In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Mike sits down with Brian Gelt—a veteran automotive executive and founder of People-Alytics—to share a real, raw, and inspiring journey from the showroom floor to boardroom strategy.

With over 35 years in the car business, including leadership roles at industry giants like Galpin Motors and Keys Automotive, Brian unpacks what it really takes to build elite teams, drive performance, and lead with vision. He also shares how discovering Predictive Index transformed his approach to hiring, coaching, and business growth—and how it inspired his transition to full-time entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Learn:

What makes a dealership team truly world-class

Key differences between culture-first and performance-first environments

How Predictive Index helped Brian make better people decisions

What it’s like to go from GM to business owner

Why owning your calendar is the ultimate freedom

Whether you’re in sales, leadership, or looking to start your own business, this episode is packed with lessons on people, process, and performance.

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Former General Manager at Galpin Motors and Keys Audi

Founder of People-Alytics

Expert in leadership development, team building & talent strategy

Advocate for using Predictive Index to unlock performance

35+ years in automotive leadership

Transitioned to full-time entrepreneur

Built a thriving consulting business rooted in behavioral analytics

Helps business leaders hire, coach, and grow with clarity