In this episode, I'm speaking with Doug Eroh, President and GM of Longo Toyota
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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:07 - Doug’s exposure to auto
00:04:41 - Is LA the largest Toyota market in the world?
00:05:31 - Making the jump from corporate to the retail side of auto
00:07:16 - Officing in the dealership showroom & experiences as the GM of Longo Toyota
00:12:46 - Longo’s scale
00:14:10 - The difference between Doug’s roles at Longo and Penske
00:15:10 - Longo’s structure, amenities, and talent recruitment
00:24:10 - Longo’s tech stack & AI implementations
00:32:50 - What metrics are you tracking daily?
00:38:01 - Thoughts on affordability & leasing
00:43:22 - Is Toyota hurting itself for being undersupplied & staying away from EVs?
00:54:39 - Do you have any concerns right now?
00:55:29 - Where are the opportunities right now?
00:58:34 - How are you attracting talent?
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