Jack Hollis believes the automotive industry thrives when we focus on service, not sales.

Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News

Jack Hollis joins Accrual Equity Partners as managing partner after 33 years at Toyota, partnering with founders Brady Schmidt and Jacob Tilzer to create a multi-faceted automotive investment firm. Their company spans dealerships, collision centers, aftermarket repair, and M&A services with a unique approach focused on creating value through service and relationships.
• Jack chose entrepreneurship over corporate offers to continue serving dealers and customers
• Accrual Equity Partners operates across multiple automotive sectors including dealership ownership
• The company is self-funded, allowing more flexibility than traditional private equity
• Fixed operations remains the backbone of dealership profitability and is "recession proof"
• Dealership consolidation continues with mid-sized groups needing to grow to remain competitive
• Technology investments, especially AI, will transform dealership operations in coming years
• The M&A process typically takes about a year from listing to closing
• Accrual's philosophy centers on creating "win-win-win" outcomes for sellers, buyers, and communities
• Jack's industry relationships from his Toyota career provide valuable connections
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen) and servant leadership are core values for future success
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1. Jack Hollis Joins Accrual Equity Partners (00:00:00)

2. Automotive Services Across Multiple Sectors (00:03:30)

3. Dealership Investment and M&A Trends (00:06:05)

4. Fixed Ops: The Backbone of Dealerships (00:09:00)

5. Buy-Sell Process and Legacy Planning (00:14:25)

6. Serving Dealers and Final Thoughts (00:21:00)