Podcasts about upshift

Ryan summarizes the big news about the Transformers, G.I. JOE, and Power Rangers roleplaying games from Renegade Game Studios. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. At last week's Renegade Con June 2026 Stream, during the Renegade Con Reveals June 2026 segment, Anais Morgan (Renegade's Product Development Specialist) and Rina Amaranthine (Renegade's Community & Crowdfunding Manager) announced upcoming crowdfunding plans for […]

Coffee Guy Coffee Podcast Presents ‘Spyne' feat. Dave Purgason Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, we introduce a new show called Spyne. Hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Dave Purgason, Head of Business at Spine, about why dealership execution breaks down amid constant tasks and fragmented website tools, and how simplifying communication can reduce friction for shoppers. Dave explains Spine's “Smart View” approach that deep-links vehicle photos with always-on AI across chat, voice, and email so customers get immediate, detailed answers (availability, options, one-owner, history, service records) without needing stock numbers or VINs, while reducing long, information-dumping voicemails. 

Founder of Upshift, Shawn Yeager, joined me on Ditching Hourly to talk about how AI is killing the billable hour and what professional services firms can do about it. Jonathan and Shawn dig into judgment versus execution, what firms should commercialize after AI, why cost-cutting is only the first move, and how agent workflows change what small and midsize firms can do.00:00 - Introduction01:54 - AI and the billable hour03:56 - The judgment sandwich05:19 - Strategy, execution, and hidden value09:06 - Client conversations about AI pressure13:26 - Validating AI output15:29 - Judgment, marketing, and cost of being wrong17:07 - AI transformation and commercialization20:08 - The hard parts big firms still need humans for22:20 - Cost recovery versus new offerings25:35 - Agents as extra employees26:40 - Interns versus chiefs of staff28:44 - Scaffolding agent workflows30:12 - From chatbots to delegated workflows37:00 - AI adoption inside firms42:01 - Closing remarksShawn Yeager runs Upshift, a firm focused on helping professional services firms understand what they sell after AI. His career has focused on emerging technology and getting it to market, including work on Microsoft's first browser team, the SaaS/cloud wave, mobile, Bitcoin, and AI. His background is in computer science, and his work has included sales, marketing, partnerships, consulting, Accenture, early-stage startups, and his own ventures. Learn more at upshiftco.com. (00:00) - Introduction (01:54) - AI and the billable hour (03:56) - The judgment sandwich (05:19) - Strategy, execution, and hidden value (09:06) - Client conversations about AI pressure (13:26) - Validating AI output (15:29) - Judgment, marketing, and cost of being wrong (17:07) - AI transformation and commercialization (20:08) - The hard parts big firms still need humans for (22:20) - Cost recovery versus new offerings (25:35) - Agents as extra employees (26:40) - Interns versus chiefs of staff (28:44) - Scaffolding agent workflows (30:12) - From chatbots to delegated workflows (37:00) - AI adoption inside firms (42:01) - Closing remarks ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

In this episode of the Upshift the Light Podcast, Brandon goes into full channel mode and Kat interviews Brandon's higher guides, the Angelic Collective of Xorbítal. With an overall theme of getting unstuck, Xorbítal channels through regarding worry, physical appearance, relationships, money, and more. Timestamps 0:33 Intro 3:14 Full channel mode session begins 4:09 Do I need to worry? Does worrying ever serve a purpose? If not, how do I stop worrying? And how do I find a balance between being aware and preparing vs. trusting? 11:31 How can I know exactly what my body is asking for? What's the balance between going with the flow of it with cravings, vs. making very intentional choices around healthy eating? 23:33 How much does my appearance actually matter? I've grown up with a lot of messaging while growing up regarding my appearance and how much it matters. How much do I need to live up to that and take that into account vs. just being me and letting people think what they will think? 32:16 There have been things I've been wanting to spend money on in terms of my physical appearance, but I hold myself back from it and feel myself going into scarcity when I hold myself back from it, so I'm wondering how to shift that block. 37:16 I've just gotten this job and I was so looking forward to my first paycheck, but now that the money is almost coming in, these other thoughts are coming up like, “Oh no, I can't do that because I should put it here or there”, or “You have to think practically now that you're getting that money”, and I'm like -but I had so much joy and now that joy is… 49:14 I've been dealing with self-deprecation, (self-sacrifice, etc.) in relationships and there's been a tension between that and choosing towards freedom in relationships that I've gone back and forth with for years. Is there anything you'd like to say on that? 1:03:58 Xorbítal's closing remarks. 1:09:00 Outro conversation *****Mentioned this episode Get Unstuck | Energy Healing Session https://youtu.be/UHulSz5tt48?si=MSCt2jKmK1GY6RvD As mentioned at the end of the episode, if you're interested in booking a channeled session with Kat, you can currently email kat@brandonhbloom.com to set up one up with her. *****More by Brandon Websitehttps://www.brandonhbloom.comFree Newsletterhttps://www.brandonhbloom.com/newsletter-sign-upMembership (More channeling and energy healing.)https://www.brandonhbloom.com/the-let-s-go-higher-membershipYoutubehttps://youtube.com/@channelingsource?si=EjiXaItebGhT8GN1Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@channellingsource?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc ***** Legal Disclaimerhttps://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

Reflective Resonance: A Quiet Spark Approach to Authentic Leadership by Joseph Lujan https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Reflective-Resonance-Approach-Authentic-Leadership/dp/B0FWK1ZNBS In today's complex and ever-changing world, influence isn't earned through titles or fear; it's cultivated through presence, purpose, and emotional intelligence. Reflective Resonance is your guide to becoming the kind of leader people remember for how you show up. Through the innovative CAMPOUT framework (Consistent, Authentic, Mindful, Purposeful, Optimize, Upshift, Transform), you will receive actionable tools for fostering a culture of introspection, development, and transformative leadership. With reflection exercises, best practices, and insight from a variety of leadership methodologies, this book is a guide and companion on your journey to lead with clarity and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned executive, frontline supervisor, or aspiring changemaker, Reflective Resonance will challenge, empower, and equip you to lead in a way that resonates with your team, your mission, and your own inner compass.

Coffee Guy Coffee & 800% Life's Evan Walters & Sam Cox Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Evan Walters and Sam from 800% Life to talk about Kentucky's automotive momentum, their growing network, and how they're helping dealers scale. Evan shares that 800% has added about 18 rooftops in the last 30 days and is focused on onboarding, process building, and preparing to scale to 50–100 rooftops per month. In a “great news” segment, Sam celebrates speaking at NADA, launching the Evening Drive podcast with Evan, and recovering from a back injury, while Evan highlights new dealer work, his family, and a health journey with his wife.

Gm! In today's episode, we're joined by Aya Kantorovich, Co-CEO of Upshift, to discuss the development of multi-chain vault infrastructure, its origins in onchain prime brokerage, and key lessons from past market failures. We cover security risks, institutional adoption, evolving regulation, cross-chain expansion, and broader trends including 24/7 markets, credit strategies, and tokenized assets. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Upshift: https://x.com/upshift_fi Follow Aya: https://x.com/aya_kantor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:24) Upshift's Vault Origin (5:41) Customer Demand Shapes Product (9:18) Vault Security and Risk (17:49) Why Institutions Want Vaults (24:53) Solana Vault Roadmap (32:53) Avoiding Mercenary Capital (38:32) Regulation Gets Easier (42:46) 24/7 Markets and Perps (56:48) Closing Comments -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of what has now been renamed to the Upshift the Light podcast, we switch it up and Kat channels their higher guides while Brandon interviews them, rather than the other way around. This is Kat's first time putting themself out there to channel publicly! This channeled conversation ventures into topics like, living in abundance, living life more fully in joy, allowing yourself to thrive now instead of waiting for permission, and more. As mentioned in the episode, if you're interested in booking a channeled session with Kat, you can currently email kat@brandonhbloom.com to set up one up with her. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:18 Full channel mode session begins 6:51 Can you speak on the energetics of money regarding this crowd, and how those tuning in to this can have more with ease and joy, while living and creating the lives they truly desire? 10:20 Can you speak more on how those tuning in can have their own true reality with business, or work, rather than the reality the world has handed them, including their parents, etc.? 13:13 What do you see as the best ways for those tuning in to thrive through these times, not just shelter in place or wait out the world “storms”? 18:48 What would you like to say that you know would contribute the most to the growth and evolution tuning into this call, whenever they are, with ease? 26:00 Can you speak more on actualizing an easeful, abundant, joyful, thriving, orgasmic heaven on earth for ourselves, please? 29:14 Can you speak more to anyone who's finding themselves resistant to living life so joyfully and orgasmically? 38:40 What else would you like to say to this collective listening to, or otherwise reading or watching this, at this time? 43:13 Outro conversation ***** More by Brandon Website https://www.brandonhbloom.com Free Newsletter https://www.brandonhbloom.com/newsletter-sign-up Membership (More channeling and energy healing.) https://www.brandonhbloom.com/the-let-s-go-higher-membership ***** https://www.brandonhbloom.com/legal-disclaimer

Fixed Ops Forward feat. Rick Ulin Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Rick Ulin to discuss what's brewing in fixed operations and why NCM is launching its first Fixed Ops Fuel the Future Summit in Kansas City. Rick shares how NCM helps dealerships navigate fixed ops challenges through disciplined people-and-process training, KPI focus, and improved retention, especially as RO counts stay flat. The conversation highlights recurring service department breakdowns like scheduling workload, customer communication, effective video inspections, fixing cars right the first time, and delivering on time with clear updates. 

Mike Dudas joins us in the Tokenization Tower to unpack the state of crypto VC, where flows are going, the stablecoin war, why pumpfun and Hyperliquid are misunderstood, how to think about Circle vs. Tether, OpenAI & Anthropic IPOs, and why now is a great time to invest in digital assets.Mike Dudas is the co-founder and General Partner of 6th Man Ventures, one of the most active early-stage digital asset funds with investments in Pump.fun, Plasma, Upshift, and others.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:06 Why Now For VC03:00 Founders Lack Confidence05:30 Where Flows Are Going07:22 Alien Ideas Still Win09:03 RWA Investing Paralysis10:23 Pumpfun & Hyperliquid13:05 Fundamentals Not Rewarded15:28 Consumer Onchain Thesis16:35 MegaETH & Base19:10 Plasma, Arc, Tempo Thesis21:18 Agent Payments Changing23:00 General Purpose Chain Risk24:45 Circle vs. Tether29:04 New Stablecoins31:20 Stablecoin Issuers: M0 & Bridge34:16 Kraken & Paxos IPO36:08 AI IPOs As A Signal38:57 Why Prices Hold41:30 Vaults & Risk Management44:00 What Comes NextWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://x.com/robbieklagesFollow Andy on X: https://x.com/andyyyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://goodidea.ventures

Grounds for Growth “The Second Cup” feat. Todd Katcher Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Todd Katcher with Digital Dealership System to recap NADA and discuss how meeting customers in person drove upgrades from existing clients. Todd shares key show highlights, including using a touchscreen for live demos and explaining the difference between static reports and real-time leaderboards that motivate sales and fixed ops teams throughout the day.

Coffee Guy Coffee Podcast & Dealer Pay Live “Breaking Free from Siloed Tech” with Julie Douglas Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Julie Douglas of Dealer Pay in St. Augustine after NADA about why dealerships need integrated, non-siloed technology to improve customer experience, reduce manual work, and increase profitability. Julie explains how disconnected systems create clunky workflows, drive inefficiency, and force employees to spend significant time reconciling across platforms, while also increasing compliance and fraud risk.

Car Guy Coffee presents Dealer Pay Live “Cost of Standing Still” with Julie Douglas Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Julie Douglas of Dealer Pay to launch their monthly “Dealer Pay Live” series with an episode on “The Cost of Standing Still.” They discuss how dealerships often assume payment processes are fine as long as money hits the bank, but outdated, non-integrated systems can create leaks in profit, productivity, and customer experience while adding accounting headaches and potential compliance and security risks. Julie explains that modern, DMS-integrated payment technology can speed up getting paid, improve efficiency, boost CSI, and increase profit, while simplifying reconciliation for controllers and office managers.

Coffee Guy Coffee Podcast “Bigger Than Business” with Jenna Kay Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome back Nashville artist Jenna for her third appearance, celebrating her journey from St. Louis to pursuing music full-time. Jenna shares the ups and downs since releasing her 2023 debut EP Icing on the Cake, signing with Label 22, and the mentors and collaborators who've shaped her growth, including writer Jake Arthur and friends who inspire her. She previews her upcoming EP Smart Sass, explaining how she turned difficult experiences into witty, sarcastic pop-rock songs, writing 21 songs in a week and narrowing them to six. Jenna highlights recent and upcoming shows in St. Louis and Nashville, discusses songwriter listening-room events, and offers advice on confidence, self-worth, and believing in yourself.

CarGuy Coffee “V20 Mixer” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome V20 leaders to build excitement for NADA in Las Vegas and the Dealer Vendor Mixer (DVM) after-party. They highlight the event's focus on networking, trust, and community—bringing dealers and vetted vendors together without “pitch slaps,” plus music, drinks, and views near the Bellagio fountains. The group promotes limited tickets available via dealer-vendor-mixer.com and sponsor partners, and shares details on the V20 booth (2001 West) featuring 15-minute educational, non-sales presentations, speed-dating style vendor intros, and gamification like ZipDeal's “Jackpot Journey” with a $3,500 dealer cash prize. They emphasize “stronger together,” relationship-building, and human connection as the core of industry progress.

Coffee and a Conversation with Tiana Mick and Sean Bradley Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Tiana Mick and Sean Bradley of Dealer Synergy for a conversation on family leadership in automotive, building a lasting business, and the importance of daily training. Tiana shares how she left college to sell cars and why she works to prove herself beyond her name, while Sean discusses working with his children as his proudest accomplishment and the challenges dealer families face. This episode also covers Dealer Synergy's training platform and new AI role-play and AI scorecard tools designed to help teams practice safely, improve call performance, and strengthen professionalism, along with observations on industry trends like increased video and social media use and the need for innovation as market conditions shift.

The Upshift Guys are back with more motorcycle talk than stock exhaust in the trash can. Brian & Brian are ready for Daytona, are you? We got Dyna's FXR's and Softails loaded up and ready to go. Sit back, relax its Upshift time!TakeawaysDaytona fever podcastMotorcycle updates Bike maintenance challengesUpcoming Daytona plans Motorcycle events and ralliesBuilding and customizing motorcyclesChapters00:00 Introduction to Daytona Fever Podcast22:05 Bike Maintenance Challenges33:25 Daytona Itinerary and Events38:47 Travel Plans and Future Trips44:06 Considering New Motorcycle Projects49:06 Challenges and Experiences with Motorcycle Polishing and Customization56:43 Planning for Motorcycle Interviews and Podcast Guests

Grounds for Growth with Todd Katcher Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of the Car Guy Coffee podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz sit down with Todd Katcher from Digital Dealership Systems. Todd shares the innovative solutions his company offers to enhance the customer experience and motivate dealership staff. Key topics include the benefits of digital signage, the significance of real-time reporting, and the game-changing 'Pulse' leaderboard system. Todd also introduces two new offerings: a self-managed service for under $50 a month and a comprehensive business intelligence system. Tune in to learn how these tools can revolutionize dealership operations and customer interactions.

Car Guy Coffee w/ PureCars Perspectives - Connecting with Dealerships at NADA Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lynn Arts welcome the dynamic duo from PureCars, Kate and Hannah, to discuss the latest in automotive innovation set to unveil at NADA 2026. The conversation covers exciting product announcements, including the advancements in AI technology, their strong OEM partnerships, and the upcoming V20 event collaboration. With insightful discussions about the evolving automotive landscape and engaging stories from past NADA events, this episode promises a blend of information and entertainment for automotive enthusiasts.

Dealer Pay Live “The Customer Experience” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Julie Douglas, President and CEO of Dealer Pay, to discuss the importance of customer experience in the automotive industry. Julie shares insights on creating smooth workflows, enhancing payment processes, and the significance of evolving with technology to meet consumer needs. The episode dives into how dealerships can prepare for 2026 by embracing change and improving their systems for a better customer experience. Tune in to learn how to keep your dealership ahead in the rapidly changing automotive landscape.

Coffee and a Conversation with Katie Mares and Alison Rank Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome two dynamic guests, Katie Mares and Allison Rank, who are revolutionizing customer experiences in the automotive industry. The discussion centers on the importance of adapting and creating five-star customer experiences, with insights from Katie and Allison's new venture, NOW is Non-Negotiable. They emphasize the significance of understanding customer expectations, learning from diverse industries, and consistently delivering exceptional service. Tune in to discover how to elevate your customer interactions and join the movement to transform the automotive landscape.

Coffee and a Conversation with Jaymie Nielson Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Jamie Nielsen from Digital Dealer on this special live edition from Freddy Chevrolet in Fredericktown, Ohio. Discover the exciting changes and innovations for the upcoming Digital Dealer event in Las Vegas. Jamie shares insights into the new two-day format, interactive workshops, and the importance of networking in the automotive industry. Learn about the keynote presentation by Car Guy Coffee and get a sneak peek into what dealers and vendors can expect. Prepare to be inspired, educated, and motivated to take your automotive business to the next level!

Put up your dukes, Ryan and Charles are getting scrappy. In honour of Boxing Day, Charles wanted to know more about how melee combat works in Essence20. Ryan breaks down the rules, melee’s purpose in the system, some good options for melee builds, and the origin of the melee weapon rules. Listen Now! (mp3) Video […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Pam Patton Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Pam Patton, ACV. We highlight the significance of building community and fostering relationships within the automotive industry. 

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Perry Watson IV Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Perry Watson IV, President of NAMAD as we discuss the importance of training, networking, and diversity in the automotive industry. 

Listener ‪@jasonsumma1530‬ asked what Ryan would change about the Core Rulebooks if Renegade Game Studios released 2.0 versions. This is NOT an announcement that Essence20 2.0 is a thing, just speculation with the benefit of hindsight on the ideal layout of an Essence20 Core Rulebook. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes This topic was suggested […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian Kramer Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Brian Kramer, from Cars.com as we discuss importance of innovation, embracing AI in the automotive industry, and the value of open-mindedness and continuous learning.

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Michael Sims & Charlie Smith Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Michael Sims & Charlie Smith from Peak Performance Team as we discuss the revolutionary impact of Virtual F&I solutions on the automotive industry. 

Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Coffee and a Conversation with Andrew Bournazos Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.  In this episode Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Andrew Bournazos from AutomotiveMastermind as we dive into creating salesperson efficiency, leveraging AI for personalized customer experiences, and training dealership staff to fully utilize these innovative tools. Additionally, Andrew shares insights on future initiatives and what to expect from Automotive Mastermind at the upcoming NADA event. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue on transforming the automotive industry.

Ryan doesn’t know Power Rangers. Neither does Charles. But here they are, trying to talk about the Power Rangers RPG. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes Essential Builds – Dynamo Follow Ryan on Instagram and Bluesky, and check out his Budo-A-Day project. G.I.Joe Headcast: https://www.youtube.com/@G.I.Joe_Headcast The Energon Protocols with Erik Smith The Universe Awaiting, Charles’ […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Brian Ortega Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Brian Ortega, creative professional in the automotive industry. We discuss Brian's journey from taking pictures of used cars to becoming a prominent figure in automotive creativity. 

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Marc Bland Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Marc Bland from S&P Global as we discuss the importance of supporting diverse communities, sharing insights from his parents and the significance of data in driving confidence and decision-making.

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest James Bennett III Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome James Bennett III from C-4 Analytics as we discuss the unique community and cutting-edge advancements at the event. James shares his decades-long journey in the automotive industry, highlighting the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and personal growth.

As requested by fan and friend (frand?) David, Ryan and Charles look at the Ranger. They discuss the military and G.I. JOE origins of rangers, how they were brought into Essence20, and how Ryan solved the Ranger’s Aquaman Problem. Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes Essential Builds – Analog (Original Transformers PC) Next Essential Build: […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guests Robin Wilson & Social Grenade Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Robin Wilson & Social Grenade as we discuss the importance of social media and training for car dealerships as well highlighting the innovative solutions for dealerships to creating their own warm leads through platforms like the Social Grenade app.

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Atul “DJ” Sardana “Continuous Learning” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Atul “DJ” Sardana from C-4 Analytics as we discuss the importance of continuous learning and embracing change!

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Tim Cox “Leadership and Growth” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Tim Cox from CarNow as we discuss the personal accountability, continuous improvement, and the power of pouring into people to unlock their full potential. 

Roadblock melting as Shipwreck screams. Young Daniel Witwicky stumping across Optimus Prime’s decaying corpse. The unconscious manifestation of Princess Celestials anxiety. Pumpkin Rapper. Plastic Bags. The Essence20 settings don’t shy away from the weird, so neither do Ryan and Charles. They’re here to help you run spooky Essence20 adventures! Listen Now! (mp3) Video Show Notes […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Live from NAMAD 2025: Vegas. Special Guest Matt Jones “60,000 Customers” Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this next episode of our Mini Series “NAMAD 2025 Recap”, Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Matt Jones as we discuss the significance of understanding consumer behavior and adapting sales strategies accordingly. 

Solutionaries Rising: Norma Williamson's Journey in the Automotive Industry Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode, hosts Lennartz and Lou Ramirez sit down with Norma Williamson, a rising star in the automotive industry and a Dealer Relations Manager at Automotive Mastermind. Norma discusses her journey from growing up in an automotive family to joining the industry, her path through various roles, and her current position at Automotive Mastermind. She emphasizes the importance of faith, intentional leadership, continuous growth, and the role of technology and predictive analytics in modern dealerships. Join us as we discuss personal and professional growth, the evolving dynamics of the automotive industry, and the importance of love, faith, and intentionality in leadership.

As the designer of the Essence20 version of G.I. JOE’s iconic flying submarine, Ryan takes full responsibility for it being built wrong. He uses this opportunity to show off he Essence20 vehicle design rules and correct his mistake. You can find the revised stat block below! Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part […]

Grounds for Growth: Amplifying Dealer Success with Greg Uland Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard are excited to welcome Greg Uland from Reynolds & Reynolds as we discuss the automotive industry's current landscape, the innovative solutions offered by Reynolds and Reynolds, and the Amplify event in Ohio. Key topics include the evolution of Reynolds and Reynolds, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of continuous development and innovation. Tune in to hear Greg's insights on enhancing dealership efficiency and the exciting future of automotive technology.

C-Suite Café Brewing Vision with Aaron Baldwin. Hosted by CGC Media Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of The Car Guys Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Leonard introduce Aaron Baldwin, the new CEO of Automotive Mastermind. The discussion revolves around the automotive industry's current landscape, the critical role of customer relationships, and the transformative potential of AI. Aaron shares his leadership philosophy centered on empowerment, professional development, and leading by example. Key topics include enhancing salesperson efficiency, leveraging AI for personalized customer interactions, and the importance of integrating data and technology for a seamless automotive experience. Tune in to hear Aaron's vision for Automotive Mastermind and his approach to tackling the industry's biggest challenges. 

Vehicles play a major role in G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, and, obviously, Transformers. But how do they work in Essence20? Charles, who is running a session with at least one vehicle combat soon, asks Ryan, who designed the Essence20 vehicle rules, about their intent, origin, and implementation. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Brewing Solutions with C4 Analytics: Elevating Automotive Marketing feat. Art Pier & Luke Jonas Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective. In this episode of the Car Guy Coffee podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz discuss innovative marketing strategies in the automotive industry in the face of digital disruptions. Special guests Luke Jonas, VP of Analytics, and Art Pier, VP of Media Strategy at C4 Analytics, join the conversation to share insights on effective marketing techniques, the evolution of customer needs, and the importance of customized dealership marketing. They highlight the significance of data-driven strategies, the utility of EV education for consumers and dealers, and how C4 Analytics can drive sales by targeting the right audience. This episode emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in sales practices and the importance of understanding market dynamics to achieve cost-effective growth.

Follow us through the surprising evolution of the Know Direction Network’s Essence20 podcast. Listen Now! (mp3) Featuring Letter From Snake Eyes part 4, generously provided by Wordburglar. Check it and other amazing 80s-inspired out at Wordburglar.com. Although the host works for Renegade Game Studios, this podcast and the network that hosts it are not affiliated […]

Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Solutionaries Rising feat. Shasta Haddock Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.  In this episode, we are joined by Shasta Haddock. We dive into her new movement that aims to bring people together to create positive change and find solutions to the problems we face. Shasta shares her insights on shifting the narrative from focusing on problems to celebrating solutions and positive actions within our communities. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a better world and find inspiration to make a difference.

Car Guy Coffee Podcast: Upshift to Uplift feat. Dusty Sutherland Welcome to the Car Guy Coffee Podcast. Kickstart your day the right way  and join us as we tap into the brightest minds and most passionate voices across the automotive world to bring you the education, motivation, and inspiration you need to thrive. From the showroom floor to the service lane, prepare to Upshift and Uplift your perspective.  In this episode we are joined by Dusty Sutherland, a veteran, leader, car guy, and marketing expert. We dive into ways to grow, lead, and help others do the same, as Dusty shares his inspiring journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to excelling in automotive sales, service, and advertising. He brings a unique blend of discipline, faith, leadership, and storytelling to the conversation. This is a must-listen for anyone in the automotive industry or anyone simply looking for motivation to grow and help others.

In this episode of the Morning Upgrade Podcast, Ryan talks with Angel Howard, a somatic movement therapist, author of Issues in Your Tissues, and host of The Upshift. Angel shares her journey from the corporate grind to entrepreneurship, and how listening to the body can unlock healing, resilience, and freedom. Angel offers fresh insights into the mind-body connection, personal growth, and living with intention.

Episode #387 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth dive deep into the innovative musical world of Lena Raine, one of gaming's most emotionally resonant and versatile composers. From her breakthrough work on the indie platformer Celeste to her contributions to major franchises like Minecraft and Guild Wars 2, Raine has consistently crafted soundscapes that blend electronic innovation with organic warmth. Whether she's scoring personal moments of self-reflection or crafting atmospheric pieces for massive explorable environments, Raine brings a distinctive voice that has already influenced a generation of game music creators. This Composer Appreciation celebrates an artist who has proven that video game music can be both technically sophisticated and deeply human, making her one of the most important voices in contemporary gaming audio. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Confronting Myself from Celeste [Lena Raine, 2018] The Shelter from Dead State [Lena Raine, 2014] UPSHIFT from UPSHIFT [Lena Raine, 2016] The Decisive Battle from Panic at Multiverse High! [Lena Raine, 2016] electroheist from hackmud [Lena Raine, 2016] Perception Shift from ESC [Lena Raine, 2018] Supper Woods from Chicory: A Colorful Tale [Lena Raine, 2021] Beyond The Heart (Broken Hearts Mix) from Spin Rhythm XD [Lena Raine, 2019] Traveling from Sackboy: A Big Adventure [Lena Raine, 2020] Ursula's Poetry from Harmony: The Fall of Reverie [Lena Raine, 2023] Everyday Life from Moonglow Bay [Lena Raine, 2021] Creator from Minecraft: Tricky Trials [Lena Raine, 2024] VS. The Raging Blazes from Beastieball [Lena Raine, 2024] Tarir, The Forgotten City from Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns [Lena Raine, 2015] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously