The Automotive Market
Hiring in the automotive aftermarket is tough.
This is especially true for sales leaders, territory managers, and channel talent.
They can truly make a difference.
For more than 20 years, I’ve helped aftermarket companies.
I connect them with people who truly understand this industry.
That’s how I built my network.
I know the pain:
Sales reps who talk but can’t close.
Territory managers who look good on paper but can’t grow market share.
Candidates who don’t understand the channel, your product, or your customers.
That’s where my process comes in.
I don’t spray resumes — I deliver professionals with proven experience in your world.
The right hire doesn’t just fill a role — they unlock growth.
If that’s what you’re after, let’s talk.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Update
Can we have an honest conversation about the CFPB?
This article ran in our local paper this morning.
I’ve spent over 30 years in automotive finance and aftermarket.
I’ve seen how good regulations can become complicated rules.
This complexity slows innovation, hinders growth, and makes hiring harder.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was made to protect consumers.
But what began as a good mission has turned into a heavy burden.
Often, it punishes the companies that want to serve those consumers well.
I talk to executives daily.
They build teams, adapt to tech changes, and stay compliant.
They also work hard to create value for their customers.
What I hear more and more?
The CFPB isn’t helping.
It causes confusion, ambiguity, and fear. None of these help consumers or employers.
We need smart, modern, accountable regulation—not a politicized agency with unchecked power.
Dissolving the CFPB doesn’t mean we ignore consumer protection.
Instead, it’s a chance to improve it.
Something clearer.
Something that works with industry to protect consumers and foster innovation.
We can’t keep doing things the way people have always done them.
The stakes are too high—for businesses, for talent, and for the customers we all serve.
Curious to hear how others in auto finance are navigating this.
Thoughts?
July Job Reports
The July jobs report missed the mark—and it’s a wake-up call for hiring in the second half of 2025.
For those of us who live and breathe hiring every day, numbers like this aren’t just headlines—they’re signals.
And this one is flashing yellow.
No matter if you lead in auto finance, aftermarket, or insurance, here’s the truth: the talent market is changing again.
Slower job growth doesn’t mean it’s easier to hire—it often means the opposite.
Candidates get cautious.
Top performers stay put.
And hiring managers lose visibility into what’s actually working.
I’ve seen cycles like this before.
Here’s what successful companies do now to avoid pain later:
They clarify what “mission-critical” roles really are.
They focus on what makes them an attractive employer, especially when growth slows.
And they don’t pause on recruiting—they double down on the process, the message, and the relationships.
If you wait until the market “feels better,” you’re already behind.
Need a sanity check on your hiring strategy for Q3 and Q4?
I’ve been helping companies in this space navigate ups and downs for over 30 years.
If your world is in this “flux”- reach out… I can be a valuable sounding board and a whole lot more if needed!