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Dealer Driven

Camron Wilson, Brian Crossin

Booking Overview

An industry interview podcast focused on dealership operations, automotive retail, technology, economics, and policy, typically featuring senior automotive executives, economists, policy leaders, and technology founders. Credible pitches include dealership group executives, automotive technology specialists, economists, regulatory experts, and leaders with practical expertise in retail operations; booking difficulty is high because recent guests hold prominent industry leadership roles.

Metrics

Episodes: 32

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.8k subscribers

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mschaner@nada.org

druddy@nada.org

stories@amazemedialabs.com

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Host

Camron Wilson - Co-host focused on dealership industry challenges, opportunities, and solutions.

Brian Crossin - Automotive dealership professional with more than 20 years of experience, including 12 years in parts management. He later moved into teaching, mentoring, training, and instruction through the NADA...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior automotive retail executives, dealership group leaders, automotive technology founders, economists, policy specialists, and subject-matter experts with direct experience affecting dealerships and vehicle retail.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership at a major automotive, dealership, technology, or industry organization, Recognized expertise in automotive retail, dealership operations, economics, technology, or public policy, Leadership of industry initiatives, companies, or major dealership and mobility organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Greenfield - Artificial Intelligence In Automotive Retail, Ai-powered Negotiation, Digital Retail, First-party Data, Compliance, Customer Experience, And Dealership Efficiency.

Bud Denker - Leadership, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Training, Technology, Electrification, And Long-term Growth.

Patrick Manzi - Automotive Industry Economic Indicators, Light-vehicle Sales, Inventory, Vehicle Affordability, Financing, EV And Hybrid Demand, And Used-vehicle Pricing.

David Bell - Policy Issues Affecting Auto And Truck Retail, Including Right-to-repair, Tariffs, Catalytic Converter Theft, And The Federal Excise Tax On Heavy-duty Trucks.

Paul Metrey - Automotive Retail Legislation And Regulation, Chinese Vehicle Manufacturers, Right-to-repair, FTC Advertising Compliance, Tariffs, And Catalytic Converter Theft.

Recent Topics

Business, Automotive Retail, Dealership Management, Automotive Technology, Automotive Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dealer Driven
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What You Should Know About SEO

October 06, 2026

Search is changing fast, and dealerships need to understand what that means for how customers find them online.In this episode of Dealer Driven, we’re joined by Greg Gifford, Chief Strategy Officer at SearchLab Digital, to break down local SEO and why dealerships need a more strategic approach to search. Greg explains how Google’s local algorithm works, why more content doesn’t always mean better SEO, and what dealers can do to improve their visibility.We also dive into Google Business Profil...

The Consequences of Your Decisions Have Changed. Have You?

September 14, 2026

After more than 50 years in the automotive industry, Michael Hayes is heading into retirement — and this is his last episode as co-host of Dealer Driven. In this episode we flip the format. Camron Wilson is joined by Brian Crossin, NADA’s new Academy Director and incoming co-host, and together they turn the tables on Michael to talk about his five decades in this business: the changes, the lessons, and where he sees the industry headed next. Brian brings more than 20 years of dealership ...

Hype vs. Reality: Auto Tech That Will Actually Change Your Business

August 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence continues to dominate conversations across the automotive industry, but the real story extends well beyond chatbots and automation. As technology advances and customer expectations evolve, dealerships are navigating new opportunities and new challenges. In this episode of Dealer Driven, Steve Greenfield, CEO and Founder of Automotive Ventures, joins hosts Camron Wilson and Michael Hayes to examine the next wave of automotive technology and what it means for dealers. Th...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Dealer Driven
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How do I get in touch with Dealer Driven?

Dealer Driven is hosted by Camron Wilson and Brian Crossin. Its publicly listed emails are mschaner@nada.org, druddy@nada.org, and stories@amazemedialabs.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dealer Driven?

The publicly listed emails for Dealer Driven: mschaner@nada.org, druddy@nada.org, and stories@amazemedialabs.com.

How many listeners does Dealer Driven have?

Podseeker estimates Dealer Driven reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dealer Driven?

Dealer Driven typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior automotive retail executives, dealership group leaders, automotive technology founders, economists, policy specialists, and subject-matter experts with direct experience affecting dealerships and vehicle retail. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at a major automotive, dealership, technology, or industry organization; Recognized expertise in automotive retail, dealership operations, economics, technology, or public policy; Leadership of industry initiatives, companies, or major dealership and mobility organizations. Recent guests include Steve Greenfield, Bud Denker, and Patrick Manzi.

How hard is it to get booked on Dealer Driven?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Dealer Driven cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Automotive Retail, Dealership Management, Automotive Technology, and Automotive Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mschaner@nada.org

druddy@nada.org

stories@amazemedialabs.com

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