John Murphy, Managing Director of Strategic Advisory at Haig Partners, was recently featured in A Conversation with John Murphy of Haig Partners: Part 1 on Mercer Capital’s Auto Dealer Valuation Insights blog.

In the discussion, John reflects on his transition from nearly three decades as a leading Wall Street automotive analyst to advising dealer clients at Haig Partners. He explains why disciplined capital allocation and long term strategic planning are essential to maximizing dealership value, particularly in a market shaped by evolving OEM strategies, technological change and shifting consumer behavior.

John also addresses the enduring strength of the franchise dealer model and the importance of earnings quality, customer retention and operational excellence in driving sustainable value. His insights reinforce Haig Partners’ strategy first approach to helping dealers make informed decisions about growth, succession and buy sell opportunities.

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