Why are dealerships rushing to sell their real estate and lease it back? In a market where cash is king, dealers are cashing in on their properties to fuel aggressive growth—without losing control. But here’s the twist: It’s the lower-demand brands leading the way. Why opt for less popular brands?…
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With dealership profits normalizing, what’s happening to real estate valuations? The key challenges influencing the market: • Limited financing • Rising interest rates • Shifting investor sentiment Mark Pomella of SAB Capital @sabcapital6800 explains what Fed rate cuts and capital costs are leading to: #sabcapitalpartner Interested in advertising with Car…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Mark Pomella, Vice President at SAB Capital where we discuss: The $30B market hiding within dealerships, How private equity values car lots, Dealership real estate tax hacks and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy…
I've said it before—lot porters are one of the most important roles at a dealership. But few want to stay porters forever. So, is it still possible to go from lot porter to owner in the car business? I discussed this with Alan Haig and Tom Doll, former CEO of…
Subaru has a history of doing things differently than the rest of the auto industry. One bold example? They see retailers as partners, not roadblocks. I asked former @Subaru of America CEO, Thomas Doll, how this collaboration built unmatched customer loyalty and set Subaru apart from the competition. Interested in…
How did @Subaru gain cult status? I asked former Subaru of America CEO, Thomas Doll, for the breakdown: 1. Prioritize the customer 2. Strengthen retailer relationships 3. Channel customer love into something bigger. This is how $250 per car built Subaru into one of the most *loved* brands today. Interested…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tom Doll, Ex-CEO of Subaru of America where we discuss: How Tom Doll transformed Subaru into a cult brand, Guiding explosive growth over two decades, Why a larger US population does not equal more vehicle sales and…
What changes are coming to the car business in the next 12 months? I sat down with Alan Haig of @Haigpartners to talk profitability, supply, and valuations. The market's moving towards pre-pandemic norms, but with interest rates in play, there’s more to the story. Here's Alan's breakdown: 1. Market Declines…
The car business has been on a wild ride since the pandemic. At its peak, retailers made about $6,000 per new car in 2022. Today? Profits have dropped 40% to around $3,500 per car. I break down the numbers with Alan Haig of @Haigpartners . Interested in advertising with Car…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Alan Haig, President and Founder of Haig Partners where we discuss: Best and worst auto franchises right now, Why dealerships are selling at record pace, What's next for car market and his personal letter to Elon Musk.…
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Selling EVs isn’t just about having them on the lot. With the current EV lineup slowing down in attracting new U.S. adopters, the average dealer could use a *trick* up their sleeve. I sat down with Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto, to discuss 3 strategies he uses to sell…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Alex Lawrence, CEO of EV Auto where we discuss: From PhD to selling Teslas, Why EV mandate should end, Decoding Elon to beat the market and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is…
Most dealers today are walking a tightrope between compliance and profitability, but where’s the real financial danger? I asked Brad Miller, Head of Legal at ComplyAuto, for his top 3 *realistic* risks facing car dealerships. His answer? 1. Identity theft - 0:11 2. Data security breaches - 1:01 3. Unregulated…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Brad Miller, Head of Legal at ComplyAuto where we discuss: The most costly mistakes dealers are making, Why the FTC is coming after car dealers, the Top 3 "sleeper" risks in the car biz, and much more.…
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