Is it worth it?
Is an Extended Car Warranty Actually Worth It?
The honest math on when coverage pays for itself, and the three situations where I tell people to keep their money.
Read →Cars. Business. Leadership. Life.
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Nearly 30 years in automotive. A career built in sales, leadership and operations. An entrepreneur, executive and mom of six, and I'm just getting started.
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My content universe
Real talk. Real solutions. Real fun.
Warranty Chick Explains
Fast, useful warranty and automotive education without boring industry jargon.
Dealer Spotlight
Meet dealers and their teams making a difference in their communities.
Under the Hood
Mechanics explain failures, repairs and what they actually see in the shop.
Warranty Chick Stories
Funny, unbelievable and educational stories from nearly 30 years in the automotive world.
On the Road With the Chick
Dealer visits, travel, meetings, events and day-in-my-life content.
Cohost Content
Banter, debate and reactions that make the technical stuff entertaining.
Leadership / Business
Sales, leadership, operations and building high-performing teams.
After Hours
Family, laughs and life beyond the business. Mom of six.
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My story. My mission.
I help automotive businesses protect what matters, build high-performing teams, and create customers for life.
As VP & General Manager of A-Protect Warranty and Founder of First Class Reputation, I combine strategy, systems, and sales leadership to drive real results.
I'm here to lead, to serve, and to leave a legacy my kids can be proud of.
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Companies built
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A-Protect
Warranty
Warranty
As VP & General Manager, I lead a team committed to providing the best protection, support, and value in the vehicle service contract industry.
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FCR
First Class
Reputation
Reputation
I built First Class Reputation to help businesses take control of their online presence, protect their brand, and build trust that drives results.
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30+
Years in the automotive industry
20+
Years leadership experience
2
Successful companies built
6
Kids who keep me humble
1
Mission: make an impact
Media & speaking
Podcasts, panels, broadcast and industry events. If the topic is cars, business or leadership, I can carry the segment.
View media & appearancesFrom the garage
Plain English answers, including the ones that cost me the sale.
Read the fine print
7 Exclusions to Check Before You Sign Anything
The clauses that quietly turn a covered repair into a denied claim, and exactly where to find them in the contract.
Read →Not a robocall
How to Tell a Warranty Scam Call From a Real Offer
Six tells that separate a legitimate provider from the operations that gave this whole industry its reputation.
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