Strategic Partnerships
Lion Partnership operates as a collective of individuals companies all looking to forward the Modern Dealership. By joining together we are able to offer more concise and accurate advice to allow effieciency and profitability to prosper.
Our Strategic Partners are just that... Partners. We do not receive any performance based incentives for advising the use of their products or services and likewise we do not offer any referral fees back. We stand by reputation and performance alone.
Career Changers USA
Career Changers USA specializes recruiting management, sales, service and collision center technicians for dealerships across the United States – and we can help train them to be the best in the business! Our team, led by seasoned professional, Larry J. Feldman, includes previous dealer owners, GM’s, top sales performers, F&I experts, and service department managers. Unlike job boards, general staffing firms and traditional recruiters, we know what it takes to run a profitable dealership. Our team painstakingly goes through all applicants and provides you with only the highest performing candidates, that best fit your specific needs.
(866) 735-7791
Digital Communications
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DIGITAL PRICE TAGS FOR CAR DEALERSHIPS
DiCoSo is the market leader with over 55,000 digital price tags installed in the automotive market. Thanks to DiCoSo's electronic price tags, car dealerships shorten holding time and effectively reduce costs and time expenditure.
Whether digital docket, vehicle localization or price management - electronic price tags are the basis for digital process optimization.
(786) 503-8226
Wrench Turners Podcast
Wrench Turners Podcast is more than just a show; it's a content hub with services for automotive professionals and vendors. We help maximize reach by turning long-form recordings into engaging short-form content.
Our services include:
🎬 Video repurposing: Optimizing content for social media.
📝 Post copywriting: Crafting compelling captions.
📩 Newsletter creation: Turning discussions into high-value written content.
📊 Content strategy: Analyzing and enhancing digital presence.
🎙️ Podcast sponsorships: Connecting brands with an engaged automotive audience.
With over 160 episodes, The Wrench Turners Podcast brings mechanics, Leaders, and industry experts together for real, insightful conversations on career growth, leadership, technical skills, and mental health, providing actionable advice to build better careers and lives.
www.wrenchturers.online
Ntelegence
Experience seamless communication management with Ntelegence! Our all-in-one platform lets you handle phone calls, texts, chat, and form leads effortlessly. Eliminate the chaos of misplaced contacts and sticky notes. Partner with us to optimize your sales and marketing strategies, uncover new efficiencies, and elevate your business operations.
Ready to transform your communication process? Get started with Ntelegence today!
www.ntelegence.com
(720) 790-7900
BDC Alchemy
Shawn Armorer, founder and owner of BDC Alchemy Coaching & Consulting, brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry. Building a deep understanding of the industry's nuances, Shawn has successfully overseen the construction of nine BDCs and generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue for some of North America’s largest dealer groups.
BDC Alchemy was born out of the need to address common pain points such as poor appointment quality, lack of communication between sales and BDC teams, and inadequate note-taking by salespeople. Shawn’s methodology, the Business Development System (BDS), combines emotional intelligence and data-driven strategies to enhance BDC performance, driving success for the entire dealership.
Let BDC Alchemy "Help your BDC thrive, not just survive."
https://bdcalchemy.com
Benchmark Data Suite
In 2016, a team of automotive professionals and data experts came together with a singular vision: to create a software
solution that transforms the way dealerships manage and analyze their data.
This vision gave birth to Benchmark, a product dedicated to delivering the best data experience in the automotive industry.
We Transform Data Into Dealership Success
www.benchmarktm.com
(312) 590-7177
Agile Auto
Founded by John Ellis, Agile Auto was formed to develop a one-of-a-kind acquisition management platform called AAuto.
Designed to navigate the challenges of the post-COVID market, AAuto empowers dealers with actionable insights to quickly identify operational inefficiencies with our proprietary "Agile Ratio" and improve those efficiencies with prescriptive guidance. Simply put, AAuto builds calculated courage into any dealer's growth strategy by knowing when and how to accelerate while mitigating the risk of being over leveraged or undelivered in any market dynamic.
With AAuto's partnership and integration into VinCue, dealers can proactively predict operational health and market readiness to make informed acquisition-to-retail decisions swiftly and effectively.
https://agileauto.io
(601) 577-0174
Women In Automotive
Founded in 2014 and revitalized under new ownership in 2022, Women In Automotive® is a Board-led organization committed to empowering and championing women across the automotive industry, from entry-level positions to executive roles. Driven by a collective belief in the importance of mentorship and development, our mission is to recruit, retain, and elevate women in this historically male-dominated industry.
Through our robust community, mentorship programs, conferences, educational resources, and social events, Women In Automotive® partners with like-minded organizations to create a support network that fosters growth and leadership. As more women ascend to leadership roles, our commitment to this mission remains steadfast—empowering women is not just a choice, but a necessity for the industry's future.
www.womeninautomotive.com
(817) 527-1946
Bar Automotive
As seasoned Fixed-Ops Professionals dedicated to driving profitability for Automotive Dealerships. Their proven track record of Leadership and deep understanding of the industry, the team at Bar Automotive is focused on process optimization, financial management, and team development.
Known as the Fixed-Ops Doc, Michael Barich leverages his expertise, along with his Partner David Sparks to maximize your Fixed-Operations Potential. Contact them today to see how they can make your dealership thrive.
www.fixedopsdoc.com
(708) 744-5425
Arreis Corp.
Redefining Experiences | Leveraging Design
Helping dealerships incorporate the design intentions of their facility to improve operational efficiency, deliver elevated experiences and maximize their ROI.
Utilizing our knowledge and understanding of automotive retail operations, customer experience, and facility design aspects, together, we will craft a dealer-specific operational planning strategy, aimed to leverage the facility design to accomplish the following:
*Ensure team alignment with brand vision
*Maximize the facility design intentions: technology, efficient use of Space, process and logistics
*Minimize after build: “Should have | Could have | Would have” sentiments
*Redefine and map customer experience deliverables *Promote team culture
*Drive sales, customer loyalty and retention
*Increase overall customer & employee satisfaction
Better Vantage Point
Protecting Dealerships. Reducing Risk. Resolving Disputes.
Better Vantage Point helps dealerships navigate compliance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution—before problems become expensive crises.
With 30+ years in the automotive industry, we specialize in identifying and solving the hidden risks that cost dealerships money, reputation, and time. From handling regulatory inquiries to settling disputes and auditing operations, we provide practical, real-world solutions designed to protect your business.
https://bettervantagepoint.com
(757-434-7656
CarMatch
Driving Innovation with Leading Partners
At CarMatch, we're not just about finding you the right car; we're about reinventing the road to it.
Teaming up with the most reputable automotive brands and industry pioneers, we're shifting gears towards a smarter, smoother, and more satisfying car buying adventure.
Experience the difference with partners who are as committed to excellence as we are to your happiness.
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Social Grenade
Most Dealerships Suck at Social Media. I Fix That.
Let’s be real—most auto dealers are treating social media like a classified ad section. Endless inventory posts, zero engagement, and no real strategy. That’s why their pages are ghost towns, and their leads aren’t converting.
We help dealerships stop the scroll, start conversations, and actually sell cars using organic social media strategies that work.
How We Help Dealers Win Online:
✅ Content that gets engagement, not just views – Because if no one interacts, your posts are dead on arrival.
✅ Turning your team into social media powerhouses – Your salespeople should be marketing themselves online. I’ll show you how.
✅ Social selling that doesn’t feel like selling – Build relationships first, and watch sales follow.
www.socialgrenade.com
Onboardian
Onboarding was created for leaders, innovators, and visionaries all around the world that truly believe they can make an impact on anything they do. Our passion is to eliminate inefficiencies, provide an easier way to build processes that establish consistency and uncover the hidden potential that lies within an organization's greatest asset. It's people. We have the technology that is connecting the disconnected world in business, and we're giving our people access to everyone & everything they need at an entirely new level. We will be a part of building the type of culture of caring, empowering, and valuing those that we serve by simplifying the complexities that get in the way of our daily progress. Onboardian will give you the competitive advantage with brand new insight and the easiest way to accelerate your growth and revenue.
(708) 627-2673
Unique Auto Solutions
Unique Auto Sales is one of the largest car wholesalers in the eastern United States. We make selling your car easy and hassle free, just visit our website, enter your VIN number, then get a quote. When you accept our offer, you get paid the same day.
We like to keep things simple. No fluff, no over-explanation.
Get an offer, get paid. We also run cars at 4 Manheim auctions, Georgia, Riverside, Nashville, and Atlanta. We post events here on our page that lead directly to each auction's run list the day before the auction. Sell us your car and get paid today!
https://uasbuyscars.com
(478) 992-8003
Radiant Ride
Now it’s easy to keep your car looking pristine. With the Radiant Ride Car Care Program, you get your dings, dents, tears, and more repaired just by taking your car into the dealership for routine maintenance. Or you can schedule a time for us to come to you! We partner with a network of auto dealerships and smart mobile cosmetic car repair specialists. Your friends will think your car is new year after year. You’ll love driving your “always new” car, and you’ll love the price you get when it comes time for resale.
(888) 822-2514
BobManor.com
Global Influence, Local Expertise
From his early days in Windsor/Detroit—the epicenter of North American auto trade—to building companies that serve clients across Canada and the U.S., Bob has always been ahead of the curve. He founded Can-Am Dealer Services to provide specialized warranty solutions for cross-border vehicle transactions and launched South Ontario Auto Remarketing (SOAR) to support creative, strategic inventory management for dealer groups and consignors.
He is also the visionary behind The VIN Syndicate, a private, vendor-free network for dealership leaders who seek autonomy and unfiltered insight in automotive. Additionally, as Co-Founder of Auto Auction Review, Bob is raising the bar on transparency and accountability in the wholesale auction industry.