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In this episode, I'm speaking with Brandon Miller, Founder of Miller Auto.
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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:05 - Brandon’s previous life as the mayor of a small town
00:06:18 - Starting a dealership
00:12:48 - Funding inventory and knowing what to buy
00:16:37 - Brandon’s role at the dealership
00:18:00 - The profitability of the dealership
00:18:51 - Financing inventory
00:20:25 - Auction Strategies
00:21:49 - Building a vertically integrated company
00:24:19 - Building a Tesla modification arm of the business
00:31:04 - Monthly sales numbers
00:31:51- Marketing strategies
00:32:56 - Profits & team structure
00:38:39 - Warranties
00:39:31 - The Tesla market in Wisconsin
00:45:03 - The impact of interest rates on dealerships
00:47:26 - Consumer lending
00:49:51 - How to get in touch with Brandon
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