"An Army of Experts!" – The End of Software as We Know It + Reacting to Live Dealer Comments | Pre-NADA AI #7 Eric Rea, CEO of Podium
Published: February 5, 2026
Duration: 39:06
Today I’m joined by Eric Rea, CEO of Podium.
Eric breaks down how AI agents are replacing labor across sales and service, why speed is now the ultimate competitive advantage, and how fixed ops is finally getting real AI help instead of glorified answering services.
This episode is brought to you by:
1. CNA National - CNA National is the premier F&I provider for dealerships nationwide. With more than four decades in the industry, we’ve earned a reputation for service excellence. If you are looking for...