Where Vision Meets Problems with Danny Zaslavsky

Where Vision Meets Problems with Danny Zaslavsky

Author: CarNow March 25, 2025 Duration: 33:59
In this episode, Tim sits down with Danny Zaslavsky to explore personal resilience, leadership, and innovation in the automotive world. From growing up as a Ukrainian immigrant to building a tech-driven dealership and co-founding VINCUE, Danny shares how purpose and culture have guided his journey. Connect with Danny on LinkedIn. [00:00–01:03] Welcome Danny Tim introduces Danny Zaslavsky, founder of VINCUE, setting the stage for a conversation on leadership, innovation, an...

Tim Cox, co-founder of CarNow, believes the most valuable insights come from conversation, not a lecture. That’s the spirit driving TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond. In this podcast, Tim sits down with seasoned professionals and innovative thinkers from across the automotive industry, moving beyond surface-level trends to dig into the practical, often unspoken, realities of running a successful dealership. These discussions are built on a simple, powerful idea: no one is smarter than everyone. Each episode feels like a focused, behind-closed-doors meeting where guests share tangible strategies and hard-won lessons. You’ll hear specific, actionable advice aimed at tackling real-world challenges, whether that’s finding new avenues for profit growth, genuinely improving the customer experience, or creating a workplace where talented people want to stay and build their careers. It’s not about theory; it’s about what works on the ground. The goal is collective improvement, offering listeners a steady source of usable knowledge to help navigate the complexities of modern automotive retail. For anyone invested in the business of cars, from managers to owners, this podcast serves as a regular dose of perspective and pragmatic thinking, all aimed at moving the entire industry forward, one conversation at a time.
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Duration: 30:15
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Duration: 34:22
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Duration: 37:49
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Duration: 30:03
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Duration: 30:06
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Duration: 24:38
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