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Monday morning on The Automotive Troublemaker, Paul and Kyle spoke with longtime friend and ASOTU investor, Brian Kramer. Brian has announced big news for himself and the industry with a move into EVP for Cars.com and GM of AccuTrade.
After three decades in automotive retail, Brian has moved from leading a dealership to equipping the entire dealership ecosystem with the tools and information required to continue succeeding now and into the future. His work at Germain Toyota of Naples is a foundation for the work he will be scaling and making available to more dealers and groups across the industry.
"It's going to leave a dent that nobody will ever forget in automotive retail." -Kramer
Taking control. Brian shared thoughts about the power of solid used car business, calling it the insulation for all the noise regarding franchise law, chip shortages, etc. Being a phenomenal used car retailer is how a dealer can take control. Knowing how to determine the best end user is how more dealers build phenomenal used car foundations.
TL:DR — A high-ranking S. Korean-based auto park maker is pulling a divide and conquer, while SK Group, the 2nd largest individually controlled S. Korean conglomerate, invests in safe chargers for apartment buildings. Each move feels like an investment in being key players in the global shift toward electrification.
