Keep The Change

Bart Nollenberger
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You can transform your dealership from the inside out, and Bart Nollenberger will show you how. “Keep The Change” is your go-to podcast for leadership growth in the automotive world—and there’s a reason leaders across the country swear by Bart’s coaching. His hands-on, proven approach has helped managers and owners just like you create lasting, meaningful change in their dealerships, and in every episode, he’s sharing his personal breakthroughs, field-tested strategies, and inspiring success stories, so you can do the same. If you’re new here, you’re exactly where you need to be. Each episode of “Keep The Change” will empower you to develop stronger leadership skills, build a winning culture, and stay ahead in a fiercely competitive market. Ready to go beyond sales training and actually transform how your dealership operates? Join Bart and keep the change you’ve worked so hard to create. 

  1. 5D AGO

    What 20 Years in the Marine Corps Taught Me About Leadership With Emer Sanabria

    Be honest, when's the last time someone actually challenged how you lead? Not your strategy. Not your numbers. You. I didn't know Emer Sanabria before we sat down. Michael Cillo told me I had to talk to him. Within minutes I understood exactly why. Emer spent 20 years in the Marine Corps. He's seen chaos most people can't imagine. And somewhere in the middle of all of it he learned something that changed everything about how he leads, in business, in faith, and at home. In this episode we get into what it really means to set the temperature when everything around you is falling apart. We talk about the difference between telling people what to do and actually leading them. Emer shares a story that involves nothing but a broom and silence, and it's one of the most powerful leadership lessons I've ever heard. We also go somewhere personal toward the end that I wasn't expecting and I'm so glad we did. This one is going to make you think about how you show up. For your team. For your family. For yourself. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Emer Sanabria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emer-sanabria-msm-mba-190444151Connect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    44 min

  2. MAR 20

    107 Cars, One Miracle, and What Happens When You Just Say Yes with Brian Robbins

    A dad watches his daughter lose everything — her strength, her coordination, her independence — over six months. Doctors have no answers. Hope is running thin. Then one night, everything changes. What Brian Robbins did with that moment didn't just transform his family. It became a nonprofit that has now quietly, without fanfare, changed the lives of 107 women who needed a fighting chance. He's not famous. He's not on a stage. He buys used cars at a Toyota dealership in Michigan and spends his Saturdays in a garage with 30 volunteers fixing up cars to give away for free. And somehow he's one of the most compelling people I've ever put a microphone in front of. In this conversation we talk about obedience, gratitude, and what it actually looks like to build something — a business, a ministry, a marriage, a life — around love instead of ambition. We also get into leadership, culture, fatherhood, and the one question Brian asks himself that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since we recorded. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    39 min

  3. MAR 13

    The Hard Work Advantage: What Most People Don’t Understand About Success | Ty Nollenberger (Father & Son Episode)

    My guest this week is my oldest son, Ty Nollenberger, and what started as a simple discussion turned into one of the most honest talks I’ve had on this show about discipline, pressure, leadership, risk, and what it really takes to build something over time. We talk about the moments that shape your work ethic. The decisions that force you to grow. And why some people move forward while others stay stuck. Ty shares parts of his journey I don’t think many people see, including the mindset behind starting from the bottom, building businesses, making uncomfortable changes, and stepping into a bigger vision even when it feels risky. There was one part of this conversation that really hit me, because it explains why talent alone is never enough. If you are in a season where you feel the pressure to grow, decide, or take the next step, this episode will speak to you. Hit play. This one might stay with you longer than you expect. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    47 min

  4. MAR 6

    Why Some Leaders Build Great Teams… And Others Destroy Them Without Realizing It with Adam Marburger

    If you’ve ever looked around your business and thought, “Why does it feel like we’re working so hard… but something still feels off?” this conversation is for you. Adam Marburger is one of those rare guys who can talk growth without hype, leadership without ego, and success without pretending the cost doesn’t exist. He’s the CEO of Ascent Dealer Services, a bestselling author, a Brazilian jujitsu black belt, a father, and someone whose faith and character actually show up in real life, not just on a stage. In this conversation, Adam and I unpack the subtle leadership mistakes that quietly destroy teams, why some organizations scale while others stay stuck, and the mindset shift that changed the trajectory of Adam’s life and business. We also get into:  the leadership habit that quietly destroys culture why trying to do everything yourself will eventually break your company the mindset shift that changed how Adam approaches pressure, competition, and failure how discipline, humility, and even martial arts shaped the way he leads todayAnd toward the end, Adam shares one piece of advice about forgiveness and purpose that is honestly a game cahnger. If you lead people, build teams, or care about the kind of impact your life is making… this conversation will challenge you. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Adam Marburger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-marburger/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampmarburger/?hl=enConnect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    45 min

  5. FEB 27

    From 50 to 400 Cars a Month: The Leadership System Behind Bob Ruth Ford with Rob Ruth

    If you’ve been around this show for a while, you know I love a good solo episode. But this week? I get to sit down with one of the most class-act humans I’ve met in this industry, Rob Ruth from Bob Ruth Ford in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. And I’m telling you… the more conversations we have on Keep The Change, the more I’m convinced this is why I love podcasting. Because you don’t just hear “success.” You get to hear what it’s made of. In this conversation, Rob and I unpack what it really takes to grow from a small store doing 50–60 cars a month into a high-volume operation selling hundreds… without burning out your people or wrecking your family life. We talk about: Why Rob made it his mission to change the reputation of dealerships by changing the experience for employees and customersWhat “servant leadership” looks like when it’s not a slogan, but a daily practiceThe five levels of leadership (Maxwell) and why people development is the level most leaders never truly reachHow structure and accountability (daily plans, one-on-ones, team leaders) can produce elite results without “bell to bell” chaosWhy the future isn’t “get them in the door”… it’s helping people before they ever step in the showroomThe behind-the-scenes story of how Rob built a massive buy center starting with nothing but his cellphone and Facebook Marketplace A powerful truth about love in business: it’s not a feeling, it’s an action… and it changes everythingIf you’re a dealer, a manager, a leader, or even just someone trying to build something that lasts, this episode will challenge you in the best way. It’s one of those conversations that makes you stop and rethink what you’ve been tolerating as “normal”… and what might be possible if you built the right structure and started leading people like they matter. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Rob Ruth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob.ruth77/Connect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    50 min

  6. FEB 13

    Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast (And Most Leaders Miss This) with Eustace Mita

    What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t your strategy… but your culture? In this episode of Keep The Change, I’m pulling one from the archives with one of my favorite humans on the planet, Euse Mita. He’s the Chairman of Icona Resorts, a former top leader at Half-a-Car, and the kind of leader whose presence just calms the room while still calling you higher. And here’s what I love about this conversation: it’s not theory. It’s lived. It’s practical. It’s heart-first leadership with real-world proof. What we get into We talk about the difference between running a business from your head versus leading from your heart, and why so many companies can’t even explain their culture (because… they don’t actually have one). Euse breaks down what it looks like to build a mission people can sink their teeth into, not corporate “blah blah,” and why repetition is the foundation of learning (weekly training, not yearly pep talks). He shares how Icona’s culture is so clear that anyone on the team can explain it, from the GM to the dishwasher, and how that culture has helped their hotels rank #1 in their markets on TripAdvisor because guests don’t just feel served… they feel loved. We also go straight into the dealership world and how leaders can create harmony across departments (think: an orchestra, not a bunch of competing sections), why appreciation is a leadership superpower, and why using someone’s name might be one of the simplest culture-builders you’ve forgotten. And then we go deeper into faith, discipline, and what it looks like to live with a plan, not just for money or health, but spiritually too. This is the kind of episode you don’t just listen to. You replay it. Because it reminds you what leadership is supposed to feel like. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    45 min

  7. FEB 6

    The Culture Problem That Doesn’t Show Up in Reports

    Culture isn’t what’s written on the wall. It’s what people feel when pressure hits. In this solo episode of Keep The Change, I go deeper than I usually do. Just a real, honest conversation about what culture actually looks like when it shows up every single day in meetings, in one-on-ones, and in the moments that matter most. If you think culture is a mission statement, a handbook, or a poster in the breakroom, this episode will challenge you. Because culture doesn’t live at the corporate level. It lives at the manager level. And whether people feel valued, trusted, and motivated has far more to do with leadership behavior than policies or pay plans. What we talk about in this episode: Why culture is not what leaders intend, but what people experienceHow two managers under the same roof can create completely different workplacesA real story from my early dealership days that changed how I think about leadershipWhat Gallup research reveals about managers and employee engagementWhy “love at work” isn’t soft, sentimental, or lowering the barWhat culture scorecards reveal that leaders often don’t see comingWhy awareness, not skill, is usually the real leadership gapHow great leaders hold people accountable without crushing trustThe shift every modern leader must make from boss to coachThis episode is for leaders who genuinely want to grow. For managers who care about results and people. And for anyone willing to ask the harder question: “What’s my role in the culture we’re creating?” If you lead people, this conversation will hit close to home. And if it resonates, share it with someone who does. Because culture doesn’t change by accident.  It changes when leaders choose to grow. Let’s go. Let’s grow. Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Bart Nollenberger:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    19 min

  8. JAN 30

    Why Culture Is Costing You More Money Than You Think (And How to Fix It)

    What if the thing holding your business back isn’t strategy… but communication? Before you scroll past this episode thinking, “Ahhh, culture stuff isn’t my thing,” hear me out, because what we’re really talking about here is profit, performance, and people actually wanting to work with you. In this solo episode of Keep the Change, I pull back the curtain on something most leaders avoid until it’s costing them real money: organizational culture. More specifically, I walk through the Cultural Impact Scorecard — a 360°, anonymous assessment that reveals what your team actually experiences every day… not just what leadership thinks is happening. And trust me, the gap between those two can be expensive. Here’s what we get into: The 10 key culture drivers every dealership and business should be paying attention toWhy communication and continuous learning are the two most common (and dangerous) breakdowns I see after 40 years in this industryReal-world examples of how strong results can hide weak leadership habitsThe Three Cs of Communication (Connect, Convey, Check) — and how they eliminate conflict before it explodesWhy “we had a sales meeting” is not the same as developing your peopleHow personality styles (DISC) silently sabotage teams that otherwise like each otherAnd the uncomfortable truth: if your people aren’t growing, your business eventually won’t eitherThis episode isn’t theory. It’s field-tested. It’s what I’ve seen work — and fail — inside real dealerships, real leadership teams, and real businesses that wanted the next level but couldn’t quite break through. Schedule your complimentary 15-minute strategy call: https://calendly.com/bartcoach/15min Enjoying the show? Subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast players! Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-the-change/id1622521488Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xcQk7kNGNOnWuZ14aDkWCConnect with Bart Nollenberger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-nollenberger-4949405a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BartNollenbergerCoaching

    38 min
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You can transform your dealership from the inside out, and Bart Nollenberger will show you how. “Keep The Change” is your go-to podcast for leadership growth in the automotive world—and there’s a reason leaders across the country swear by Bart’s coaching. His hands-on, proven approach has helped managers and owners just like you create lasting, meaningful change in their dealerships, and in every episode, he’s sharing his personal breakthroughs, field-tested strategies, and inspiring success stories, so you can do the same. If you’re new here, you’re exactly where you need to be. Each episode of “Keep The Change” will empower you to develop stronger leadership skills, build a winning culture, and stay ahead in a fiercely competitive market. Ready to go beyond sales training and actually transform how your dealership operates? Join Bart and keep the change you’ve worked so hard to create. 

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  • Creator
    Bart Nollenberger
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bart Nollenberger
  • Show Website
    Keep The Change

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