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 generatio ..read more

Join host Derek D as he speaks with Paul Mumma, a Partner at Kaiser Associates covering Private Equity and M&A, and Dave Cantin, the CEO of the Dave Cantin Group. Derek, Dave, and Paul dive into the DCG Market Outlook Report, covering the 7 themes that will be crucial to 2024 including the future of EVs, M&A trends, manufacturer priorities, the political climate, used cars, and more.  Hear their point of view on what’s becoming increasingly important to a dealer’s bottom line and what will separate the ‘best’ from ‘average’ in terms of dealer performance. Learn which strategies ma ..read more

Join host Derek D as he speaks with Paul Mumma, a Partner at Kaiser Associates covering Private Equity and M&A, and Dave Cantin, the CEO of the Dave Cantin Group. Derek, Dave, and Paul dive into the DCG Market Outlook Report, covering the 7 themes that will be crucial to 2024 including the future of EVs, M&A trends, manufacturer priorities, the political climate, used cars, and more.  Here their point of view on what’s becoming increasingly important to a dealer’s bottom line and what will separate the ‘best’ from ‘average’ in terms of dealer performance. Learn which strategies ma ..read more

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 own money, and the nee ..read more

Jay Etheridge has an eclectic educational and professional background, having studied accounting and theology and trained as a paralegal, and he brings all of these skills and knowledge to the fore in his role as brand ambassador for Combat Motors. He served as CFO for the company that would become Combat Motors before transitioning to his current role in June 2020. In addition to promoting the Combat brand and its bikes at events throughout the year, Jay also works directly with domestic and international customers, giving him a unique perspective on what motorcycle buyers want and need. In t ..read more

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 Lymphoma Society, and ..read more

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 executive MBA from Baldwin Wal ..read more

Mike Ferrer is based in Charleston, SC and has over 20 years of experience in high-level commercial real estate, having worked with major corporations such as Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Home Depot. He is designated as a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR), and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Prior to joining Hickey and Associates, he held roles including broker-in-charge for the state of South Carolina at Lincoln Harris. In this episode, Mike joins our host Derek D for an insightful conversation on the future of automotive retail and ..read more

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 Dubai, Chicago, and Paris ..read more

LeGrand Crewse is the co-founder of Southern California-based electric personal mobility company SUPER73, and in 2019 took on his current role as CEO. LeGrand has over a decade of experience in the electric bicycle industry, from deciding to build his own e-bike until today. His background also includes corporate management, Li-Ion battery development, and international supply chain management. LeGrand holds both his BS in business management and his MBA in international business from Arizona State University in his native state. In this episode, LeGrand joins Derek D for a lively conversation ..read more