In Episode 4 of On Impact, Benny Pough sits down with Anthony Rumeo, a leader in the exotic car industry, to explore his journey from humble beginnings to success in the luxury market. Anthony shares insights into the parallels between exotic car deals, entertainment, and music, while breaking down the difference between asset-class and luxury-class automobiles, the mindset of buyers, and the care required for investment-grade vehicles. He also reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, lessons from his successes and missteps, and how persistence, discipline, and passion shape his drive for excellence. Tune in for a compelling look at how high-performance cars and high-stakes industries teach resilience and success.

About Today's Guest:

On episode 4 of On Impact Podcast, we welcome Anthony Rumeo. Anthony is a seasoned veteran in the exotic car industry, with a diverse background in sales, wholesale, retail, and franchise management. He began his career in exotic car sales with Ferrari/Maserati at Miller Motorcars, where he honed his expertise in high-end vehicles. Recognizing the potential in the market, he quickly expanded his reach by starting a joint venture with Wholesale Inc., an already successful operation handling over 1,000 cars per week in wholesale. This venture laid the foundation for his deeper involvement in the exotic car trade.

When Wholesale Inc. was acquired by Rumble On, Anthony seized the opportunity to launch an independent dealership, Squadra Veloce, in Pompano Beach, FL. Under his leadership, Squadra Veloce quickly became a recognized player in the exotic car market, with annual revenues of $40+ Million.

The impact of COVID-19 led Anthony to relocate to Michigan, where he transitioned to managing six franchise stores for Lithia Motors. These included prestigious brands such as McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Maserati, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. His time in Michigan further expanded his skill set, as he oversaw multiple luxury franchise brands and their operations.

Throughout his career, Anthony has gained extensive experience in various facets of the exotic car business, including sales, wholesale, dealership operations, and franchise management. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of the industry have made him a key figure in the world of exotic cars.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Introducing Anthony Rumeo

• Anthony's exceptional career and experience in exotic cars

• Parallels in exotic car deals, entertainment, and music

• Who is the luxury car consumer?

• Asset Class vs. Luxury Class Automobiles

• Care for investment-grade automobiles

• Questions and caveats when buying investment automobiles

• How buyers find and acquire exotic cars

• The spectrum of buyers in the exotic car space

• Challenges in moving from humble beginnings to wealth

• Anthony's successes and mishaps in exotic car sales

• Entrepreneurship and Anthony's career path before exotic cars

• Stress outlets for highly effective individuals

• The meaning of legacy and impact

• The importance of persistence and discipline when pursuing excellence

Mentioned on the Show:

• Connect with Benny Pough on Instagram

• Listen to more On Impact Episodes

• Watch On Impact Podcast on YouTube

• Connect with Anthony Rumeo on Instagram: @anthonyexotics

• Squadra Veloce on Instagram: @squadrav_exotics

• McLaren North Jersey

• Brickell Luxury Motors

• Curated

• Woodside Credit: Collector Car Financing

• Retromobile

• Miller Motorcars

• Lotus North Jersey (Summit)

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