#57 Evolving the dealership service department, Adapting to a possible EV future, Getting acquired by a $7T company | Chad Brooks, Head of Dealer Development at Valvoline Global

In this episode, I'm speaking with Chad Brooks, Head of Dealer Development at Valvoline Global

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:02:01) - Experiences at NADA

(00:04:05) - Valvoline getting into F1

(00:05:40) - Chad’s career

(00:07:50) - How is Valvoline reinventing itself in the age of EVs?

(00:10:56) - Valvoline’s entry into the tech business

(00:15:12) - What are the biggest opportunities for service providers?

(00:17:34) - How does Valvoline perceive EVs and what are you seeing dealerships do with regards to EVs?

(00:22:26) - Valvoline’s future after being acquired

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