The Dealer Playbook

What would life be like if you were able to quickly extract the lesson and then move forward from failure? In today's Friday Fire episode of The Dealer Playbook, Michael Cirillo shares a quote by Joel Osteen that has positively impacted his life.

Danelle Delgado knows what it's like to climb out from the ashes and create a thriving life. In this episode of The Dealer Playbook, you'll hear her best advice for taking control, discovering, and fulfilling your life's mission.

At one point or another, each of us struggles with knowing what we want out of life. We've all had moments of feeling stuck. For a good reason, too. We want to get life right. This isn't a dress rehearsal, and there is no sequel. We've got one chance to live life on our terms without regret.

Hit that pause button and take a step back. What do you see? The rat race is alive and well. The idea that hustle is the most important thing you can do could be having a negative effect on your health and well being.

There are more than enough people out there telling you that you should be more grateful, but why? Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Tony Robbins, Marie Forleo and so many others all seem to gravitate towards the message of gratitude.

Michael Cirillo shares his list of 10 books that every retail automobile professional should read in 2020. As someone who never used to enjoy reading, Michael shares the wise words of his mentor, which helped shift his mindset about its importance. Have a question, or want to share a message with Michael? Leave a voicemail for your chance to be featured on an upcoming episode of the podcast: +1(780)306-2021

Can you believe it? Season 10 of The Dealer Playbook podcast is happening now! Michael Cirillo and his guests are excited to bring you even more quality content that explores how to create a thriving career in the retail automobile industry. 

Coming to you from the kitchen table, in this short episode, Michael and the Cirillo kids wish you and yours the very happiest new year in 2020.

Heather Ballentine is in the top 1% of automotive sales professionals in the world. In this re-release, you'll hear about Heather's strategy for growing her book of business and a thriving social media following. Want to take your career to the next level? Join Michael's exclusive DPB PRO community on Facebook where you'll get exclusive access to content, discussion, resources and interviews. Apply here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dpbpro/

Welcome to the finale of season 9 of The Dealer Playbook Podcast. The past 62 episodes of the podcast have included brilliant topics about retail car sales, marketing, leadership, and a prominent topic -- business culture.  Thank you so much for joining Michael and his guests for season 9. We can't wait to bring you even more fresh content in season 10 that will help you experience accelerated growth in your career as an automotive professional. 

Creating a fresh social platform marketing approach can seem daunting, especially if you're starting over or want to try something new. In this powerbomb episode, social media marketing expert, Sarah McIntyre provides an inside glimpse into how she helps her global clients get started.

Sarah is a leading Australian social media practitioner who works for global brands and small startups to develop and deploy tactical social media strategies. In this episode of The Dealer Playbook, Sarah shares creative ways that retail car dealers can leverage social media with limited resources.

Evolution isn't something you should fear, it's something you should and must embrace. Over the last 30 years, Danny has experienced many shifts in the business which have caused him to grow -- the ultimate goal. Rather than being fearful of change, seek small ways to embrace it each day, week, and year.

Danny Blanchard is no stranger to the retail car business. Since his start as a teenager, he has worked every position within the dealership from the lube pit to ownership. Today, Danny is the Dealer Principal and GM of two stores in Alberta Canada and shares his wisdom about creating a growth culture as a new leader.

Leadership is much more than a title or rank. It is the embodiment of character traits, behaviors, and mindset to serve others and produce results. While an increase in pay may seem appealing, it's more important to acquire the skills and mindset necessary for leadership, which ultimately starts with your ability to lead and discipline yourself.