Show Notes
From the finance office to General Manager, Jesse Hill of Safford Mazda Sterling shares how he balances family life with a busy career, how he led a virtual change in the finance office and advice for future dealership leaders.
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Episode Breakdown 0:00 - Jesse’s journey to the auto industry 7:29 - Balancing family with the demands of retail automotive careers 13:39 - Initial thoughts on virtual finance at the dealership 19:42 - How virtual F&I caused other processes to evolve 22:43 - The transition from the finance office to General Manager 28:29 - Key skills to develop for leadership roles 33:23 - The Process of converting a store from one OEM at another 36:50 - Dealership focus for 2026 43:41 - Bet it or Forget it: AI, front end gross profit, dealership culture
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