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Manhattan, New York Dealer Controlled Solutions (DCS), a leader in customized leasing solutions for automotive dealerships, and Car Motivators, a premier coaching and leadership development firm, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way dealerships maximize profitability while developing high-performance teams.
This collaboration merges DCS’s innovative leasing technology and services with Car Motivators’ award-winning DRIVEC3™ coaching framework, empowering dealerships to achieve both financial growth and long-term employee engagement.

Driving Profit and Purpose

‍Dealer Controlled Solutions enables dealerships to capture more customers and generate recurring revenue through their proprietary leasing programs. With the partnership, dealerships using DCS’s platform will now benefit from exclusive access to Car Motivators’ tailored coaching solutions, including training on how to lead, manage, and grow leasing departments and teams effectively.

“As Lease-Here-Pay-Here gains momentum, scalable, discipline-driven processes are vital,” said Michael Sansone, Director of Operations at Dealer Controlled Solutions. “By embedding Car Motivators’ proven coaching framework, we not only optimize operational workflows but also cultivate a performance-driven culture empowering dealer teams to scale their leasing portfolios, deliver strategic growth, and attract and retain top talent.”

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Supporting Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) and Independent Dealerships

‍For Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH), Lease Here Pay Here (LHPH), and independent dealerships, the combination of Car Motivators' leadership coaching and DCS’s customizable leasing software delivers a powerful, all-in-one solution for growth. This partnership equips dealers with the tools to streamline operations, increase profitability, and build long-term sustainability. Car Motivators’ coaching programs are designed to help BHPH and independent dealers implement scalable processes, improve customer retention, and develop high-performing teams ensuring strategic growth while staying true to each dealership’s unique business model and goals.

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Empowering Dealership Leaders

‍As part of the agreement, Car Motivators will provide customized coaching content and training for Dealer Controlled Solutions clients, focusing on sales process optimization, leadership development, culture-building, and retention strategies. Coaching programs will be integrated into onboarding and follow-up for dealership clients, ensuring that leasing success is not only implemented but also sustained through strong leadership practices.
“As Lease-Here-Pay-Here adoption scales, aligned processes are critical,” said Michael Sansone, Director of Operations at Dealer Controlled Solutions. “By integrating Car Motivators’ proven coaching framework, we’re not only streamlining workflows but also fostering success and strategic growth, empowering teams to expand their leasing portfolios while cultivating and retaining top talent.”

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What This Means for Dealerships‍

Through this partnership, dealerships will now gain access to:

• Car Motivators' GPS (Goals, Performance, Satisfaction) coaching systems for leasing managers
• Leadership workshops and coaching playbooks tailored to DCS integration
• Tools to improve manager engagement, accountability, and employee motivation
• Strategic leasing growth plans that align with culture and people development goals

The partnership is expected to expand nationwide throughout the coming year, with joint webinars, exclusive training opportunities, and co-branded resources already in development.

About Dealer Controlled Solutions

‍Dealer Controlled Solutions helps car dealerships increase profitability and customer retention by enabling them to offer and manage their own in-house lease programs. With customizable solutions, DCS empowers dealers to control the customer experience and revenue cycle end-to-end.

About Car Motivators

‍Car Motivators delivers customized coaching solutions that drive performance, growth, and engagement within the automotive industry. Through its proprietary DRIVEC3™ framework and Inspired Satisfaction™ business culture coaching methodology, Car Motivators helps dealerships build cultures where employees are motivated, leaders are developed, processes are implemented, and businesses thrive.

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