I'm A Car Chick

Business & Economics Podcasts

I'm A Car Chick podcast is your go-to source for genuine, no-holds-barred conversations in the automotive industry. Hosted by Shasta Haddock—an industry veteran who started as a BDC agent in 2014 and now serves as the BDC Director & COO at Epic...

Episodes

Scaling the Voice of Auto: Yossi Levi on Car Dealership Guy's Evolution, Market Transparency, and Big Moves | NADA 2026

Inspiring the Next Generation: Sandy Zannino on Launching 'Ready Set Auto' & Breaking the Industry Mold

Chasing the Dream: Scott Simons on Dealership Ownership, the Commuter Hustle, and NADA 2026

The Streaming Revolution: Owen Moon & Joe Dallas on Connectivity, Networking Secrets, and the Future of DealerStream | NADA 2026

Architecting the Experience: Kelly Reis on Facility Design, Workflow Mapping, and the Retail Shift | NADA 2026

Cutting the Fat: Sandy Zannino on Tech Stack Audits, Telecom Savings, and Launching a Podcast

The Flip to the Front End: Kate Beirowski on Vehicle Merchandising, Sales Leadership, and Being Fearless | NADA 2026

Beyond the Numbers: Amy Hitch on F&I Mastery, Leadership Coaching, and Avoiding Burnout

Beyond the Hype: April Rain on Fractional Marketing, Vendor Transparency, and the "Magic" of Real ROI

Beyond the Statistics: Veronica Dunford on Mentorship, the Austin Takeover, and the Future of WIA

Data is the New Inventory: Laura Fleischer on CDP Strategy, Dirty Data, and Scaling Your Brand

The Missing Generation: Erin Duke on the Technician Gap, LinkedIn Authority, and Fixed Ops Survival

The Technician Crisis: Erin Duke on Auto Lot Impact, Fixed Ops Strategy, and Staying Power

Say Goodbye to Canned Responses: Thomas Mancuso on AI Agents, "Jerry," and Personalized Chat | NADA 2026

DATA IS UNIVERSAL: Matthias Stoever on Cross-Continental Car Culture & AI Innovation | NADA 2026

In Charge of the Money: Heidi McMillen on OttoMoto, Versatile Leadership, and Dealer Life | NADA 2026

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Ashley Cavazos on Leadership, Empowerment, and Women in Automotive | NADA 2026

Beyond the Hype: Fred & Lou on Collaboration, The "Solutionary" Mindset, and NADA 2026

Audit-Ready Assets: Courtney Doll on Inventory Reconciliation, Floor Plan Stress, and CFO Reporting | NADA 2026

The Intelligent Dealership: Todd Smith on AI Agents, Data Hygiene, and the Future of Auto | NADA 2026