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In this episode, I'm speaking with Alan Haig, President & Founder of Haig Partners This episode is brought to you by:Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at carscommerce.incHaig Partners - Helping dealers maximize the value of their businesses. Learn more at Haigpartners.comInterested 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(00:01:37) - The state of the car market(00:05:54) - Findings from the Haig report(00:11:36) - How is Toyota doing well with declining market share?(00:15:32) - What brands are dealers flocking toward right now?(00:18:49) - What brands are dealers staying away from & the talent war(00:29:18) - Is it easier to find buyers or sellers right now?(00:36:06) - Drivers Behind Economies of Scale(00:39:26) - How do you explain the rise of non-car business investors getting into the industry? (trim up)(00:45:37) - What are you seeing in terms of dealer sentiment?(00:50:16) - How do you add value to your dealerships today?(00:55:23) - What’s the best way to cultivate talent in this industry?(01:01:26) - What’s your outlook for the car market in 2024?Check out Haig Partners here and the Haig Report here.Check 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.