THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT | October 2025
THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT
October 2025
What Do High Performers Do Differently?
Every dealership has standout employees—the managers and leaders who consistently elevate performance, inspire their teams, and deliver results that exceed expectations. These high performers are not simply hard workers; they approach challenges, people, and opportunities differently.
Here’s what we know: high performers follow certain patterns that separate them from the rest.
Every dealership has standout employees—the managers and leaders who consistently elevate performance, inspire their teams, and deliver results that exceed expectations. These high performers are not simply hard workers; they approach challenges, people, and opportunities differently.
Here’s what we know: high performers follow certain patterns that separate them from the rest.
Rethinking Leadership in Dealerships
For decades, the archetype of a “strong” leader in business was rooted in assertiveness, dominance, and top-down control.
But today, that model is costing dealerships dearly. Turnover, disengagement, and underperformance all trace back to ineffective leadership styles. According to Gallup, employee performance can drop by up to 30% under authoritarian management. Read More
Rethinking Leadership in Dealership
For decades, the archetype of a “strong” leader in business was rooted in assertiveness, dominance, and top-down control.
But today, that model is costing dealerships dearly. Turnover, disengagement, and underperformance all trace back to ineffective leadership styles. According to Gallup, employee performance can drop by up to 30% under authoritarian management. Read More
How New Hires Can Mean New Business for Your Dealership
The right hire can can transform the trajectory of your dealership. At Autopeople, we see time and again how placing the right leader in the right environment sparks not just operational improvement but measurable business growth. Frank’s story is a powerful example of how a thoughtful hiring decision can turn into lasting success for both the dealership and the community it serves. Read More
How New Hires Can Mean New Business for Your Dealership
The right hire can can transform the trajectory of your dealership. At Autopeople, we see time and again how placing the right leader in the right environment sparks not just operational improvement but measurable business growth. Frank’s story is a powerful example of how a thoughtful hiring decision can turn into lasting success for both the dealership and the community it serves. Read More
2025 Automotive Salary Guide
Curious how your compensation stacks up in today’s market? Autopeople’s latest Salary Guide provides exclusive insight into current pay trends across the automotive industry.
As the nation’s leading automotive recruitment firm, we’ve gathered extensive data to help employers benchmark salaries, strengthen retention, and attract top talent.
Stay competitive in 2025 — download the full report instantly and see where your organization stands.
Please view our website at www.autopeople.com, call 1-800-659-9501 or email me, David Adragna, at dadragna@autopeople.com to discuss what Autopeople can do for you.
