EP 11:33 The FTC Wake-Up Call: Why Smart Dealers Are Heading to Washington, D.C. for Auto Leadership Summit 2026

EP 11:33 The FTC Wake-Up Call: Why Smart Dealers Are Heading to Washington, D.C. for Auto Leadership Summit 2026

June 2, 2026 · 58 min · Season 11 · Episode 33

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This episode discusses the impact of FTC regulations on automotive dealerships and the importance of compliance and leadership in the industry.

In this eye-opening episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley sits down with CBT News co-founder and automotive industry veteran Jim Fitzpatrick for a conversation that every dealer principal, general manager, and automotive leader needs to hear. "The FTC is going to be saying, look, you can't play games with this. If your salesperson is out there pitching a price on a car... your salesperson is now going to be representing to the consumers what the sale price of that car is." - Jim Fitzpatrick As the FTC increases its focus on dealership advertising, pricing transparency, and consumer protection, many retailers are left wondering: Is my dealership truly prepared? Sean and Jim unpack one of the most important topics facing the automotive industry today, exploring how regulatory changes, compliance expectations, and evolving consumer demands are reshaping the dealership landscape. From pricing disclosures and advertising practices to the growing influence of social media and personal branding, this discussion highlights why old habits could create new risks in today's market. "We're really bringing together the smartest minds in retail automotive or most of…

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