Why Sitting in Every Seat Matters with Laurie Halter

Why Sitting in Every Seat Matters with Laurie Halter

Author: CarNow September 16, 2025 Duration: 31:35
In this episode of “TimTalks: Automotive Leadership and Beyond,” Tim Cox sits down with Laurie Halter, founder and CEO of Charisma! Communications. Laurie shares her journey through the industry—from her early days at Chrome Data to running her own successful agency—and opens up about leadership, culture, and the powerful rise of women in automotive. From the importance of sitting “in every chair,” to practical ways we can recruit and support more women in the industry, Laurie’s insights are ...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 45

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