S02E04 - Bright Future for Dealerships of All Sizes, Expert Says Alan Haig

For those in the automotive sales industry, Alan Haig’s word is as good as gold. Haig, founder and president of Haig Partners, has been involved in the purchase or sale of more than 350 dealerships with a total value of $5.1 billion. He is also a former senior VP of Corporate Development with AutoNation.In this episode of The Walk Around, Alan shares insights on how incredible the past year has been for dealerships and predicts what the future holds for “mom and pops.”Thinking about business ownership? He’s got advice for you, too.In this episode Alan answers pressing dealer questions like:Are we in a “bubble” in terms of dealer valuations, and if so, where is it going?Do you think dealers see a future for franchise dealerships?With new business models from large-scale groups, are there still opportunities for small town dealers to differentiate themselves?How can first-time business owners rise from the ranks?If you were looking to make the move toward ownership in a smaller market, which brand would you target?Do you think inventory levels will come back to where they were before?Will manufacturers be satisfied with the market share they settle in?For more about Alan, visit his LinkedIn profileWatch the full episode here or on your favorite podcast streaming site. Liked this episode? Find our full episode library here.