Episode 1 – Beyond the Lot: Buy-Sell Outlook With Kevin Timson and JT Taylor
Welcome to “Beyond the Lot,” a podcast series hosted by Kevin Timson that invites industry experts to weigh in on trends and auto retail business topics.
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In the first episode, Kevin speaks about the state of the 2025 buy-sell market with JT Taylor, managing director of Automotive Retail at Truist Securities. They examine JT’s experiences working on both the retail and original equipment manufacturer sides of the business and the sustainability of auto retail even in today’s economic environment.
In addition, they also dive into:
- How demographic changes in dealer ownership are still dictating buy-sell demand.
- Why private capital and regional dealers are poised to drive most of the consolidation in the dealership market.
- How economies of scale in dealership operations are finally starting to drive acquisition strategies.
- What role state and federal regulators are playing in auto retailing.
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