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Being a Leader vs. Leading a Team: What's the Difference? with Mike Dorazio


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Is there a difference between being a leader and leading a team? Can you do one without the other?

In this powerful episode of You’re in Charge, Glenn Pasch sits down with Mike Dorazio, Marine veteran and owner of a multi-store automotive group, to unpack the real meaning of leadership. From his early days as a self-proclaimed hard-headed young man to a career in the Marines and now as a growing business leader, Mike shares the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy.

🔥 This conversation pulls no punches—raw, insightful, and full of takeaways for anyone looking to grow as a leader in any industry.

💡 Topics Covered:
The mindset shift from individual contributor to team leader

Lessons from the military that apply to business leadership

Why humility and discipline matter more than charisma

How to build trust while driving performance

Whether you're running a business, managing a team, or developing your leadership skills, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review—and tag a fellow leader who needs to hear this.

About Mike
Mike Dorazio is the owner of Platinum Central Pennsylvania and a self-made serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. A proud Marine Corps veteran, Mike credits his business success to the core values instilled during his military service—integrity, grit, and relentless determination.

In 2013, Mike launched Platinum Pre-Owned LLC with just two employees. In under a decade, he scaled the company into Platinum Central Pennsylvania, now spanning six locations, including two franchise stores, with over 150 employees and more than $120 million in annual sales.

Always looking to evolve, Mike founded MBishin Media in 2020 to manage all branding and advertising for his dealership group while also pursuing his passion for music. In 2022, he expanded again with the launch of Freedom Auto Auction in Freedom Township and a new location in Hershey, PA.

At the heart of Mike’s leadership is his unwavering commitment to building a family-focused company culture. His story is one of resilience, bold vision, and servant leadership, continuing to inspire and drive growth across Pennsylvania’s automotive landscape.

🔗 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

About Glenn Pasch:
“Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. But not everyone is equipped with the skills to generate consistent results. My mission is to help you build those skills—to lead, adapt, and grow in both your personal and professional life.”

Glenn Pasch is the CEO of PCG Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses attract, convert, and retain customers through connected marketing strategies.
He is the author of three books, including The Road to Sold and The Power of Connected Marketing, and is a sought-after speaker and leadership trainer across the U.S. and internationally.

With decades of experience coaching executives, managers, and teams, Glenn is dedicated to helping people lead with purpose and drive meaningful results.

🔗 Let’s Connect
🌐 Website: https://bit.ly/3HyFK3J
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/
📘 Book: The Road to Sold on Amazon → https://amzn.to/4jvWeuq

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