Strategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive Industry
Strategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive IndustryStrategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive IndustryStrategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive Industry
Hands-on, people first consulting to help drive market share, increase profitability, and improve customer satisfaction.
Strategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive Industry
Strategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive IndustryStrategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive IndustryStrategic Consulting for the Retail Automotive Industry
Hands-on, people first consulting to help drive market share, increase profitability, and improve customer satisfaction.
I have 36 years in the retail automobile industry, 18 of which I've spent as General Manager and 6 as Partner. Since 2014 I have owned and operated Edge Business Development LLC, where I get to share my passion working with people and strategy to help dealerships succeed. Based in Minnesota, I have traveled to work with high volume dealer
I have 36 years in the retail automobile industry, 18 of which I've spent as General Manager and 6 as Partner. Since 2014 I have owned and operated Edge Business Development LLC, where I get to share my passion working with people and strategy to help dealerships succeed. Based in Minnesota, I have traveled to work with high volume dealers in Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico.
My people-focused process is designed to empower your team and outfit them with the tools they need to succeed. Contact me today about how I can partner with you to facilitate the growth of your market share, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your profitability, putting you on a sustainable track to success.
My Approach
Why it Works
My Approach
My approach is a partnership for sustainable growth. We'll start with an initial guided discovery to identify your strategic business priorities, identify current gaps, as well as future opportunities. Together, we will build a project plan that includes timelines and milestones, a cost analysis, and a schedule. As a business and manageme
My approach is a partnership for sustainable growth. We'll start with an initial guided discovery to identify your strategic business priorities, identify current gaps, as well as future opportunities. Together, we will build a project plan that includes timelines and milestones, a cost analysis, and a schedule. As a business and management consultant for car dealerships, I bring a suite of proven tools that will help you and your team get there quickly and smoothly.
Why it Works
Why it Works
Why it Works
The success of your dealership depends on three things:
A plan. It's all about building a straightforward, agreed-upon process with achievable milestones.
Accountability. An accountability process will ensure your plan moves forward with sustainable results.
Employee Engagement. The first thing I say to your team is that I'm not really a con
The success of your dealership depends on three things:
A plan. It's all about building a straightforward, agreed-upon process with achievable milestones.
Accountability. An accountability process will ensure your plan moves forward with sustainable results.
Employee Engagement. The first thing I say to your team is that I'm not really a consultant. I'm really a car guy. This ability to empathize and partner with your team has really opened up successful facilitation. I empower them with supportive tools and ask them the right questions, so they can come up with solutions that work for them and the company.
Testimonials
Ted Theilen, Dealer, Operator and Owner of Thielen Motors
"Mike Ellis has been working with us since March of 2016. Since then, our overall Dealership Peformance in all area's has Increased. I would recommend Mike to anyone who would like to increase employee engagement, Process Execution and Profitability.
Jim Leslie, Principal and Owner, Leadership 3p
"Mike Ellis can be a strategic partner with your business helping to grow profitability. Many people know how to keep score, Mike is a rare consultant who knows how to change the score in a sustainable, profitable process through your people."