Car Man Conversations

Introducing Justin Tafa, UFC heavyweight fighter, family man and Aspley Mazda ambassador. Justin is fairly new to the Aspley Mazda team so when given the opportunity to jump onboard to ask Luke questions he was all for it! Both experiencing pressures in their careers, whilst also raising their families, the two chat about all things positive mindset, business strategy, and career highs and lows, all amongst abit of banter.

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Luke's Instagram @ldc_01

Aspley Mazda's Instagram @aspley.mazda

Justin's Instagram @justin.tafa

Introducing Chriddy Black - singer, songerwriter and Aspley Mazda ambassador. Listen in as Chriddy and Luke start on Luke's experience with mental health and how he keeps himself on track with such busy professional and personal schedule.

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Luke's Instagram @ldc_01

Aspley Mazda's Instagram @aspley.mazda

Chriddy's Instagram @chriddyblack

Introducing Benny Mahoney - professional Australian boxer and Aspley Mazda ambassador. This week we're taking it back in time as Benny chats Luke on his childhood, his aspirations growing up and how he ended up where he is today leading the team at Australia's biggest Mazda dealership.

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Luke's Instagram @ldc_01

Aspley Mazda's Instagram @aspley.mazda

Benny's Instagram @bennymahoneyboxing

Welcome to Car Man Conversations Ambassador Takeover. This season we’re flipping the podcast on its head and putting Luke in the hot seat with our ambassadors firing the questions for Luke. Gear up to see Luke in a different light as he answers ambassador questions on a range of topics like his childhood, his drive, mental health and so much more. This season you’ll get to know The Car Man like never before. In today's episode, Luke touches on what it means to be an Aspley Mazda ambassador and how these relationships have formed overtime.

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Luke's Instagram @ldc_01

Aspley Mazda's Instagram @aspley.mazda

Need help motivating your team but have no clue where to start? Buckle up because this episode is your seat inside one of Luke's famous morning sales meetings. The sales team love them, visitors' are amazed by them, and Luke will say they are one of the most important exercises in setting up the day for his sales team. Listen in as Luke takes you through his vision behind mindset and how he drives success each day through his morning sales meetings. It will leave you #feelingmotivated!

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It's time to talk about the 'Community' in Cars. Community. Culture. Just like your children, it's impossible to choose your favourite but we would argue that this is the MOST important part of our whole operation. The community is the glue that holds it all together - without it, Aspley Mazda wouldn't be Aspley Mazda. In today's episode, Luke discusses what the community means to him and the part that Aspley Mazda and the local community play in the success of the business.

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Taking out Mazda Master Dealer year after year is not a task done alone. There's plenty of strategy, preparation and attention to detail required to deliver such impressive results year on year. Luke, as the Dealer Principal is the one driving the ship, but when running such a large operation, you need a group of good leaders to help keep it all afloat. But what makes a great leader, you ask? In today's episode, Luke shares what he believes makes a great leader and what he does in the dealership to keep his leadership team motivated and accountable.

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When your a business selling the same product as another a few suburbs over, you need to do what you can to stand out. It's safe to say that over the past few years' Aspley Mazda has done exactly this. From purposeful cringeworthy tikok dances and comedic skits, to elevated lifestyle car showcases, Luke and the team sure know how to get people's attention. Listen in as we take a deep dive into the thoughe process behind Aspley Mazda's marketing strategy.

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In part one of The Winning Playbook Luke shared his insight into what he thinks makes for great dealership culture and it all comes down to the people you employ. You can lay all the foundations for a successful business but simple truth is -  you are only as good as your team. Employing a great team isn't as easy as it seems. In today's episode, Luke shares his own tips and tricks on how he hires the right fit and what's important to retain them. With plenty of experience and success until his belt, you better grab your pens and paper for this one folks!

If you're interested in joining the energy at Aspley Mazda then simply email your resume and cover letter to Luke today!  [email protected]

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What does it take to be an award-winning dealership? In this two-part episode, Luke will touch on his formula for success, one of them being his dealership culture. Workplace 'culture' is more than a buzzword and something that Luke has worked hard at getting right over the years. If you've ever visited Aspley Mazda then you would have experienced the positive vibe and energy that floods through the dealership. In today's episode, Luke shares his take on dealership culture and how he has created an environment where his team love to come to each day.

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