The Grit Behind Great Dealers

Special Guest - Joey Huang

Joey Huang, Dealer Owner at Great Lakes Auto Group, discusses the transition from medical school to automotive. He shares how a tenacious, yet respectful attitude has driven his career, along with people believing in his potential.

In this episode you'll hear:

How Joey used grit and optimism to reach his goals
How intentional relationship building created new career opportunities
How dealers can prepare for market uncertainties in 2026

Episode Breakdown

0:00 - Meet Joey!
4:04 - Why NAMAD is important for the industry
5:10 - How relationship building advanced his career
8:01 - Getting selected for his first open point
10:50 - How Joey stays persistent in his career
11:44 - Finding optimism in market uncertainties and preparing for 2026
14:17 - OEM and dealers benefit from this
21:57 - Joey’s Best Bets on consolidation, leadership and data trends

“For a dealer...the more trust we have in our partners and manufacturer, the better the store performs and also the better the value of the dealership.” - Joey Huang

For more information about our guests, visit their LinkedIn.