In this episode, David Spisak sits down with Todd Cooperider, the founder of Esoteric Detail, one of the most respected names in automotive preservation to unpack a quiet revolution happening inside modern retail automotive… one that most dealers won’t notice until their competitors are already cashing the checks.

In this episode, I sat down alone with a microphone and a heart full of gratitude… the kind that comes from years of hard chapters, unexpected blessings, and the people who showed up when life didn’t make it easy.

Most people think the revolution in automotive is “AI.”

But what if the real disruption, the one that will separate the next decade’s winners from everyone else, is something far quieter?

What if it’s the moment your systems start making decisions faster than your people can understand them?

At The Presidio Group Tech Summit, I sat down with Pearl Percy, Chief Development Officer at JM Group, for a conversation that perfectly captures where our industry is heading. Surrounded by art and innovation at the Denver Art Museum, we dug into what’s really driving progress in automotive, and spoiler alert it’s not just about technology.

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Hale, Executive General Manager of Fletcher Jones Audi, to unpack a 25-year journey that’s as gritty as it is inspiring.

In this episode, I sit down with Bill Cariss, President and CEO of Holman Growth Ventures, to explore how one of the most respected names in automotive quietly reinvented itself for the future, without losing the soul that built it.

In this episode, I sit down with Jim Roche, founder and CEO of WarrCloud, a company that quietly built one of the most transformative innovations in fixed ops, and took seven years to bring it to life.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Stein, Managing Director at The Presidio Group and host of Cars & Culture on SiriusXM. Together, we pull back the curtain on the third annual Presidio Auto Tech Summit, one of the most exclusive gatherings in the industry, where innovation meets capital and real deals get done.

In this episode, my guest is Dave Rogers, the Director of Fixed Operations at Piazza Auto Group in Pennsylvania. And let me tell you, this one’s a masterclass in earning your stripes in the automotive world.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most dealers are unknowingly killing their own used car sales.

What happens when a kid who once felt invincible, who made more than his fair share of bad decisions, finds himself leading one of the largest auto groups in the country?

In this episode I sit down with my longtime friend and industry powerhouse, Don Reese. Together, we rewind the tape back to the late ’80s, tracing Don’s unlikely entry into the business and the pivotal decision that changed his trajectory forever.

In this solo episode, I unpack Jim Collins’ timeless lessons from Good to Great—and how they apply to the real-world challenges leaders face today.

In this episode my guest is Jimmy Douglas, Founder and CEO of Plug, the first wholesale platform built specifically for pre-owned EVs. Jimmy’s career has taken him from Tesla during some of its most intense years, to now building a company that’s changing how dealers buy and sell used EVs.

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy, CEO of the Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG), one of the most innovative and people-first dealership groups in the country. We talk about how a kid making cold calls from a phone book grew into a leader shaping one of the most forward-thinking retail automotive organizations in the U.S.

We dive into how dealers can win in the used car market at a time when acquiring the right inventory feels harder than ever. You’ll hear how Dom’s unique approach to vehicle acquisition caught the attention of Steve and Chip, why they believe it’s different from anything the industry has seen, and what it means for the future of retail automotive.

In this episode, my guest is Angelo Mendola, President & COO of Priority Payment Systems Local — a guy whose business success is rooted in something far more powerful than just numbers or technology.

In this episode, I sit down with Rob Stettler—founder, president, and the driving force behind Clear Car Concepts. From wrenching on lawnmowers in freezing Amish country as a second grader… to running one of the largest automotive accessory install operations in the U.S., Rob’s story is anything but ordinary.

In this episode, my guest is Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI—a company I’ve had my eye on for a while now. Not just because they were one of the first to embrace AI in their name, but because they’re actually delivering results in an industry full of overpromises.

In this episode, I’m joined by John Fitzpatrick, the CEO and Co-Founder of Force Marketing—a company that’s quietly reshaping how some of the largest auto groups in automotive think about marketing, customer lifetime value, and fixed ops growth.