VADA Live

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VADA Live S2:E28 | Decoding Human EQ & Dealership Performance (with Napo Rumteen)

October 13, 2026

Dealerships spend tremendous effort refining sales scripts, software workflows, and operational processes, but how do employees actually perform when faced with an upset customer, ambiguity, or high-stakes decisions? In this episode of VADA Live, we sit down with Napoleon "Napo" Rumteen, Founder and CEO of Interactive EQ . Drawing on behavioral data from more than 8,000 simulated role-playing experiences—with over 60% focused specifically on automotive retail—Napo unpacks the hidden behavi...

VADA Live S2:E26 | AI, China EV Pressure & Dealer Resilience (Steve Greenfield)

September 24, 2026

Despite front-end gross compression, tariff uncertainty, and macroeconomic headwinds, automotive dealers continue to prove remarkably resilient across every other department. In this episode of VADA Live, Steve Greenfield, General Partner at Automotive Ventures and author of The Future of Mobility, breaks down the state of retail automotive. Steve explores why the traditional BDC model could become obsolete within five years due to voice AI, how dealers can capture revenue from older vehicles...

VADA Live S2:E25 | Auto Market Outlook, Hybrids & Retail Margins (Brian Finkelmeyer)

September 14, 2026

Despite rising interest rates, gas price volatility, and macroeconomic headwinds, the U.S. auto industry continues to show remarkable resilience . In this episode of VADA Live, Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Enterprise Insights & Advisory at Cox Automotive, breaks down why the auto market is pacing over 16 million new vehicle sales while generating a record-setting $780 billion in overall revenue . Brian explores the massive consumer shift toward hybrids, the reality behind auto affo...

The Automotive Talent Show · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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VADA Live is hosted by Dan Carrigan. Its publicly listed email is teamvada@vada.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 VADA Live?

The publicly listed email for VADA Live: teamvada@vada.com.

How many listeners does VADA Live have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for VADA Live?

VADA Live typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior automotive retail executives, dealership or dealer-group leaders, automotive analysts, legal and compliance specialists, technology experts, educators, and established industry media figures with direct sector experience. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership at major automotive companies or dealership groups; Published industry research, books, or market analysis; Leadership of automotive technology, media, legal, or training organizations. Recent guests include Steve Greenfield, Brian Finkelmeyer, and Lisa Olivieri.

How hard is it to get booked on VADA Live?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does VADA Live cover?

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