The Truth About Culture, Cash Flow & Customers—From a Dealer in the Trenches | Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Jun 10, 2025

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Today I’m joined by Anthony Marino, President of Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. We dive into his P&L sheet and get a raw view at what drives his business, How he calculates a good investment vs. a wasted expense, the culture rule that drives customer loyalty and much more.

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Topics:

01:50 How did the family business start?

06:06 Biggest challenges transitioning in?

11:26 Secrets to winning Dealer awards?

17:24 Best advertising/inventory management combo

27:57 Most surprising profit margin insights?

28:37 Top inventory management strategies

31:15 How to optimize financing costs?

34:12 Best ways to reinvest profits?