<![CDATA[FraudCast]]>Every dealership has contracts. But not every dealership actually knows what’s in them. Welcome to FraudCast, the podcast that cuts through the fine print of automotive vendor and contract management — exposing what’s really driving (or draining) your bottom line.  Brought to you by Updation — the automotive SaaS company forged from frustration, not fanfare. We weren’t built in a boardroom; we were born in the trenches of dealership accounting, where broken systems and cash flow chaos demanded better. Today, we’re redefining automation and financial intelligence so your contracts work for you, not against you.  


Each episode pulls no punches as we dig into:


  • How to spot vendor overcharges, duplicate invoices, and “creative” contract language
  • Proven strategies for managing vendors and reducing financial risk
  • The rise of AI and automation in dealership finance
  • Real-world stories of dealers who turned chaos into clarity with smarter systems


If you’re a Dealership Owner, CFO, Controller, or GM in the automotive, truck, RV, or powersports space, this is your playbook for smarter financial control and sharper operations. FraudCast isn’t another industry podcast. It’s a wake-up call — and a roadmap — for dealership leaders ready to take control of every contract, every vendor, and every dollar. Tune in. Get smart. Never get taken for a ride again.



]]>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2548831Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:32:11 GMTFri, 15 May 2026 14:37:09 GMT60Updation<p><b>Every dealership has contracts. But not every dealership actually knows what’s in them. Welcome to FraudCast, the podcast that cuts through the fine print of automotive vendor and contract management — exposing what’s really driving (or draining) your bottom line.  Brought to you by Updation — the automotive SaaS company forged from frustration, not fanfare. We weren’t built in a boardroom; we were born in the trenches of dealership accounting, where broken systems and cash flow chaos demanded better. Today, we’re redefining automation and financial intelligence so your contracts work for you, not against you.  </b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Each episode pulls no punches as we dig into:</b></p><p><br /></p><ul><li><b>How to spot vendor overcharges, duplicate invoices, and “creative” contract language</b></li><li><b>Proven strategies for managing vendors and reducing financial risk</b></li><li><b>The rise of AI and automation in dealership finance</b></li><li><b>Real-world stories of dealers who turned chaos into clarity with smarter systems</b></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>If you’re a Dealership Owner, CFO, Controller, or GM in the automotive, truck, RV, or powersports space, this is your playbook for smarter financial control and sharper operations. FraudCast isn’t another industry podcast. It’s a wake-up call — and a roadmap — for dealership leaders ready to take control of every contract, every vendor, and every dollar. Tune in. Get smart. Never get taken for a ride again.</b></p><p><br /><br /></p>episodicUpdationcrystel@hiredgunsagency.comno<![CDATA[From Chaos to Control: Platform Management in Dealerships]]>This episode of The FraudCast, powered by Updation, reframes a long-standing belief in automotive retail: the idea that dealership problems arise because teams resist change. In reality, many of the most persistent issues inside accounting and operations stem from something far more fundamental—platform mismanagement.

Updation co-founders Layton Judd (CEO) and Ralph Perkins (COO) share what they learned at the AICPA conference, why dealership back offices have been underserved by modern technology, and how AI-driven platform management is reshaping AP, accounting, and vendor oversight across the industry.

Listeners will learn:

  • Why the belief that “people don’t like change” often distracts from deeper operational issues
  • How unmanaged platforms, outdated processes, and weak vendor oversight create avoidable chaos
  • The difference between traditional change management and a platform-first approach
  • How AI can learn dealership processes and reduce friction rather than introduce it
  • Real examples of vendor creep, surprise charges, and mismatched contracts
  • Why platform management is quickly becoming the new standard in dealership operations

If you're seeking more control over your back office, better visibility into your vendor relationships, and a more modern approach to AP automation, this episode offers a clear path forward.

Learn more about Updation:  Visit Updation.ai to see how the platform helps dealerships reduce waste, gain oversight, and operate with greater intelligence.

If you found this episode valuable, follow The FraudCast, leave a rating or review, and share it with a colleague or dealership leader who would benefit from the conversation.



Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the FraudCast.

For more information about Updation, visit our website: www.updation.ai


Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/

Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/

Follow Us: www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/


Podcast Directed and Produced by: www.hiredgunsagency.com



]]>Buzzsprout-18233810Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of <b>The FraudCast</b>, powered by <b>Updation</b>, reframes a long-standing belief in automotive retail: the idea that dealership problems arise because teams resist change. In reality, many of the most persistent issues inside accounting and operations stem from something far more fundamental—platform mismanagement.</p><p>Updation co-founders Layton Judd (CEO) and Ralph Perkins (COO) share what they learned at the AICPA conference, why dealership back offices have been underserved by modern technology, and how AI-driven platform management is reshaping AP, accounting, and vendor oversight across the industry.</p><p><b>Listeners will learn:</b></p><ul><li>Why the belief that “people don’t like change” often distracts from deeper operational issues</li><li>How unmanaged platforms, outdated processes, and weak vendor oversight create avoidable chaos</li><li>The difference between traditional change management and a platform-first approach</li><li>How AI can learn dealership processes and reduce friction rather than introduce it</li><li>Real examples of vendor creep, surprise charges, and mismatched contracts</li><li>Why platform management is quickly becoming the new standard in dealership operations</li></ul><p>If you're seeking more control over your back office, better visibility into your vendor relationships, and a more modern approach to AP automation, this episode offers a clear path forward.</p><p><b>Learn more about Updation:  </b>Visit Updation.ai to see how the platform helps dealerships reduce waste, gain oversight, and operate with greater intelligence.</p><p>If you found this episode valuable, follow The FraudCast, leave a rating or review, and share it with a colleague or dealership leader who would benefit from the conversation.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the <b>FraudCast.</b></p> <p><b>For more information about Updation, visit our website: </b><a href="https://www.updation.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>www.updation.ai</b></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/</a></p> <p>Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/</a></p> <p>Follow Us: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Podcast Directed and Produced by: <a href="https://www.hiredgunsagency.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.hiredgunsagency.com</a></p> <p><br /><br /></p>no00:54:2120252From Chaos to Control: Platform Management in Dealershipsfull<![CDATA[Stop The Leak: AI In The Dealership Accounting Office]]>AI is everywhere in automotive retail—but is it actually driving profit?

In this episode of The FraudCast, Ralph Perkins, Co-Founder and COO of Updation, and Scott Bisbee, Owner of Bisbee Honda of Danville, cut through the hype and get real about how AI is performing inside the dealership. With nearly 60 years of combined hands-on retail experience, they explore where AI truly delivers value—and where it’s still just a buzzword.

The conversation zeroes in on the back office, where small billing variances, contract creep, and missed compliance details quietly drain profit. Scott shares real examples of how AI tools uncovered vendor overcharges, contract renewal traps, and expense leakage that traditional processes simply missed. Ralph explains why focused, industry-specific AI outperforms broad “template-driven” solutions—and how smart automation can free up accounting teams without replacing them.

If you’re skeptical about AI or unsure where to start, this episode offers a practical roadmap grounded in real dealership operations—not theory.

In this episode:

  • Where AI is actually working in dealerships today
  • How contract variances and vendor creep erode profit
  • The difference between real AI and rebranded templates
  • Why the accounting office is prime for smart automation
  • What the next phase of AI in automotive retail looks like

Whether you’re protecting margin, improving compliance, or modernizing operations, this is a conversation about using AI as a tool—not a shiny object.



Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the FraudCast.

For more information about Updation, visit our website: www.updation.ai


Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/

Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/

Follow Us: www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/


Podcast Directed and Produced by: www.hiredgunsagency.com



]]>Buzzsprout-18695932Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>AI is everywhere in automotive retail—but is it actually driving profit?</p><p>In this episode of The FraudCast, Ralph Perkins, Co-Founder and COO of Updation, and Scott Bisbee, Owner of Bisbee Honda of Danville, cut through the hype and get real about how AI is performing inside the dealership. With nearly 60 years of combined hands-on retail experience, they explore where AI truly delivers value—and where it’s still just a buzzword.</p><p>The conversation zeroes in on the back office, where small billing variances, contract creep, and missed compliance details quietly drain profit. Scott shares real examples of how AI tools uncovered vendor overcharges, contract renewal traps, and expense leakage that traditional processes simply missed. Ralph explains why focused, industry-specific AI outperforms broad “template-driven” solutions—and how smart automation can free up accounting teams without replacing them.</p><p>If you’re skeptical about AI or unsure where to start, this episode offers a practical roadmap grounded in real dealership operations—not theory.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Where AI is actually working in dealerships today</li><li>How contract variances and vendor creep erode profit</li><li>The difference between real AI and rebranded templates</li><li>Why the accounting office is prime for smart automation</li><li>What the next phase of AI in automotive retail looks like</li></ul><p>Whether you’re protecting margin, improving compliance, or modernizing operations, this is a conversation about using AI as a tool—not a shiny object.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the <b>FraudCast.</b></p> <p><b>For more information about Updation, visit our website: </b><a href="https://www.updation.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>www.updation.ai</b></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/</a></p> <p>Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/</a></p> <p>Follow Us: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Podcast Directed and Produced by: <a href="https://www.hiredgunsagency.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.hiredgunsagency.com</a></p> <p><br /><br /></p>no00:48:0420263Stop The Leak: AI In The Dealership Accounting Officefull<![CDATA[Built From Pain, Not Pitch: The Updation Origin Story]]>Ready to hear how a dealership platform was born from real scars—not a glossy pitch deck? In FraudCast’s debut, Updation Co-Founders Layton Judd, CEO, and Ralph Perkins, COO, share Updation’s origin story and pull back the curtain on the costly blind spots hiding in back-office workflows: ghost vendors, invoice mismatches, vendor creep, margin erosion, and those marathon check-signing sessions that still miss problems. They share how connecting contracts → invoices → approvals → budgets—with AI catching duplicates and anomalies before money leaves the store—creates true financial clarity.

Why listen:

  • Learn how to tie spend to contracted terms and stop leakage at the line-item level
  • See how transparent, AI-driven audit trails build trust with OEMs, lenders, and auditors
  • Get practical ways to prioritize payments by terms/history/risk to protect cash flow
  • Hear a real duplicate-charges incident—and the controls that would have prevented it 
  • Understand how stretched loan terms (72–96+ months) impact defaults, depreciation, and liquidity
  • Discover how reallocating A/P time (titles, payoffs, CSI) offsets margin pressure
  • Preview Vendor Health, a KPI framework to strengthen dealer–vendor performance

If you’re a Dealer Principal, Controller/CFO, or Operations Leader ready to swap vendor chaos for transparent controls, Episode 1 gives you a clear playbook: where profits leak, what to fix first, and how AI-assisted workflows deliver measurable value in weeks—not months.



Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the FraudCast.

For more information about Updation, visit our website: www.updation.ai


Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/

Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/

Follow Us: www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/


Podcast Directed and Produced by: www.hiredgunsagency.com



]]>Buzzsprout-18042229Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Ready to hear how a dealership platform was born from real scars—not a glossy pitch deck? In FraudCast’s debut, Updation Co-Founders Layton Judd, CEO, and Ralph Perkins, COO, share Updation’s origin story and pull back the curtain on the costly blind spots hiding in back-office workflows: ghost vendors, invoice mismatches, vendor creep, margin erosion, and those marathon check-signing sessions that still miss problems. They share how connecting contracts → invoices → approvals → budgets—with AI catching duplicates and anomalies before money leaves the store—creates true financial clarity.</p><p>Why listen:</p><ul><li>Learn how to tie spend to contracted terms and stop leakage at the line-item level</li><li>See how transparent, AI-driven audit trails build trust with OEMs, lenders, and auditors</li><li>Get practical ways to prioritize payments by terms/history/risk to protect cash flow</li><li>Hear a real duplicate-charges incident—and the controls that would have prevented it </li><li>Understand how stretched loan terms (72–96+ months) impact defaults, depreciation, and liquidity</li><li>Discover how reallocating A/P time (titles, payoffs, CSI) offsets margin pressure</li><li>Preview Vendor Health, a KPI framework to strengthen dealer–vendor performance</li></ul><p>If you’re a Dealer Principal, Controller/CFO, or Operations Leader ready to swap vendor chaos for transparent controls, Episode 1 gives you a clear playbook: where profits leak, what to fix first, and how AI-assisted workflows deliver measurable value in weeks—not months.</p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Be sure to subscribe for more episodes of the <b>FraudCast.</b></p> <p><b>For more information about Updation, visit our website: </b><a href="https://www.updation.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b>www.updation.ai</b></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Connect with Layton Judd on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/laytonjudd/</a></p> <p>Connect with Ralph Perkins on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/ralphperkins/</a></p> <p>Follow Us: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.linkedin.com/company/updationai/</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Podcast Directed and Produced by: <a href="https://www.hiredgunsagency.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.hiredgunsagency.com</a></p> <p><br /><br /></p>no01:19:2520251Built From Pain, Not Pitch: The Updation Origin Storyfull