In this episode, I'm speaking with Geoff Pohanka, Dealer and Former NADA Chairman where we discuss his involvement in the fight against FTC overreach, the $35B potential cost of the CARS rule, buying a Tesla to experience Direct-to-consumer firsthand, when will Chinese cars come to America and much more.
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Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:23 - Life after NADA
00:02:54 - The Pohanka family business
00:06:43 - Did you want to be a dealer?
00:11:24 - What have you done to excel and grow your brand?
00:14:45 - What does your role look like today?
00:20:52 - The CARS Rule
00:35:59 - What does Tesla do that is superior to the dealership model?
00:39:47 - The EV future
00:46:06 - Thoughts on China
00:49:49 - What brands are you bullish on?
00:54:44 - Will we have more or fewer dealers in 10 years?
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