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
Driven By Intelligence: Leading With Purpose: A Real Talk With Mabel Peralta
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From cubicles to commanding the showroom floor of one of the most elite automotive brands in the world, Mabel Peralta’s journey is one of grit, grace, and game-changing leadership.
In this powerful episode, Mabel shares how she went from a broken car-buying experience to becoming the manager of a standalone Aston Martin store, one of only four in the nation.
We talk about purpose, identity, and how to lead when your name and presence speak before you do.
She’s a branding powerhouse, a mentor for women of color in the automotive industry, and an advocate who shows up fully—wig or no wig.
Tap in for stories on:
Breaking molds in male-dominated spaces
Leading with transparency (even on your worst day)
Why “white glove” service should never depend on price
And how follow-up isn’t just a tactic—it’s a standard.
🎉 Oh, and it’s her birthday too. Let’s go.