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Dealer Consolidation Is Coming: How to Be on the Winning Side with Don Reese
In this episode I sit down with my longtime friend and industry powerhouse, Don Reese. For nearly 40 years, Don has been shaping the automotive landscape—partnering with giants, leading bold transformations, and now serving as CEO of the automotive sector at Franchise Equity Partners.
Together, we rewind the tape back to the late ’80s, tracing Don’s unlikely entry into the business and the pivotal decision that changed his trajectory forever. You’ll hear stories of working alongside legends like Mike Maroone and Ernie Garcia, navigating the AutoNation explosion of the ’90s, and scaling…
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