Inventory Acquisition Through Military Grade Auction Equipment (Guest: Jonathan Hakes)

TWO IN A ROW!  We have another innovative thinker/operator on this weeks show as we talk about some high-tech push back in auction level acquisitions. Jonathan Hakes, the used car director of the Dorschel Automotive Group in Rochester, NY tells us all about his experience hosting a Mannheim physical auction at the dealership. We discuss how this is a response to the disruptive approach of ACV auctions and similar offerings.

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Connection.

Come together. Without a doubt, humans crave community. Its the counterpoint of relationship, safety, provision and progress. It is where we find meaning. The brilliant thinker, Seth Godin simply encourages us to “Find the others.”

Well, that has always been the goal of the Dealers Compressed community and this week we go a little deeper.

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Anything Worthwhile Will Be a Process

This week takes on a different feel than usual as I (Paul) a notable day at vAuto headquarters in Chicago with Founder and visionary, Dale Pollak. The truth is, every worthwhile event in life never happens in an instant. It is the result of process. This is true in business, parenting, personal development, etc.

Next week we will be releasing this exclusive interview with Dale where my opening question seeks some clarity on why Dale set aside time for…me???

Thank you for being a part of this community and I couldn’t be more energized to pursue CLARITY together!

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