How Jonathan Dawson and David Booth Doubled Sales at Cherokee Mitsubishi

How Jonathan Dawson and David Booth Doubled Sales at Cherokee Mitsubishi

Author: Jim Fitzpatrick February 3, 2026 Duration: 33:17
Customer retention and employee engagement are driving a different kind of dealership growth at Cherokee Mitsubishi. On this episode of Inside Automotive, new dealer principals Jonathan Dawson and David Booth share how a relationship-first strategy helped the store rapidly build momentum after its acquisition in mid-2025. Rather than focusing on aggressive acquisition tactics, Dawson and Booth explain how prioritizing repeat business, referrals, and internal culture led to measurable gains in...

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