The Dealership Leader

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to The Dealership Leader — the podcast where real car people talk real dealership life. I’m your host, Joshua Clinton. I sit down with top performers, managers, and friends from around the industry to share unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and practical insights you can use to lead from the front.

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The Car Salesman Turned Entrepreneur Who Disrupted the Industry: Russell ‘RussFlipsWhips’ Richardson 26.11.2025 1:06:53

Keywords: automotive, content creation, social media, training, marketing, dealership, sales, personal branding, technology, lead generation Summary: In this episode, Russell Richardson, known as Russ Flips Whips, discusses his journey from being a top salesperson in automotive retail to becoming a successful entrepreneur in training and marketing. He shares insights on the importance of consisten...

Leave It All On The Field: Building Team Culture with John Hurley 09.10.2025 47:38

Keywords: leadership, dealership, service, team culture, accountability, digital retailing, AI, inventory management, electrification, continuous learning Summary: In this episode of The Dealership Leader, John Hurley from LaFontaine discusses his journey in the automotive industry, sharing valuable lessons learned in leadership, the importance of service, and building a strong team culture. He em...

Building After the Buy/Sell: Evan Fleischman & Manny Vallejo on Leading Through Change 24.09.2025 54:51

Keywords: automotive, dealership, leadership, sales strategies, customer experience, Lithia, market competition, team dynamics, inventory management, single point dealers Summary: In this episode, The Dealership Leader hosts Evan Fleischman and Manny Vallejo, both new general managers at Lithia, as they discuss their backgrounds, the transition to Lithia, team dynamics, leadership culture, sales s...

Business & Brotherly Love: Perspective's From Cody Clinton 05.09.2025 55:54

Keywords automotive market, dealership operations, sales strategies, AI in automotive, career journey, customer experience, one price model, technology in dealerships, post-COVID sales, athletic influence Takeaways: Cody's dealership experienced a significant drop in sales year-over-year. Mazda's pricing strategy has helped maintain affordability despite market challenges. The automotive market is...

From Laydowns to Laughs: Matt Bellak's Road From Sales to Comedy 22.08.2025 54:27

Keywords car sales, comedy, sales strategies, customer satisfaction, leadership, humor in sales, promoting from within, rapport building, sales performance, career choices Summary In this engaging conversation, Matt Bellak (seen on Kill Tony, OnlyFans, and more) and The Dealership Leader discuss the transition from car sales to comedy, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in both field...

From Tires to Triumph: Kevin Wruck's Automotive Journey 07.08.2025 58:14

Episode Summary: In this engaging conversation, Kevin Wruck shares his journey in the automotive industry, from his early days selling tires to becoming a successful multi-rooftop General Manager. He discusses the impact of the NADA Academy on his leadership style, the challenges faced during the recession, and the importance of building a strong team culture. Kevin emphasizes the significance of...