What happens when the one asking all the tough questions finally gets put in the hot seat? In this episode of "Interviewing the Interviewer," we sit down with Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift and the voice behind the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast.
Erin is known for her deep dives into fleet strategy, leadership, and sustainability, but this time we turn the tables and get her perspective on the biggest shifts happening in the fleet world today. From her start as a fleet manager to leading conversations with industry giants, Erin shares how she builds trust with her interviewees, her go-to strategies for opening up dialogue, and the top three challenges facing fleet managers right now: data overload, stretched budgets, and the never-ending supply chain saga.
Highlights include:
The secret to Erin's interview magic: building real connections
Her thoughts on the biggest pressure points for fleet managers today
Why sustainability isn’t just about EVs
How collaboration in the fleet industry is unlike any other
Her dream interviews in the fleet world
And stick around for the lightning round to hear her take on buzzwords, data stewardship, and yes, whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
Hit play to hear Erin's unfiltered take on the fleet industry from the other side of the mic.