Kain & Friends is a podcast that highlights Dealership Operators in the Automotive, RV, Powersports, Marine and Agricultural industries. The podcast will provide operational and marketing insights allowing listeners to have actionable takeaways that they can use to improve their own businesses.
AI Won't Replace the Human Element in Automotive Retail | Alex Perdikis | Koons Motors
What happens when an automotive retailer embraces AI without losing sight of the people who make the business work? In this episode of Kain & Friends, David Kain sits down with Alex Perdikis, CEO and Owner of Koons Motors and Chairman & Founder of inride, for a wide-ranging conversation about automotive retail, leadership, customer experience, used-vehicle acquisition and the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence. Alex shares his journey from washing cars while attending ...
17 Sept 2026
Building a Culture People Are Proud Of | Michael Spiegel, WeAuto | Kain & Friends
What happens when a dealership puts its people and culture at the center of the business? In this episode of Kain & Friends, I sit down with my longtime friend Michael Spiegel, Dealer Principal of WeAuto. I've had the pleasure of knowing Michael for many years and watching his career grow from an automotive retailer and dealership leader to an owner, entrepreneur and adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. We talk about: • Why WeAuto's mission starts with inspiring people to grow...
28 Aug 2026
The Family Business: Lessons, Legacy & Leadership at Jack Kain Ford
There are some podcast conversations that are informative — and some that are simply special. This episode of Kain & Friends was both. I had the opportunity to sit down with my brother, Bob Kain, President and General Manager of Jack Kain Ford, and my nephew, Graham Kain, New Car Manager, for a conversation about the automotive business, family, leadership and the lessons that get passed from one generation to the next. Jack Kain Ford has been serving customers since 1959, and today Bob a...
12 Aug 2026
From Second-Worst to #1: The Leadership Strategy That Changed Everything
What does it take to transform an underperforming dealership into one of the best in the country? In this episode of Kain & Friends, I sit down with Brendan Harrington and Daniel Syvrud of Autobahn Fort Worth to unpack a remarkable dealership turnaround — including taking their Land Rover operation from near the bottom of the national rankings to #1 overall. And here's what makes the story so interesting: they didn't get new cars or a new facility. They changed the culture. We talk about ...
5 Aug 2026
The Dealer Who Built Success Through Systems, Not Shortcuts | Scott Falcone
What does it take to build a successful dealership in one of the most competitive automotive markets in America? In this episode of Kain & Friends, David Kain sits down with Scott Falcone, dealer partner of World Hyundai, World Kia, and the Matteson Auto Mall, to discuss the principles that have guided his career for nearly two decades. Scott's story didn't begin in a dealership. It began with a carpet-cleaning business, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a determination to learn through e...
22 Jul 2026
What High-Performing Dealerships Do Differently | Lessons from a 4th Generation Dealer
In this episode of Kain & Friends, I sit down with Nicole Denoyer, fourth-generation General Manager of Denoyer Chevrolet in Holland, Michigan, to explore the leadership principles, culture, and operational disciplines that have helped her family dealership thrive for generations. Rather than chasing the latest trends, Nicole shares practical strategies that create lasting success—from developing employees and strengthening communication to improving processes and delivering an exce...
8 Jul 2026
What 7,000 automotive interviews taught Jim Fitzpatrick of CBTNews | Kain & Friends
In this episode of Kain & Friends, I sit down with my longtime friend Jim Fitzpatrick, Co-Founder of JBF Business Media, CBT News, and the America's Small Business Network, to discuss the remarkable journey that transformed an idea into one of the most trusted media platforms in automotive retail. Jim shares the story behind launching CBT News, the challenges of building a business from the ground up, and why helping dealers become more successful has always been the company's North Star...
29 Jun 2026
The Future of Automotive Marketing Starts With One Question | Kevin Frye | Kain & Friends
What separates great dealerships from everyone else? According to Kevin Frye, the answer isn't technology. It's thinking differently. In this episode of Kain & Friends, David Kain sits down with one of automotive retail's most respected marketing leaders to explore how dealerships can build lasting competitive advantage by becoming more consumer-focused, data-driven, and operationally aligned. Kevin shares the remarkable journey from selling vehicles on eBay in the early days of onlin...
25 Jun 2026
AI, Customer Experience & the Future of Dealerships - Kain & Friends Episode 1
In Episode 1 of the Kain & Friends Podcast, David Kain sits down with Jay Healy to discuss the evolution of automotive retail, customer experience, AI in dealerships, leadership, branding, and building a family-driven dealership culture. From the growth of the Healy Brothers organization to the changing expectations of today's consumers, Jay shares practical insights on what dealerships must do to remain relevant, competitive, and customer-focused in a rapidly changing industry. In this c...
11 Jun 2026
How Haley Automotive Builds Future Leaders, Embraces AI, and Wins with Culture | Kinsey Pridgen
In this episode of Kain & Friends, David Kain sits down with Kinsey Pridgen, President of Haley Automotive Group, one of Virginia's largest privately owned dealership organizations with 11 locations across Richmond, Roanoke, and Farmville. As a second-generation dealer, Kinsey shares her journey from working in the accounting office as a teenager to leading a multi-franchise automotive group representing Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Volvo, and Haley Expr...
5 Jun 2026
Why Great Dealerships Collect People, Not Cars | Frank Brothers | Red River Nissan
Frank Brothers didn't build Red River Nissan by chasing shortcuts. He built it by investing in people. In this episode of Kain & Friends, David Kain sits down with Frank Brothers, Dealer Principal of Red River Nissan in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to discuss leadership, dealership culture, employee development, customer experience, marketing strategy, fixed operations, and the realities of dealership ownership. Frank shares his remarkable journey from salesperson to dealer principal, lessons learn...
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