Kentucky Horsepower
The official podcast of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association. Representing Kentucky's automobile dealers since 1938.
Episodes
78 episodes
Get to Know Kentucky's Time Dealer of the Year, David Moore!
KADA is thrilled to have David Moore serve as Kentucky's Time Dealer of the Year Nominee for 2026. KADA's Sarah Bishop sat down with David in advance of the 2026 NADA show in Las Vegas, where David will be honored on February 5, to discuss his ...
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Welcome 2026 KADA Chair, Ed Hyde
KADA is excited to introduce 2026 Chair, Ed Hyde, to our listeners. Dealer Principal for Legacy Automotive Network, Ed brings decades of experience in automotive retail to the head of the table this year. In this episode, KADA Presi...
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Kosair for Kids Talks KADA Partnership
In this episode, KADA Vice President chats with Jason Wilson of Kosair for Kids about all the work Kosair does for kids across the Commonwealth, as well as the partnership between KADA and Kosair for Kids. If you'd like to join the ...
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Kevin Tynan on Marketplace Trends and What to Expect in 2026
In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson sits down with Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group to talk through evolving automotive market conditions and predictions for the year ahead, as well as vehicle manufacturing and electrification trends....
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Ally Talks Theft Prevention
KADA Allied Member Ally joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk theft prevention and more!If you're interested in learning more from Ally, reach out to Chris Fulton: christopher.fulton@ally.com
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Meet Our Newest Preferred Partner
Today we are talking with KADA's newest Preferred Partner, Dominion DMS, about their business continuity solution, VUE Net. As the demands of automotive retail accelerate, unexpected disruptions can severely impact sales, service a...
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Talking KyELT with a Daily User
Kelley Raabe-Stall from the Marshall Automotive Group joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to explain the user experience transitioning to electronic registration and titling, including the successes she's had using the system. They are joined by Vitu's ...
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Get Ready for the KADA District Meetings
KADA's Jason Wilson and Sarah Bishop deliver all the information you need to be ready for our District Meetings, coming to a city near you in October!Register today: https://kyada.com/districtmeetings/
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The Latest in Electronic Registration and Titling
KADA Vice President Sarah Bishop sits down with Stephanie Riddle to talk all things electronic registration and title- from getting started for new users to tips and tricks for improving efficiency for those already onboard.
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Don't Miss our Virtual Class on September 16!
Lauren Bailey of ComplyAuto joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to preview our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class: Keys to OSHA Compliance on September 16 at 10 AMTo register for the class click here:
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Talking Fixed Ops with the NADA Academy!
On this episode of Kentucky Horsepower, we chatted with Larry Hourcle, who will be leading our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class on Monday August 11. We'll be going "Back To School with NADA" and this podcast offers a sneak preview about...
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Andy Barr on the Latest from Washington
Congressman Andy Barr joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk trade policy, consumer choice, and the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill."
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Electronic Title and Registration Latest with Tabatha Clemons
Tabatha Clemons of CHAMP Titles joins KADA's Sarah Bishop to talk all things electronic registration and title!If you aren't yet using KyELT, now is the time to start! Reach out to Zach Newsom (znewsom@vitu.com) or Stephanie Riddle (sri...
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Kevin Tynan on The Big Beautiful Bill and Its Implications for Dealers
Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group joins KADA to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump last week, including its implications on the automotive retail space.
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KADA Convention - How to Get There + Quick Tips!
With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk how to get to the island and helpful tips for during your stay!Tune in to hear about the property, dress code, weather, and activities ...
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KADA Convention Agenda & Details
With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk the agenda, venue, activities on the island, speakers and more!If you haven't already signed up, hurry and register today, as our KADA hotel block closes n...
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Legal Workshop Preview
In the midst of our upcoming KADA Legal Workshop, we sat down with two of the lawyers who will be presenting at our event: Joel Nagle of Stoll Keenon Ogden and Megan U'Sellis of Fisher Phillips.They're giving us a sneak peek at some of t...
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Tariffs — The Short-Term & Long-Term Effects
In this episode, we sat down with a fan favorite, Kevin Tynan, Director of Research at The Presidio Group.With the recent news of Trump's tariffs, there are a host of questions as it relates to how this affects our industry. Tune in t...
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Unlock Major Savings on Credit Card Processing!
In this episode, we sat down with Don Giordano, Director of Business Development at Merchant Advocate — a new KADA Preferred Partner.An expense reduction company, Merchant Advocate focuses solely on the merchant services space—helping...
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Spring Forward with KADA - Check out our Upcoming Events
In this episode, we chat about the various events we have coming up this spring!For questions or more information, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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How to Be Prepared for Cybersecurity Threats
In this episode, we sat down with Compliance expert Sherryl Nens of KADA Preferred Partner ComplyAuto.We're discussing cybersecurity, how to ensure your dealership has secure systems in place, and what are the current issues you need to ...
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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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