Don’t Roll the Dice on Your Next GM

The Clear Path to GM is an executive-level leadership accelerator for GSMs and Fixed Ops Managers who are ready to become real operators. Built for the dealership world, this program arms your next GM with the mindset, systems, and financial fluency to run the store not just survive in it.

This Program Is Built for Dealerships and Groups Who:

✅ Want promotable GMs who can actually run the whole store

✅ Need GSMs and Fixed Ops Managers who understand cross-department leadership

✅ Are tired of guessing who’s ready for the GM chair

✅ Want a repeatable way to develop in-house executive talent

The Clear Path to GM – 14 Modules to Store-Wide Mastery

This isn’t theory. This is the real-world coaching program your next GM needs to lead people, drive profit, and unify departments. Each week delivers no-fluff guidance, real-life examples, and an action challenge to turn managers into operators.

What they will learn:

  1. Think Like an Owner, Not Just a Department Head

    Most managers obsess over their own silo. This module flips that script by teaching the ownership mindset, how to think big, lead cross-departmentally, and operate like the store is already yours.

  2. Master the Used Car Operation

    You can’t ignore used cars and expect to be trusted with the store. This module helps future GMs understand aging, recon speed, appraisals, and merchandising because used drives the engine.

  3. Own the OEM Relationship

    The factory is watching. This module teaches how to lead with the OEM, manage programs, meet expectations, and handle the heat with professionalism and clarity.

  4. Build Cross-Department Credibility

    Nobody gets promoted if the rest of the store doesn’t trust them. This week is about showing up for other departments and being seen as the kind of leader who brings the team together.

  5. Obsess Over Inventory Management

    Aged units destroy net. This session teaches candidates how to walk the lot with intention, analyze aging reports, and drive profit with smarter turns and pricing strategy.

  6. Become a Recruiting Magnet

    No bench? No promotion. Learn to attract, develop, and backfill talent so the store keeps running and ownership knows you’re ready.

  7. Lead with Systems, Not Just Speed

    Hustle doesn’t scale. Systems do. This module teaches how to document playbooks, build process clarity, and ensure your team performs even when you’re not there.

  8. Show Financial Maturity

    Great GMs speak the language of money. This week breaks down net-to-gross, expense control, and P&L fluency so you stop managing feelings and start managing the store.

  9. Be the Culture Standard

    Culture is what you tolerate and what you model. This module helps future GMs take control of their emotional tone, energy, and leadership presence so they lead with trust and intention.

  10. Earn It Before You Get It

    No one promotes potential, they promote proof. This week is about leading now, stepping up before you’re asked, and making the GM decision obvious.

  11. Own Your Marketing Strategy

    If you can’t talk traffic, you can’t run the store. This session equips leaders to understand cost per lead, evaluate ad spend, and drive strategy not just chase ups.

  12. Align the Entire Store

    Disconnection between departments kills performance. This module teaches how to unify the team, run cross-department meetings, and get every leader rowing the same direction.

  13. Be the Head Trainer and Lead Learner

    Your team can only grow as fast as you do. This week reinforces the rhythm of training, mentoring, and modeling learning as a leadership advantage.

  14. Build a Legacy, Not Just a Track Record

    Gross fades, impact doesn’t. The final module is about building systems, culture, and leaders that last long after you’ve moved up.

A Proven Path to Executive Readiness.

  1. We assess your GSM’s or Fixed Ops Manager’s current strengths and gaps

  2. They complete a 14-module GM-level coaching and development system

  3. They emerge with the tools, mindset, and structure to lead your store with clarity and impact

Your Next GM Is Already in the Building.

Let’s get them ready before you need them.

Contact: tom@tomlim.me

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