Shane Westphal's “But God” Journey to Automotive Leadership

Shane shares his “But God” origin story, detailing how a random connection in a Baton Rouge restaurant led him to a 23+ year career in automotive—all at the same dealership. Now serving as general and executive manager, Shane reflects on the power of speaking life into others, leading with purpose, and embracing every role as a calling.

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:22 Shane Westall joins the Unscripted stage

1:23 Origin story: from restaurants to 23 years in automotive

2:59 “But God” moments shaped his career journey

4:17 From sales to GM at the same store

5:00 Passion for developing people and building community

6:34 Excitement about AI as a time-leveraging partner10:26 The curiosity mindset fuels better AI use and leadership

12:02 Reflections on EV adoption and dealership evolution