Frank Carbone, President of Retail Automotive at Holman, shares how a career that began parking cars and changing oil evolved into leading nearly 60 dealerships across 32 brands. In this episode of Executive Profile, Carbone discusses Holman’s disciplined approach to growth, its unique acquisition strategy, and how the 100-year-old family business is preparing for its next century. He also explores affordability challenges, talent development, AI, and why operational fundamentals and customer focus remain essential as automotive retail continues to evolve.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Carbone went from a lot attendant to leading Holman’s retail automotive business.
• Why Holman’s hub strategy helped the company double its footprint twice in a decade.
• How the company uses acquisitions to identify and share best practices.
• Why talent development remains central to Holman’s long-term growth.
• How Holman is applying AI and robotics without losing its focus on people.
• What it takes to build a 100-year-old business for its next century.

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