Fast Facts
Location
United States
Industry
Automotive Retail
Current Role
General Manager, Automotive Executive
Career Span
20+ years
CSI Ranking
Top 1% — National
Revenue Generated
$40M+
Professionals Mentored
100+
Leaders Promoted
30+
States Represented
8
Podcast
In Faith We Testify
Languages
English
Available For
Keynotes · Panels · Consulting · Interviews
Official Biography
Short (50 words)
Matthew Dency is an automotive executive with 20+ years building high-performance dealership cultures. Known for Top 1% CSI performance and developing over 100 industry professionals, he also hosts the In Faith We Testify podcast. Matthew speaks on leadership, culture, and people development.
Standard (100 words)
Matthew Dency is an automotive executive whose career has been defined by one conviction: the right leader, in the right culture, changes everything. Over more than two decades, Matthew has built and rebuilt dealership operations across 8 states — consistently earning Top 1% customer satisfaction rankings, generating $40M+ in revenue, and personally developing over 100 professionals into management roles. Beyond the boardroom, Matthew hosts In Faith We Testify, a podcast exploring faith, testimony, and purpose-driven leadership. He is available for keynotes, consulting, executive mentorship, and media appearances.
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Story Angles
The Leader Who Starts on the Showroom Floor
Matthew Dency's career is a blueprint for blue-collar discipline meeting executive ambition. From his first day in automotive to running high-volume dealership operations, his story is one of earned authority — and what it teaches about developing leaders from within.
Why Culture Beats Strategy in the Automotive Retail Space
As automotive retail faces disruption from EVs, digital retailing, and shifting consumer expectations, Matthew argues the most durable competitive advantage isn't technology — it's people. He has the numbers to back it up: Top 1% CSI, $40M+ in revenue, 94% staff retention.
The Executive Who Measures Success in Leaders, Not Revenue
Matthew Dency has promoted 30+ professionals into management. His conviction: the greatest ROI a leader produces isn't a deal — it's another leader. This angle explores mentorship as a business discipline, not just a personal virtue.
Faith, Pressure, and the Driven Life
As host of the In Faith We Testify podcast, Matthew explores what happens when personal conviction meets professional performance. In a results-driven industry, his story of integrating faith with executive leadership is both countercultural and compelling.
Media Inquiries
For interviews, profile pieces, podcast appearances, or media collaborations, reach out directly. Matthew personally reviews all media inquiries and responds within one business day.