Keep The Change
You can transform your dealership from the inside out, and Bart Nollenberger will show you how. “Keep The Change” is your go-to podcast for leadership growth in the automotive world—and there’s a reason leaders across the country swear by Bart’s coaching. His hands-on, proven approach has helped managers and owners just like you create lasting, meaningful change in their dealerships, and in every episode, he’s sharing his personal breakthroughs, field-tested strategies, and inspiring success stories, so you can do the same.
If you’re new here, you’re exactly where you need to be. Each episode of “Keep The Change” will empower you to develop stronger leadership skills, build a winning culture, and stay ahead in a fiercely competitive market. Ready to go beyond sales training and actually transform how your dealership operates? Join Bart and keep the change you’ve worked so hard to create.
Keep The Change
How Anthony Birdsong Overcame Trauma to Build a #1 Car Dealership
What if I told you the most powerful leadership lessons don’t come from business school… but from pain, adversity, and choosing to rise when life tries to bury you? That’s exactly what my guest, Anthony Birdsong, brings to this episode—and trust me, you’re not ready for how real it gets.
What We Talk About:
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Anthony peels back the layers of his incredible journey—from being raised amidst addiction and instability to building Maryland’s #1 independent used car dealership. We talk about what it takes to lead a team of 60 with heart, humility, and hustle. Anthony shares how the darkest moments of his life, including childhood trauma and nearly losing everything during COVID, became the fuel for his transformation.
You’ll hear how faith, relentless self-awareness, and the power of personal development reshaped his life—and how his wife and son became the ultimate anchors in his storm. There’s wisdom here for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, broken, or unsure of their worth. We also dig deep into what real leadership means, and how being “just a used car dealer” is only a small part of why Anthony’s story matters.
Whether you’re in the car biz or not, this episode will challenge you, move you, and maybe even push you to confront your own story with new courage.
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