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In this episode, I'm speaking with Leonard Bellavia, Founding Partner at Bellavia and Blatt LawThis episode is brought to you by:CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.Learn more @ CDKglobal.comCars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at carscommerce.incInterested in advertising with CarDealershipGuy? Drop us a line hereInterested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name hereTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:47) - Len’s career in law and auto(00:05:52) - How the perception of the dealer has changed over 40 years(00:11:11) - The history of franchise laws(00:15:48) - Do we still need franchise laws in today’s market?(00:21:38) Is there a world where manufacturers become retailers?(00:35:38) - What’s stopping Ford from going DTC with their EVs?(00:47:23) - The benefit of Telsa embracing a franchise system(00:51:09) - Do you get the taste of 2009 with everything we're seeing in the EV push?(00:54:09) - What are the top concerns you hear from dealers today?(00:59:21) - What brands would you recommend to buy or lease?(01:02:44) - Dealers vs. CancerCheck out Bellavia Blatt hereGet in touch via email at info@dealerlaw.comCheck out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.