Kentucky Horsepower
The official podcast of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association. Representing Kentucky's automobile dealers since 1938.
Episodes
57 episodes
2025 Used Car Market Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
In this episode, we sat down with two of our friends from Preferred Partner ACV — Stu Zalud, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Randy Barone, Vice President.Listen in as they talk about 2025 used car market trends, challenges and...
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Embracing AI with Digital Air Strike
In this episode, we sat down with Scott Pechstein, SVP of Business Development at Digital Air Strike, to get his take on a very hot topic in our industry - AI.A KADA Preferred Partner, Digital Air Strike continues to innovate their Consu...
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Electronic Titling & Registration Update
In this episode, we sat down with members of our electronic titling and registration team: Zach Newsom, Vitu Regional Sales Manager; Stephanie Riddle, Vitu Account Executive; and LT Slater, Head of Strategic Partnerships for CHAMPtitles....
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2025 Financial Outlook - What to Keep an Eye on
In this episode, we sat down with Todd Buechs, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein Wealth Management - KADA's own investment strategists.As we look ahead to 2025 and a new presidential administration, Todd discusses how he thinks f...
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2025 Market Trends and Forecasting with Kevin Tynan
In this episode, we sat down with longtime KADA friend, guest speaker and automotive analysis expert, Kevin Tynan.In his new position as Director of Research for The Presidio Group, Kevin continues to be a thought leader in objective aut...
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Kentucky Dealer University is now in session!
Welcome back to Kentucky Horsepower, the official podcast of KADA! In this episode, we sat down to talk about our brand new educational program, Kentucky Dealer University!This new initiative is designed to equip every part of your deal...
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Join the KADA + Kosair Initiative to Help Children in Need
In this episode, we are excited to discuss an incredible initiative KADA is launching alongside Kosair for Kids to help Kentucky's children in need.We sat down with Barry Dunn, President and CEO of Kosair for Kids, and past KADA Chairman...
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Everything You Need to Know About our November Title Clerk & Controller Workshops!
In this episode, we sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, and Melissa Peach, our Controller and KADET Administrator.Listen in as we chat about everything you can expect at our upcoming No...
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Customize & Control Your Healthcare Expenses
In this episode, our own Sarah Bishop sits down with Colin Royster of Integrum Advisors to talk about our new association health insurance program, Kentucky Auto Dealer Services (KADS).You've heard us announce this program before, but wh...
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Why You Shouldn't Miss the District Meetings
In this episode, we sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, to discuss our upcoming District Meetings.For those who don't know or have not yet attended one of these meetings, they are extre...
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Get the facts on Credit Card Processing Fees
In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson sat down with Amberly Allen, Founding & Managing Partner of our Preferred Partner, Dealer Merchant Services.Dealer Merchant Services’ mission is to help dealers recoup one of their largest...
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12:44
Electronic Lien & Title is Here!
In this episode, your very own KADA team provides an update on electronic lien and titling (ELT). The pilot program has officially ended and electronic titling and registration is now available in all 120 counties i...
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Electronic Titling & Registration Update
We are excited to provide an update regarding our electronic titling and registration program which has been in pilot mode for the past several months!We sat down with our team of partners who have been working on this initiative since t...
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2024 Convention Agenda & Party Details
In this episode, your very own KADA staff sits down to chat about all you can expect at our Annual KADA Family Convention, coming up in less than two weeks! We talk agenda, speakers, our "Under the Sea" and "Hawaiian Luau" parties, and mo...
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Super Bowl star Adam Vinatieri & the South Dakota Auto Dealers & Trucking Association
Tune in as we chat with the South Dakota Auto Dealers & Trucking Association and four-time Super Bowl champion Adam Vinatieri!Listen to Adam share stories from his incredible journey in football and how these insights can help ...
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Get ready for our Online Legal Workshop!
We sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, to discuss our upcoming Online Legal Workshop.Tune in as we chat about what you can expect to hear at our workshop coming up on Tuesday, May 7th. ...
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Get started with Vitu today & drastically speed up your titling & registration
We recently sat down with Dave Spencer and Zach Newsom of Vitu to discuss their National Title Exchange (NTX) and Interstate Digital Titling &a...
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A Conversation on EVs with Steve Gates
We recently sat down with Steve Gates, owner of Gates Automotive Group, 2021 AIADA Chairman, 2021 Time Dealer of the Year KY Nominee, and member of the KADA Board of Directors—among various other titles.Tune in as we discuss:...
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Meet your 2024 KADA Chairman David Moore
In this episode, we sat down to get to know our 2024 KADA Chairman David Moore, of Moore Automotive. Born and raised in Owensboro, David has been in the car business for 38 years, working in just about every position in the dealersh...
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Sourcing Cars Directly from the Consumer Market
We recently sat down with Stu Zalud, President of Strategic Partnerships at ACV Auctions, and Andrew Sweet, Vice President of ClearCar, one of ACV's network of brands.Tune in as we discuss:<...
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2023 Year-End Review with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins
As 2023 comes to a close, we sat down for a year-end review with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins of Don Franklin Auto Group.Tune in as we discuss:2023 General Session highlights Meetings at the Capito...
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2024 Industry Outlook with Kevin Tynan
We recently sat down with one of our podcast favorites, Kevin Tynan of Bloomberg Intelligence, for a special episode filmed live at our ATAE Communications & Public Relations Meeting in Louisville. Listen in as Kevin chats about...
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2023 District Meetings with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins
We recently sat down with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins of Don Franklin Auto Group to briefly chat about our upcoming District Meetings.Listen to hear why it's so important to attend and make personal connections with your legislators. Thes...
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