Be relentless in pursuit!!

Brian Benstock is a partner in the Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura dealerships, the largest and most productive Honda dealerships in North America.

Brian Benstock joins us today to discuss best business practices. Brian believes that being authentic, chasing dreams, and respecting customers are the best way to be successful in a thriving business. Brian and Barbara also talk about the exciting future of private aviation.

Tune in today to learn how to pursue your passions and create a prosperous business and financial future.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [1:25] Brian introduces himself and discusses his background.  
• [5:15] Brian discusses the private aviation future. 
• [15:50] Brian talks about the responsibility of having employees and helping them be successful. 
• [17:25] You can never pre-judge people and risk of dismissing someone.
• [31:18] Brian talks about how he got started with investments and what future investments look like.
• [35:20] What is Brians's vision of how the industry is going? 
• [37:05] How to use experiences to project you forward. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• There is a decision, not a condition. If you have an interest in things, go for it!
• Everybody is a buyer. Get curious about why people are there. Remove the judgment because judging can make you lose the sale. Pay attention to everybody.
• Celebrating others brings appreciation and abundance to your life. Instead of looking negatively at others and what they have, celebrate them, and more will come your way. See their things as possibilities for yourself; if you put in the work, you can have it too. 

RESOURCE LINKS:

Brian Benstock Website

Expert Secrets Book

Baring it All Website

BIO:

Brian Benstock is the General Manager and Vice President of the #1 Certified Honda and Acura dealer in the world, Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura. The Paragon stores have grown rapidly, selling more than 950 cars per month and 32 cars every single day. 

A husband, father of 5, a sought-after keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and forward-thinking thought leader in the automotive industry, Benstock has been Interviewed by CNN Money, FOX Business,  Bloomberg, Automotive News, and The New York Daily News.

Benstock is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking philosophy on consumer-driven business, “The Future is Frictionless.” Benstock brokered a partnership with Google to develop a revolutionary App that allows cay buyers to purchase online, request service with Google Voice technology, and get their cars delivered without having to set foot into the dealership. Since 2017, Paragon has provided this service to over 150,000 customers.

Today’s industry challenges require that dealers create optimal business productivity and output while minimizing the risk. Benstock has been at the forefront of leveraging technology and data to provide exceptional customer-centric results. Since his career began in 1982, he’s held every position in the dealership from sales consultant to finance manager, general sales manager, and finally, a partner within the organization. His commitment to lifelong learning has informed his business at every level and propelled him to the top of his field.

An active player in his community, Benstock works to support the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center, Team for Kids, NY Roadrunners, the American Cancer Society, Foundation Fighting Blindness, The Starlight Foundation, and the Hias Foundation. He is also an avid competitive runner, completing 23 marathons, including Boston, Chicago, London, and New York.