The $7K Store that Built a 55-Year Dealer Empire & Where It's Going Next | Andrew Habberstad, CEO at Habberstad Auto Group

The $7K Store that Built a 55-Year Dealer Empire & Where It's Going Next | Andrew Habberstad, CEO at Habberstad Auto Group

46:44 Jan 31, 2026
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Today I’m joined by Andrew Habberstad, CEO at Habberstad Auto Group. We unpack how a single relationship led to a $7,000 BMW franchise. Andrew breaks down generational continuity, smart expansion, and why listening to peers can quietly reshape a dealer’s entire future. Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ? https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ? http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ? http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership’s social media ? http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ? http://cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ? http://cdgpartner.com Industry job board ? http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ? http://cdgguest.com Topics: 02:09 What defines the dealership business? 05:00 What are key leadership strategies? 15:22 How does a dealership retain employees? 25:22 What defines customer service excellence? 26:07 Which technology investments are innovative? 27:57 How can the in-store experience be elevated? 31:56 How do family dynamics affect the business? 37:05 What are Andrew's future goals? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ? https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ? https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ? https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ? https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ? https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ? https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ? https://www.dealershipguy.com
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