Selling Cars… With Your Partner Who Thinks They’re the Boss!

Selling cars together, living together, laughing together.
This week on DealerPod, we sit down with Sam and Charlotte from Rally Sport Automotive, a couple proving that working side by side in the motor trade doesn’t have to end in chaos, it can actually bring you closer.

From juggling customers to sharing coffee breaks in the showroom, they open up about how they make it work:
how they communicate under pressure, stay positive when sales dip, and keep their relationship solid in one of the most demanding industries out there.

💬 In this episode we talk about:

How to work with your partner without losing your sanity

Finding balance between dealership life and home life

Why respect and humour beat stress every time

Dealing with customers when you’re both on shift

How to keep the spark alive when you spend all day together

Tips for growing a business while growing a relationship

Building a strong team culture around your dynamic

Staying grounded through busy months and quiet ones

The role of trust, communication, and patience in car sales

Why loving what you do (and who you do it with) matters

Whether you’re running a dealership, flipping cars, or just curious about what it’s like to work with your partner in the motor trade, this one’s full of laughs, lessons, and a lot of heart.

00:00 Introduction to Dealer Pod and Weekly Updates
09:15 Insights from Rally Sport Automotive Owners
19:23 The Journey of Rally Sport Automotive
21:15 The Journey Begins: From Workshop to Car Sales
22:59 Building a Team: The Role of Charlotte
24:26 The Academy: Training the Next Generation
26:00 Challenges in Recruitment and Training
31:42 Navigating the Car Sales Landscape
36:26 Operational Insights: Managing Inventory and Staff
43:01 Navigating Work and Personal Relationships
44:47 The Dynamics of Teamwork and Roles
45:58 Balancing Work Stress and Family Life
47:10 Customer Expectations in the Motor Trade
50:09 Managing Customer Interactions and Emotions
51:34 Changing Perceptions of the Motor Trade
52:56 Coping with Anxiety in a High-Stress Environment
55:51 Prioritising Family Time Over Work
58:02 Finding Balance in Business Operations
01:01:13 Sourcing and Managing Inventory Effectively
01:05:17 Building a Supportive Team Environment
01:10:25 Navigating Customer Expectations and Service Challenges
01:18:23 Future Plans and Business Philosophy

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