Driven by Intelligence

🎙 Driven by Intelligence Hosted by Durran Cage This isn’t just another car podcast. This is where leadership meets innovation and the automotive industry gets real. Driven by Intelligence is a high-impact conversation series with dealership owners, general managers, entrepreneurs, and disruptors who are changing the way we lead, sell, serve, and scale. We unpack the strategies behind: 🚗 Record-breaking automotive sales 🤖 Real-world applications of AI, CRM, and video 💡 Emotional intelligence and leadership development 📈 Culture shifts that drive retention, growth, and legacy Whether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or just starting out—this show will challenge how you think, lead, and win. Tune in. Lock in. Let’s evolve the industry—together. Win every day. Gratitude.

Driven by Intelligence is a business podcast hosted by Durran Cage, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Durran Cage hosts Driven by Intelligence, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Driven by Intelligence | Marion Cain III on Magnetic Sales, Mastering Sales & Mindset

  Aug 13, 20261h 30mS2

  What happens when you mix luxury sales mastery, deep human connection, and real-deal F&I wisdom? You get Marion Cain III. In this episode of Driven by Intelligence, we sit down with the United States’ #1 luxury auto sales trainer to break down: ✅ How growing up with a brother battling sickle cell sharpened his sales intuition ✅ Why video is the new showroom—and how to dominate it ✅ The myth of price-driven sales (and how to actually create trust) ✅ The AI mirror: how tech reflects what you're doing right—and wrong ✅ The mindset shift that makes slumps disappear Whether you’re a GM, sales pro, trainer, or just someone trying to level up in life and business, this episode is your next move. Grab your pen. Take notes. Then go execute. Drop a comment if this sparked something in you. Connect with Marion: @themarioncain Connect with Durran: https://video4victory.com/

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  Episode #3

  Driven by Intelligence: Hoss Devine (Part 2) | The Ultimate Delivery System + Paperless Dealerships

  Aug 6, 202630 minS2

  Part 2 is HERE. If you thought Part 1 was wild… get ready for the real disruption. In this episode, Hoss Devine, Founder & CEO of Automotive Innovations, returns to break down how to build a fully paperless, high-efficiency delivery system inside your dealership — and why most stores are losing money, time, and energy by doing it the old-school way. We dive deep into: ✅ The heartbeat of a deal (and how most dealers are flatlining) ✅ Going truly paperless in 2026 — not just scanning docs ✅ A sneak peek at the Finance Director in a Box ✅ The secret to increasing sales by reducing TIME ✅ Why tech should serve your people — not slow them down ✅ Creating a delivery experience customers want to record ✅ The future of leadership, comp plans, and CRM adoption If you're an operator, GM, GSM, F&I director, or tech-minded leader — this is required viewing. Don’t miss what Hoss drops in this one. Connect with Hoss Devine: Website: https://automotiveinnovations.com Email: hoss@automotiveinnovations.com LinkedIn: / hossdevine Instagram: @hoss.devine X / Twitter: @HossDevine Hosted by Durran Cage LinkedIn: Durran Cage Instagram: @durrancage Learn more at: https://video4victory.com/

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  Episode #2

  Driven By Intelligence: Hoss Devine (Part 1) | From the Sales Floor to Software Founder

  Jul 30, 202630 minS2

  In this powerful first part of our two-part conversation, we sit down with Hoss Devine — automotive legend, mentor, and the high-tech redneck himself — to uncover the real story behind Automotive Innovations. From being homeless at 15 to becoming a top-performing GSM and eventually founding one of the most dealer-centric tech companies in the business, Hoss' journey is one of grit, grace, and God-given guidance. We talk: The hard truths behind dealership data and why most tools fail His personal transformation (down 200+ pounds!) Why he built software by a car guy, for car guys What it really takes to lead, not just manage And why we must stop having conversations and start having business meetings Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss Part Two — premiering Saturday, June 21st, where we dive deeper into the tech, the impact, and a full walk-through of Automotive Innovations in action. — Want a demo or to connect with Hoss? Email: hoss@automotiveinnovations.com Powered by the Driven by Intelligence Podcast Hosted by Durran Cage

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  Episode #1

  8 Questions Every Dealership Leader Must Ask in 2026 | CRM, AI, Hots, Appointments

  Jan 10, 202629 minS2

  <p>Welcome to our first episode of 2026.<br/><br/>Gratitude.<br/><br/>Thank you so much in advance for sharing your time with me.<br/><br/>I know it’s important.<br/><br/>This one is different.<br/><br/>No guest today.<br/><br/>Just raw Coach Cage energy.<br/><br/>And the questions dealership leaders should be asking in 2026.<br/><br/>We talk about what to look at daily inside the CRM.<br/><br/>We get into hot lead prioritization.<br/><br/>We hit missed appointments and why good teams still miss them.<br/><br/>We cover what managers co...

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  Episode #11

  Future-Proof Dealership Sales in an AI-Driven World (2026 Playbook)

  Dec 29, 202542 minS1

  <p>AI is not here to replace great salespeople.<br/>AI is here to amplify human performance.</p><p>In this episode of Driven By Intelligence, we break down what “future-proofing sales” looks like for dealership leaders in 2025–2026.</p><p>This is a practical framework for dealer principals and GMs who want faster response, stronger follow-up, and a better customer experience at scale.</p><p>What we cover:<br/> • Where AI fits in a dealership sales process (it is not one-size-fits-all)<br/> • Cutting response times to under 5 minutes, 24/7<br/> • Increasing follow-up completion by removing task overload<br/> • Data-driven prospecting using buying signals and...

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