Show Notes
David Spisak is back on The Walk Around podcast! He's the President and CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions, a consulting and advisory firm centered on retail automotive, while also being the podcast host of The David Spisak Show. In this episode, David speaks on his experience running a dealership and his advice for dealers’ process improvement this year. Plus, he discusses what an effective process looks like at your dealership and the ripple effect it brings. Don’t miss the wit and wisdom from a seasoned industry professional.
For more about David, visit his LinkedIn.
Episode Breakdown 0:00 - The automotive industry’s resiliency is evident again 5:57 - David’s view on 2025? Not like most dealers 13:04 - Digital retailing & investing in your people 18:58 - What is the biggest obstacle to growth for consolidators? 24:24 - What should dealers pay attention to this year?
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