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This episode of Inside Automotive features Emily Marlow Beck, president of Marlow Motor Company and Virginia’s 2026 Time Dealer of the Year nominee, as she discusses leading a third-generation dealership through market shifts and organizational change. Marlow Beck reflects on her family’s 75-year legacy while outlining the operational strengths, cultural priorities, and industry challenges shaping her approach.

The conversation explores:

• Managing a family-owned dealership amid economic uncertainty and government-driven market influences
• Balancing tradition and modernization following leadership transitions
• The role of dealer associations like VADA in protecting franchise models
• Strengthening culture through the CARES Committee and employee-led initiatives
• Reducing turnover through engagement, autonomy, and community-focused programs
• Strategic growth considerations and the value of attending industry events such as NADA

Marlow Beck highlights how clarity, culture, and advocacy can sustain independent dealers as the retail automotive landscape continues to evolve.

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