What if I told you the most powerful leadership lessons don’t come from business school… but from pain, adversity, and choosing to rise when life tries to bury you? That’s exactly what my guest, Anthony Birdsong, brings to this episode—and trust me, you’re not ready for how real it gets.

What We Talk About:

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Anthony peels back the layers of his incredible journey—from being raised amidst addiction and instability to building Maryland’s #1 independent used car dealership. We talk about what it takes to lead a team of 60 with heart, humility, and hustle. Anthony shares how the darkest moments of his life, including childhood trauma and nearly losing everything during COVID, became the fuel for his transformation.

You’ll hear how faith, relentless self-awareness, and the power of personal development reshaped his life—and how his wife and son became the ultimate anchors in his storm. There’s wisdom here for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, broken, or unsure of their worth. We also dig deep into what real leadership means, and how being “just a used car dealer” is only a small part of why Anthony’s story matters.

Whether you’re in the car biz or not, this episode will challenge you, move you, and maybe even push you to confront your own story with new courage.

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Connect with Anthony Birdsong

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_bird_brand/

Connect with Bart Nollenberger:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/
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Want to become the kind of leader people actually want to follow? Here’s the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

If you're in automotive leadership—or honestly, any leadership—and you’ve ever found yourself wondering why your team isn’t performing at the level you know they're capable of… this episode is for you.

I’m flying solo this week and we’re digging deep into what I believe is the biggest difference-maker in today’s dealerships: transformational leadership at the manager level. I’m not talking about barking orders from the desk—I’m talking about building real influence, leveling up your ability to coach, and leading with a vision that inspires.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why being a “position” leader is the lowest form of leadership (and why most managers unknowingly get stuck there)
• John Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership—and how to move from permission to production to people development
• The real story of Johnny and Marty: how toxic mentorship shaped a dealership’s downfall
• Why top salespeople often flop when they get promoted—and how to fix it
• How to activate your team through powerful coaching, asking better questions, and building trust that drives results
• The 5 elements of a high-performance environment that every manager should master
• Plus, the four traits that every Level 4 Leader must develop (and how they tie back to ROI, retention, and culture)

Whether you’re aiming to be the GM, lead your team through uncertain times, or just get your people fired up again, this is the episode that shows you how to get there—without losing your soul (or your sanity).

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Connect with Bart Nollenberger:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

What if the key to unlocking explosive dealership growth isn’t more leads—but better leadership?

In this episode of Keep the Change, I sit down with the one and only Glenn Pasch, CEO of PCG Digital, to unpack the real game-changer in automotive: bridging the gap between marketing and the customer experience. If you've been in the industry for any amount of time, you know Glenn is the guy dealerships turn to when they want to level up.

We’re talking about:

• Why most dealerships lose sales before a customer ever steps on the lot
• The biggest mistake dealerships make with their managers (and how to fix it)
• How great leaders turn their sales teams into coaches instead of micromanagers
• The exact playbook to create raving fanatics for your dealership
• Why a dealership with (one price, no negotiation) is thriving—and what you can learn from it

And let’s not forget—Glenn’s got a new book dropping in April (The Road to Sold), and he gives us an inside look at what’s inside!

This episode is packed with real, practical strategies that can transform the way you run your dealership. If you're serious about scaling up and creating a high-performance team, hit play now.

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Connect with Glenn Pasch

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpasch/

Connect with Bart Nollenberger:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching