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Gene's succession story
Succession
“Sometimes the best answer is not to pass down the existing dealership at all, but to create an opportunity that allows everyone to succeed.”
Dealer Relation Valuation Network
A clear view of what comes next
DRVN — By McNulty advises dealer principals on valuation, succession, and the decisions that shape a lifetime of work. Quietly, thoroughly, and on your timeline.
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- Transitions guided
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- Decades dealer-side
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Why owners call us early
For most dealers, the store is never just a store
It is a family’s work, a community’s landmark, and a lifetime of decisions. We help you understand what it is worth and what to do next, long before anyone needs to.
How we workIn their words
Dealer stories from four decades
Names and details of every engagement stay private. These are the situations we see most often, told the way our clients lived them.
In his own words
A dealer on what the process actually felt like
A few minutes, unscripted — how the conversation started, what surprised him along the way, and what he would tell another dealer weighing the same decision.
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Hidden assets: George's story
Valuation
“George had been focused on what the dealership was doing. A buyer would focus on what the dealership could do.”
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Betty & Tom: when is the right time to sell?
Timing
“Tom waited until he was certain. Betty prepared while she was still deciding.”
Our work
Eight questions we help dealers answer
Most engagements begin with one of these and grow into several. None of them require a decision today.
See our servicesStart here
The Dealer Future Planning Review
A complimentary, confidential conversation about where you stand and where you are headed. Not a valuation pitch — a clear-eyed look at value, readiness, and timing, with no obligation.
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Insights
Seven questions every dealer principal should answer before the next decade
A short, plainly written guide for owners who would rather choose their timeline than inherit one.
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