From Anonymous to Industry Leader: Car Dealership Guy’s Big Year! | Yossi Levi on NADA, Growth & 2025

02/09/25 • 21 min

In this exciting episode, Yossi Levi, founder of Car Dealership Guy, joins host Shasta Haddock to reflect on his game-changing year since revealing his identity at NADA 2024 and discuss what’s next for 2025. 🚀

✅ The journey to NADA & why 2024 was a milestone year
✅ What happened after revealing his identity
✅ The importance of knowing your strengths, staying humble & always learning
✅ Key trends & focus areas for Q1 & Q2 of 2025—where is the industry headed?
✅ What’s next for Yossi? His biggest goals and projects for the year ahead
✅ A personal side of Yossi—his ultimate guilty pleasure 🎉

Meet Yossi Levi
Yossi Levi is the founder of Car Dealership Guy, the leading media platform in automotive retail, delivering content, news, and insights that keep dealers and industry professionals informed.

His journey in the car business began at just 14 years old, working at his father’s small used car lot in Philadelphia. Recognizing the need for greater transparency in the industry, he later launched Gettacar, a fully online auto retailer that grew to $80M in annual sales before closing in 2023.

Undeterred, Yossi built Car Dealership Guy, leveraging his previously anonymous social media persona into a trusted industry resource with 30M+ impressions per month and recognition from Forbes, Apple News, and NY Post.

His accolades include EY Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition as one of Goldman Sachs’ Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.

🔹 What was it like stepping into the spotlight after years of anonymity?
🔹 What big moves is Yossi making in 2025?
🔹 What trends & challenges should the automotive industry prepare for this year?

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His accolades include EY Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition as one of Goldman Sachs’ Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.

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Previous Episode

Scale or Exit? The Future of Car Dealerships in 2025 | Glenn Lundy on Growth, Data & Survival

📢 "Dealers should get in the game or plan their exit strategy." — A wake-up call for the automotive industry!

In this powerful episode, Glenn Lundy joins hosts Shasta Haddock & Michelle Phelps to discuss the high-stakes future of car dealerships in 2025. 🚀

✅ The tough reality of 2024 and why dealers must scale—FAST
✅ Glenn’s partnership experience—why he sold his shares after just 90 days
✅ The 800% Elite Club—scaling dealerships at massive volume with a team of experts
✅ The new success metric: Why selling 250+ cars/month is the key to survival 🔥
✅ Data control & security in 2025—how Authenticom is shaping the future

Meet Glenn Lundy
Glenn Lundy is a highly accomplished leader in the automotive industry, with 25+ years of experience. He is a devoted husband and proud father of eight children, a motivational speaker, an author, and the winner of the Great American Speak Off.

As the founder of the 800% Elite Automotive Club, Glenn helps dealers scale at massive volume through a team of experts who specialize in big growth, big numbers, and full-throttle success.

He also hosts the #RiseAndGrind morning show, where he shares insights to help people unlock their full potential. His passion for automotive success, leadership, and data-driven strategies makes him a game-changer in the industry.

🔹 Can dealerships survive if they don't scale?
🔹 What strategies will help dealers win in 2025?
🔹 How does data security & control impact the automotive space?

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Owning Your Data & Building Stronger Dealerships | Kyra Miller on NADA Vault & Fixed Ops Success

📢 "Owning your data gives you flexibility and the power to grow." — The future of dealership success starts here!

In this episode, Kyra Miller, Fixed Operations Performance Manager at Thomas Automotive, joins host Shasta Haddock to discuss:

✅ How Thomas Automotive is leveraging NADA Vault to collect & own their data 📊
✅ Why data flexibility & strong partnerships are key for dealership success
✅ Kyra’s journey in the automotive industry & Thomas Automotive’s focus on building people
✅ Why every dealership needs a strong fixed ops leader to train & support teams from the ground up
✅ How roles in automotive are transforming in 2025 & what to expect for the future
✅ Kyra’s thoughts on switching to the variable side and upcoming industry events

Meet Kyra Miller
Kyra Miller is the Fixed Operations Performance Manager at Thomas Automotive, where she plays a vital role in optimizing operational performance, implementing new systems, and training dealership teams.

She started at Thomas Automotive as an Organizational Development Administrator and brings a diverse background in education, having worked as a high school teacher, parent educator, and youth career planner. Her passion for guidance and learning enables her to train dealership staff on complex systems and processes, ensuring they thrive in an innovative automotive environment.

With a strong focus on growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, Kyra is helping shape the future of fixed operations and dealership performance management.

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