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David Melton | Trusted Counsel to Dealer Principals
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David Melton | Trusted Counsel to Dealer Principals
About David
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About David
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Insight
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Most Dealers Don’t Want to Exit. They Want Options.
David Melton 2/8/26 David Melton 2/8/26

Most Dealers Don’t Want to Exit. They Want Options.

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Real Estate Decisions That Cap Future Value for Auto Dealers
David Melton 1/29/26 David Melton 1/29/26

Real Estate Decisions That Cap Future Value for Auto Dealers

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When a Sale-Leaseback Helps — and When It Hurts a Dealer
David Melton 1/24/26 David Melton 1/24/26

When a Sale-Leaseback Helps — and When It Hurts a Dealer

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The Rent You Ignore May Be Costing You Millions: Why Auto Dealers Must Align Rent With Dealership Value
David Melton 12/13/25 David Melton 12/13/25

The Rent You Ignore May Be Costing You Millions: Why Auto Dealers Must Align Rent With Dealership Value

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David Melton Advises on the Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH
David Melton 11/8/25 David Melton 11/8/25

David Melton Advises on the Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH

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Experts in Automotive Retail and Aftermarket Buy-Sell Transactions
David Melton 10/10/25 David Melton 10/10/25

Experts in Automotive Retail and Aftermarket Buy-Sell Transactions

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What is the meaning of Build-to-Suit for Automotive Dealerships?
David Melton 10/10/25 David Melton 10/10/25

What is the meaning of Build-to-Suit for Automotive Dealerships?

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Automotive Dealership Investments Through SLB’s and 1031 Exchanges
David Melton 9/10/25 David Melton 9/10/25

Automotive Dealership Investments Through SLB’s and 1031 Exchanges

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How Pointe Automotive Empowers Dealers As Acquisition Advisors
David Melton 9/6/25 David Melton 9/6/25

How Pointe Automotive Empowers Dealers As Acquisition Advisors

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Contact David Melton

David Melton provides experienced guidance on transition advisory, capital and real estate strategy, and leadership advisory for automotive dealer principals and retail ownership groups.

Whether navigating a sale or acquisition, managing real estate decisions, or building a stronger leadership team, the role is to bring clarity, perspective, and disciplined guidance to the decisions that shape enterprise value, organizational strength, and long-term ownership outcomes.

Office: 423-499-9956
Email: dm@davidmelton.com

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