S4E14 - The Grit Behind Great Dealers
About this episode
Joey Wong, owner of Great Lakes Auto Group, shares his inspiring journey from aspiring dentist to successful auto dealer, highlighting the importance of persistence and relationships in the automotive industry. He discusses his experiences with NAMAD, the challenges of competing against larger dealers, and the significance of embracing technology and data in modern dealership operations. With a positive outlook on the future, Wong emphasizes the need for dealers to adapt and prepare for evolving consumer expectations while fostering diversity within the industry.
Joey Huang, Dealer Owner at Great Lakes Auto Group, discusses the transition from medical school to automotive. He shares how a tenacious, yet respectful attitude has driven his career, along with people believing in his potential.
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Episode Breakdown
0:00 - Meet Joey
4:04 - Why NAMAD is important for the industry
5:10 - How relationship building advanced his career
8:01 - Getting selected for his first open point
10:50 - How Joey stays persistent in his career
11:44 - Finding optimism in market uncertainties and preparing for 2026
14:17 - OEM and dealers benefit from this
15:11 - Joey’s Best Bets on consolidation, leadership and data trends
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