Today I’m joined by Marcello Sciarrino, Co-Owner Island Auto Group.
We unpack how family-owned dealerships can stand out against national groups, why transparency matters now more than ever, and the biggest fixed ops opportunities in today’s market.
We also get into service retention, culture, and why Toyota’s hybrid strategy is paying off while others chase EVs.
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Topics:
00:31 What is the community connection?
02:30 How did Marcello enter auto industry?
03:41 Building a successful auto career how?
06:22 Biggest industry challenge and change?
12:17 Modern work-life balance expectations?
20:40 Key insight on OEM relationships?
26:03 How do brokers impact business?
29:50 Most innovative service department change?
35:38 How to create sales transparency?
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