From Stay At Home Mom to Automotive Powerhouse: Judi Anderson's Story

In this heartfelt episode of ASOTU Unscripted, host Errol Bomar welcomes back Judi Anderson—attending her fourth consecutive ASOTUCON—to explore the personal journey that led her to become a pillar of customer experience in the automotive space. From roller-skating carhop to corporate marketer to a role built just for her, Judy shares how empathy, purpose, and people-first thinking transformed her career and brought her to Carter Myers Automotive.Judi’s story is a testament to rediscovery. After 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, she re-entered the workforce and eventually landed a position that didn’t yet exist—but was created because she was the right fit. STAY CONNECTED WITH ASOTU:Sign up for the ASOTU Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Watch the docu-series “More Than Cars” at https://www.morethancars.tvFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/asotu_morethancars/Join the community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro from Errol Bomar0:50 Judi’s fourth ASOTUCON and why she keeps returning2:35 From hospitality to communications to auto marketing3:49 Re-entering the workforce after 15 years raising daughters5:45 Discovery of a customer experience role built just for her7:58 Why emotional intelligence is her greatest strength9:16 The moment Judi realized she loved people more than product11:14 How understanding employees leads to better customer outcomes-------------------------------------------------------------------Who is Judi Anderson at Carter Myers Automotive?How can emotional intelligence impact customer experience in auto retail?What is it like to return to work after 15 years away?How do dealerships create people-first cultures?Why is empathy a superpower in the workplace?What roles exist in auto that focus on experience, not sales?How can you turn passion into a job without a listing?