All Episodes

March 7, 2024 35 mins
In this episode of "DrivingSales Defining Leadership," hosts Bart Wilson and J.D. Mixon engage in a conversation with Derrick Woolfson, the Vice President of Business Development with an unparalleled expertise in revolutionizing the automotive and heavy-duty trucking sectors. Derrick shares his unique path from a fresh college graduate to becoming an instrumental figure in leveraging technology and customer relationships to drive growth and efficiency in an industry ripe with potential yet facing technological lag.

The discussion uncovers Derrick's strategic approach towards customer relationship management, the critical role of establishing a BDC, and the evolution of digital advertising strategies in maintaining competitive edge. The trio delves into the necessity of building a strong corporate culture, emphasizing employee retention and development to navigate the challenges of a tight job market and the technician shortage. Derrick's insights into the significance of partnership over mere vendor relationships offer a fresh perspective on tackling industry-specific hurdles and fostering innovation.

Moreover, Derrick's narrative highlights the importance of mentorship and a growth mindset in achieving professional milestones, along with the value of listening, adapting, and executing strategies that resonate with both employees and customers. This episode not only offers actionable strategies for automotive leadership but also inspires a proactive stance on future trends, digital transformation, and the power of a united team vision.

Chapter List:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Welcoming Derrick Woolfson
1:37 - Derrick's Start in Automotive
2:47 - Transition to Business Development
6:15 - Comparison Between Automotive and Heavy-Duty Trucking
10:01 - Technological Advancements and Customer Relationships
13:31 - Building Partnerships and the Future of Digital Advertising
16:40 - Employee Culture and Retention Strategies
23:11 - Leadership and Mentorship
27:18 - Looking Towards 2024 and 2025

Be sure to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel to stay in the loop.

Learn more at www.DrivingSales.com

Maximize Performance: The right management processes will close more deals and keep guests coming back. Drive more volume, gross, and CSI without more marketing or inventory expenses.

Strengthen Culture: Execute your processes more consistently by automating your people strategy, training consistently, and holding your team accountable.

Increase Retention: Stop the revolving door by providing new employees with career visibility, professional training, and a path to succeed from day one.

Accelerate Growth: Ramp up new employees from new-hire to top-performer much faster with our automated orientations and career mapping. Get your employees producing quickly!
Mark as Played
Transcript

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Ruthie's Table 4

Ruthie's Table 4

For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks. Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.