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Scott Hadzik is the Chair and a Professor at Weber State University's Automotive Technology Department. EPISODE NOTES Weber Auto Youtube Department of Automotive Technology Website   RELATED EPISODES Part 4  |  Upward Social Mobility The Proponents of Massachusetts Right to Repair The "Lean" People Mover  

Aaron Lowe is senior vice president of regulatory and government affairs for the Auto Care Association. Lowe has been with the Auto Care Association, and previously with the Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APAA), for more than 30 years. He currently oversees the Auto Care Association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts, focusing on a wide range of environmental, vehicle safety, workplace-health and safety and international trade issues. He also serves as liaison to the Upholstery and Trim International segment of the Auto Care Association. Lowe was the recipient of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award in 2003. He has been on the board of directors and steering committee for several aftermarket coalitions including the California Automotive Task Force (CATF), a coalition of national and state auto care industry trade associations that coordinated the successful efforts to enact S.B. 1146. This landmark bill mandated access by independ

Conor is a seasoned public affairs and communications strategist adept at packaging complex issues for policy makers, the public and media. He uses his deep mix of public sector and communications experience across our government affairs accounts, real estate and health care clients, and in our issues management and crisis practice as well. He is also a talented writer, adept at penning thought leadership and public policy pieces for the C-Suite and elected officials. Before coming to Solomon McCown&, Conor served in a senior role at Liberty Square Group, working with clients to raise their profiles and achieve their public policy goals. Some of his clients included PhRMA, Horizons for Homeless Children, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, MassMutual, and the Provider’s Council. He also served as director of communications for the campaigns of Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch. Earlier in his career, Conor was director of communications

  EPISODE NOTES Free Markets Destroy celebrates the power of free markets to tackle humanity's most daunting challenges. The world isn't perfect, but it's getting better very day thanks to entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to deliver life-changing innovations. Be a part of the solution by harnessing the power of markets to improve everything. Source: Free Markets Destroy web     Excerpt from Spokane Journal Most fair-minded Washingtonians have been shocked by the recent events in Seattle. Failed city leadership and a political movement concentrated on turning Seattle into an American socialist experiment are ripping the city apart. Read more from Spokane Journal.     About Chris Cargill   Chris Cargill is the Eastern Washington Director at Washington Policy Center. A sixth-generation Eastern Washingtonian, Chris graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. in broadcast communication studies and political science. Before joining WPC in 2009, he worked in television news for ten

EPISODE NOTES Book Gridlock: Why We're Stuck In Traffic And What To Do About It by Randal O'Toole Passage 1: Smart growth is based on the premise that Americans need to drive less to reduce congestion, energy consumption, and environmental impacts. To reduce driving, the vision calls for spending more money on urban transit, intercity rail, and bike/pedestrian facilities. The vision also calls for reducing the average size of lots for single-family homes and increasing the percentage of people who live in multifamily housing or mixed-used developments, both of which are supposed to reduce driving. Passage 2 Efficiency vision is based on the premise that the resources available for transportation improvements are scarce and should be used as effectively as possible. This vision relies on user fees rather than taxes to pay for transportation. Transportation decisions are made by setting goals (sometimes called performance standards) and ranking transportation projects according to their ability to meet tho

The question you haven't asked yourself.   Related episodes If Google Ran My Dealership $CVNA Only Goes up A Guide for Daughters in Automotive Vetting a Tech Partner   Notes  |  Resources Zoom Bomb every Wednesday 8am - 9am PST  |  Zoom Honda of Downtown Los Angeles  |  Web Brandon Stevens Motors  |  Web   ***** Wisco Weekly ***** New Business Models for the Mobility of People and Goods. Become a Fan. Soon, become a Member. Subscribe for now. ✌(-‿-)✌  

During this COVID-19 pandemic, it is more than normal for small businesses to experience a host of problems. These problems are segmented into two categories -- personal and professional. For instance, there may be personal problems affecting employees that in turn affect the business operation, and there are professional problems like turning the business into a more digital operation. It is not obvious which derives first, and hence, the attempt at solving them leaves no empty space on the whiteboard. So how should businesses approach these problems? One way is to think like a mechanic. Our featured guest is Joseph Kacala, the Chief Product Officer at automotiveMastermind. He's a mechanic-turned-tech guy, and his approach to addressing problems is to simply dive in and start the work. This mindset plays out in his personal life where he and his wife operate a non-profit dog rescue and encounter problems like where to take dogs to get them spade or neutered. And this mindset also carries over into his profes

Meet Nakea and her mother, Mrs. Tyson, as they share their concerns on buying a car.   Check out Nakea's podcast, FearlessKea on Apple Podcasts. Related Episodes A Guide for Daughters in Automotive The Mentor-Mentee Relationship Cupholder Car Review Sports Cars for Dads   ***** Wisco Weekly ***** New Business Models for the Mobility of People and Goods. Become a Fan. Soon, become a Member. Subscribe for now. ✌(-‿-)✌  

Meet Joseph the Naval Officer who is in the market for the first time to buy a car.   Related Episodes Consumer Credit Applications Managing Credit During an Economic Crisis To Creatively Problem-Solve, Be Disciplined Who Is The Used Car Lease Subscriber   ***** Wisco Weekly ***** New Business Models for the Mobility of People and Goods. Become a Fan. Soon, become a Member. Subscribe for now. ✌(-‿-)✌  

Making his second appearance on Wisco Weekly is Mike Cavanaugh, Executive VP at Max Digital. In this "fireside chat," Dennis and Mike explore the nuances of Carvana's (CVNA) business model and why they've become a company with a $20 billion market capitalization. This market cap makes them one of the most valuable automotive companies that is not an automaker. While Carvana's online car-buying experience compliments the behaviors of millennials, there is a demographic who has been left behind in this process. Seniors. With the looming threat of COVID-19 impacting seniors, how is this demographic being catered to? Tune in to episode #132 and hear more from Mike Cavanaugh, and how the independent store business model is accelerating the mobility of people and goods.   OFFER  |  Virtual Event Get 20% off registration to the Auto CX Summit Series using discount code: WISCO20. Learn more here.   Leadership Lessons in Automotive A Guide for Daughters in Automotive Cash is King or Cash for Clunk

In urban spaces throughout the country, app-based ridesharing platforms like Uber and Lyft have a greater impact on the economy than what meets the eye. For years, these services were rarely regulated, and there were minimal protections in place for individuals driving for the companies. In recent years, states such as New York and California have become vocal in their crusades to regulate the app-based economy, including California’s keystone statute Assembly Bill 5. In the previous episode of this two-part series, host Dennis Wisco introduced key policies at play and delved into the Classical Economic interpretation of the impact of California Assembly Bill 5 on the economy. Listen in as Dennis outlines key elements of Keynesian Economics, and how it applies to the regulation of the gig economy. Keynesian economic theory is a school of thought developed by British economist John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s that supposes the totality of spending in the economy, and its impact on output and inflation. E

Since their inception, transportation start-ups like Uber and Lyft have garnered tremendous media and policy attention not only for their service but also for their impact on the labor market. In this two-part series, host Dennis Wisco introduces key concepts of policies that speak to this topic, such as California Assembly Bill 5. He outlines non-partisan arguments that apply economic theory to exploring the bill's policy implications. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the California App-Based Driver's Regulation Initiative, the history of the independent contractor status, and a crash-course breakdown of classical economics related to current legislation. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) is a state statute that establishes that it is the employer's burden to prove that a worker is an "independent contractor" and not an "employee" through the application of a three-prong analysis. This analysis identifies an employer's duty to provide greater labor protections to workers through industries' regula

Recent graduate of Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and transportation policy enthusiast, Daniel Comeaux, defends his most recent report that analyzes curb space in New York City. While free parking dominates the curbs, Daniel describes a menu of available options that would better support and address some of today's most pressing problems like the pandemic and racial inequality. Have a listen to episode #129 as host, Dennis Wisco, challenges some of Daniel's presumptions in his report which culminates in analyzing if systemic racism exists in the transportation system.   Related Episodes Ridesharing Has Plateaued. Agree or Disagree. From Private Property to a Shared Economy Micromobility Regulation for Urbanites and Suburbanites The Mobility Blueprint of 30-Year Olds   Notes  |  Resources Daniel Comeaux  |  LinkedIn  |  Email Curb Space and Its Discontents  |  View Report   ***** Wisco Weekly ***** New Business Models for the Mobili

If you want to know where the future lies, follow the younger generation. This adage is often relied upon by VCs, economists, and futurists alike. When the younger generation works in a particular area that influences the future, then you have a blueprint. Jonah Bliss serves as the VP of New Media and Marketing for CoMotion LA & Miami. As a mobility enthusiast in his 30s and living in Los Angeles, he is keen on how and where the mobility industry is moving. By following the money to actively participating in the economy or providing a platform for experts, Jonah is hyperfocused on the mobility space. Tune in to hear how this 30-year old sees the world of mobility and what he's doing to contribute to it.   Related Episodes Ridesharing has plateaued. Agree or disagree. From Private Property to a Shared Economy A Partnership for Seniors, Disabled, and Veterans Allocating Billions of Dollars to Public Transportation   Notes  |  Resources Jonah Bliss  |  LinkedIn  | Twitte

Billions of dollars will enter the ledgers of public transit agencies and departments. Will money be allocated to protect union jobs or to future proof a transit operation? Tune in to hear from a public transportation veteran, and author of the book The Future of Public Transportation, Paul Comfort.   Related Episodes The Who, What, Why of Universal Basic Mobility From Private Property to a Shared Economy A Partnership for Seniors, Disabled, and Veterans Ridesharing has plateaued. Agree or disagree.   Notes  |  Resources Paul Comfort |  LinkedIn  |  Twitter The Future of Public Transportation  |  Amazon Full Throttle: Living Life To the Max with No Regrets  |  Amazon   ***** Wisco Weekly ***** New Business Models for the Mobility of People and Goods. Become a Fan. Soon, become a Member. Subscribe for now. ✌(-‿-)✌  

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, transactions of new vehicle sales at dealerships have slowed to a crawl. With increased economic uncertainty, many potential customers are dissuaded by heightened fears of buyer's remorse, or worse, depreciation in the value of their vehicle purchase. But what if there was an alternative? In this episode, host Dennis Wisco is ecstatic to welcome Mr. Boone Park, General Counsel and Co-Founder at Fair, a groundbreaking tech start-up that is revolutionizing how consumers can engage with flexible and affordable transportation solutions - without the grueling commitment of a six-year payment plan. Tune in as Dennis and Boone delve into a myriad of topics, like the evaluation of smart business decisions, reimagining the used-car marketplace, and the advantages that thoughtful business models with strong legal grounds carry when navigating ever-changing regulatory challenges. Mr. Boone Park is a brilliant entrepreneur and experienced attorney who has seamlessly integrated the

When businesses allow themselves to reshape the rules they play by and explore new horizons, the possibilities of business innovation are endless. Too often, companies fall into a pattern of sameness, and problems become stale as they cycle through the same old systems of thinking. In this episode, host Dennis Wisco welcomes world-class innovator Erez Tsalik onto the show for Wisco Weekly’s first-ever live-audience recording to discuss top problems that businesses are facing today, potential avenues towards lasting solutions, and ways to reimagine business model innovations as a critical investment. Erez Tsalik is an expert problem-solver currently serving as a Senior Facilitator and Account Manager at Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), where he facilitates many aspects of business operations, including New Product Development, Marketing Communications/Advertising, Problem Solving, and Innovative Strategy. Mr. Tsalik is a leading presenter and trainer in the areas of creativity and innovation, and he

[vc_row][vc_column width="4/5"][vc_single_image image="2780" img_size="1000x563"][vc_column_text] With so many unknowns about the future, it’s a gamble to run a business today based on what may happen tomorrow. In less than two months, the world as we know it has turned upside down, and more than ever, dealerships are scrambling to find creative ways to stay afloat. In this episode, host Dennis Wisco welcomes a leading authority on dealership management strategies, Dale Pollak, to discuss insights on the current financial landscape, and ways that businesses can reshape their sales operations by engaging with the volatile used car market during and  through the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. Dale Pollak is a demonstrated entrepreneur and a graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where he earned his B.S. in Business Administration. Shortly after undergraduate school, Dale continued to DePaul University’s College of Law to earn his law degree and also graduated from the General Motors Inst