SEASON 1 | EPISODE 1: Introducing TRANSACTIONS with Dave Cantin
“That’s the greatest reason why I’m so honed into the automotive industry. It’s an industry that’s not afraid to give in order to receive,...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 2: Inside the Current Climate of Automotive M&A || Transactions...
”Eventually this wave is going to break. The question is, how long can we ride the wave?” — Dave Cantin
On the second episode of...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 3: The Inner Components of a Successful Acquisition || Transactions...
“Always focus on the process, because process equals results and results equal profitability.”— Dave Cantin
A successful dealership acquisition involves much more than just matching...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 4: The Human Element in an Acquisition || Transactions with...
“What is a transaction? A transaction is anything that translates into a course of action. It’s not just making a deal . . ....
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 5: The Ability to Execute || Transactions with Dave Cantin
“The people who are able to execute and turn their vision into a reality, those are the people who inspire me day in and...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 6: Synergies and Consolidation in 2022 || Transactions with Dave...
“When a store becomes available in the right market, forget about price. It’s one word and one word only, and that’s opportunity.”
If there’s a...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 7: An Unconventional Year-End in Automotive M&A || Transactions with...
“If there’s ever been a time to grow, the time is now.”
Today’s episode of Transactions starts with some holiday cheer and jumps quickly to...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 8: How Speed and Confidence Win the Deal || Transactions...
“Confidence in an acquisition for a buyer is the KEY to success in achieving a successful closing."
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 9: Launching 2022: A Great Outlook with One Precaution ||...
"I’m excited about ‘22. I’m excited about where the automotive industry is right now . . . Let’s buckle up and take the ride.”
There’s...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 10: With the industry evolving, M&A remains strong || Transactions...
“The whole dynamic of the industry is changing. I don’t think this will take away from profitability. The new process could create more profitability...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 11: How to flip a dealership || Transactions with Dave...
“There’s no magic dust that we’re going to sprinkle over a car dealership that makes it profitable. It’s process, it’s people, it’s product.”
Get ready...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 12: The long game of value in the auto industry...
“The automotive industry is not about ‘What am I gonna make this year and cash our next year?’...The returns are impeccable, but this is...
SEASON 1 | EPISODE 13: A deep dive on strategic expansion || Transactions with...
“When an investor is willing to take their profit and reinvest back into the same industry, that is an incredibly positive sign.”
Opportunity remains extremely...