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The Dealership Leader

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Welcome to The Dealership Leader — the podcast where real car people talk real dealership life. I’m your host, Joshua Clinton. I sit down with top performers, managers, and friends from around the industry to share unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and practical insights you can use to lead from the front.

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Episodes

  1. The Car Salesman Turned Entrepreneur Who Disrupted the Industry: Russell ‘RussFlipsWhips’ Richardson

    Keywords: automotive, content creation, social media, training, marketing, dealership, sales, personal branding, technology, lead generation Summary: In this episode, Russell Richardson, known as Russ Flips Whips, discusses his journey from being a top salesperson in automotive retail to becoming…

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  2. Leave It All On The Field: Building Team Culture with John Hurley

    Keywords: leadership, dealership, service, team culture, accountability, digital retailing, AI, inventory management, electrification, continuous learning Summary: In this episode of The Dealership Leader, John Hurley from LaFontaine discusses his journey in the automotive industry, sharing...

  3. Building After the Buy/Sell: Evan Fleischman & Manny Vallejo on Leading Through Change

    Keywords: automotive, dealership, leadership, sales strategies, customer experience, Lithia, market competition, team dynamics, inventory management, single point dealers Summary: In this episode, The Dealership Leader hosts Evan Fleischman and Manny Vallejo, both new general managers at Lithia…

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  4. Business & Brotherly Love: Perspective's From Cody Clinton

    Keywords automotive market, dealership operations, sales strategies, AI in automotive, career journey, customer experience, one price model, technology in dealerships, post-COVID sales, athletic influence Takeaways: Cody's dealership experienced a significant drop in sales year-over-year. Mazda's...

  5. From Laydowns to Laughs: Matt Bellak's Road From Sales to Comedy

    Keywords car sales, comedy, sales strategies, customer satisfaction, leadership, humor in sales, promoting from within, rapport building, sales performance, career choices Summary In this engaging conversation, Matt Bellak (seen on Kill Tony, OnlyFans, and more) and The Dealership Leader discuss...

  6. From Tires to Triumph: Kevin Wruck's Automotive Journey

    Episode Summary: In this engaging conversation, Kevin Wruck shares his journey in the automotive industry, from his early days selling tires to becoming a successful multi-rooftop General Manager. He discusses the impact of the NADA Academy on his leadership style, the challenges faced during the...

About this show

Welcome to The Dealership Leader — the podcast where real car people talk real dealership life. I’m your host, Joshua Clinton. I sit down with top performers, managers, and friends from around the industry to share unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and practical insights you can use to lead from the front.

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The Dealership Leader

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Dealership Leader have?

The Dealership Leader has 6 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 26, 2025.

What is The Dealership Leader about?

Welcome to The Dealership Leader — the podcast where real car people talk real dealership life. I’m your host, Joshua Clinton. I sit down with top performers, managers, and friends from around the industry to share unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and practical insights you can use to lead...

How often does The Dealership Leader release new episodes?

The Dealership Leader publishes monthly, based on its 6 episodes since August 2025.

Who hosts The Dealership Leader?

The Dealership Leader is created and hosted by The Dealership Leader.
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