There's so much knowledge bottled up within the automotive industries most influential people. We're on a mission to open those bottles and get drunk on the wise words of wisdom from the top chaps on this show! This week, we got on the blower (Zoom) with: Umesh Samani, Chairman IMDA & Owner of Specialist Cars/Harris Motor Co. Jim Reid, Owner of Jim Reid Vehicle Sales. Ali May-Khalil, Managing Director  Sentience Automotive Solutions. Jamie Caple, Owner, Car Quay. What's on the show? What's it really like to start a car sales business? What does it take to make a name for yourself l ..read more

Some say when you enter through the doors of Armchair Marketing, you might not want to go home. It's a studio and co-working space like no other. Find out what George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa thinks after his recent Spotlight Session. Find out more about The Armchair Show: https://armchairmarketing.co.uk/the-armchair-show-podcast ..read more

Keron Hurlstone, Head of Partnerships at WMS Warranty Group, unpacks the truth about her experience in a work from home role. Find out what she thinks it's REALLY like to work in a remote, work from home role ..read more

Warren Newbert, CEO of Infinity, says his company's focus is on being the enabler. He says "the disruption is creating opportunity - those that get it right will clearly succeed and those that are brave will prosper".   You guessed it - we're back in the studio... well sort of.   We managed to figure out how to get a socially distanced podcast on the go *theatre like bow* (if we do say so ourselves). We turned the thinking cogs on and there were a few rally calls "to beat this dreaded virus" and we all agreed it was long overdue to put some joy back into the hearts of the motor trade ..read more

Nick Horton, Founder of ProfitBox joined us on The Armchair Show to give us his knowledge on how and why dealers need to adopt a video sales process. Nick believes that video calls are here to stay, and that the early adopters are going to be the ones who reshape how retail works in the automotive industry.   Backed by insightful facts and stats, Nick explains the importance of understanding and embracing the use of video technology and how it fits with customers new digital life experiences. Regardless of the switch towards digital, Nick firmly believes that the one thing that will never ..read more

Well, they say that behind every successful man, there's a woman - and that's definitely the case when it comes to Rob Earle, Managing Director of Gtechniq Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection. Find out how a nudge in the right direction, and the fact that he's NOT Italian, led him to embark on a journey of discovery that took him to the door of a quantum physicist all the way to the fortune of his Ceramic Coatings and Paint Protection business which has been providing globally recognised smart surface science for the car detailing industry since 2004.   Rob's swanky coatings are sold ..read more

AM Awards Supplier Of The Year Winner, CitNOW   After automotive video specialist CitNOW is voted Supplier Of The Year by AM’s dealer audience for the second year running, its head of sales Callum Wood joins the AM News Show to thank dealers and give some insight into the firm’s latest developments.   He discusses: - The impact an award win has on the business - How the role of video in motor retail only seems to broaden further.   ..read more

AM Awards Best Marketing Strategy Winner, TrustFord.  Shortly after dealer group, TrustFord won the Best Marketing Strategy category at the 2021 AM Awards, its marketing director Julia Greenhough joins The AM News Show to talk about what the win means for the business.   She reveals: - The focus is on being efficient and relevant to the customer - Marketing teams must collaborate, they can’t do it all alone - How digital will move to the next stage through new technologies - Use of augmented reality to engage customers in new ways ..read more

Neil Williamson, CEO of Jardines Group made the short, post lockdown trip to join us on The Armchair Show and shared his thoughts, advice and insight on the automotive industry and why it needs to embrace change. Neils passion for the industry is clear as he tells us why now is such an exciting time to be in automotive as it learns to blend the online and offline customer experience. Neil believes the change has been coming, and that recent events have just accelerated the process. He tells us why dealerships must ditch the old sales process, and add value as a consultant, making customer inte ..read more

In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious! In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious! Sean gives us his insight on why it is vital to treat every single opportunity as real and immediate. We also get to hear his thoughts on why the improved q ..read more