LAPIS CEO on Public Groups & Wall Street, Singleton on Biggest Fixed Ops KPI's | Daily Dealer Live
About this episode
A deep dive into the automotive industry's current landscape, featuring insights from Todd Blue, CEO of Lapis, and Chris Singleton, managing partner at Mike Terry Auto Group. The episode discusses the impact of Wells Fargo's expanded credit guidelines for dealers, the acquisition of McKenna Subaru, and the implications of the end of federal EV tax credits on electric vehicle sales. Todd shares his journey back into the automotive world and the advantages of private dealer groups over public ones, while Chris emphasizes the importance of fixed ops KPIs and the role of vulnerability in leadership.
Ford Model T
"...ffordable electric models. Farley is calling it a model T moment betting that family friendly EVs will keep..."
G-Class G Wagons
"...althy in our EV we've got a few fabulous electric G wagons available only probably. Yeah so we're we're lean..."
Mitsubishi Mirage
"...erienced before in my. Previous markets in Rancho Mirage and and Palm Springs so those are three very diff..."
Hyundai Grandeur
"... I had, I used to be very overt in my displays of grandeur. So my first, I drove a red Bentley with a red su..."
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