In this episode, I'm speaking with Doug Eroh, President and GM of Longo Toyota
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Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:06) - Doug’s exposure to auto
(00:04:39) - Is LA the largest Toyota market in the world?
(00:05:29) - Making the jump from corporate to the retail side of auto
(00:07:09) - Officing in the dealership showroom & experiences as the GM of Longo Toyota
(00:12:37) - Longo’s scale
(00:14:00) - The difference between Doug’s roles at Longo and Penske
(00:14:58) - Longo’s structure, amenities, and talent recruitment
(00:23:48) - Longo’s tech stack & AI implementations
(00:32:13) - What metrics are you tracking daily?
(00:37:32) - Thoughts on affordability & leasing
(00:42:41) - Is Toyota hurting itself for being undersupplied & staying away from EVs?
(00:51:02) - Do you have any concerns right now?
(00:54:34) - Where are the opportunities right now?
(00:57:36) - How are you attracting talent?
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