Fixed Ops 5

About Fixed Ops 5

Welcome to FWRD: An EasyCare Podcast, your go-to resource for mastering dealership operations, hosted by Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui. With extensive backgrounds as a training professionals, each episode delves deep into the automotive, powersports, RV, and marine industries. FWRD brings expert guests to the table, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for success. From optimizing sales techniques to navigating industry trends, FWRD equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive. Tune in to FWRD and stay ahead of the curve.

Publisher

EasyCare

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Apr 2021

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

191 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Turning Used Cars Into a Reliable Profit Engine with James Virgoe

2. 

   20 Sept 2026

   The Future of Fixed Ops: Transparency, Technology & Trust with Kimberly Cowen with Slydyn

3. 

   5 Sept 2026

   People First Performance Follows.

   AI is everywhere in dealership conversations right now, but most dealers are skipping a critical step before they invest. On this episode of FWRD, host Corey Smith sits down with Michael Morgan of Launch Labs, a data and identity resolution platform used by nearly 900 dealers nationwide, to break down what actually needs to happen before AI can deliver results. Michael explains why dealership data across the DMS, CRM, and CDP so often fails to talk to itself, and how that disconnect leads to wasted marketing spend, missed sales opportunities, and customers who feel like the dealership does not know them. He and Corey dig into the difference between chasing shiny new technology and building a real foundation, why vendor fragmentation is such a common frustration for dealers, and where fixed ops teams are leaving money on the table every single day. This conversation is a practical look at what separates dealerships that get real value from technology from the ones stuck replacing vendors every two years. Corey and Michael also get into culture, leadership, and what the highest performing dealerships will be doing differently five years from now. Tune in for an honest conversation about data, discipline, and why people, not platforms, are still what wins in this business.

Who has been a guest on Fixed Ops 5

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sean Reyes
• Gary Locicero
• Ron Overs
• Arnold Gacita
• Jerry Davis

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.9 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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