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Jan 2025
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Doug Brown: Why Fixed Ops is the Heart o...

David Spisak
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Welcome back to The David Spisak Show! Today, we’re diving into the epicenter of dealership success: Fixed Operations. And trust me, you’ll want to stick around for this one. My guest, Doug Brown, Director of Field Operations at XPEL, is here to drop some serious knowledge. Doug has a career story that feels like a masterclass in leadership, growth, and navi ... Show More
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