The next time a search stalls because nobody with the “right” brand background is available, ask a different question.

At some point, many dealership managers are presented with an opportunity to move. Maybe it's from a single-point dealership to a large dealer group. Maybe it's the opposite. Most people immediately think about the compensation. The better question is whether they're prepared for the change. 

A management hire is one of the most important decisions a dealership makes. 

The goal is not a stack of resumes. The goal is to find great talent that will help your dealership thrive and grow.

Certain searches require a different level of specialization, discretion, and industry access, especially when it comes to leadership hiring.

Ask any dealership owner or operator about one of their biggest ongoing challenges, and eventually the conversation lands in the same place: finding and keeping great managers