Ken Ganley On His First Dealership Acquisition
From a humble 3-car showroom on just 2 acres to a thriving network of 50-plus locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, Ken Ganley’s journey to the fastest-growing dealership group in Northeast Ohio is nothing short of remarkable. In this behind-the-scenes edition of “Inside M&A” with Dave Cantin, Ken shares the story of his very first acquisition — a small Toyota -Mercedes Benz dual rooftop dealership on Akron’s east side back in 1995. Watch as we explore the defining moments behind the Ken Ganley Auto Group and what Ken calls “a car dealer’s dream.”
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