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Geoffrey Pohanka shares the remarkable story of Pohanka Automotive Group, founded by his grandfather in 1919 and now spanning 22 dealerships across three states. He reveals how the company's focus on service excellence helped them survive the Great Depression and World War II when many dealerships failed. • Third-generation dealer whose grandfather was a jockey before starting the business in 1919 • Promotes from within - including a former switchboard operator who will become NADA chair • B...
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Geoffrey Pohanka shares the remarkable story of Pohanka Automotive Group, founded by his grandfather in 1919 and now spanning 22 dealerships across three states. He reveals how the company's focus on service excellence helped them survive the Great Depression and World War II when many dealerships failed. • Third-generation dealer whose grandfather was a jockey before starting the business in 1919 • Promotes from within - including a former switchboard operator who will become NADA chair • B...
Mike Maroone reveals how knowledge transfer and equity partnerships fuel dealership growth.
Executive Profile with Jim Fitzpatrick, Powered by CBT News
35 minutes
4 months ago
Mike Maroone reveals how knowledge transfer and equity partnerships fuel dealership growth.
Mike Maroone's automotive journey spans generations, beginning with childhood memories of his father purchasing his first dealership in 1955 for $30,000. That foundation led to an illustrious career including 18 years at AutoNation before launching his current dealership group with locations in Florida and Colorado. The COVID pandemic revealed two critical insights for dealers: the viability of remote sales and the incredible power of margin over volume. "If you look at the profits we've all...
Executive Profile with Jim Fitzpatrick, Powered by CBT News
Geoffrey Pohanka shares the remarkable story of Pohanka Automotive Group, founded by his grandfather in 1919 and now spanning 22 dealerships across three states. He reveals how the company's focus on service excellence helped them survive the Great Depression and World War II when many dealerships failed. • Third-generation dealer whose grandfather was a jockey before starting the business in 1919 • Promotes from within - including a former switchboard operator who will become NADA chair • B...
