In an era marked by heightened environmental awareness, the modern car dealership faces a pivotal challenge: evolving its operations to meet the demands of the eco-conscious consumer and positioning the […]
Author Archive: Anthony Brandt
Keep your team pedalling!
Effective leadership of a motor dealership is akin to captaining a team in South Africa’s gruelling multi-day, off-road cycling races like the Absa Cape Epic and the joBerg2c. These events, […]
Where is our industry headed?
Over our three decades of immersion in the motor industry, we’ve witnessed the ebb and flow of countless trends. Some have firmly taken root, fundamentally reshaping the landscape, while others […]
How to foster a positive work environment in your dealership.
As I mentioned in our previous blog, a strategic hiring value-add that’s close to our hearts is how it helps you create a positive workplace environment. Running a successful car […]
The importance of hiring right
In the competitive landscape of the South African motor industry, the difference between success and failure often lies in the strength and competence of the team driving the business. Nowhere […]
Are you or your team on the road to burnout?
Having worked in the motor industry for over three decades, I’m very aware of how easy it is to suffer from burnout in our industry. Adding to the intense competition […]
Hiring for a new position?
Creating a new position in your dealership can be daunting! For many of us in the motor industry, we’ve managed teams for years and relied on tried-and-tested staffing for our […]
It’s not about the salesperson
From a numbers perspective, the logical way to make more money is to make more sales. But, as we all know, it’s not that easy. It’s about our team and […]
When I grow up…
When I grow up, I want to be a car salesman, said no-one ever… Personally, I have found that being in the car sales industry is an incredible way to […]
Managing teams through busy seasons
In profit-driven environments, it’s hard to avoid falling into the mindset that more money helps people manage their workloads better. It doesn’t mean that our intentions shift or that our […]









