About Rudy Samsel
Launched in 2019, Guys With Rides blends Rudy’s lifelong passion with years of experience in analytics, digital marketing, and business leadership. Before stepping into entrepreneurship, Rudy spent his career leading data-driven teams at AmerisourceBergen and Bausch Health Companies, where he specialized in sales operations, customer insights, and digital optimization. Those skills now power the engine behind his platform.
By keeping the platform dealer-free, Rudy has built a space where private sellers can pass on family heirlooms with confidence, and buyers have the chance to connect with a car’s full history rather than competing against inventory-hunting dealers. Many of his buyers grew up dreaming of these cars, and are now at a stage in life where owning one is finally within reach — not as an investment play, but as a long-considered passion coming full circle.
As a podcast guest, Rudy brings personal stories, market experience, and practical advice. He offers listeners a candid look at what it really takes to blend passion with business, and how to navigate the complex world of classic car buying and selling.
Latest episodes
Key topics
The Generation Shift: How Gen X and Millennials Are Redefining Classic Car Collecting
The face of the hobby is changing. Rudy explains how younger collectors, many finally reaching the stage where a lifelong dream car feels attainable, are bringing new tastes, new technology, and a different mindset to the classic car world - one that values personal connection to a car's history as much as horsepower.
Building a Passion-Based Business After 55
At 55, Rudy turned to the one thing he’d always loved: cars. He speaks candidly about what it’s really like to build a business from personal passion - the unexpected challenges, what worked (and what didn’t), and why the long-game matters more than quick wins.
Why Dealer-Free Auctions Change the Entire Buying Experience
Most online auctions quietly stack the deck in favor of dealers - often sidelining private buyers and sellers who care more about the cars than the margins. Rudy unpacks how dealer-free auctions create space for real enthusiasts, preserve the stories behind the vehicles, and help match cars with owners who value them for more than their resale price.
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Latest episodes
Key topics
The Generation Shift: How Gen X and Millennials Are Redefining Classic Car Collecting
The face of the hobby is changing. Rudy explains how younger collectors, many finally reaching the stage where a lifelong dream car feels attainable, are bringing new tastes, new technology, and a different mindset to the classic car world - one that values personal connection to a car's history as much as horsepower.
Building a Passion-Based Business After 55
At 55, Rudy turned to the one thing he’d always loved: cars. He speaks candidly about what it’s really like to build a business from personal passion - the unexpected challenges, what worked (and what didn’t), and why the long-game matters more than quick wins.
Why Dealer-Free Auctions Change the Entire Buying Experience
Most online auctions quietly stack the deck in favor of dealers - often sidelining private buyers and sellers who care more about the cars than the margins. Rudy unpacks how dealer-free auctions create space for real enthusiasts, preserve the stories behind the vehicles, and help match cars with owners who value them for more than their resale price.
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