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Special Guest Spotlights
VADA Live S1:E48 – Why Culture (and Your Service Dept) Will Define 2026 with VADA’s Don Hall
In this conclusion to our special end-of-year series, VADA President and CEO Don Hall shifts the focus from external threats to the internal dynamics that will define dealership success in
VADA Live S1:E47 – The Franchise, Fixed Ops and the Future with Don Hall
Don delivers a message to dealers who think they can coast through 2026: “Manufacturers have made it clear… they would love to be able to take off certain vehicles and sell them direct. We need to care and we need to get engaged. This is a big deal. It’s not going to go away.”
VADA Live S1:E43 – Introducing TagTracker: Intelligent Dealer Tag Tracking and Accountability
Dealer plates are your most valuable, and often most easily lost, assets. Join VADA Live as we introduce TagTracker, a new partner specializing in patented, real-time GPS Dealer Tag Tracking.
VADA Live S1:E42 – Virginia Election Recap: What the Results Mean for Virginia Businesses
Virginia just delivered a historic election, electing the first female chief executive, Abigail Spanberger, and expanding the Democratic House of Delegates majority by 13 seats. What does this shift mean
VADA Live S1:E30 – Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead with Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 Chairman
In this episode, we sat down with Roger Keller, the incoming Board Chair for VADA, to learn more about his experience with VADA, and how his vision for the future of automotive will fuel his decisions as Chairman for the year ahead. As the only Chairman to have been at the helm of two automobile associations (his other being Indiana), Roger brings insight to supporting the industry and provides key takeaways for VA dealers in the rapidly changing retail auto landscape.
VADA Live S1:E27 – Talking Perspective with H. Carter Myers III
H. Carter Myers III, a 60-year veteran of the auto industry and leader of the century-old Carter Myers dealership group, joins VADA Live to share his unparalleled perspective. Drawing from a career that includes serving as VADA Chair and being named Dealer of the Year, Mr. Myers discusses how to stay on the leading edge of retail auto. He explores the importance of industry associations, the unique tradition of sharing ideas, and the foundational advice on leadership and customer focus that has stood the test of time.
VADA Live S1:E28 – The Importance of Retail Auto in Virginia with Speaker of the House Don Scott
Join Dan Carrigan for an insightful conversation with Virginia’s Speaker of the House, Don Scott. Speaker Scott shares his unique perspective on the vital role the automotive industry plays in the Commonwealth, highlighting how Virginia’s pro-business climate supports over 60,000 strong jobs across sales, service, and fixed operations. He passionately discusses the critical importance of the franchise model in protecting consumers and fostering deep community ties, drawing from his own experiences as both a lawmaker and a car consumer.
VADA Live S1:E14 – Enhancing Communication Skills with Page Fehling
Elevate your leadership communication! In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan talks with Page Fehling, covering public speaking, relationships with local media and fostering a positive culture. Plus, hear about Page’s recent car-buying experience, and what impressed this communications expert.
VADA Live S1:E21 – Get to Know Virgil Thornton, Sr., Candidate for VA House of Delegates
What inspires a veteran of Virginia’s auto industry and a lifelong community advocate to run for the House of Delegates? On this edition of VADA Live, Jeff Kelley sits down with Virgil Thornton Sr., candidate for the 86th District and a familiar face from decades in Virginia dealerships. They discuss his unique journey from nuclear testing and automotive leadership to his current campaign, the core philosophies like “Kaizen” and “Omotenashi” that guide him, and his vision for his district and the Commonwealth. From his deep experience as a foster parent and NADA Academy graduate to his key priorities of education, healthcare access, and economic development, this conversation offers an insightful look at a pro-business, pro-dealer candidate rooted in service.