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AutoKnerd x The Bliss Podcast Interview Part 2

“This conversation could change how you sell, and why you sell.” When two worlds collide, one built on kindness and car sales, the other on empathy and enterprise systems, something powerful happens.

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AutoKnerd x The Bliss Podcast Interview Part 2

THE BREAKDOWN

“This conversation could change how you sell, and why you sell.” When two worlds collide, one built on kindness and car sales, the other on empathy and enterprise systems, something powerful happens.

What you’ll take away

  • That’s exactly what went down when Andrew sat down with Stephen Sakach, founder of Zero Company and creator of the BLISS philosophy: Build Love Into Scalable Systems.
  • In this episode, we explore: Why emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill, it’s your secret weapon How empathy can be embedded into systems (yes, even at scale) What the future of leadership, sales, and AI looks like when love is in the loop Stephen doesn’t just talk about changing business from the inside out, he’s doing it.
  • From AI-powered marketing to purpose-driven leadership, his work is reshaping how companies connect with people, including those of us navigating the fast-paced world of dealerships and retail sales.
  • Start with Part 1 Stephen and his team at The Bliss Podcast invited Andrew onto their show first, and that conversation sparked everything.
  • If you haven’t seen that episode yet, go watch it now: 👉 Click here to watch Part 1 on The Bliss Podcast →
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