{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"EP. 115 Muffy Bennett  — \"You Cannot Do It Alone\"","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-115-muffy-bennett-you-cannot-do-it-alone","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/femcanic/FINAL_Ep.115_Muffy_Bennett.mp3?dest-id=1175309","description":"Muffy is the first lady of collector cars and the CEO of Bennett Automotive Specialists, Inc. After a successful 17-year paralegal career, she shifted gears to become the Operations Director at ASAA Auction Company. In 2013, she opened a retail facility for Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions and in 2017, she led Ritchie Bros' Auctioneers into the collector car auction scene. Join us for her incredible journey in the world of cars and auctions.    Muffy's Contact Info: Website – www.muffybennett.com Instagram - @muffy.bennett Facebook – @MuffyBennett LinkedIn – Muffy Bennett Twitter - @MuffyBennett   I am excited to connect with you. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 636-2240 with your feedback‬ about the podcast.‬ What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out!   You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ or you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by searching for Femcanic Garage.   And don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast. The Femcanic audience drives the show!  "},"annotations":[{"startTime":47.0,"endTime":54.1,"type":"company","title":"Bennett Automotive Specialist","url":"/glossary/bennett-automotive-specialist","quote":"Muffy is the first lady of collector cars in the CEO of Bennett Automotive Specialist. 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