Omega Advisors - Driving Deals

In this episode of Driving Deals , Gerrick Wilkins sits down with automotive industry leader Ryan Mayer to discuss the realities of dealership ownership, acquisitions, succession planning, and the future of the franchise dealer model. Ryan shares his remarkable journey from selling cars after military service to becoming a multi-dealership owner, serving on Honda’s National Dealer Advisory Board,...

In this episode of Driving Deals , CEO Gerrick Wilkins sits down with Andrew Clevenger to unpack one of the most underestimated drivers of dealership performance: Finance & Insurance (F&I). While many operators focus on front-end gross, inventory, and fixed operations, this conversation explores why F&I should be viewed as a core operating discipline—not just a revenue add-on. Andrew s...

Host & CEO Gerrick Wilkins sits down with John Paul Davis , Partner at HHM , live from the NADA show floor, bringing real-time industry energy straight to the conversation. HHM is a full-service accounting firm with a niche in automotive dealerships, and John Paul shares what dealers truly need from their accounting partners when buying or selling a store. In this episode, we cover: What to ex...

In this episode, Gerrick Wilkins and our broker, Scott Ezell, dive into  the deal behind the deal  — breaking down OEM approval, the real process behind it, and what it truly takes to get approved. They discuss common roadblocks, insider strategies, and how to streamline the OEM approval process so your deals move faster and smoother. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how deals actually get...

In this Christmas-season episode of Driving Deals , host Gerrick Wilkins sits down with Scott Patrick , President of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) in Alabama, for a thoughtful conversation about the power of generosity and the role it plays in shaping families, businesses, and communities. They begin by exploring the deeper “why” behind giving and legacy, reflecting on how intentional ge...

In this episode, Gerrick Wilkins sits down with James Barnett, Regional Credit Officer at Pinnacle Financial Partners, for an inside look at the financing landscape facing auto dealers in 2025. Whether you’re buying, selling, or expanding a dealership, this conversation breaks down what lenders actually want to see and what will immediately raise red flags. James shares expert insight on how to pr...

Welcome to Omega Advisors - Driving Deals. In this episode, our CEO, Gerrick Wilkins dives into Right of First Refusals with our Legal Director, Gunner Gorman.