Dennis McCarron is a Partner at Cardinal Brokers. Cardinal Brokers offers full brokering services with a focus on the tire, service, and automotive-related industries. Their partners have over 40 years of combined experience working in the tire and automotive service industry at nearly every level of the business. 

Dennis is widely known for his teaching on finance, sales, and leadership, as well as his contributions to Modern Tire Dealer magazine. Previously, Dennis was the Executive Director for the DSP Twenty Group and the Senior Development Instructor for Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC.

In this episode…

Most independent tire and automotive dealers are experts at selling or fixing cars. But often they're missing the education piece when it comes to exiting their business. So when you’re ready to hang up your keys and retire in Florida, how do you start preparing to sell your business? 

Dennis McCarron is an expert at helping automotive business owners get the best offer for their life’s work. Whether the business has five or 15 locations — Dennis is the man for the job. He helps business owners begin the exit process and guides them through the whole checklist. What are his suggestions for business owners?

On this episode of the Gain Traction Podcast, Neal Maier sits down with Dennis McCarron to discuss how to prepare for an exit. Dennis talks about how Cardinal Brokers came into existence, the difference between selling a retail, wholesale, or commercial business, and his best piece of advice for business owners. 

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Dennis McCarron on LinkedIn 
• Cardinal Brokers
• Modern Tire Dealer
• Patrick Murphy on LinkedIn
• SideKick360
• Neal Maier on LinkedIn
• Tread Partners

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