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.
Episodes
171 episodes
Stop Ignoring the Culture Piece — It’s Costing You Money!
Ever wondered why some dealerships have record-breaking months while others, with the same tools and talent, can’t seem to sustain momentum?In this solo episode of Keep The Change, Bart Nollenberger breaks down one of the most o...
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How to Turn Your CRM into an ATM with Tom Stuker
If you’ve been in automotive longer than five minutes, you’ve probably heard the name Tom Stuker.He’s the guy who literally invented the BDC. The guy who turned phone sales into an art form. The guy who logged 23 millio...
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Are you really leading… or just managing? (Here’s the Hard Truth)
Hey Keep The Changers, today’s episode might just change the way you look at leadership and culture forever.I’ve been in the automotive business for over 40 years (yeah, I know… you can do the math), and one thing I’ve realized after all...
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Why Surrender Might Be the Strongest Decision You’ll Ever Make with Westley Morris
What if the hardest parts of your story were actually the very things that could change lives?In this episode of Keep the Change, I sit down with Westley Morris, and let me tell you, this conversation hit me stra...
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Why Introverts Might Be Better Leaders Than Extroverts with Antoinette Griffin
What if being introverted wasn’t a weakness to “fix,” but a strength to lead with?In this episode, my guest is Antoinette Griffin, a leadership coach, trainer, and faculty member with Maxwell Leadership who specializes in communic...
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39:45
The Question That Changes Everything: Dr. Patrick Davitt on Finding Your Why
What if the difference between where you are and where you want to be comes down to one word—discipline?In this episode I sit down with my good friend Dr. Patrick Davitt, a John Maxwell certified coach, professor, author, ultra-...
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52:32
The Cadence That Builds Winning Dealerships with Brian Kramer
In this episode my guest is Brian Kramer, Executive Vice President at Cars Commerce and General Manager of AccuTrade. Brian’s career has taken him from washing cars as a porter to leading one of the most innovative companies in the autom...
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53:40
Are You Leading People… or Just Managing Problems? with Deb Ingino
What do you do when you feel like the odds are stacked against you?In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and powerhouse leader, Deb Ingino, faculty member of Maxwell Leadership and CEO of Strength Leader....
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3 Culture Mistakes That Are Quietly Costing Your Business with John Griffin
Some leaders talk about culture like it’s a “nice to have.”John Griffin will tell you, it’s the make-or-break factor for every organization.In this episode, I sit down with John Griffin, Vice President of Global Programs at Maxwel...
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The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Costing You Loyalty
In this episode, it’s just me with you again and we’re diving deep into one of John Maxwell’s most powerful leadership principles: the Law of Addition. It’s the idea that real leaders add value to others by serving them.We’ll look at wha...
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The 4 Leadership Laws That Will Make or Break Your Dealership
In this solo episode of Keep The Change, I’m diving into something I didn’t plan... but was prompted by that good ol’ still small voice. You know the one. The voice that whispers, “Do this,” and you want to say, “Darn it,”...
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Why Most People Stay Stuck (And How to Stop Being One of Them) with Paul Martinelli
In this episode of Keep the Change, I get the absolute honor of sitting down with one of the most impactful mentors of my life—Paul Martinelli.Now, when I say Paul has built empires... I mean it. From a high school dropou...
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The Culture Every Dealership (and Business) Needs to Survive What’s Coming with Eustace Mita
In this episode of Keep The Change, I sit down with someone who’s not just a mentor, not just a friend—but the man who shaped my entire view on leadership, business, and what it truly means to love people through your work: Euse Mit...
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45:43
What Happens When You Lead Without Emotional Intelligence with Adam Holbrook
In this episode, my guest is Adam Holbrook from Maxwell Leadership—an entrepreneur who built and sold two companies, and someone who knows firsthand what it means to lead others after learning how to lead himself.We talk ab...
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47:24
How to Build a Family Business That Lasts: Lessons with Matt Lewis (Part 2)
In this episode, my guest is Matt Lewis from Lewis Automotive, and we’re picking up where we left off. This is Part Two of our conversation, where we dive deeper into how Matt’s leadership philosophy drives real results, but we also open up abo...
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How to Build a Family Business That Lasts: Lessons with Matt Lewis (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a family business that thrives for four generations? Not just survives—thrives.In this episode, I sit down with my friend Matt Lewis from Lewis Automotive, and let me...
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How to Hire, Lead, and Keep Top Talent in Automotive with Larry Feldman
In this episode, my guest is Larry Feldman, a 30-year auto industry powerhouse who's done it all—from award-winning Cadillac sales to dealership ownership and now, transforming lives through recruiting and leadership training.If you’ve e...
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39:08
Inside the Mind of a BDC Trainer: What Actually Drives Results with Anthony Alagona
In this episode, my guest is Anthony Alagona—founder of By Appointment Only, and a guy who's built a powerhouse BDC business without even having a website.We talk about what it actually takes to build something from scrat...
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44:04
The Danger of Complacency: Why You’re Doing Well… But Not Growing with Chris Robinson
In this episode, my guest is Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President at Maxwell Leadership — and one of the most purpose-driven leaders I know.We talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: what happens when you’re doing ...
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52:53
How to Scale Leadership, Build Trust, and Win in Used Cars with Brian Kramer
In this episode, my guest is Brian Kramer, Executive VP at Cars Commerce and GM of AccuTrade.Brian’s got one of the sharpest minds in the business, and we cover a lot of ground in this conversation—from used car profitability to leadersh...
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53:40
Why Most Dealerships Struggle With Leadership—and What This GM Did Differently - John Roberts
In this episode, my guest is John Roberts, General Manager of Roberts Motors in Alton, Illinois. John’s family has been in the car business for over 70 years, and he’s got a perspective that’s not just shaped by longevity—but by deep transforma...
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44:06
Chris Saraceno: What If Your Life’s Success Was Just Five Questions Away?
Before we dive in, a heartfelt tribute... At the request of my guest Chris Saraceno, I want to take a moment to honor someone who’s had a deep and lasting impact on both of our lives — Frank Marr. Frank has been a ment...
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47:42
What Most Manager Gets Wrong About Leadership - And How to Break Free
Ever wonder why some leaders transform entire teams while others just manage to keep the lights on?In today’s solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a strategy that’s not just another leadership theory – it’s the secret sauce to t...
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37:33
How Mike Luner Holds $4K Gross Per Car Without Charging Over MSRP
What if I told you that there’s a Toyota dealer in the Midwest pulling $4K in front-end gross per unit… without ever charging over MSRP?Yeah, read that again.In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and industry powerhouse,...
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