No one is Smarter than Everyone –
Let’s get Better Together
Podcast Episodes

On each episode of TimTalks, Tim Cox, co-founder of CarNow, chats with the best minds in the car business to share as much usable and practical information as possible to help dealers achieve their goals in increasing profits, elevating customer service, and overall employee retention. “No one is smarter than everyone — let’s get better together!” – Tim Cox
Join Tim Cox and Bob Lanham as they discuss the ever-changing world of auto dealerships with Daniel Govaer, the general manager of Mercedes-Benz of Easton. The trio explores insights on inventory challenges, buying from consumers, OEMs and inventory management, the impact of interest rates on financing and leasing, and the nuances of price trends in the automotive industry.

About TimTalks
Tim is a lifelong “Car Guy”. Back in 1989, he started working at Jake Sweeney Hyundai in Kentucky and moved his way “up” in the business. Tim has been offered so many dealership positions, opportunities, experiences and sat in just about every seat in the dealership. Because this business has been so good to Tim and his family, he wanted to give back to this community. This is how TIMTALKS came to life: “I wanted to help today’s Automotive Dealerships get better – do better – be better.”
Tim’s goal through TIMTALKS is to chat with the best minds in the car business, and share as much usable and practical information possible to help dealers achieve their goals in increasing profits, customer service / loyalty, and overall employee retention. No matter your store or your relationship with CarNow, everyone is welcome at TIMTALKS.
“I truly believe that no one is smarter than everyone — Let’s Get Better Together!” – Tim Cox
About Tim
Tim Cox is co-founder and senior vice president of sales for CarNow, one of fastest growing companies in the automotive space and the fastest growing and most awarded company in the digital retailing space. Tim has led the sales team at CarNow to meteoric growth amassing over 4,000 dealer customer roof tops since they signed on their first dealer in December of 2014. Tim started his career in the car business at age 17 and has since held virtually every position at a dealership. His last position was as Sales Manager at Hennessey Lexus in Gwinnett, Georgia where he led that team to record CPO sales for many years and held the title of Lexus “Top CPO Sales” in three states. Tim is most proud of the team at CarNow and the exemplary service that has earned them a record number of industry awards. Tim resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife – Angie, and their two children – Ally and Kyle. He also has two dogs – Scout and Tucker.
Contact Tim
Tim Cox
SVP of Sales – CarNow
tim@carnow.com
770-480-7695
Booking Info
CarNow Marketing
marketing@carnow.com
877-882-5353
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Previous Episodes on YouTube
Meeting Your Customers Where They Are
Jun 6, 2023
Bob Werner from Werner Mazda Joins Tim and Bob to discuss how he’s meeting customers where they want to be.
Patrick Abad and How to Recession-Proof Your Dealership
Aug 16, 2022
Tim Cox is joined by Patrick Abad, General Manager at Beaver Toyota, to explore what it means to create a recession-proof ecosystem within your dealership’s business operations.
Never Say Never: One Man’s Story of Overcoming Insurmountable Odds
Jul 26, 2022
Tim Cox is joined by Marat Pashkevich, the Director of Technology and Sales at indiGO Auto Group. Marat shares his powerful story of overcoming the odds when he was faced with a seemingly insurmountable life-altering challenge.
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose
Jul 11, 2022
Tim provides a motivational and strategic message about how to succeed as a leader in today’s unique automotive market.
An Interview with CBT’s Jim Fitzpatrick
Mar 29, 2022
Tim Cox is joined by CBT’s Jim Fitzpatrick to explore Jim’s background at CBT, the biggest takeaways from the 2022 #NADAShow, and much more!
What Does Crypto Mean for Automotive?
Mar 22, 2022
Tim Cox and Fred Brothers sit down to discuss the new CarNow | Cion Digital partnership and what cryptocurrency means for the future of the automotive industry.
Gene Girdley at NADA 2022
Mar 18, 2022
Tim Cox sits down with Gene Girdley at NADA 2022 to discuss the launch of CarNow’s new real-time retail platform and other innovations on the horizon.
Bob Lanham, Head of Automotive Retail at Meta
Mar 1, 2022
CarNow’s Tim Cox meets with Bob Lanham, Head of Automotive Retail at Meta, to discuss what the Metaverse means for your dealership.
John Acosta and Paul Jensen
Feb 15, 2022
CarNow’s Tim Cox is joined by John Acosta, CEO at VTech Dealer I.T., and Paul Jensen, Operations Manager at Qvale Auto Group, for an exciting and informative conversation. They discuss the new safeguards put out by the FTC, how dealerships can remain compliant with recent updates to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and other ways to ensure your dealership operations are secure.
Kevin Deutsch
Apr 27, 2021
Eric Miltsch, Co-founder & Director of Marketing of Dealer Teamwork
Jan 26, 2021
2021 Automotive Predictions
Jen Suzuki
Jan 12, 2021
Jonathan Dawson, Founder/President of Sellchology
Jan 5, 2021
HOW TO PLAN FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR – A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO 2021
David Kain
Nov 17, 2020
Glenn Pasch
Nov 10, 2020
Cutting through the nice os Digital Retailing — what are the steps dealers keep missing?
Sean V. Bradley, President of Dealer Synergy
Nov 3, 2020
The new way cars are sold today & the training required to cure the massive attrition problem in our industry
CASE STUDY: Capitol Auto Group
Jul 28, 2020
“Leverage Human Capital to Drive Results” — Capitol Auto Group (Salem, OR) case study with special guest Steve Roessler
BDC for TODAY’S AUTOMOTIVE
Jul 21, 2020
Tim Cox and his very special guests, Glenn Pasch and Steve Roessler, discuss BDC Best Practices in today’s automotive world.
Dan Moore, President of Vistadash
Jul 7, 2020
“You are just wasting your marketing dollars if you can’t communicate with the consumer”
Glenn Lundy
Jun 30, 2020
LIVEWITHDRIVEGUY
Jun 2, 2020
Car Wars
May 19, 2020
Bob Lanham
May 12, 2020
David Kain
May 5, 2020
Jonathan Dawson
Apr 22, 2020
The Power of Advertising with Social Media During Difficult Times
Apr 14, 2020
With Jarrod Kilway, Director of Digital Strategy and Solutions, Germain Automotive Group
What Will Your Dealership Look Like Post Covid-19?
Apr 7, 2020
Frank Lopes joins Tim to discuss automotive dealership processes and offerings after COVID-19.
TimTalks Launching Your Mobile Dealership Experience
Mar 31, 2020
How to take your dealership to a Remote Services Dealership for Sales and Service. Tim is joined by his special guest Sarah Fisher, Chief Executive Officer – Legit Marketing Group