The Tow Trend Podcast, Episode 4: Inside the Impound Lot: What It Takes to Run One Well

About the Podcast

Finally, a towing podcast by people who’ve actually run the trucks, built the tech, and lived in the trenches! Hosts Shelli Hawkins and Dennis McGowan bring decades of street-level experience and insider knowledge to launch The Tow Trend Podcast.

In This Podcast Episode…

In episode four of The Tow Trend Podcast, our hosts Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins share the mic with Konner Kelly of Unlimited Recovery & Integrity Towing Solutions and Kevin Leigh, VP of Autura Marketplace.

Together, the gang discuss real-world challenges of running a compliant, efficient, and profitable impound or unclaimed vehicle operation.

With decades of combined experience across towing, impound, vehicle disposition, and auction operations, Konner and Kevin share practical insights every lot manager should hear.

Our Hosts, Konner, and Kevin Cover Key Topics, Including:

  • What data to use for better impound lot forecasting
  • Legal requirement and compliance insights
  • What Konner does on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Game-changing tip (🚨SPOILER ALERT! It has to do with stickers…)
  • đź‘»Phantom vehicle stories
  • Tow company and impound stigma and advice on handling upset customers
    💡Tip: don’t give this task to Dennis!
  • Retention strategies Konner uses to hire and hold on to quality team members

This episode is packed with real talk, operational advice, and stories from the field — tune in and enjoy!

About The Tow Trend Podcast

Welcome to The Tow Trend Podcast with Dennis McGowan and Shelli Hawkins — your insider’s guide to the towing industry! Join us monthly for dynamic conversations with industry experts, successful operators, and special guests sharing real stories from America’s roadsides. Owners, dispatchers, fleet managers, and enthusiasts tune in to uncover the latest tools, trends, and tactics driving success today, and discover where the industry is headed next. Get ready for insights that keep your business and your community, moving forward. Brought to you by Autura.

Meet the Speakers

Shelli Hawkins, Director of Market Engagement at Autura

Shelli Hawkins

Director of Market Engagement at Autura

Passionate industry champion known for building relationships with towing professionals.

Dennis McGowan, Principle Product Strategist at Autura

Dennis McGowan

Principle Product Strategist

A third-generation tower and a veteran of the towing and recovery industry with more than 20 years o...

Konner Kelly profile pic, CFO, Integrity Towing Solutions

Konner Kelly

Chief Financial Officer, Integrity Towing Solutions

From PE to towing leader, growing NC markets with trusted, integrity‑first service.

Kevin Leigh profile picture, Autura Marketplace

Kevin Leigh

Vice President, Autura Marketplace

Veteran auto and auction expert and leader of Autura Marketplace.

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