SEASON 7 | EPISODE 3 Join host Derek D as he sits down with Jake Pollack, a Partner at the Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton law firm and Dave Cantin, the CEO of the Dave Cantin Group. Dave and Jake uncover the misconceptions and importance of succession planning in the automotive industry, addressing not just immediate transitions but also long-term strategies for business continuity. Discover why succession planning is more than just preparing for a sudden exit and why dealer principals need a plan in place to safeguard their legacy and ensure a smooth transition for future generati ..read more

SEASON 7 | EPISODE 1 Join Dealer News Today host Derek D. and Dave Cantin, CEO of the Dave Cantin Group, for a conversation with Grant Cardone, entrepreneur, businessman, writer, philanthropist, and founder of 10X Studios. Get to know Grant on a personal level as takes us through his troubled past to becoming a successful sales trainer and real estate investor. The conversation takes many turns as Grant discusses his belief in discipline over motivation, his one regret in life, who he is naming as his successor, the time he got screwed when he bet the head of the Discovery Network $1M of his ..read more

SEASON 6 | EPISODE 11 Western Pennsylvania native Mike Lanciotti has been interested in RVs since his family had one in his childhood, and now oversees major specialty vehicle manufacturer REV Group’s recreational vehicle segment, primarily based in Indiana. Mike’s responsibilities cover all seven of REV’s RV-related brands, including Renegade RV, for which he served as president and CEO for almost eight years until the company was acquired by REV. His work helped shape Renegade as a premier name in Class C recreational vehicles as well as one of REV Group’s top brands. Mike holds his executi ..read more

SEASON 6 | EPISODE 12 Originally from “a wheat farm in the middle of nowhere” in Montana, Tyler Corder was an employee of GM Financing when he was transferred to Nevada and met the Findlay family – the rest is history, as he joined Findlay Automotive Group in 1994 and has been there ever since. Now working as both the CFO and COO of the company, Tyler has seen Findlay grow from four dealerships to 35 across Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Washington. Tyler has served in leadership roles for many charitable organizations, such as the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada and the Leukemia and ..read more

SEASON 6 | EPISODE 11 Western Pennsylvania native Mike Lanciotti has been interested in RVs since his family had one in his childhood, and now oversees major specialty vehicle manufacturer REV Group’s recreational vehicle segment, primarily based in Indiana. Mike’s responsibilities cover all seven of REV’s RV-related brands, including Renegade RV, for which he served as president and CEO for almost eight years until the company was acquired by REV. His work helped shape Renegade as a premier name in Class C recreational vehicles as well as one of REV Group’s top brands. Mike holds his executi ..read more

SEASON 6 | EPISODE 9 Originally from Germany, Philipp Kampshoff was educated in institutions around the world from Singapore to Argentina and, in the process, now speaks three languages. He holds a Ph.D. in finance from RWTH Aachen in Germany and joined McKinsey & Company right after graduating college, where he now works as a senior partner in the company’s Houston, TX office. Philipp co-founded the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility (MCFM), and has recently worked with multiple OEMs to develop large-scale autonomous driving projects. He has also consulted for major cities including Dub ..read more

By Desiree Homer Pre-owned Inventory Reconditioning Is the Clear Path Forward The automotive market is hot right now. Brian Finkelmeyer, the Senior Director of New Car Solutions for Cox Automotive, says, “this country is absolutely on fire right now,” and it’s hard to ignore his enthusiasm. Brian has a more than qualified background to back his sentiments, with 20 years in the industry. He joins the Dealer News Today conversation and talks to Derek D. about some of the latest and exciting trends dealers can expect in the months to come.  The conversation is worth a lis ..read more

Buy-Sell brokers note reasons for sales include lack of succession planning, concerns about EVs cutting their service profits, more talk of direct-to-consumer sales and not wanting to invest in facilities.  This Automotive News article features Dave Cantin Group CEO and Automotive M&A authority, Dave Cantin. Read Full Article The post High valuations. Future worries spur some dealers to sell their stores. appeared first on Dealer News Today: Automotive Industry News ..read more

It’s no surprise to us that Zeigler Auto Group is being recognized for being among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation.  We interviewed Aaron Zeigler on the DNT Podcast during the height of the pandemic, and the strides he had taken to secure his employees safety and livelihood were nothing short of heroic.  The entire team at Dealer News Today and DCG Media congratulates  Aaron Zeigler  and the Zeigler Auto Group for their tireless dedication to their employees, and our industry.  Read full press release here Listen to  Aaron Zeigler’s i ..read more

By Desiree Homer Pre-owned Inventory Reconditioning Is the Clear Path Forward The automotive market is hot right now. Brian Finkelmeyer, the Senior Director of New Car Solutions for Cox Automotive, says, “this country is absolutely on fire right now,” and it’s hard to ignore his enthusiasm. Brian has a more than qualified background to back his sentiments, with 20 years in the industry. He joins the Dealer News Today conversation and talks to Derek D. about some of the latest and exciting trends dealers can expect in the months to come.  The conversation is worth a lis ..read more