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David Melton | Trusted Counsel to Dealer Principals
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David Melton | Trusted Counsel to Dealer Principals
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About David
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Automotive Dealership Real Estate: Why Institutional Investors Are Turning to Sale-Leasebacks and Build-to-Suit
David Melton 4/24/26 David Melton 4/24/26

Automotive Dealership Real Estate: Why Institutional Investors Are Turning to Sale-Leasebacks and Build-to-Suit

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Why Sale-Leasebacks Are Becoming the Succession Tool of Choice for Automotive Dealers
David Melton 4/23/26 David Melton 4/23/26

Why Sale-Leasebacks Are Becoming the Succession Tool of Choice for Automotive Dealers

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You Own Your Property. That Doesn't Mean Your Real Estate Strategy Is Working.
David Melton 4/2/26 David Melton 4/2/26

You Own Your Property. That Doesn't Mean Your Real Estate Strategy Is Working.

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Your Balance Sheet Is Either Building Enterprise Value or Quietly Eroding It — There Is No Middle Ground
David Melton 4/2/26 David Melton 4/2/26

Your Balance Sheet Is Either Building Enterprise Value or Quietly Eroding It — There Is No Middle Ground

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Fixed Ops Is Your Most Underleveraged Profit Center. Dealers Treat It Like an Afterthought.
David Melton 3/31/26 David Melton 3/31/26

Fixed Ops Is Your Most Underleveraged Profit Center. Dealers Treat It Like an Afterthought.

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What Is My Dealership Worth? Understanding Auto Dealership Valuations
David Melton 3/9/26 David Melton 3/9/26

What Is My Dealership Worth? Understanding Auto Dealership Valuations

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How to Sell a Car Dealership: A Guide for Dealership Owners
David Melton 3/7/26 David Melton 3/7/26

How to Sell a Car Dealership: A Guide for Dealership Owners

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The Collision Center Your Dealership Owns May Be Worth More Than You Think
David Melton 3/4/26 David Melton 3/4/26

The Collision Center Your Dealership Owns May Be Worth More Than You Think

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Capital and Real Estate Strategy: What Smart Dealers Are Doing Right Now
David Melton 2/27/26 David Melton 2/27/26

Capital and Real Estate Strategy: What Smart Dealers Are Doing Right Now

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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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