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And why AI is making it even more scarce. We’re in a trust recession. Not just in the car business … everywhere. And no one wants to admit it, but we all feel it.Every scroll, every swipe, every “look at me” moment… feels a little off.A little… fabricated. We used to trust what we saw.Now, eve...

May 20, 2025

The Bold Move That Changed Everything

I saw what was coming…and bet on something most people overlook. Most of the boldest moves I’ve made in my life were born from one thing: Pattern recognition. I learned it early. Had to. New towns. New faces. New social cues. Adapt or be left behind. And now, I’m seeing something massive shif...

May 13, 2025

This Is for the Ones Who Never Quit (Even When No One's Watching)

Some people build because they’re inspired.Others build because they had to.Because no one else showed up.Because if they didn’t hold it all together… it would fall. No applause.No backup plan.Just a deep instinct that said: “Keep going.” I know that feeling well. There’s a particular ache tha...

Apr 21, 2025

Bridges, Not Panic: What Dealers Need to Know About the Canadian Supply Game

Everyone in the car business is on edge right now. Tariff talk U.S.–China tensions Canadian political shifts Loads thinning Inventory stalling And it’s not just noise—it’s real.But not all of it matters the way people think. Let’s bring this down to the ground. 🇨🇦 What’s Actually...

Apr 14, 2025

The time to move is never “later”

There’s a quote that’s been in my head lately.You’ve heard it before, probably skimmed past it more than once: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."– Martin Luthe...

Apr 08, 2025

Tariff Survival Manual

All we hear lately is tariff talk. News cycles. Social feeds. Left vs right. Cars burning. People arguing. Everyone—and his brother’s dog’s babysitter—has an opinion. I’ve written about it. Extensively. But here’s the brutal truth: Whether these tariffs go through or not… long term or short term…...

Apr 01, 2025

Going Viral Is Overrated… Or Is It?

A few days ago, I had a post go viral on LinkedIn. It clocked in at over 200,000 impressions, 600+ comments and reactions, and sparked hundreds of profile visits, reposts, and heated debates. In the grand scheme of social media, those numbers are tame. But for LinkedIn, especially with a post ...

Mar 25, 2025

Your Inner Circle is Your Future

Let’s be real…if you’ve been in the car business long enough, you’ve seen it: Some guys level up year after year, stacking wins, making moves, becoming indispensable. Others stay stuck, grinding the same deals, fighting over the same scraps, wondering why nothing ever changes. What’s the d...

Mar 18, 2025

When the Dam Breaks

A couple of years ago, I had a complete meltdown. Not a bad day.Not a rough week.A total unraveling. I was under an enormous amount of pressure…something many of you in power positions can relate to. Normally, stress is just part of life, but this time, it was different. It was a one-two punch...

Feb 25, 2025

Deal School

The Setup: The Moment of Belittlement 30+ years ago, I dropped out of university to sell cars. Like many of you reading this, my start wasn’t by choice…it was by necessity. I wasn’t looking for a career. I was looking to survive. One day, a so-called “friend” of mine…a charter member of the Lu...

Feb 18, 2025

Don't talk about it...Be about it

We all know “That Guy.” The one who lets the glory days define him. Maybe it’s the 50-year-old who can quote every stat from his high school football games but hasn’t played a down since senior year. Or the guy who sold a company 20 years ago and hasn’t done much since…yet still positions himself...

Feb 11, 2025

Why the Stars are Aligning for Canadian Imports—With or Without Tariffs

Most U.S. dealers are watching the current situation between the U.S. and Canada unfold and wondering if it matters to them. I’m here to tell you…it does. Whether you’re already involved in the Canada-to-U.S. vehicle import game or not, this is a critical moment to pay attention. The conditions ...

Feb 04, 2025

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