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Former Toyota executive, Jack Hollis, recently joined Accrual Equity Partners (AEP) as a managing partner. In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Hollis and AEP founders and managing partners, Brady Schmidt and Jacob Tilzer, outline how their multifaceted approach supports dealership growth, fixed operations, and market consolidation.

Managing Partner and former Toyota North America COO discusses his people-first leadership philosophy, the importance of dealer partnerships, and strategic insights that drove record success during his automotive career that will now help guide AEP's investments and NBBs' dealership M&A advisory services.

Costa Mesa, CA – June 13, 2025 – National Business Brokers (NBB) is pleased to announce it has successfully advised on the sale of Cape Girardeau Honda, a dealership renowned for its operational excellence and commitment to customer service. The transaction closed on June 5, 2025 with NBB Senior Vice President Drew Bray advising on the transaction.

What happens when leaders master BOTH sides of the business equation?

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Livonia Chrysler-Jeep in Livonia, Michigan, from Colleen McDonald and LCJ, Inc. to Jay Feldman and the Feldman Automotive Group.

It was great to talk to so many dealers at our booth at the NADA Show this year. The question I kept getting from buyers, large and small, was, “How are you valuing dealerships?”

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Adamson Motors in Rochester, MN, from Jeff Schraeder and Randy Stevens, Executive Owners of Adamson Motors, Inc., to Jim Spellman and Bret Matthews of the Happy Auto Group in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of All-Star Buick-GMC in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, from Dr. Dorian Boyland, CEO of the Boyland Auto Group, to Gregg Kunes, CEO of the Kunes Auto Group.

Scott Mackie of National Business Brokers facilitated the sale of Crowe CDJR and Crowe Ford from the Crowe Auto Group to the Ed Morse Automotive Group. 

Your people are the heart of your business. Invest in your team now to maximize value when you decide to sell.

Selling your business is never easy. It may be a rewarding experience – personally and financially – but it’s complicated on every level. It changes your life, that’s for sure.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Vince’s GM Center in Burlington, Colorado, from Vince and Jana Schreivogel to their daughter, Lanie Ridder.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Reynolds Ford in Norman and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from Dale Daniels to the Cavender Auto Group.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Hamilton Ford, in Crane, Missouri, from Mark Hamilton to Koncept Automotive Group.

‍National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of McGavock Nissan of Rockwall, Texas, and McGavock Nissan of San Marcos, Texas, from Steve and Brent McGavock to the Cavender Auto Group.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Holiday Automotive, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from Mike Shannon to his son Micheal Shannon, Jr.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of JN Hyundai, of Honolulu, Hawaii, from Brad Nicolai to Windward Auto Group.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Hyundai of Glendale, CA, from John Hurry to US Auto Trust.

National Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Hunter Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat, in Lancaster, CA, from Tim and Tom Fuller to David Massoudi, Axis Automotive Group. The transaction was handled by Brady Schmidt and Gary Mull of National Business Brokers.

If you own a car dealership, you may feel as if times are good right now. You may have been thinking of selling your business in recent years but have changed your mind now as you’re making more money than ever. Yet, while it may be tempting to sit on those profits and hang on to your valuable asset, storm clouds may be gathering on the horizon.

I think I can honestly say I’ve never seen another year quite like 2020 in the car business. I also think 2021 is going to be equally astonishing. Here’s why.

When the pandemic hit the auto industry in March 2020, dealers everywhere started tightening their belts. Eventually most found themselves with increased profits as a result. But Dr. Dorian Boyland was already months ahead of them.

“Bridge Deals” bring first-time owners and long-time owners together for profitable partnerships

Echoes of 2008 are everywhere. The stock market is extremely volatile. Unemployment is skyrocketing. Consumers are uncertain about the future. Is this the worst possible time to list your dealership? Actually, no. Why? Because this is not 2008.

In the last several weeks, NBB brokers have talked to hundreds of dealers across the country. We’re in dozens of conversations each day, and we are hearing great examples of innovation and progress in the face of disruption. 

Tony Pappas’ Inspiring Rise from Salesman to Dealer Principle

After years in the auto industry, one of the most frequent questions I get from dealers is “should I consider transferring my business to one of my children?”

I hate to see this happen, but sadly, it’s not uncommon. When an owner decides it’s time to sell his dealership, sometimes he takes his eye off the ball. And it costs him hundreds of thousands of dollars.

If you’re like most dealership owners we know, you don’t like to think about selling your dealership. We get that. It’s a complicated process with a lot of emotional baggage — it can feel overwhelming. Read more...

A monster wave can crush you, or give you the ride of your life. Surfers will tell you that the difference often comes down to timing. There is a monster wave coming for the auto industry and the media is calling it the Silver Tsunami. It is a wave of Baby Boomers hitting retirement age at a rate of 10,000 a day. Read more...

Scott Biehl set out on a path 32 years ago to own his own car dealership, and he has moved higher and higher up the ladder toward that dream over the years. He reached the top of the ladder last week when he became the dealer principal of Mercedes-Benz of Fresno. Read more...

Ramon Alverez owned Alvarez Jaguar in Riverside, California, for almost 25 years. It’s never an easy decision to sell a business you’ve poured your blood, sweat and tears into, but Alvarez decided it was time. Read more...

How many times have you said, “When I retire, I’m going to _____?” Golf? Vacation? Hang out with the grandchildren? Learn five question to ask before you decide to retire. Read more...

When a car dealership owner decides to sell a store, it is a big — even life-changing — decision. The dealership is more than a business. It's an identity. It's a legacy. See the 3 rules for a successful sale. Read more...