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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1005: The biggest dealership groups continue their march toward market dominance while Toyota's hybrid boom is pushing suppliers to the limit. Meanwhile, Gen Z graduates face a tough reality as government hiring freezes throw career plans into chaos.Show Notes with links:The biggest names in auto retail continued their dominance in 2024, with the top 150 dealership groups expanding their footprint and market share. Growth, acquisitions, and shifting strategies defined the rankings, showing how consolidation is shaping the future of the industry.The top 150 groups sold over 4 million new vehicles in 2024, up 7.2% from the previous year, and now own 26.6% of all U.S. franchised dealerships, up from just 13.9% in 2011.Holman made the biggest leap, climbing 17 spots to No. 15 after acquiring Leith Automotive Group.Some of our other friends on the list: 140-DeMontrond, 134-Casa, 83-Sam Pack Auto Group, 80-Carter Myers Automotive, 70-DGDG, 60-Rohrman, 58-Bergstrom, 43–Ciocca, 32-Walser, 16-Ourisman“The top 10 reported owning 10.5% of U.S. dealerships, continuing the trend of industry consolidation,” said Mary Raetz, director of the Automotive News Research & Data Center.Toyota's hybrid strategy is paying off—maybe too well. Soaring global demand for its gasoline-electric hybrids has outpaced supply, leaving customers facing long wait times and suppliers scrambling to keep up.Wait times for Toyota hybrids range from 60 days in Europe to nine months in India.Parts shortages, including key components from suppliers like Aisin and Denso, are causing production bottlenecks.Toyota is ramping up output, including a $14B battery plant in North Carolina set to ship batteries in April.Global hybrid sales nearly tripled over five years, hitting 16.1 million in 2024.The surging demand has led to soaring dealership valuations in the US. According to Mercer Capital, Toyota dealerships in metro markets, particularly in Florida, can command valuation multiples as high as 10 times earnings in today's market.​​The class of 2025 is stepping into a tough job market, with tech downturns, federal hiring freezes, and economic uncertainty making it harder than ever for new grads to secure stable careers. Many are rethinking their career plans as public sector opportunities shrink.Government job applications nearly doubled in 2023, but hiring freezes have now put many positions on hold.Some federal job offers have been rescinded, and funding-dependent industries like nonprofits and universities are also feeling the squeeze.Economic shifts, including tariff concerns, have made companies hesitant to expand hiring.Many students are prioritizing stability over passion, with some opting for private-sector jobs over public service roles."The job market just seems super unstable in almost any field," said Tulane sophomore Katie Schwartz,Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

With a long-term, dedicated team of top industry professionals, how does Carter Myers Automotive attract the best and brightest? Robert Migliaccio elaborates.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

Tom Powell, Founder of Toy Lift, and Liza Borches, Owner of Carter Myers Automotive, joined Jerry Miller live on The I Love CVille Show! The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Fountain, Amazon Music, Audible, Rumble and iLoveCVille.com.

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Liza Borches, CEO of Carter Myers Automotive. We dive into the bold risks that have shaped her century-old dealership group, her innovative approach to empowering employees with partial ownership, her biggest wins, regrets, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: Impel - Impel enables automotive retailers, manufacturers, and online marketplaces to turn shoppers into buyers, and buyers into lifelong customers, with the auto industry's most advanced AI-powered Customer Lifecycle Management platform. Learn more @ https://impel.ai/ Car Dealership Guy News - The #1 source for concise and unbiased car industry news. Stay informed with the most relevant and interesting stories by visiting https://news.dealershipguy.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:56) - Liza's background and career (00:13:03) - How have you changed operating principles? (00:16:31) - Offering equity to GMs (00:21:00) - What is your ESOP comprised of? (00:22:49) - What has your growth trajectory looked like? (00:28:22) - What mistakes have you made along the way? (00:33:20) - What are the core competencies at your stores? (00:35:32) - centralized vs. decentralized (00:39:29) - How are you future-proofing your business? (00:49:24) - Is the OEM the friend of the dealer? (00:52:53) - What is top of mind for you these days? (00:59:17) - How do you stay educated in the industry? (01:06:10) - What's your outlook for the industry? (01:12:44) - Closing thoughts Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ https://www.twitter.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 ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Shoot us a Text.We're together in-person this Thursday morning as we reflect on the 100 years of Carter Myers Automotive. Today we're talking about how plug-in hybrids may not be the transition to EVs that we thought, how Tesla may have already exhausted its Cybertruck reservation list and how more Americans are concerned about their credit card debt.Show Notes with linksMany have pointed to the plug-in hybrid as the ideal transition vehicle from ICE to BEV. But a new study from J.D. Power suggests that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) may not be the electric vehicle solution consumers are looking for.PHEV satisfaction scored 669 on a 1,000-point scale, lower than BEVs (716) and premium EVs (738).PHEVs account for just 1.9% of U.S. vehicle sales, while BEVs hold 9.4% and conventional hybrids 10.7%.High purchase and maintenance costs are major drawbacks, with compact PHEVs averaging $48,700 compared to BEVs at $36,900.As of August 2024, there are 41 PHEV models in the U.S., compared to 39 hybrid models and 60 BEV models."Dealers are the frontline educators in the EV space," says Brent Gruber of J.D. Power, encouraging them to bridge knowledge gaps around issues like range, charging, and cost.Tesla's Cybertruck has seen impressive sales, with over 27,000 units sold in the U.S. in 2024. However, the company appears to be running through its massive reservation list faster than anticipated, with new buyers getting their trucks much sooner than expected.Tesla sold 16,000 Cybertrucks in Q3 2024, following 11,000 in the first half of the year.Despite claims of up to 2 million reservations, buyers can now get a Cybertruck within 60 days of ordering.Some early reservation holders report being offered additional trucks much earlier than anticipated.The base model, originally priced at $39,900, is no longer available, with current models starting around $100,000.A new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that many Americans are growing more concerned about their ability to manage credit card debt.The likelihood of missing a payment in the next three months has climbed to 14.2%, the highest since April 2020.Delinquencies on credit card accounts over 90 days past due reached 9.1%, along with a rise in bankruptcy filings.U.S. household debt now totals $17.8 trillion, with credit card balances hitting $1.14 trillion, up almost 6% year-over-year.Middle-income households are feeling the squeeze, with 44% reporting more financial worries than last year."For people with good incomes and good credit scores, things are going well... Now the other half, that can be a much more troublesome situation," noted Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Shoot us a Text.It's a wheels up Wednesday as we're celebrating with Carter Myers Automotive at their 100th Anniversary Gala. We also dive into the rise of affordable new vehicles, AI's game-changing role in EV battery safety, and the growing frustration of U.S. shoppers facing shrinkflation.Show Notes with links:New data suggests lower-priced vehicles are surging in popularity despite the average price of new cars remaining high. Buyers are acting fast before affordable models disappear, with notable increases in sub-$20,000 cars.Kia Forte sales rose by 6%, Nissan Versa by 64%, and Mitsubishi Mirage by an incredible 114%, even though the Mirage is set to be discontinued.Vehicles priced between $20,000 and $30,000 saw nearly 44% growth in sales during Q3.Meanwhile, luxury cars priced at $100,000 or more saw a sharp decline, with sales plummeting 46% in the past 9 months.Kevin Roberts from CarGurus says consumers are becoming more cautious due to economic uncertainty, high interest rates, and elevated vehicle prices.Technology firms are racing to tackle EV battery defects with the help of artificial intelligence. AI models are dramatically speeding up quality checks, helping identify potential issues before they lead to costly or dangerous outcomes.UnitX's AI tools scan cells in 3.5 seconds, compared to 5 minutes for human operators, allowing labor to be reassigned.Richard Ahlfeld of Monolith says AI can halve battery testing time, while Nio Europe is leveraging AI to accelerate battery development.SES AI is using AI models to map new molecules, potentially revolutionizing material discovery for future EV batteries.Patrick Hertzke of McKinsey notes that improving battery chemistry, like pharmaceuticals, takes time but holds tremendous potential for the future.A new LendingTree study reveals just how widespread shrinkflation is in the U.S., with many products shrinking in size while prices stay the same—or even rise—leaving consumers to pay more for less.31% of the 98 supermarket products studied have shrunk over the last four years.Paper products like toilet paper were the most affected, with 60% shrinking since 2019.Charmin Ultra Strong rolls shrank by 15.4%, while prices per 100 sheets increased by 31.4%.Breakfast cereals and candy have also been impacted, with Reese's shrinking by 11% and its price skyrocketing by 68.2%.Matt Schulz of LendingTree notes "Shrinkflation adds insult to injury for already frustrated consumers."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

When you invest in your talent, your team becomes stronger, together. In this episode of The Walk Around podcast, we're joined by Liza Borches, President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive and Danelle Delgado, co-founder of training services, TeamEngage. Borches and Delgado's automotive talent development partnership was born from a shared passion for growing and retaining female leadership in the industry. Listen in for their insights from working in automotive retail and the success that diverse perspectives can bring to everyone in a workplace.  In this episode you'll hear:  The importance of developing female leaders in the automotive space  How strengthening women makes men stronger too  Investing in your team's leadership abilities to avoid turnover  The power of establishing confidence and using your differences as an advantage  How having a mentor can develop your skillset and more!  Liza Borches is a fourth-generation automobile dealer, President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, with rooftops found across Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and soon Maryland. Originally founded in 1924, CMA has a rich history in the automotive space and currently represents 18 car brands with 3,000+ new and used vehicles in stock. Liza is passionate about making a difference by creating win-win solutions for customers, futures for associates and contributions to her communities.   Danelle Delgado is the co-founder of TeamEngage and is focused on delivering life-changing team training in service-based companies. She specializes in scaling human capital, personal achievement, team communication, sales strategies and results. Working alongside Liza, Danelle's specialized training has expanded the CMA brand and helped drive opportunities for women in the field.  For more about Liza Borches and Danelle Delgado, visit their LinkedIn profiles. Like this episode? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out JM&A Insider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more content like this.

Liza Borches is the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, a family and employee-owned automotive group serving Central Virginia since 1924. As the fourth-generation leader of CMA, she is the first woman to hold this position in the company's history. Liza continues her family's legacy of honesty, integrity, customer service, and community involvement while driving the business forward. Today, Liza Borches opens up about the intricate balancing act of managing motherhood, marriage, and friendship alongside her demanding professional roles, not to mention her significant involvement in non-profit boards. With candid insights, she stresses the vital role of systems, processes, and supportive networks in achieving this balance. During their conversation, Kaylee and Liza delve into the evolving seasons of life, the importance of mentorship, and the power of sharing women's stories. Liza shares her experiences with coaching, defining her company's mission, and the authentic impact it has had both internally and externally. Listeners will also hear about the transformative Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that instills pride and ownership among her employees, Liza's dedication to the fixed operations side of the automotive industry, and her innovative program designed to empower women in the industry. Join us as Liza takes us through her unexpected yet passion-filled journey in the automotive world, the evolving dynamics of her family business, and her optimistic vision for the future of transportation. Tune in for a conversation brimming with heartfelt stories, invaluable lessons, and inspiring future plans. -------------------------------------------- This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Their strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

Shoot us a Text.It's a busy week around the ASOTU-verse as we've got people traveling in all different directions. Today, we're talking about a new study showing a significant drop in dealership profitability, look at how Carter Myers is ahead of the curve on employee healthcare, and look inside a casket that feels like a Cybertruck.Show Notes with links:U.S. franchised dealerships experienced a significant 33.4% drop in average pretax profit during the first half of 2024, reflecting a broader trend of shrinking profitability in retail auto.According to a year over year dealership performance benchmark report from Presidio Group and NCM Associates that looked at 3900 franchised dealers, the average U.S. dealership sold 410 new vehicles (down 1.4%) and 364 used vehicles (flat from last year) in the first half of 2024.Front end gross profit per new vehicle dropped 32.9% to $2,408, used vehicle profit fell 22.9% to $1,404, with total revenue per store down 3.4% to $40 million.This marks a 50% reduction from peak profitability in 2021.Variable gross profit has fallen 32% since 2022, while personnel expenses only dropped 6%.Overall dealer sentiment is positive with over half of the survey dealers expecting profits to rise in the next 12 months."We're surprised that the typical dealership hasn't adjusted its spending and variable costs as quickly and appropriately as it should have given the decline in profitability over the last two years," George Karolis, president of Presidio Group, said in a statement. "This is a time when dealers must be nimble and adjust quickly to the industry's changing circumstances, and many of them have not."Carter Myers Automotive in Virginia, widely known for their ESOP, has found a novel way to manage escalating health care costs by adopting a self-funded insurance plan, with potential premium holidays if year-end surpluses are achieved.Employees are encouraged to make cost-effective health care choices, with any savings going back to offset future premiums.CMA experienced no premium increases for the first two years and provided two premium holidays, each lasting about 3 months, an average savings of $900/householdFocus groups and surveys helped shape the plan, ensuring buy-in from employees.Liza Borches, CEO of CMA shared, “The benefit of an ESOP is that you share the responsibility. As we were looking at some of our benefit plans, we said, 'How do we apply the same philosophy to other areas of our business?' "Titan Casket borrows from Tesla's playbook by creating a bulletproof casket complete with vegan leather, with a design that looks oddly similar to Tesla's Cybertruck.The HyperCasket is available for $9,999 on pre-order with delivery starting in Q4 of this year.To keep design affiliation clear, their website states “Titan's Hypercasket is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tesla, Inc., or Elon Musk. Design similarities are for creative expression only and do not imply aHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Shoot us a Text.It's a busy Thursday in the dealership as stores across the country wake up to CDK Global's DMS being offline for a second straight day. But it's not all doom and gloom, as we're highlighting how Carter Myers Automotive celebrates new apprentice techs with a signing day.Show Notes with links:Yesterday's cyberattack against CDK Global's DMS disrupted nearly 15,000 dealerships. The attack halted various operations, including parts, service, accounting, finance, insurance, inventory, and cashier tasks, pushing dealers to adapt quickly to maintain sales and operations and apparently, it's not over.In an email to customers, CDK wrote, "We are sorry to inform you that we experienced an additional cyber incident late in the evening on June 19th. Out of continued caution and to protect our customers, we are once again proactively shutting down most of our systems. We are currently assessing the overall impact and consulting with external third-party experts. At this time, we do not have an estimated time frame for resolution and therefore our dealers' systems will not be available at a minimum on Thursday, June 20th."Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive, resorted to using pencil and paper, comparing it to hurricane-induced power outages. "We'll just have to do it manually. It's not different than when a hurricane comes and we're out of power. We'll just have to do everything by hand, then we'll have to recreate it. …We're following the instructions CDK has given us to protect the integrity of our information. This type of problem hasn't happened before." said Case who's group has been with CDK since 1979Teddy Morse, CEO of the Ed Morse Auto Group, one of the largest private groups in the country, said, “"That's a fun term to wake up to, by the way," Morse told Automotive News, reading a text from his team that simply said, ‘There has been a cyber event.'Morse continued "CDK systems are an important tool, but my team isn't completely reliant on them because our group will continue to take care of customers, and sell and service cars."  80% of his 50 stores are on CDKCarter Myers Automotive celebrates new apprentice technicians with signing ceremonies, similar to college athlete signings, to honor and promote careers in auto repair.Signing ceremonies include family, friends, local media, and politicians, attracting 100-150 attendees to cheer on the new apprentices.Beth Lucchesi, Talent Acquisition Specialist at CMA, emphasizes the benefits of trades, such as no college debt and great earning potential and said, “"We want to celebrate these students as they enter a career path and earn a living wage — with no college debt and great earning potential," said Beth Lucchesi.Apprentices receive hand tools and dealership gear to start their careers.One of the new techs, Danny Medina said "It was really exciting." There was a time when I was really worried about not knowing where I was going to start a career. So it was great finally seeing myself here and having a career set up for me."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

This month in South Carolina, we brought our convention attendees four of retail automotive's leading minds — and now we bring them to the masses. Here's the podcast of our expert panel featuring John Altman of Beyer Auto Group; Liza Borches, former VADA chair and fourth-generation leader of Carter Myers Automotive; and automotive analyst and auto tech investor Steve Greenfield. It's all moderated by Dealer Merchant Services' Amberly Allen. The post-COVID automotive industry faces challenges and opportunities, including embracing change, adapting to new consumer preferences, and investing in resilient business models. They talk the potential of AI, the significance of culture and employee engagement, and the importance of adapting to changing customer preferences. They also highlighted concerns about margin compression, technician shortages, and the impact of government changes and tariffs.  

It's December! Which means different weather patterns for different parts of the US, and also means that we get to talk about how dealers are giving gifts to kids.Writers Chris Reeves and Kristi Canada join the show to share how Carter Myers Automotive donated over 200 bikes to kids through their local Salvation Army!Have a story of dealers making a difference that you'd like to share? Send it to us at https://www.asotu.com/positivityHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Chris's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Belief, Maximizer, Responsibility, Empathy & Developer Chris Heinz wants to lead from generous grace, excellence, and joy. He and his family live in Charlottesville, VA, where he's the Director of People & Associate Experience for Carter Myers Automotive, a Fortune 500 dealership group with 23 locations and 1,200 employees. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Chris has worked with over 250 teams. He is also on the leadership team of the Trinity Fellows program and Proclaim HOPE. Chris' website is www.ChrisHeinz.com. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

It's Tuesday time, and we're talking about the industry's EV ongoings from Tesla's court dates, one Dealer's EV Bootcamp, and a little good natured ribbing from one automaker to another. Tesla is set to defend itself in its first trial involving an Autopilot fatality, a crucial test for CEO Elon Musk and the technology he promotes. The first of two trials, scheduled for mid-September in a California state court, will scrutinize a 2019 crash where a Tesla Model 3 veered off a highway, struck a palm tree, and burst into flames, resulting in the death of the owner and serious injuries to two passengers.Tesla denied liability for both accidents, blaming driver error and stating that Autopilot is safe when monitored by humans. Internal emails may reveal what Musk and other officials knew about Autopilot's capabilities and deficiencies. The company clearly stated "There are no self-driving cars on the road today."Another unique point of the case is that it positions Musk as the leader of the engineering team behind the Autopilot technology, challenging his reputation as an engineering leader. This highlights Musk's direct involvement and potential accountability in the development and deployment of the Autopilot system.Late last week Elon Musk's livestream of a drive using Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 was underwhelming due to poor video quality and operational flaws, including driving in the wrong lane and trying to pass a red light. Despite Musk's previous hype and over 10 million views, the video did not successfully showcase the FSD v12's effectiveness, highlighting ongoing challenges with Tesla's self-driving technology.As the emergence of more and more EVs continues, many progressive Dealers are leaning into the trend preparing themselves, their teams, and their communities for whatever is in store. One Dealer at the forefront is Liza Borches, owner of Carter Myers Automotive, a 23+ store group headquartered in Charlottesville, VA who executed a great idea last week…an EV BootcampIn what we'll consider a nod to some great trucks, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a wrap resembling a Toyota Tundra, following a previous instance of a Cybertruck wrapped to look like a Ford F-150. Is Tesla trolling competitors, testing wraps, or innocently camouflaging the vehicle before its official launch?CEO Elon Musk has previously expressed frustration with traditional pickup truck designs and justified the radical design of the Cybertruck. The Toyota Tundra is one of the bestselling pickups in the US, selling about 100,000 units per year.Although Tesla has rarely used camouflage or wraps on prototype vehicles, it has been using wraps on the Cybertruck more frequently. A wrap is the only way to get a different color on the stainless steel body of the vehicle, and it remains unclear whether Tesla will offer factory wraps or let third parties take over the market. Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Liza Borches has come back to Dealer News Today after her memorable Season 4 appearance! Since that time, Carter Myers Automotive has added three new rooftops, for a total of 23 dealerships in Virginia and West Virginia. Liza's many accomplishments and awards speak for themselves, but she's especially proud of the vital community service that Carter Myers has been able to accomplish under her leadership, such as the Driving Lives Forward initiative, helping disadvantaged local families secure affordable vehicles.In this episode, Liza reunites with our host Derek D to talk about what has changed since her first DNT episode - and what, surprisingly, hasn't. She discusses why she initially planned for 2023 to be a year of stabilization for Carter Myers Automotive (and why that hasn't fully been the case), why many car owners are looking to sell their vehicles through nontraditional channels, and the misconception customers may currently have about incentives. Plus, she has plenty to say about why 20-30 days' worth of inventory is a dealership “sweet spot” and how to maintain it, the extraordinary story of a service manager at Carter Myers who is a recent 40 Under 40 honoree, and much more.Carter Myers AutomotiveEpisode Highlights:Why Carter Myers Automotive's employee stock ownership program (ESOP) has been an advantage in acquisitionsThe single biggest surprise in the auto industry over the last yearWhat it takes to bring a local community outreach program to the national levelThe rewards and challenges to expanding a dealership group into a new state - particularly into an open pointWhy investment in service departments is now more critical than ever“We have not seen a significant change in the used car environment in the last 12 months, and I don't think we will for the next several years.”— Liza Borches|| Dealer News Today is a Dave Cantin Group production

In this episode of To the Point, we wrap up our biggest takeaways from the 2023 NADA Show, where we interviewed top industry leaders in auto retail. This episode – the final installment of our two-part NADA series − features Phil Langley, head of dealer network development for Stellantis; Natalia Giner, CEO of A2Z Sync; Mike Overfelt, a GM with Carter Myers Automotive; and Marco Schnabl, Executive Chairman of RockED. 

Robert Migliaccio is the service director at Carter Myers Automotive in Virginia. He has 22 years of experience!! He is passionate about helping others succeed and has worked his way up the ranks from detailing to becoming a service manager and a service director. Robert knows Fixed Ops. Robert Migliaccio was a self-starter from a young age, getting into car radios and stereo installations. This entrepreneurial spirit drove him to become a parts counter guy, wholesale guy, and eventually a service manager at a large Ford/Toyota store. Personal growth is a priority for Robert, and he fell in love with Cater Meyers Aautomotive's mantra: “move lives forward”. He joined as fixed ops director. Robert has been able to help his team members achieve their personal and professional goals, propelling the company forward. Connect Robert Migliaccio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-migliaccio-54643961/ Kaylee Felio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gotopartsgirl Website: https://www.partsedge.com/ Takeaways 20+ year career journey to home Moving people forward Finding the drive and strive to want and be more Quote “I was looking for growth, potential, and position so I can make a difference” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepartsgirl/message

Scott Simons is a successful car dealer that is involved in multiple businesses across many industries. Scott's main focus is in the auto industry. He is the Managing Partner and General Manager of five Carter Myers Automotive dealerships in West Virginia. He is a speaker, business consultant, astute investor, and purveyor of filling the cups of anyone who is willing to put in the effort.Scott shares specific tactical advice you can apply and how he continues to push himself by surrounding himself with those he can learn from .What we discuss in this episode:If you own or manage a dealership, you must be willing to explore new growth opportunities and embrace new ideas. Dealerships that embrace the future will maintain their profitability and relevance in the coming years. Those who do not will be squeezed out of a tightening landscape. In this week's episode of the Dealer Playbook, Scott Simons goes into great detail about Creating A Dealership Growth Environment. As a true leader and an excellent communicator, he ensures that each member of his team understands their role and works together to further the company's growth.While Building a Great Team. Investing in employee training, retention, and happiness is critical to growth and success for your dealership. A motivated, positive team is your greatest asset in building competitive advantage for your business over the long term.Customer service is easily the auto industry's best salesperson. With customer emotions running so hot,it's crucial for your auto dealership to give every facet of customer service the finest polish imaginable. Due to the "virtuous circle" nature of the automotive industry, where strong customer service performance brings customers back later to the showroom floor—and the other way around—there is no doubt that this will pay off in amazing ways.How doing business with your own people make your climb to success is betterScott stocks his view on training employees “training is not it's not a knowing issue here, people know what to do. It's a motivation issue. And I need to help motivate them and get the best out of them. That's my job is to give them all the tools in order to be successful and give them an environment to thrive.”Chain of Command in Organizational Structure establishes accountability, it lays out a company's lines of authority and decision-making power. A proper chain of command ensures that every task, job position and department has one person assuming responsibility for performance.To unify competing desires and perspectives, emphasize that choices be made in the best interest of the customer.How Scott pours back into his team weekly including monitoring their personal credit, managing expenses, and much more that's lead to saving their livesGrowth and rewards have always been critical components of human resources and employee motivation. Furthermore, most people want to advance in their careers. To keep employees longer in your organization, you should provide them with a Personal Development Plan. You can use this plan to map out employee development. How does a Junior Developer advance to the level of Senior Developer? Or, how can a Manager improve in his or her position? Another advantage of employee development is that by promoting employees internally, you can easily fill senior positions within your organization. Furthermore, because you already know everything there is to know about the employee, you are less likely to hire the wrong person for the job.To keep your employees and increase growth in your dealership, one of the most important factors is company culture. Before using motivation-boosting methods such as rewards and development, preparing your organization to support these changes is important. It's not about having the right infrastructure, but also having the right people in the right place. You must create an en

Scott Simons is a successful car dealer that is involved in multiple businesses across many industries. Scott's main focus is in the auto industry. He is the Managing Partner and General Manager of five Carter Myers Automotive dealerships in West Virginia. He is a speaker, business consultant, astute investor, and purveyor of filling the cups of anyone who is willing to put in the effort. Scott shares specific tactical advice you can apply and how he continues to push himself by surrounding himself with those he can learn from . What we discuss in this episode: If you own or manage a dealership, you must be willing to explore new growth opportunities and embrace new ideas. Dealerships that embrace the future will maintain their profitability and relevance in the coming years. Those who do not will be squeezed out of a tightening landscape. In this week's episode of the Dealer Playbook, Scott Simons goes into great detail about Creating A Dealership Growth Environment. As a true leader and an excellent communicator, he ensures that each member of his team understands their role and works together to further the company's growth. While Building a Great Team. Investing in employee training, retention, and happiness is critical to growth and success for your dealership. A motivated, positive team is your greatest asset in building competitive advantage for your business over the long term. Customer service is easily the auto industry's best salesperson. With customer emotions running so hot,it's crucial for your auto dealership to give every facet of customer service the finest polish imaginable. Due to the "virtuous circle" nature of the automotive industry, where strong customer service performance brings customers back later to the showroom floor—and the other way around—there is no doubt that this will pay off in amazing ways. How doing business with your own people make your climb to success is better Scott stocks his view on training employees “training is not it's not a knowing issue here, people know what to do. It's a motivation issue. And I need to help motivate them and get the best out of them. That's my job is to give them all the tools in order to be successful and give them an environment to thrive.” Chain of Command in Organizational Structure establishes accountability, it lays out a company's lines of authority and decision-making power. A proper chain of command ensures that every task, job position and department has one person assuming responsibility for performance. To unify competing desires and perspectives, emphasize that choices be made in the best interest of the customer. How Scott pours back into his team weekly including monitoring their personal credit, managing expenses, and much more that's lead to saving their lives Growth and rewards have always been critical components of human resources and employee motivation. Furthermore, most people want to advance in their careers. To keep employees longer in your organization, you should provide them with a Personal Development Plan. You can use this plan to map out employee development. How does a Junior Developer advance to the level of Senior Developer? Or, how can a Manager improve in his or her position? Another advantage of employee development is that by promoting employees internally, you can easily fill senior positions within your organization. Furthermore, because you already know everything there is to know about the employee, you are less likely to hire the wrong person for the job. To keep your employees and increase growth in your dealership, one of the most important factors is company culture. Before using motivation-boosting methods such as rewards and development, preparing your organization to support these changes is important. It's not about having the right infrastructure, but also having the right people in the right place. You must create an environment that naturally stimulates motivation. Listen to the full episode for insights and context from Scott Simons Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! Thanks, Scott Simons! If you enjoyed this episode featuring Scott Simons, support us by clicking the links! Connect with Scott Simons on LinkedIn Connect with Michael Cirillo Connect with Michael on LinkedIn

Culture is a buzzword that gets thrown around in business all of the time.  A company has a great culture! A company has a poor culture!  The key is how to build a positive culture in your business that lasts.  In this episode, Liza Borches, President/ CEO of the Carter Myers Automotive Group shares how they have instilled a culture of "Moving Lives Forward" in their group, their community and in the hearts of their employees.  It is a fantastic conversation everyone can benefit from . Enjoy!! don't forget to subscribe, share and rate the show!! About Liza A 4th generation Automobile retailer with experience in growing an organization exponentially through a people-focused approach.  Offering employee ownership, managing partnerships, and values based hiring, CMA has grown from 3 dealerships to 20 in the last 15 years, representing 6 markets, 1000 associates and 18 franchises across Virginia. The mission of Carter Myers Automotive is to Move Lives Forward for customers, associates and the community. Under Liza's leadership, CMA has lived this mission through progressive changes in the customer experience, innovative benefit programs and employee ownership, a commitment to sustainability and through the many non-profit partnerships Her community service awards include the Automotive News “Top 40 Industry Leaders under 40” for 2013; the Hovey S. Dabney Corporate Citizenship award on behalf of Carter Myers Automotive; and in 2020, Liza was recognized by Cox Automotive as the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year for 2020, by Automotive News as a Top 100 Leading Woman in Automotive and by the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce as the Chamber Business Leader of the year. Liza and her husband, Pete, live in Charlottesville, VA with their two children, Parker (age 13) and Taylor (age 16). Connect with Liza:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizaborches/ The "Infinite Game" book recommendation: https://amzn.to/3R2k7vh About Glenn Pasch: "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.” Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally. Thanks for making this a top 30 podcast in Personal Development space https://bit.ly/3pmbArb Let's Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

Carter Myers Automotive has been around for 98 years, meaning they lived through the Spanish Flu of 1918.Liza Borches hasn't seen all of that, but as the 3rd generation President and CEO of CMA, she knows the stories of the company. She knows the joys and the pains. And she has led the organization through growth and culture shift, overcoming her own ideas about retail auto and even some misogyny from those in her organization. Michael Cirillo, Paul J Daly, and Kyle Mountsier ask her about an opportunity at General Mills, Honda's 3 Joys, and why groups are asking CMA to acquire them.What we talk about in this episode:0:00 Intro with Michael Cirillo, Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier.7:59 Coming out of college, Liza didn't want to work for the family business. She took a job with American Honda because it sounded like fun to live in Southern California. But that job showed her a whole new side of retail automotive.“I started really seeing the difference that those leaders and dealership associates were making in their communities, I saw a different side of the business than I had grown up with. I grew up just seeing my dad working 24/7 some challenging times with our business almost going under a lot of stress and to be honest, he just wasn't around. So I just needed to see a different perspective on the business. And then I got to come home and see it through the lens that my dad was able to share with me more as an adult than versus when I was a kid.”14:04 For Carter Myers Automotive, company culture is about influencing the whole person, not just that person at work.“Tom Doll shared at the Subaru meeting a couple of weeks ago, and he said, ''We don't just want to be good business people. We want to be good people in business.” And I think at CMA, that's something that we've always focused on. We don't want to just create and pour into and invest in our team to be good business people. We also want to help them be good people in business. And I think that reflects back to encouraging our team to bring their whole self to work, not just their work self, and how do we help them grow both personally and professionally, that it has to be investing in them as a human being and not just an as an a team member of CMA.”19:43 Liza's grandfather gave the company its fiscal responsibility, her father gave it an aggressive growth desire, and Liza herself brought the company its soul. She learned how to build a great culture at a single store and then began scaling it to the other stores in the group with the help of some amazing general managers.27:15 Michael Cirillo makes an observation that in some ways, the automotive industry is really one big family business. Liza adds to that by talking about the fear of failing in a family business, but how, if you aren't afraid to be yourself and bring your own ideas to the table, you can add a whole new perspective.⭐️ Love the podcast? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your LinkedIn or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! We have a daily email! ✉️ Sign up for our free and fun-to-read daily email for a quick shot of relevant news in automotive retail, media, and pop culture.

Liza Borches is a fourth-generation automotive dealer, but once upon a time, she never imagined she'd want to sell cars. Over the last 15 years, Carter Myers Automotive has experienced explosive growth, from three rooftops to 20 - and Liza, Cox Automotive's 2020 Woman of the Year, says they're ready to go even further.Listen in while Liza Borches, President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive, shares her passion for helping people through automotive sales, CMA's philosophy of “Moving Lives Forward,” how she makes the most of business and family responsibilities, and more.On this episode, Liza Borches talks with Derek D about employee ownership, the importance of transportation in shaping lives, and why she can't do business on the golf course.Carter Myers AutomotiveEpisode Highlights:How Liza manages a packed schedule with 20 dealerships and raising teenage childrenThe “pivotal moment” that convinced Liza to go back to the retail side of the auto industry, and how she taught herself from scratch to run a dealershipThe rare employee incentive that has helped Carter Myers Automotive's longtime successHow an awkward moment at a Mets game gave Liza perspective on being a woman in a male-dominated field“When I was growing up, I saw this business as ‘How many cars can we sell' and ‘How many cars do we service', and I didn't experience the business from the perspective of the lives that we change and the people that we help.” — Liza BorchesDealer News Today is a DCG Media production

Today we take a look at the latest Top 150 Dealer List published by Automotive News as well as Honda and GM's Announced Partnership to develop affordable EV technology. We also dig into the top 5 Gen Z brands and talk about why we think they are at the top. We'll also try to answer the question; “Which is more important; high quality creative or volume content:”Automotive News 2022 Top 150 List has been released, and there are some surprises, but not for us.Carter Myers Automotive led by Owner / CEO Liza Borches jumped 29 spots on the list from 117 to 88Other Troublemakers on the list: West Herr from 22 to 17; Koons #30; Honda and GM partner for EV ManufacturingThe Top 5 Gen Z Brands are Mostly Fashion, but More About LifestyleNike, Vans, Apple, Adobe, HoneyCreativity vs. Content, which is most importantHonda and GM partner for EV ManufacturingSign up for the ASOTU Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/Listen to other episodes: https://www.asotu.com/media/podcastsRead the most recent Daily Push Back email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-emailShare positive dealer stories: https://www.asotu.com/positivity

The Solutionaries have an Automotive juggernaut's Brew Ready for YOU. Liza Myers Borches is the CEO and President at Carter Myers Automotive. Liza is a 4th generation Automobile retailer with experience in growing an organization exponentially through a people-focused approach. Offering employee ownership, managing partnerships, and values based hiring, CMA has grown from 3 dealerships to 15 in the last 15 years, representing 5 markets, over 700 associates and 17 franchises across Virginia. Her awards and accomplishments are many but her love for people and growth are even weighted more. Liza is a Super Human and an excellent example of why Woman in Automotive are so valuable to industries future. Get You Some, Let's Brew.Share and SubscribeVisit us at www.CarGuyCoffee.com

The more you look at the clues success leaves, there's a constant trail of themes that continue to show up: Poverty, hard-times, impactful lessons, mentors along the way, and the arduous journeys many have taken.  Scott Simons is Managing Partner and General Manager of 5 West Virginia Car Dealerships with Carter Myers Automotive.  He's co-host of the highly successful show on clubhouse.io, Breakfast of Champions with over 115 thousand followers.  He is a speaker,business consultant, savvy investor, and a purveyor of filling the cups of every single person he can help if they are willing to put in the work. He's a proud father and happily married to his wife of 40 years. Today, you're in for a treat as Tom and Scott dig right into the beginning of where most great stories begin………childhood.  They discuss Scott's massive family of 8 aunts and uncles, the lessons he learned with working with less.  Tom and Scott dig into the importance of establishing culture and creating an environment where people can come to work on building a life and not just a resume.  Scott shares some of his processes he takes his clients through including sharing their stories with his staff before they are sent to approach a referral about purchasing a vehicle.  This episode may bring a few tears to your eyes (bring your kleenex) as Scott shares one of the greatest gifts during a session where he was educating his staff on getting their financial houses in order. This is the mic-dropper in the episode you will not forget.  What You'll Learn: Scott's family situation that led to him developing the ethical foundation in approaching life and business  Tom shares a little about his childhood and living in scarcity growing up What to do when you don't “people” as well as others and are thrown into a sales role  Why it's important to find out the objections leading to payment, price, trade in the car business Scott talks about the power of getting into big networks like Arete' and Apex and what inspired him to get involved How doing business with your own people make your climb to success is better Why Scott sits down with his team to share a story about the clients he refers to them to follow up with and why this is important Locations Scott and his dealerships send vehicles to and the various brands, makes, and models they carry  How cross collateralizing can affect a dealership to its detriment One word that people use that chap Tom's ass How Scott pours back into his team weekly including monitoring their personal credit, managing expenses, and much more that's lead to saving their lives A gift that Scott received publicly that brought tears to every single pair of eyes in the room  And much more! Favorite Quote: “I was raised to help someone if you can help them, but do not enable them.  When people show you who they truly are, believe them. When I was younger, I would turn that person into an enemy, but now, I just distance myself.”  Scott Simons  Connect with Kris:  Facebook  Instagram Carter Myers Automotive    How To Get Involved: From his start in the GPS tracking industry to founding the Step It Up Academy, Tomas Keenan is on a mission to break out of the concept of “average” and reach the success that is anything but. And he wants you to join him. Check Tomas out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and don't forget to visit tomaskeenan.com and sign up to make sure you never miss an episode drop. Enjoyed the episode? Hop over to Apple Podcasts for more! Like and share to help spread the word. We appreciate your support—and we hope to return the favor: Leave a review to let us know what you want to hear from Tomas next.

In the first episode of 2022 host Scott Joseph sits down with some of the experts in the auto industry at the MOPAR Service Parts and Business Conference in Orlando Florida. Ben Rexrode with the Carter-Myers Automotive group to talk about some of the things they have done to adapt to todays environment from Covid-19 to chip shortages. Scott and Ben also discuss the difference between a customer and a client and how sales teams can provide an added value to their services. Also joining the show this week is Jesse Campos with Shell Oil Company. Scott and Jesse discuss the future of the automotive industry and where things are headed with electric vehicles and charging stations.  This is a unique episode of move crush count that you will not want to miss. 

ABOUT LIZA:Liza is a fourth-generation Automobile Dealer who has a passion for our industry and how many lives we can impact every day. By creating win-win solutions for our customers, win-win futures for our associates, and win-win contributions to our communities, we want to make a difference! 26% of our company is owned by our associates through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and we are looking for more opportunities to grow together. Our company exists to move lives forward for our customers, our associates, and our community.In 2020, we developed a non-profit initiative in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville to assist individuals and families without stable, reliable transportation and/or lack of or damaged credit to have access to transportation options. Join us in growing Driving Lives Forward!Connect with Liza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizaborches/============================WANT TO START A PODCAST?PodcastLaunchLabNow.com

We admire great leaders. Yet we never ask the question, who mentors these individuals? Who helps them improve? In this episode, Scott Simons shares with host Glenn Pasch how he has surrounded himself with other leaders who help keep him focused on his goals. From looking to new areas to explore, Scott realized doing things only by himself never worked. Finding others who did what he was trying to do to help guide him allowed himself to achieve goals faster. Very tactical and brutally honest. Well worth your time. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe and share.  About Scott Simons Scott Simons is a very successful entrepreneur that is involved in multiple businesses across many industries. Scott's main focus is in the auto industry. Scott's dream growing up from very humble beginnings was to be a car dealer. Scott started selling cars 25 years ago after getting his Master's degree. Through blood, sweat, tears, Scott was able to buy into his first car dealership with Carter Myers Automotive in 2010. Scott now the President and General Manager of CMA's Valley Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, VW located in Virginia. Scott has been recognized as one of the top people in the automotive industry by the Automotive News. Scott has parlayed his success in the auto industry to multiple other businesses. Deputy Sheriff Reserve OG Member of the Arete Syndicate Apex Executive Member of the Lion's Den P Fit Fitness Franchises (part owner in multiple locations) Partner HRevive (HR Community) Everbowl (investor) Factory Antique Mall (Partner) Horizon's Edge Sports Complex (Partner) Farmer Focus Chicken (Investor) Biotech Company (Investor) Accredited Investor in multiple Cardone Capital Funds Angel Investor About Glenn Pasch: "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.” Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally. Let's Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Liza Myers-Borches & Joy Farley! Liza Myers-Borches is a Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley, a Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine!

Leadership is a journey that can last your whole life. Who you were as a young leader may not be the same leader later in your career. How do you take what you have learned and help develop other's skills?  How do you develop leaders in your organization is a key factor for the business success.  Scott Simons, GM and partner in multiple automotive dealerships shares his journey as a leader. From brash "know-it-all" to understanding his leadership responsibility to the people on his team.  Scott shares specific tactical advice you can apply and how he continues to push himself by surrounding himself with those he can learn from . Inspiring and enlightening. Such a great sotry and conversation. Don't miss this one. Enjoy!! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. About Scott Simons Scott Simons is a very successful entrepreneur that is involved in multiple businesses across many industries. Scott's main focus is in the auto industry. Scott's dream growing up from very humble beginnings was to be a car dealer.  Scott started selling cars 25 years ago after getting his Master's degree. Through blood, sweat, tears, Scott was able to buy into his first car dealership with Carter Myers Automotive in 2010. Scott now the President and General Manager of CMA's Valley Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, VW located in Virginia.  Scott has been recognized as one of the top people in the automotive industry by the Automotive News. Scott has parlayed his success in the auto industry to multiple other businesses.  Deputy Sheriff Reserve  OG Member of the Arete Syndicate  Apex Executive  Member of the Lion's Den  P Fit Fitness Franchises (part owner in multiple locations) Partner HRevive (HR Community) Everbowl (investor) Factory Antique Mall (Partner) Horizon's Edge Sports Complex (Partner) Farmer Focus Chicken (Investor) Biotech Company (Investor) Accredited Investor in multiple Cardone Capital Funds  Angel Investor About Glenn Pasch:  "Everyone finds themselves in charge at some point in their lives. Yet many of us lack the skills to generate consistent results. My goal is to help you learn the skills to adapt and grow in your personal and business life.” Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital, a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses create and deliver customers raving, recommending & returning for more. He is author of 2 books including "The Power of Connected Marketing" and has spoken and educated audiences throughout the US and internationally.   Let's Connect:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/​ Personal Website http://glennpasch.com/​ Company website: https://pcgdigital.com/

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast with Champions! This episode includes a message from Liza Myers-Borches a Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley, Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine!

Scott says, “Tomorrow is not guaranteed.” He lives every day of his life as it is his last day. Making the most of each day, he accomplished all his dreams in life. Carter Myers Automotive is undoubtedly lucky to have Scott Simons as their Managing Partner and General Manager. Being a true leader and an excellent communicator, he makes sure each of his team members knows their role and works in unison towards the company's growth. His hard work and passion for work made him a champion in life. When two like-minded people sit together, some of the magical things that can happen are unavoidable. In this episode of The Tactical Entrepreneur podcast, Steve and Scott talk about so many similarities in their journey that you can't avoid listening to this podcast make your day. Scott is out there to share many more exciting facts about his life and business, to add on. Tune in not to miss any of it.   What you will learn: What hardships in life helped Scott become his best version. Why Scott is indebted to his parents. What life-altering events occurred in both Steve's and Scott's life. How you become more productive in your daily life and business. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Don't compare your real life to somebody else's perceived social media, perfect life. It just doesn't exist. Life is a struggle, and it's about how you fight through it.”   Scott Simons   How to Get Involved: Find Scott through the link here or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more by just clicking here. Scott is also available on LinkedIn here. Steve Schabacker is the co-founder of Sheepdog Firearms and an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and marketer. Between his business and his content, Steve is educating firearm owners and armed professionals and setting a new standard for shops and training centers in the industry. You can visit Sheepdog Firearms online or reach out directly to Steve at sschabacker@outlook.com.  

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Liza Myers-Borches, a Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley, Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine

Tamra Andress: Purpose Activator, business designer, activation speaker and co-author of the Women Devotional: She Writes For Him: Stories of Resilient Faith 31:46  Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:38:49 Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast With Dr. Ro Schmidt interviews Regeline Sabbat, the CEO of Life Service Center of America, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, Putting God first by serving others  2:36:24 Barbara Majeski: “Curator of the Good Life”, Lifestyle blogger, Real Estate Investor, TV personality with regular features on the TODAY show, Inside Edition, Good Day New York and many more 3:38:41 Chris Winfield: "The Super Connector" from NYC, Co-Founder & CEO of Super Connector Media, Help One Person Everyday with Jen Gottlieb: former VH1 Host and Broadway Actress, Co founder of "Bulldog Reporter's Best New PR Agency"

Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 25:00 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:25:50  Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions. 1:58:50 Tamra Andress: Purpose Activator, business designer, activation speaker and co-author of the Women Devotional: She Writes For Him: Stories of Resilient Faith 2:25:20 Tim Storey: Author, speaker, entrepreneur and President of Storey Media inc 3:25:40 Glenn Lundy talks with Jennifer Evans: Teaching others to walk in their full potential, gaining freedom, healing and peace

Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 32:25 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:34:17 Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions. 2:00:00  Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 2:34:41 Alpha $ixx: Chief Executive, Apex Precision Audio LLC, Self-actualizing human being, God-realized man  3:31:20 Laura Wilde: NBA Mental Performance Expert, 4 steps to get in the flow state, The Cosmic Peak Performance Coach With Barbara Majeski: “Curator of the Good Life”, Lifestyle blogger, Real Estate Investor, TV personality with regular features on the TODAY show, Inside Edition, Good Day New York and many more

Hear Jim Fitzpatrick of CBT News, Liza Borches of Carter Myers Automotive, and VADA's Don Hall talk EVs and coming demands from OEMs, the importance of employee benefits and customer loyalty, and engaging in the political process. This was recorded on June 26, 2021 at the VADA Annual Convention.

Coach Isaac: Training and building people in life and sports, Former NFL/CFL player, personal trainer, life coach and inspirational speaker 27:25 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:30:20  Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 2:31:54 Danelle Delgado: Single mom to multi-millionaire, International speaker, Author, Guiding entrepreneurs to win on repeat 3:38:03  Chris Winfield: "The Super Connector" from NYC, Co-Founder & CEO of Super Connector Media, Help One Person Everyday with Jen Gottlieb: former VH1 Host and Broadway Actress, Co founder of "Bulldog Reporter's Best New PR Agency"

Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 32:30 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:30:44 Dr. Ro Schmidt: CEO of Truth with Grace Consulting, motivational speaker, lifelong learner and Servant Leadership reintroduces Gloria Mayfield Banks: International Speaker, Entrepreneur, Success Strategist, moving people from ordinary to EXTRAordinary  2:11:36 Tamra Andress: Purpose Activator, business designer, activation speaker and co-author of the Women Devotional: She Writes For Him: Stories of Resilient Faith 2:33:13 Darian Sanders: Disney's National Tour of the Lion King, a voice that shifts atmospheres, choosing to walk in joy and bring value into every room he enters, Worship Pastor 3:00:02 Lauren Lavender: Host of "Fortunately Relatable" podcast, self improvement and burnout coach, and marketing manager  3:38:30 Glenn Interview Elaine Culotti: Real Estate Developer, interior designer, founder of House of Rock

Coach Isaac: Training and building people in life and sports, Former NFL/CFL player, personal trainer, life coach and inspirational speaker 26:09 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:27:34 Glenn Lundy interviews Hala Taha: the host of Young and Profiting Podcast and the the CEO of YAP Media https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ 2:35:57 Barbara Majeski: “Curator of the Good Life”, Lifestyle blogger, Real Estate Investor, TV personality with regular features on the TODAY show, Inside Edition, Good Day New York and many more 3:29:06 Chris Winfield: "The Super Connector" from NYC, Co-Founder & CEO of Super Conector Media, Help One Person Everyday with Jen Gottlieb: former VH1 Host and Broadway Actress, Co founder of "Bulldog Reporter's Best New PR Agency"

Alpha $ixx: Chief Executive, Apex Precision Audio LLC, Self-actualizing human being, God-realized man  19:24 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:25:18 Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions. 1:55:58 Tamra Andress: Purpose Activator, business designer, activation speaker and co-author of the Women Devotional: She Writes For Him: Stories of Resilient Faith 2:23:25 Tim Storey: Author, speaker, entrepreneur and President of Storey Media inc 3:25:12  Lauren Lavender: Host of "Fortunately Relatable" podcast, self improvement and burnout coach, and marketing manager

Glenn Lundy interviews Kevin Dubrosky: Helping service-based entrepreneurs instantly raise their prices 73%-900%, without guilt or greed 43:55  Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:29:20Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions. 2:00:20Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 2:31:30 Danelle Delgado: Single mom to multi-millionaire, International speaker, Author, Guiding entrepreneurs to win on repeat 3:34:55 Barbara Majeski: “Curator of the Good Life”, Lifestyle blogger, Real Estate Investor, TV personality with regular features on the TODAY show, Inside Edition, Good Day New York and many more

Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 30:32 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:32:49  Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions. 2:02:56 Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 2:34:06 Tim Storey: Author, speaker, entrepreneur and President of Storey Media inc.  3:39:55 Lauren Lavender: Host of "Fortunately Relatable" podcast, self improvement and burnout coach, and marketing manager 

Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 00:32:10 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:29:43 Dr. Ro Schmidt: CEO - Truth with Grace Consulting, best-selling author, and motivational speaker 2:02:52 Trevor Houston With Guest Courtney Poole: Certified personal trainer, kickboxing instructor 2:31:44 Tim Storey: Author, speaker, entrepreneur and President of Storey Media Inc.  3:29:55 Lauren Lavender: Host of "Fortunately Relatable" podcast, self improvement and burnout coach, and marketing manager 

BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS!! Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks With Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 41:35 Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin Konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate  1:11:54 Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 1:45:01Danelle Delgado: Single mom to multi-millionaire, International speaker, Author, Guiding entrepreneurs to win on repeat 2:55:12 Chris Winfield: "The Super Connector" from NYC, Co-Founder & CEO of Super Connector Media, Help One Person Everyday with Jen Gottlieb: former VH1 Host and Broadway Actress, Co founder of "Bulldog Reporter's Best New PR Agency"

BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS!! Coach Isaac: Training and building people in life and sports, Former NFL/CFL player, personal trainer, life coach and inspirational speaker 00:55:24 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks with Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:56:08 Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and Prime Media Productions.  2:57:03Danelle Delgado: Single mom to multi-millionaire, International speaker, Author, Guiding entrepreneurs to win on repeat 4:00:00 Glenn Lundy interviews Jasmine Star: Founder and CEO of Social Curator, Empowering business owners to build a brand and market it on social media.

BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS!! Steven Kuhn: Master problem solver, transforming leaders who are at a crossroads after exiting or position change, unleashing their keystone purpose 31:30 Liza Myers-Borches: Passionate automotive industry leader, creator of Driving Lines Forward, servant leader of Carter Myers Automotive, helping identify and removing roadblocks With Joy Farley: Friend Collector, Chief Hypewomen Officer, the Fashionista of Real Estate, teaching others to define their own shine 1:29:00 Amanda Doll: Real Estate networking CEO of Team Borham, coach to real estate agents and operations support professionals and Justin Konikow: Real Estate, owner of Prime Real Estate  1:54:48 Trevor Houston: Helping job seekers get noticed, controls financial fears of job loss, Who Ya Know podcast 2:28:40 Alpha $ixx: Chief Executive, Apex Precision Audio LLC, Self-actualizing human being, God-realized man 3:24:25 Laura Wilde: NBA Mental Performance Expert, 4 steps to get in the flow state, The Cosmic Peak Performance Coach 3:40:56 Dr. Shawn Shapiro: Making an impact by changing the mindsets about health from the outside in, Chiropractor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, inventor, author, and visionary

Fourth-generation Automobile Dealer, Liza Borches, is the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive (CMA). In 2003 she joined Carter Myers Automotive after six years at American Motor Company. Liza has proven experience in growing an organization exponentially through a people-focused approach. Offering employee ownership, managing partnerships, and value-based hiring, Carter Myers Automotive has grown from three dealerships to sixteen in the last fifteen years. CMA represents 6 markets and 17 franchises across Virginia. Liza is the first woman to lead CMA. She was named Top 100 Women in Automotive by Automotive News and received the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award from Cox Automotive. Liza upholds the core values of CMA by ensuring honesty, integrity, customer service, and community involvement. In this episode… Building a people-based company is one of the best business growth strategies a dealership can adopt. Putting people first and making them feel like part of the company is an excellent way to retain the best employees, and this will help a dealership provide better services to its customers. Liza Borches advises dealerships to understand the people-side of their businesses and not focus solely on making sales. They should focus on helping solve their customers' problems, whether servicing their cars or selling them a new vehicle that will meet their needs. She firmly believes that the automotive industry provides an excellent opportunity to influence people's lives positively. In this episode of the InsideAuto Podcast, Ilana Shabtay is joined by Liza Borches, the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive (CMA), to discuss how the dealership uses a people-based approach to build relationships with its employees and customers. Liza also talks about her recent keynote presentation at the Digital Dealer Conference & Expo, her company's sustainability efforts, and her advice to women leaders working in male-dominated fields.

Today's Patreon-fueled shout-out is for the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Campaign, an initiative that wants you to grow native plants in yards, farms, public spaces and gardens in the northern Piedmont. Native plants provide habitat, food sources for wildlife, ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change, and clean water.  Start at the Plant Northern Piedmont Natives Facebook page and tell them Lonnie Murray sent you!    On today’s installment:Charlottesville City Schools begin official consideration of names for Clark and Venable elementary schoolsThe Green Business Alliance launches on a mission to meet greenhouse gas reduction goals ahead of scheduleLegislation is signed in Christiansburg for an authority to work towards a new passenger rail to the New River Valley To begin today’s installment, U.S. 250 at Afton Mountain is still closed, three days after a rockfall began. There’s no timetable for when the roadway might reopen.“On Wednesday, rocks, soil and debris continue to slide down the steep slope into the roadway,” reads a press release. “Geologists and engineers with the Virginia Department of Transportation are continuing their assessment of the site and the extent of the slide area. Then they can determine how to safely remove debris from the road as well as unstable material still on the slope above the road. The slope must also be stabilized before the road can be reopened to traffic.”Stay tuned. Sixteen companies and nonprofits in the greater Charlottesville area have launched the creation of something called the Green Business Alliance as a way of providing leadership on the way toward meeting the community’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Susan Kruse is the executive director of the Community Climate Collaborative, which goes by C3. “This is the decade where we must act to prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change,” Kruse said. “Our nation, our Commonwealth, and our community have all set ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet we cannot reach those goals without working together in our homes, in our schools, and in our businesses.” Kruse said C3 selected these businesses based on their past commitments to energy efficiency, and a dedication to being bold. “I am pleased to announce their collective greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2025,” Kruse said. “That is five years faster than the goal set by the city of Charlottesville and Albemarle County and well ahead of the Commonwealth’s goal to hit net zero by 2045.”Kelli Palmer of the CFA Institute at the May 5, 2021 launch of the Green Business Alliance Kruse estimated that if they meet these goals, that will reduce 13,156 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The groups selected provided three years worth of energy data and have agreed to continue submitting that information to C3 to audit the data going forward.One of the groups is the CFA Institute, and Kelli Palmer was on hand to speak on their behalf. Palmer is the head of Global Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Citizenship at CFA and she remarked at being at an in-person event.“This is the first time I’ve been in community in real life with other people in over a year so that alone is a cause for celebration,” Palmer said. Palmer said CFA’s mission is to be a worldwide leader, and participation in greenhouse gas reduction at its headquarters is consistent. “It is our mission, CFA Institute that is, to lead the investment profession globally by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellent for the ultimate benefit of society,” Palmer said. Another member of the Green Business Alliance is Sentara Martha Jefferson, which moved from the city of Charlottesville to Albemarle County nearly ten years ago. Catherine Hughes is the executive director.    “We almost doubled our physical plant from approximately 300,000 square feet at our downtown location which Kelli [and CFA Institute] now resides in to 600,000 square feet approximately and we were able to do so without increasing our energy consumption,” Hughes said. “That came with a lot of work. Every decision as far as building the building is part of that.” The Tiger Fuel Company may not be the one of the first that jump to mind when you think of green businesses, but President Gordon Sutton is on board to prepare his firm for the future. “Our business is in large part focused on the distribution of fossil fuels which makes me somewhat of an outsider in this setting,” Sutton said. “I’m proud to tell you however that we have for years now been working on ways to reduce our carbon footprint. One of the compelling ways we have achieved that has been through embracing solar and installing solar arrays on our facilities.”Sutton said Tiger Fuel was so satisfied with the results that decided to get into the business.“We have decided to completely immerse ourselves in the industry by acquiring a small solar company with a national footprint but roots right here in Virginia,” Sutton said. That company is Altenergy, which Sutton said has over 16 years of experience and has installed 21 megawatts of solar generation capacity across ten different states. Sutton said he knows that reduction of greenhouse gases will require dramatic reductions in or cessation of the use of fossil fuels. The final Green Business Alliance member who spoke at the event was Liza Borches, the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive. “We all know that transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States,” Borches said. “And as a part of this industry, we have a choice. We can put our head down, keep pushing forward selling a lot of cars, and not be proud of what our industry is doing to contribute to our climate impact, or we can pull up a chair to the table, be a part of the conversation and help find the strategic solutions that we need for our future.”Borches said part of her company’s role is to educate consumers about the benefits of alternative-fuel vehicles, and this year she and her staff helped push for Virginia legislation known as the Clean Cars Act which directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to create a program for low-emissions and no-emissions vehicles. It was at about this point in the recording that the wind began to become an issue. Governor Ralph Northam was also in attendance to watch as members of the Green Business Alliance received certificates indicating their participation in the program. Northam is in his last year and said he has tried to get something done while in office. “We’ve had these climate commissions in Virginia and we’ve listened to the data and we’ve said at the meeting that we need to take action, and we really never have,” Northam said. “The past few years we have been able to work together and really understand what we’re up against in society.” It was around this point in the recording that the wind picked, and I would be curious to know how much energy that would have generated. So, we’re going to wait until later in the program to hear more from Northam on the story from Christiansburg. The Charlottesville Public School system has begun the process of evaluating the names of two elementary schools to see if they should be changed. On Monday, the Schools Naming Committee held a community forum with breakout sessions on the appropriateness of the current names of Clark Elementary School and Venable Elementary School. In all, there are ten schools for the city to review, and the process will go from oldest to newest. Beth Baptist is interim director of student services and achievement. “Clark and Venable are our older schools so those are the schools that we are starting with,” Baptist said. “We are not on a timeline for this project. We want to do it right.” One of the slides from the May 3, 2021 presentation available on the School Names Committee websiteCommittee member Phil Varner prepared information for the break-out groups to consider before they spent time in breakout areas. He said he began research two years ago after watching a presentation from filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson about the work that went into one of his films. “So he had done some work on researching Black schools pre-desegregation in Albemarle for his documentary Albemarle’s Black Classrooms    ,” Varner said. “And sort of almost tangentially to that there was work and a bit in his presentation before the Albemarle School Board about Paul Cale, who previously had an elementary school named after him.” What is now known as Mountain View Elementary had been named after Paul Cale, who served as superintendent of Albemarle Schools from 1947 to 1967 according to a September 2019 article by Katherine Knott in the Daily Progress. Superintendent Matt Haas said at the time he wanted the school renamed because Cale did not act swiftly to fully integrate schools after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954.“And that got me thinking who are our elementary schools named for, and surprisingly it was hard to find good information,” Varner said. “Surprisingly it was hard to find good information. For many of the people they were named after, I could literally only find a sentence that described what they taught and where. Clark and Venable were famous in their own right but don’t really have a very strong connection with the actual school system.”Varner said naming schools memorializes a person in the same way that putting up a statue memorializes a person. He said philanthropist Paul McIntire, who donated Confederate statues, also played a role in naming Clark after George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War general who inherited several enslaved people as property. “They were always done by whoever the dominant group was in Charlottesville, whoever held the power and using these names to enforce and entrench their power and I really wanted to see this devolve into letting the people who are actually affected by this, students, teachers, parents in the buildings, make these decisions about what their school represents and who it is named for,” Varner said. To learn more about the names of the ten Charlottesville school facilities, visit the website correctingthenarrative.org to learn more. To keep up with the project, visit the page on the Charlottesville School system. You’re listening to Charlottesville Community Engagement. In this subscriber supported public service announcement, over the course of the pandemic, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society has provided hours and hours of interviews, presentations, and discussions about interpretations and recollections of the past. All of this is available for you to watch, for free, on the Historical Society’s YouTube Channel. There’s even an appearance by me, talking about my work on cvillepedia! Tune in! Three hours after being present in Albemarle at the launch of the Green Business Alliance yesterday, Governor Northam traveled southwest to Christiansburg to sign legislation authorizing the creation of a new authority to help build a new railway station to serve the New River Valley. Mike Barber is the mayor of the Town of Christiansburg. “The Town of Christiansburg is proud to have been selected for the site for the future passenger rail station,” Barber said. “We believe this station will meet many of the town’s current goals and priorities in relationship to transportation, connectivity, economic development and promotion of regional tourism, not just in Christiansburg but in the entire New River Valley.” Barber said rail has played an important role in history in the history of southwest Virginia, but the last passenger rail train traveled through in 1979. In recent years, efforts have been underway to bring one back, and the goal is to eventually extend the Northeast Regional Service that terminates in Roanoke to Christiansburg. The Northeast Regional Services dates back to October 2009 as part of a three-year pilot project that has been wildly successful. Governor Northam signed HB1893 into law at the event in Christiansburg (read the bill)Shannon Valentine is Virginia’s Secretary of Transportation. “And over the next 12 years, so much has changed,” Valentine said. “Virginia sponsored rail has grown from one route to four, one train to six round-trips, [and yearly] ridership from 125,000 to 971,000.” Valentine said the route is one of the most profitable in the United States. The original cost for the three-year pilot cost $17.5 million. The Northam administration has decided to try again to make an investment to give people a way to get around the state without driving. “When we started three and a half years ago we had a lot of discussions and said, you know, we really can’t pave our way out of congestion across this great Commonwealth and we’ve got to look at other means of transportation and so certainly rail and transit have been part of that.” Planning for the new train station includes the 2015 New River Valley Passenger Rail study The creation of the New River Valley Passenger Rail Authority is just one part of the infrastructure improvements that will be required to get the trains there on time. “Today we are making a commitment to invest $257 million to create this vital connection between southwest Virginia and other parts of the Commonwealth and beyond,” Northam said. “And yes while we are bringing rail to Blacksburg and Christiansburg, we’re not finished and we want to take it all the way out to Bristol to open it up to the great southwest .” When regular passenger service eventually begins between Charlottesville and Richmond, it will do so on tracks owned by the state of Virginia. Now the state is working to secure right of way in the western part of Virginia where Norfolk Southern owns the lines to make sure passenger and freight can coexist. “Through the western rail initiative, we will acquire approximately 28.5 miles of the Virginia line from the Salem crossovers west of Roanoke, to Merrimac and Christiansburg,” Northam said. “We’ll make improvements to the Roanoke yard, and invest in infrastructure upgrades along the 29-81 corridor to accommodate the new service… And up at the northern end of this line we’ll build a seven-mile siding from Nokesville to Halverton creating a continuous two-track corridor for 22 miles from Manassas to Remington.” Northam said a second daily train on the Northeast Regional Service between Roanoke and D.C.’s Union Station will begin in 2022. “When improvements are completed in 2025, both trains will be extended to the New River Valley,” Northam said. Sixth District Congressman Morgan Griffith was also present at the signing of the legislation. He said he had initially been skeptical of the idea but came around when he saw ridership numbers continue to grow. “I have to confess and anybody who studies the record would know that I missed the train in Lynchburg and I missed the train in Roanoke, so I wanted to make sure I got on in Christiansburg,” Griffith said.Delegate Chris Hurst of the 12th District was the patron of legislation that created the authority. He credited the group New River Valley Passenger Rail for their work in moving the idea from concept to an official entity that can now work to have the station in place. He’s also a member of an advisory board overseeing improvements on Interstate-81 Advisory Board. That includes some funding for the western rail initiative.“We are really addressing things up and down the entire Interstate-81 corridor with different modes of transportation,” Hurst said. “It was also mentioned in our 81 advisory committee the other week that we are going to be increasing capacity for the Virginia Breeze bus system which has been incredibly popular for us along the 81 corridor. We are doing amazing things in the New River Valley.”Later this month, Amtrak is expected to lift their restrictions on capacity on their trains. Are you planning a journey? I’d love to hear about it if you do have tickets, or want to? Let me know! Want to support the show? Here are some ways! Remember, Ting will match your contribution.Support my research by making a donation through PatreonSign for a subscription to Charlottesville Community Engagement, free or paidPay me through VenmoTell your friends and family! This is a public episode. 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For today’s message of support, if you need help with a big clean-up job, consider Monster Cleaning of Charlottesville. Live your best life in a clean, healthy environment.  No judgment, professional cleaning services for your home. Owner Charlene Munford now has equipment to help fight COVID. Visit monstercleaningcville.com today. In today’s newsletter:An update on COVID numbers in VirginiaFor the second time, Albemarle Planning Commission recommends denial of rezoning near GlenmoreCharlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce preparing for Rebound BallOn the eve of Thanksgiving, all metrics point to the largest surge of COVID-cases since the state of emergency was announced on March 12, 2020. After nearly nine months of lockdown, Virginia and rest of the United States of America face the possibility of a tragic holiday period. Virginia has set another new daily record for COVID cases with 2,718 cases reported this morning. The seven day average is now 2,495 cases a day. The seven-day average for new positive tests has increased to 7.5 percent, up from 7.4 percent yesterday. The seven-day average for new daily cases reported per 100,000 population is 29.3 today. This is known as the “incidence rate” and that figure was 18.7 on November 16. The total number of cases per 100,000 population within the last 14 days in Virginia is 349.8 today. That figure was 249.1 on November 16, and 169.5 on October 16, 2020. In Virginia, the death toll has climbed over 4,000 and stands at 4,008 today. In the Blue Ridge Health District, there have been 81 fatalities, with all deaths in people over the age of 50. Nearly sixty percent of COVID-deaths in the district are in people over the age of 80. Looking across the state, the central region has an incidence rate of 25.5 and a percent positivity of 5.9%. The eastern region has an incidence rate of 22.1 and a percent positivity of 7.4%. For the far southwest region, the incidence rate is 46.3 and percent positivity is at 16.7%. The near southwest region has a high incidence rate of 44.7 but the percent positivity is lower at 8.6%. Northern Virginia has a incidence rate of 29.2 and a percent positivity of 8%. The northwest region has an incidence rate of 25.5 and a percent positivity of 5.9 percent. This is a reminder that figure is likely skewed downward due to a high amount of prevalence testing in the Blue Ridge Health District due to the University of Virginia. In our immediate region, Culpeper County continues to have a high count with an incidence rate of 81 and a total number of new cases per 100,000 population of 923.7. They reported 64 new cases today and had a high of 175 new cases on Sunday. *The Albemarle Planning Commission last night recommended denial of a rezoning on land within the designated Village of Rivanna growth area. This was the second time the seven-member appointed body saw the proposal for the Breezy Hill neighborhood, which required a rezoning on about 84 acres just to the east of the Glenmore community. Commissioners received over 200 emails from neighbors who requested denial because of the impacts on U.S. 250. Many cited a line in the executive summary of the Village of Rivanna Master Plan which reads “Future residential development should only be approved if and when transportation improvements to US 250 have been made and sufficient sewer capacity is in place to support that development.”However, deputy county attorney Andy Herrick told the commission that is a non-binding statement. “A local government body does not have the authority to enact an ordinance that would establish an outright moratorium on all zoning changes in a portion of a locality until highway improvement is made,” Herrick said. “However, current and projected traffic can be a consideration in individual applications.” Southern Development had reduced the size of the proposed neighborhood from 160 units to 130 units. They also proffered funding to coordinate traffic signals along the corridor to improve the flow of traffic.  (proffer statement)“The signal improvements that we’re proposing are a complete reconfiguration of the existing signals at Milton Road’s intersection with U.S. 250 and Louisa Road’s intersection with U.S. 250,” said Charlie Armstrong with Southern Development. “By doing that is actually provides additional capacity for those intersections.”Within the last decade, the Virginia Department of Transportation piloted new signal technology on U.S. 250 on Pantops. This was initially credited with increasing traffic throughout the Pantops growth area. The idea did not impress Rick Randolph, the planning commissioner for the Scottsville District who previously represented that area on the Board of Supervisors from 2016 to 2019 before opting not to run for a second elected term. “Those of us that have some experience in the congestion on this corridor and living with it on a daily basis well understand that past technological fixes don’t begin to address the fact that the volume of automotive traffic has been increasing significantly year by year by year,” Randolph said. In 2019, VDOT estimated that 9,500 vehicles a day went through the intersection of U.S. 250 and Louisa Road. The estimate in 2010 was 7,300 vehicles a day. Commissioners were unanimous in their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to deny the rezoning. The matter will go to the Board of Supervisors in December.  The Commission will next meet on December 8 when they will discuss the county’s draft affordable housing plan in a joint session with the Board of Supervisors. That document identifies a need for 11,750 new housing units by 2040 to meet forecasts for population growth. That includes 8,134 units that are approved not yet built and a need for rezonings or special use permits to allow the remaining 3,600 units projected united to be constructed. The draft plan will be discussed by the Albemarle Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors at their meeting on December 8. (review it here)*There’s only a week left until the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce holds its annual celebration the only way to do so in 2020 - virtually. The Rebound Ball will feature the handing out of 14 local business awards as well as a keynote speech from author and podcaster Priya Parker, whose latest work is called The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters. Parker is to have a “fireside chat” with Chamber CEO Elizabeth Cromwell about meaningful gatherings in the age of COVID. Each event attendee will receive a free e-book copy of The Art of Gathering. One of the award winners is Liza Borches who will receive the 2020 Chamber Business Leader of the Year award. Borches is the head of Carter Myers Automotive, which has sixteen dealerships throughout six communities in Virginia. The award dinner is called the Rebound Ball after the name of the Chamber’s collaboration for local economic recovery - Project Rebound. The awards this year reflect the innovation and determination shown by many during this challenging year.  (ticket information) *Today in meetings, the Albemarle Broadband Authority will meet virtually at 5 p.m. One of the items will be a report on the Board of Supervisors’ recent discussion on the strategic plan and capital budget work session. One of the county’s strategic goals is to expand broadband throughout the county. I’m pleased because this means I’ll have at least one fresh soundbite in Thursday’s newscast!  (meeting info) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Liza Borches, President and CEO Carter Myers Automotive, and Josie Muss, Owner of Flour Power Cupcakery LLC, joined Kelly Jackson and Jamie Schwartz on “Women Changing Our World!” “Women Changing Our World!” airs every Monday at 10:15 am on The I Love CVille Network! “Women Changing Our World!” is presented by Panera Bread and Pikasso Swig and Denise Ramey Real Estate.