“I’m a glass half full guy - with a lid" 

An interview with Todd Skelton, CEO, Prime Automotive Group.  Todd took the helm of Prime Automotive Group and their 56 dealerships just 30 days before lockdown.

 “Half of my stores are still closed!”

Listen to a one-of-a-kind, in-depth and informative interview as Todd discusses topics such as,

•  Rental car industry downturns and how it affects car sales.
• Why the wholesale industry is down 12% and retail is only down 2%.
• Why data-driven decision processes are critical to dealership operations.

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“There is a real disparity between values of what is supposed to be a progressive company and what is core operations." 

An interview with Chris Sondesky, Managing Partner at BDC Pros. 

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Optimize your financial vehicles, and maximize your profit and operating capital. 

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“Demand Never Went to Zero!" 

An interview with an economic powerhouse in the automotive space. Zohaib (Zo) Rahim, Manager, Economics & Industry Insights at Cox Automotive.

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Episode Sponsor:

DCG Capital. Take full advantage of the lowest interest rates in recent history. Optimize your financial vehicles, and maximize your profit and operating capital. 

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“Car dealers are the last great entrepreneurs" 

An interview with one of the biggest names in the automotive industry, former Bentley Motors, and Volkswagen of America  COO, Mark Barnes.  

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David Menten, Chairman of South Florida FORD Dealers Association and President of Sawgrass Ford.

“This is how we chose to make a difference.”

Talk about making a difference in tough times. David Menten made it his personal mission to spearhead multiple charitable campaigns through his network of Ford dealerships that is changing lives.

• Salute to Education - $150,000 in Scholarships awarded to 100 high school seniors in Broward and Miami-Dade County.
  
  
• #FordGetIn and Give Back -  $5 social media campaign benefitting Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital and also benefitting Salah Foundation at Broward Health Children’s Hospital and the Florida Panthers Foundation will match it!

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“There are two things dealers need to be investing in right now!”

An interview with former Hyundai CEO, Dave Zuchowski. Dave is currently a Senior Partner at motormindz, listen as he shares his insights into dealer operation as we exit lockdown.

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More than just automotive brokers, Dave Cantin Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive M&A firms in the industry. View dealerships for sale

"As leaders, we have to respond accordingly as we lead them through the valley of death.”

Ben Keating, professional racer and owner of Keating Auto Group with 18 dealerships in Texas, brings a unique insight to the show.  A professional car racer, Ben has competed in the American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am, and the IMSA WeatherTech United Sportscar Championship. 

“One of the first confirmed cases in Victoria Texas of COVID-19  was linked to our Toyota dealership.” 

Listen as Ben discusses leading, racing, and winning against the odds.

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More than just automotive brokers, Dave Cantin Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive M&A firms in the industry. View dealerships for sale

"Cash is king right now and days to fund is as high as 15!”

Advice from Dealertrack executive Mandi Fang. Fang is responsible for overseeing Dealertrack's growing DMS business as the brand continues to develop open, flexible, easy-to-use solutions critical to helping dealerships adapt to a changing industry and shifting consumer expectations.

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More than just automotive brokers, Dave Cantin Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive M&A firms in the industry. View dealerships for sale

"Knowing your customer is now part of compliance.”

Great compliance advice from Vice President of Operations for Dealertrack Cheryl Miller. Miller heads up the F&I business within Cox Automotive Retail Solutions, including Dealertrack’s Dealer and lender F&I teams. 

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Episode Sponsor:

More than just automotive brokers, Dave Cantin Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive M&A firms in the industry. View dealerships for sale

Interview with Barry Ratzlaff, Chief Customer Officer | Vice President, Retail Experience and After-Sales, Hyundai Motor America. Barry is a 30-year automotive veteran with roles in manufacturing, quality, and product development. 

Barry discusses how is Hyundai is helping dealers succeed in a contactless environment, and why he believes Hyundai has a competitive advantage in the current market.

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Episode Sponsor:

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