The Automotive Advantage
Episodes
5 'Golden Rules' of the Auto Industry That Are Total BS in 2026 | Automotive Advantage EP030
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sacred cows of the automotive industry... we're putting them on the chopping block. In this episode, Jamie and Justin take the biggest "golde...
From "Like a Rock" to Likes and Clicks — Detroit Ad Man Ty Damon Tells All | Automotive Advantage
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What did it actually take to build one of the most iconic automotive ad campaigns in American history? In this episode, host Jamie sits down with Ty D...
25 Years of Automotive Media: Eric Schwab on Modern Marketing, AI, & the Future of Car Culture | Automotive Advantage EP027
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Title means nothing... solving problems is what matters.” Eric Schwab has spent 25 years working alongside the industry's top CEOs and CMOs t...
The Auto Industry Is Heating Up... Are You Positioned Right? | Automotive Advantage EP026
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General Motors writes off $7.2 billion in EV losses… and the stock goes UP. Record profits. A 20% dividend hike. Meanwhile, tiny enthusiast programs...
The Corvette Buying Secrets Dealers Don’t Want You to Know
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a new performance car should not feel like a trap.In this episode of Automotive Advantage, we sit down with Alan Johnson, widely known as the b...
Cybersecurity in 2026: 1 Mistake Can Wipe Out Your Automotive Business | Automotive Advantage EP023
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cyberattacks are no longer a “big company problem.” In 2026, every automotive business is a target.In this episode of The Automotive Advantage, we...
The Sales Playbook Behind 100x Growth in the Automotive Industry | Automotive Advantage EP022
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually drives 100x growth in the automotive industry?In this episode of the Automotive Advantage Podcast, Justin and Jamie sit down with Robin ...
Everything Changes in 2026! AI, Racing, PE, Content, & What Breaks Next | Automotive Advantage EP021
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does 2026 really look like for the automotive industry?In this episode of The Automotive Advantage, we make bold predictions about where the ind...
THE AUTOMOTIVE AWARDS NO ONE ASKED FOR | Top Cars, Trends, Winners, Losers & 2025 Industry Breakdown
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Automotive Advantage. Today we reveal the 2025 Automotive Awards that absolutely no one asked for, but everyone will have an opini...
What Happens in Vegas… Is Already Reshaping Your Automotive Business | EP018
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Automotive Advantage, we're back from Las Vegas and breaking down the biggest trends, surprises, and takeaways shaping the automotiv...
SEMA Strategy, Marketing Budgets, and AI’s Impact on the Automotive Industry | EP017
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Automotive Aftermarket is shifting fast. Sales are soft, brands are pulling back, and AI is rewriting how business gets done.In this episode, Dr. ...
The Godfather of Chevrolet Performance: Nicky Fowler on 48 Years of Racing, Parts, and Power | Automotive Advantage EP016
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
48 years. One dealership. A lifetime of stories from inside the automotive aftermarket.This week on The Automotive Advantage, Justin Cesler and Dr. J...
The Truth About Aftermarket Sales (and Why You’re Down) — MidwayPlus, Margins & Q4 | EP015
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lounsberry (ex-Motovicity CEO, now CEO of MidwayPlus) breaks down what’s really happening in the automotive aftermarket: a live market index, ...
The Q4 Survival Guide for the Automotive Industry | Automotive Advantage EP014
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fourth quarter and that means pressure, opportunity,and the perfect time to rethink your 2026 automotive strategy. In this episode of The Autom...
How to Fund a 300+ MPH Career: Inside Top Fuel’s Multi-Million Dollar Hustle with Ida Zetterström
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone sees the speed… but few ever see the business behind it.In this episode of The Automotive Advantage, we sit down with Ida Zetterström, NHR...
How Garrett Reed Built 2.4M Instagram Followers & the Secrets Behind AmericanMuscleHD | EP012
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Reed (@AmericanMuscleHD) has over 2.4 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the biggest automotive content creators today. But ho...
Everything we learned at the 2025 Automotive YouTube Creator Summit!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We just got back from YouTube and Google’s first-ever Automotive Content Creator Summit in Detroit, Michigan and it was a game-changer. In this epis...
David Freiburger on Hot Rod, Roadkill, YouTube & Reinventing Car Media | Automotive Advantage EP010
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Freiburger has shaped how millions of car enthusiasts experience automotive media. From his years as Editor of Hot Rod Magazine, to co-creating ...
Winning in Motorsports Media with the Voice of Drag Racing, Brian Lohnes | Automotive Advantage 009
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice of Drag Racing joins Automotive Advantage. Brian Lohnes (NHRA lead announcer, Dorkomotive host, super nerd, @brianlohnes3079 on YouTube) ...
Adapt or Die: Why Your Automotive Shop Is Losing Customers in 2025
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 006 of The Automotive Advantage with Justin Cesler (Driveline Studios) and Dr. Jamie Meyer (6757 Consulting). This one hits differe...
Kurt Johnson on Track Prep, Drag Strip Secrets & the Future of Racing | Automotive Advantage EP008
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a city street into a world-class drag strip? Kurt Johnson, owner of Total Venue Concepts and the man behind some of the best...
From Street Racing to $600K Months: Justin Keith’s Boldest Move Yet
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Keith went from street racing in Kansas City to building a multi-million dollar brand that spans performance shops, massive racing events, and ...
The Truth About Hot Rod’s Future, AI, and What’s Really Hot in the Car World – Mike Galimi Tells All
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is print dead? Are kids really done with cars? Or are we living in the greatest era the car world has ever seen?In Episode 005 of The Automotive Adva...
Auto Biz Shake-Up: $1K Payments, AI Race Teams, & Car-Show Power Moves | Automotive Advantage EP 003
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky-high car payments… EV growth hitting a wall… the aftermarket off 25 percent. In this week’s Automotive Advantage we unpack what all that rea...
10 Proven Ways to Make Big Money in the Auto Industry | The Automotive Advantage EP 002
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to turn your passion for cars into serious profit? In Episode 2 of The Automotive Advantage, Dr. Jamie Meyer and Justin Cesler break down ten re...
AI, Dodge SRT’s Comeback & $10 M Trade Show Wins | The Automotive Advantage EP 001
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Detroit-based marketers Justin and Jamie kick off The Automotive Advantage with a no-fluff, inside-the-industry download you can act on today. Fresh f...