🎙️ In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast, the boys are back with Eric Ryan for Part 2 of a brutally honest and insightful conversation.From navigating the chaos of the COVID years to the highs and lows of rapid growth, Eric shares what it’s really like to crash, rebuild, and learn along the way.

We dive deep into:

✅ Growing on debt vs. equity

✅ Family dynamics in the dealership world

✅ What happens when you shrink as fast as you grow

✅ The realities of building (and rebuilding) a business under pressure

💥 Whether you're new to the game or deep in the trenches, this episode is packed with real talk and lessons learned the hard way.

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