (Gary Clark Jr. Live)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
durée : 00:04:13 - Le 13/14 - La saison tauromachique va bientôt battre son plein ce printemps. Mais les arènes se vident ces dernières années. Pourtant des jeunes rêvent toujours de costume dorée, de toro et de triomphe dans l'arène. Ce sont les jeunes de l'école taurine d'Arles. Ils ont entre 8 et 18 ans. - réalisation : Cecilia Arbona Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
brianturnershow.com, eastvillageradio.comBUTTHOLE SURFERS - Human Cannonball / Too Parter - Live at the Leather Fly (Sunset Blvd, 2025)INTERVIEW WITH TOM STERN AND THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS' PAUL LEARYBUTTHOLE SURFERS - Jet Fighter - After the Astronaut (Sunset Blvd, 2026)BUTTHOLE SURFERS - American Woman / Waiting For Jimmy To Kick - Rembrandt Pussyhorse (1986, re: Matador, 2023)BUTTHOLE SURFERS - Sweat Loaf - Locust Abortion Technician (1987, re: Matador, 2023)BOOGIE WITCH - Boogie Hole - s/t (Maize-Y, 2026)BAHODUR NEMATOV / GULSHAN - Dunyo Javoni -V/A: Digging Central Asia: Musical Archaeology Along the Silk Road (Death Is Not The End, 2026)MICHAEL YONKERS BAND - Kill the Enemy - Microminiature Love (Sub Pop, 2006)RORO PERROT'S LOST ROCK - Get You Anything - Anything Inferior EP (Decimation Sociale, 2026)MARS - 3E (live) - Live at the Village Gate 1977 (HoZac, 2026)THE TAIGABAUER - Schenk Mir Doch Ne Bombe - V/A: Du Darfst (cs, Pissende Kuh Kassetten, 1987)LEROY SE MEURT - Evasion - La Chute EP (Enfant Terrible/Gooiland Elektro, 2020)F/I - Untitled III - Invisible Men (1984, re: Birdman, 2026)ONNA - Just Because I'm Your Mother - Last Live 1983 (An'Archive, 2026)
In this episode, I sit down with Paul Daly, co-founder of ASOTU (alongside Kyle Mountsier), and let me just say… this conversation is fun, real and relevant. We're talking about what the best operators are actually doing right now… And spoiler alert… it's not chasing shiny AI tools or buying the next "magic solution." It's people. It's culture. It's leadership that actually develops other leaders. Because here's the reality… our industry is losing billions to turnover every year, and the stores that are winning? They are obsessing over their people, giving them ownership, building real career paths, and creating environments where teams actually want to stay and grow. And that's exactly what makes ASOTU CON 2026 (May 12–14 in Maryland) different. https://www.asotucon.com This isn't a sit-and-listen conference. This is where ideas get challenged. Where failures get shared (yes… out loud). Where operators, innovators, and leaders actually collaborate. The theme? Year of the Human. Because while everyone's shouting "AI, AI, AI…" The real question is… who's leading the people behind it? If you're tired of surface-level conversations and ready for something that actually pushes your thinking, your leadership, and your business forward… You might want to be in that room. Check out our sponsors! LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. Matador.ai, AI That Fully Automates Sales & Service Conversations For Dealerships.ZukiTalk.com helps service advisors by making clear, consistent MPI calls that educate customers and increase approvals. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast | https://apple.co/38lmHM1 https://spoti.fi/3uQ2nd1 | Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 954-873-8029 | edealersolutions.com | Meet me! bit.ly/3J7011t | Loyalty-Based Selling Strategies on CBT News | https://bit.ly/3JlcXAx
Broncos o-lineman Garett Bolles helped a stranded motorist fix a tire, and proved that he's a great human.A bull got its revenge on a bull fighter. Now the fighter will be walking funny for a while.Warning for donkey riders in Greece.Serving up Roadkill in Louisiana? Yeah, that's nasty.T-shirt idea thanks to raccoons and RFK Jr.
Dealers still ask me all the time, "Jen… what leads are the best?" And I always give the same answer… the ones already sitting in your database. In this quick class, I break down the biggest miss I see in dealerships everywhere. Salespeople are told to follow up… call for referrals… make birthday calls… but nobody really teaches them how to do it without feeling like a nuisance. So what happens? They stop. Here's the truth. The money isn't in the first call. It's in the one nobody makes. Follow-up isn't about checking a box. It's about building a career. Staying relevant. Staying human. And yes… staying in the game long enough to actually win. And here's the part that hit me personally. Just yesterday, while bringing my yard back to life after winter, my neighbor stopped by. We got to talking… and I found out he had once been homeless for two years, living out of his Suburban. What changed his life? Selling cars. That's this industry. It changes lives. It gave me everything. And when people ask me why I have so much energy… it's because I'm grateful. Grateful for the people, the opportunities, and the chance to help others find their path in this business. So if you're ready to stop chasing leads and start building a real pipeline… this one's for you. Check out our sponsors! LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. Matador.ai, AI That Fully Automates Sales & Service Conversations For Dealerships. ZukiTalk.com helps service advisors by making clear, consistent MPI calls that educate customers and increase approvals. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast | https://apple.co/38lmHM1 https://spoti.fi/3uQ2nd1 | Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 954-873-8029 | edealersolutions.com | Meet me! bit.ly/3J7011t | Loyalty-Based Selling Strategies on CBT News | https://bit.ly/3JlcXAx
This week in The Lobby Bar, we're sipping a Café Royal's Tequila Matador while discussing a legendary musical legacy and the return of high-fashion rivalry. We break down the box office for Michael biopic as it hits theaters. Finally, we preview the cutthroat corporate drama of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and analyze if the new media landscape can handle the return of Miranda Priestly.PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
Um personagem com passado sombrio, responsável por movimentar milhões e coordenar uma estrutura de vigilância privada, morre sob a guarda do Estado em circunstâncias que desafiam a lógica e a transparência judicial. Neste vídeo, investigamos a trajetória de Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, conhecido como o "Sicário", o braço direito do bilionário Daniel Vorcaro, ex-dono do Banco Master. Exploramos os detalhes da Operação Compliance Zero, as interceptações da Polícia Federal que revelam ameaças a jornalistas e a invasão de sistemas de inteligência como o FBI e a Interpol. Analisamos as graves inconsistências na certidão de óbito de Mourão e os erros de registro da prefeitura que apontavam seu sepultamento antes mesmo da data da morte. Por que as imagens das câmeras da cela permanecem sob sigilo? O que o "Sicário" ainda tinha a revelar sobre o Banco Master?
Joan Lluís Mas, de l'associació Terra dels Avis, ens porta cada setmana una dita o expressió nord-catalana relacionada amb el camp i la pagesia. Avui parlem de l'expressió “Abril gentil, matador d'olendres”.
The BOB & TOM Show — April 22, 2026 06:00 — Peek-Boo camera — Bob 06:04 — Factual product review (fish oil pills) — Tom 06:06 — Fish burps — Discussion 06:06 — Happy birthday Tom — Show 06:08 — Bee bath — Kristi 06:21 — Kaiser roll talk — Show 06:22 — Letter: took a puck to the groin, required surgery — Listener 06:23 — Letter: bees need a bath or they smell — Listener 06:26 — Letter: accusations of falsehoods — Listener 06:28 — Letter: has Tom bought the truck his daughter picked out — Listener 06:30 — Dave Mason reported dead — News 06:31 — Dave Mason song discussion (copyright) — Show 06:46 — Letter: store-brand fish oil pills cause no fish burps — Listener 06:47 — Letter: Jeff is favorite, then Oskey — Listener 06:48 — Letter: never had a sweet potato — Listener 06:49 — Letter: keep fish oil pills frozen to avoid burps — Listener 06:51 — Suppositories are lubricated — Chick 06:51 — “Sweet Potato Poop” song — Pat 07:06 — Yesterday in history — Segment 07:11 — Sports — Segment 07:14 — Cartoon talk — Show 07:25 — “Deny Deny Deny” song — Pat 07:29 — More sports — Segment 07:31 — Matador gored in the rectum — News 07:43 — Josh's brother Jeff tempted to call and defend Tom — Josh 07:44 — In studio guest appearance — Hooker 07:45 — Hooker's new hairstyle — Tom 07:49 — Love of TV commercials — Tom 07:50 — “Onvelop” vs “envelop” pronunciation — Discussion 07:50 — Birthday card for Tom (Steve Lawrence) — Hooker 07:53 — Trading card sold for $20,000 — Kristi 08:03 — In studio: Jimmy “Mad Dog” Matis (wearing Dodgers hat) — Guest 08:06 — “I am fully retired” — Jimmy Matis 08:13 — “Dear Penthouse” recorded song — Bob 08:24 — In studio: Frank Caliendo — Guest 08:26 — Multiple voices wishing happy birthday to Tom — Frank 08:34 — “First time wearing underwear this early” — Jimmy Matis 08:52 — “Que Sera, Sera” discussion (copyright) — Show 08:55 — Jokes played on Jimmy Matis — Bob 09:08 — Today in history — Segment 09:21 — Zoom call from a phone booth in England — Alli 09:22 — Husband lost wedding ring during trip — Story 09:25 — Letter: 15-year-old caught smoking at school, punishment — Listener 09:26 — Letter: unclear relationship status (“managamish”) — Listener 09:31 — Letter: ex trying to reconnect — Listener 09:33 — Letter: UTI mistaken for STD — Listener 09:45 — Josh ready to correct the show — Chick 09:46 — “RU for 69” recorded bit — Segment 09:49 — Study: bad music linked to sugary eating — Discussion 09:51 — Temple in India requires drinking cow urine — News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sales teams… this is the moment where deals are won or lost and most don't even realize it. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen breaks down one of the biggest mistakes happening in dealerships every single day: quoting price too fast. Customers ask for price. You give it. Conversation over. But what if that one moment is exactly where you lost control of the deal? This episode is all about the mindset shift that separates average reps from top 10% performers. You'll learn how to guide the conversation instead of reacting to it, how to redirect price questions without sounding evasive, and how to build value before ever talking numbers. Because here's the truth… fast answers don't win deals. Better conversations do. If your team is constantly battling price shoppers, losing gross, or struggling to get customers to engage… this is the fix. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast | https://apple.co/38lmHM1 https://spoti.fi/3uQ2nd1 | Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 954-873-8029 | edealersolutions.com | Meet me! bit.ly/3J7011t | Loyalty-Based Selling Strategies on CBT News | https://bit.ly/3JlcXAx Check out our sponsors! LotLinx.com is a VIN Management Platform that enables precision automotive retailing via /AI/ technologies that improves dealership profitability. Matador.ai, AI That Fully Automates Sales & Service Conversations For Dealerships. ZukiTalk.com helps service advisors by making clear, consistent MPI calls that educate customers and increase approvals.
Taking you on another journey through sound, featuring fresh selections from YOTTO, MOGUAI & Jan Blomqvist, Adam Ten & Volkoder, Undercatt, Matador, Something Good, and more.1. YOTTO - Stratus 00:00:332. MOGUAI & Jan Blomqvist - Sympathy For The Devil 00:05:023. Mydoz - Hustle 00:09:124. Adam Ten & Volkoder - Got Me Crazy 00:11:345. Attma & Reflect Future - Iridium 00:15:426. LIKA (DE) - Gravitating 00:20:097. Matador - Mince 00:25:198. Something Good - Good Time (Clothes Off) 00:29:579. Undercatt - Vortex 00:34:2010. Picca & Mars & Moeaike - Move In Time 00:38:2811. YOTTO - Final Call 00:42:5912. Reza Safinia - I Feel U 00:47:5113. Ron Flatter - Station Rave 00:52:0214. The Avalanches - Oh The Sunn! 00:56:14
Jeremy announces some big news about Matador business and then the rest of the episode is a mix of real-time market talk, deals in motion, and what we're seeing on the ground right now.They also get into:Why responsiveness is more important than ever in today's marketHow small delays can completely change the outcome of a dealWhat Matador seeing on active transactions right nowA property management lesson on older industrial buildings and why you need to physically check on your assets, especially during weather eventsSome Dallas development news and a few stories from deals we've been around
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ took calls from the Tribe about the idiots and dumb things they see littering the ground. (0:00) One of the world's "best" matadors lost to the bull, recently. Chaz and AJ shared the story of the blunder that inspired headlines around the world. (4:33) AJ took his motorcycle exam live on the air, with Bob Tiso from Land N Sea Powersports in Waterbury. Of course, AJ did not study or look at any information yesterday to prepare for this. (11:44)
Duji won't say how much she spent over the weekend at a dance competition. CM Punk smacks away fan's phone after WrestleMania loss. Rover doesn't remember how much is wedding was. Olympian Noah Lyles reacts to his wifes wedding dress and looks unimpressed. A high school student shot herself on the anniversary of Columbine. Matador gets his butthole perforated in Spain. Tesla owners sue Elon Musk's automaker for ‘misleading' them about self-driving tech. Duji is planning on giving her daughter her car. Ohio girl suffocated to death in 'freak accident' after Hyundai SUV seat folds down on her.
Duji won't say how much she spent over the weekend at a dance competition. CM Punk smacks away fan's phone after WrestleMania loss. Rover doesn't remember how much is wedding was. Olympian Noah Lyles reacts to his wifes wedding dress and looks unimpressed. A high school student shot herself on the anniversary of Columbine. Matador gets his butthole perforated in Spain. Tesla owners sue Elon Musk's automaker for ‘misleading' them about self-driving tech. Duji is planning on giving her daughter her car. Ohio girl suffocated to death in 'freak accident' after Hyundai SUV seat folds down on her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, we shift the focus to where real dealership growth actually happens, the service lane. This is a straight, no-fluff conversation about customer retention and why it directly impacts your paycheck, your stress level, and your long-term success. We break down the simple but often overlooked behaviors that keep customers coming back, from how you handle the exit to the follow-up that most advisors skip. If you've been treating each visit like a one-time transaction, this episode will challenge you to think bigger and start building relationships that last years, not just repair orders. This episode doesn't just talk about retention, it shows you exactly how to execute it. You'll walk away with simple, high-impact tactics like how to properly set the next appointment before the customer leaves, what to say during the vehicle pickup to create future value, and how a quick next-day follow-up text can dramatically increase return visits. We also cover the importance of setting clear expectations, giving consistent updates, and using small personalization touches that make customers remember you. These are the moments that turn one-time visits into long-term relationships and predictable income. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I sit down with Randy Kobat from LotLinx to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in dealership technology right now. We move past the hype of generic AI tools like ChatGPT and into what actually drives results on the ground. LotGPT is built specifically for dealerships, using real inventory, real market data, and real shopper behavior to deliver precise, actionable insights. We talk about why generic AI often falls short, how data security plays a bigger role than most realize, and what it looks like to treat AI as a true team member with a defined role inside your store. If you want to stop guessing, protect gross, and move inventory smarter, this conversation will change the way you think about AI in your dealership. What's really turning heads is how quickly dealers are adopting this. Over 6,000 dealerships are already using LotGPT, and it's not because it sounds good, it's because it works immediately. Dealers are seeing fast wins like identifying which vehicles are at risk before they age out, reallocating wasted ad spend within minutes, improving VDP performance, and uncovering exactly where the breakdown is between shopper activity and actual sales. Instead of guessing or defaulting to price drops, they're making smarter, more precise decisions that protect gross and move inventory faster. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Started the week off with a retired bullfighter in Spain gets gored to death before the actual match. Plus the Artemis moon mission, Iran cease-fire talks, Texas teacher assault hoax, South Korea rectal air compressor incident, and a Pennsylvania mayor arrested for child sex material. Music: Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force/"Planet Rock"
Steven Prince has carved out a bold corner of the indie comics world with Monster Matador—a universe where monsters, mythology, and lucha-inspired legacy collide. On the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Prince breaks down his creative journey, the evolution of the Monster Matador Universe, and why his latest Kickstarter project, Blood of the Matador #1–2, represents a major turning point both creatively and personally. With deeper themes, higher stakes, and a growing fanbase, Monster Matador continues to prove that indie comics can deliver epic storytelling without compromise. Support the Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstermatador/monster-matador-blood-of-the-matador-1-2 Visit the website at www.monstermatador.com Follow on Social at: X.com/monstermatador & @monstermatador.bsky.social Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega
In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, we're getting real about one of the most important numbers in your service department, the MPI approval rate. This isn't just a metric. It's a mirror. If your approvals are low, it's rarely about price, the customer, or the car. It's almost always about communication. Jen breaks down exactly why customers decline recommended work and what service advisors are missing in their conversations. From rushed calls and weak explanations to overusing technical language that customers don't understand, this episode exposes the everyday habits that quietly kill approvals. But more importantly, it gives you a simple, repeatable way to fix it. You'll learn how to clearly explain the job, the risk, and the reward so customers actually understand what's happening with their vehicle and why it matters now. Because when clarity goes up, approvals go up. Bottom line: You don't need better customers. You need better conversations. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
If your store is using AI, or thinking about it, this episode will challenge how you think about process, accountability, and what it really takes to win with modern tools. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, we sit down with Seth Poplawski of Auto Lenders, he leads CRM, process, and AI strategy across a rapidly growing dealer group with 11 stores now. Seth has worked every role from sales to BDC to leadership, and now he's overseeing AI execution across 11 rooftops. He breaks down what actually happens when dealerships implement AI and why most fail to get real results. From customizing messaging by lead source to building data-driven cadences and creating a hybrid AI + human workflow, Seth shares exactly how his team is increasing engagement, speeding up response times, and capturing opportunities others miss, especially after hours. This is not theory. This is execution. Bottom line: AI doesn't fix broken processes. It exposes them. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Toddler injured by wolf after crawling under fence at Hersheypark's zoo...police says parents were on their phones, Headline of the Week contender #2: Family finds human skull in Long Beach during Easter Egg Hunt,Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern SpainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toddler injured by wolf after crawling under fence at Hersheypark's zoo...police says parents were on their phones, Headline of the Week contender #2: Family finds human skull in Long Beach during Easter Egg Hunt,Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain
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What if you could make more money every day without writing one extra car? In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I break down a metric many service advisors overlook: hours per RO. Hours per RO is the average number of labor hours sold on each repair order. A small increase can dramatically impact technician productivity, shop efficiency, and your paycheck. In this episode we cover: • What hours per RO means • Why rushing write-ups lowers production • How better presentations increase approvals • Why small services stacked together drive profit You don't need more traffic or more appointments. You just need to slow down, be thorough, and capture the opportunity already in front of you. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Listener favorite Lindsey Jordan, aka Snail Mail, returns to How Long Gone. Her new album, Ricochet, is out now. We chat with her from the Matador offices about Matthew Williams to Oakley, the end of Taix, how she's been outfitting her new home, the dark secret of her neck of the woods, string arrangements, trans guitars, how she handles the popular girls of Los Angeles, and how it's been five years since her last record, and a whole new world of music out there. instagram.com/snailmail twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAYS like NIGHTS: Web: https://www.dayslikenights.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayslikenights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dayslikenights Subscribe to the podcast RSS: feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1525250/sounds.rss More on DALÛ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalumusic_ofc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jPDNFL50Umic1s4Y6zGdV?si=DuAykophTlqSbV8lAjD-_g . 01. Jäger - Reach [Magnifik Music] 02. Matador, Elliot Vast - Twisted [Interstellar] 03. Rodriguez Jr, Jan Blomqvist - Destination Lost (Helsloot Remix) [Disconnected] 04. DALÛ - Hope [Purified] 05. Mees Salomé, Tyler Mann - Into The Light [Colorize] 06. DALÛ - Universe of Dreams [Purified] 07. Rolbac, Colyn - We Belong [MAHOOL] 08. Paradoks - Remember [Purified] 09. DALÛ - Feels Like [DAYS like NIGHTS] 10. Kölsch - Get Lost [IPSO] 11. DALÛ - Fading Echoes [DAYS like NIGHTS] 12. Alfa Romero feat. Run Rivers - Step by Step [Purified] 13. DALÛ - Stellar [DAYS like NIGHTS] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration
If you're exhausted at the end of the day but your paycheck doesn't reflect the effort, this episode explains exactly why. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I'm kicking off a brand new service department performance series focused on helping service advisors and fixed ops leaders understand the metrics that actually drive income. Today we're digging into one of the most important numbers in the service lane: Gross Profit Per Repair Order Many advisors judge their day by how busy they were, how many cars they wrote, how fast the line moved, or how chaotic the desk became. But busy does not always mean profitable. Two advisors can see the exact same vehicles in the same day and produce dramatically different results simply because of how they approach the opportunity in front of them. In this episode, I break down: • What gross per RO actually means and why it matters • Why being "busy" can sometimes hide lost income opportunities • The mindset shift from order taker to consultant • How small maintenance services can stack into serious profitability • Why assuming customers won't buy is one of the biggest mistakes advisors make • How rushing through MPIs and conversations creates hidden profit leaks Most importantly, we talk about the shift service advisors must make: Stop asking "How fast can I move this car?" Start asking "How complete can I be?" Because the opportunity isn't something you have to chase. The customer already drove it into your service lane. If you're a service advisor, service manager, or fixed ops leader who wants your team to increase profitability while improving the customer experience, this episode is a powerful place to start. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Dealership advertising is entering a completely new era and AI is at the center of it. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen sits down with Jarett Bellucci, a two-time Emmy Award-winning director and filmmaker and the founder of Bellucci Productions. Jarett has created commercial work for major brands like Cadillac, BMW, and Forbes, and now he's helping businesses, including car dealerships, leverage AI to produce cinematic-quality commercials without the massive production budgets. Together they break down how AI is changing the way commercials are created, why storytelling matters more than ever in automotive advertising, and how dealerships can stand out in a sea of look-alike ads. Jarett explains how AI tools are unlocking creativity, allowing brands to build characters, craft stories, and produce visually stunning content faster and more affordably than ever before. But the real advantage isn't just the technology. It's the message behind it. If you want your dealership marketing to stop blending in and start connecting emotionally with buyers, this conversation will open your eyes to what's possible. This episode covers: • Why most dealership commercials fail to connect • How AI is lowering production costs while raising creative potential • The power of storytelling in automotive advertising • How dealers can build monthly "drip branding" campaigns • Why the future of AI advertising still depends on human creativity AI may be the toolbut the idea and the story are still what wins! Bellucciproductions.com Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
Managers… this one is for you. I sat down with Jimmy Vargas, GSM at Paradise Chevrolet and this isn't just a conversation… this is someone I'm actively in the trenches with right now. I'm working directly with Jimmy and his sales team on their phone process, listening to calls together, coaching in real time, and using the tools inside CallRevu to actually develop his people. And that's the difference. He's not just pulling reports. He's not just tracking calls. He's investing in his team. Jimmy is setting the bar, giving his team a modern, relevant process to win on the phones, and then backing it up with real accountability using the data. One of the most powerful things he's doing right now? He's using CallRevu's keyword alert feature to instantly flag calls when something doesn't go the way the customer expected. So instead of finding out a day later… or never… He and his managers are notified immediately. That means they can jump in, coach the situation, follow up fast and in many cases, save the deal. We're reviewing recorded calls. We're tightening conversations. We're making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Because when you actually listen… you find everything. This episode breaks down his blueprint. It's simple, doable, and built for real dealership life. If you want more appointments, stronger performance, and a real return on the calls you're already paying for… This is where it starts. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |
This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene. It's Late-Career Encores, this week on Sound Opinions.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Johnny Cash, "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American, 2002The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1955Johnny Cash, "The Mercy Seat," American III: Solitary Man, American, 2000Misson of Burma, "Academy Fight Song," Single, Ace of Hearts, 1980Misson of Burma, "2Wice," The Obliterati, Matador, 2006Wire, "1 2 X U," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977Wire, "Joust & Jostle," Wire, Pinkflag, 2015The Staple Singers, "I'll Take You There," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972Mavis Staples, "99 and 1/2," We'll Never Turn Back, Anti-, 2007Superchunk, "Driveway To Driveway," Foolish, Merge, 1994Superchunk, "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo," I Hate Music, Merge, 2013Naked Raygun, "I Don't Know," Throb Throb, Homestead, 1985Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People....," We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, Epic, 2016Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Bonnie Raitt, "The Road's My Middle Name," Nick of Time, Capitol, 1989Cher, "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," Chér, Kapp, 1971Cher, "Strong Enough," Believe, WEA and Warner Bros., 1998Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024Converge, "Concubine," Jane Doe, Equal Vision, 2001Converge, "We Were Never the Same," Love is Not Enough, Epitaph and Deathwish, 2026John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "When I Get to Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018Pulp, "Common People," Different Class, Island, 1995Pulp, "Spike Island," More, Rough Trade, 2025Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flat rate has been debated for decades in service departments, but what if the real issue isn't the pay structure at all? In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I sit down with Joe Minns, Corporate Fixed Ops Director at Dennis & Co Auto Group, who brings 34 years of real dealership experience to the conversation. Joe has seen just about everything in service operations, from dirt-floor shops to high-tech 80-bay service departments. Today he oversees fixed operations for Dennis & Co's growing network of dealerships, and he shares one powerful perspective that many leaders overlook: Flat rate doesn't fail… culture does. We dive deep into the real reasons technicians struggle to flag hours and why so many service departments unintentionally waste the most valuable resource they have, technician time. Joe breaks down the operational leaks that quietly drain productivity, the cultural shifts required to protect technician efficiency, and why leaders must rethink how dispatch, advisors, and managers support the shop. We also talk about: • Why technicians are the true revenue engine of fixed operations • How small moments of lost technician time cost dealerships thousands • Why many service departments unknowingly rig the system against their own techs • The leadership shift required to fix flat rate culture • How service advisors, dispatchers, and managers must align to protect technician productivity • Why career pathing is critical to solving the technician shortage If you're a service director, fixed ops leader, or dealership executive trying to improve technician retention, shop productivity, and labor performance, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Because at the end of the day, great service leaders don't just manage the shop, they protect the people who power it. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |