For more than 30 years, Mike Funk has helped automotive retailers increase profitability, grow enterprise value, acquire dealerships, and successfully transition ownership. What makes Mike different is that he has spent his career on both sides of the dealership desk. Before advising buyers and sellers on multi-million-dollar dealership transactions, Mike lived the challenges dealership owners face every day. He worked his way from selling cars to dealership leadership, managed dealership operations, led F&I initiatives, partnered with lenders, and advised dealers on growth, profitability, succession planning, and wealth creation strategies. This hands-on experience gives him a unique perspective that few advisors in the automotive buy-sell market can offer. As Regional Director for DSMA, Mike works with dealership owners throughout the Midwest and across North America on valuations, acquisitions, divestitures, succession planning, and strategic growth initiatives. He has represented buyers and sellers across multiple states and has been involved in transactions involving domestic, import, and luxury franchises. His background allows him to evaluate opportunities not only through the lens of an M&A advisor, but also through the perspective of an operator who understands what drives dealership performance, profitability, and long-term value. Mike's career includes leadership positions with major dealership groups, Ally Financial, Allstate Dealer Services, and Worldwide Auctioneers. Throughout those roles, he developed trusted relationships with dealership owners, operators, lenders, attorneys, accountants, manufacturers, and industry leaders across the United States. His ability to connect people, identify opportunities, and navigate complex business challenges has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor within the automotive industry. Known for his straightforward communication, integrity, and dealer-first mindset, Mike believes every transaction is about far more than numbers. Whether assisting a first-time buyer with the acquisition of their first dealership or helping a multi-generation dealer family navigate a successful transition, his focus remains the same: helping clients protect their legacy, maximize value, and achieve their long-term goals. A graduate of Northwood University and the NADA Dealer Academy, Mike combines decades of real-world experience with a deep understanding of dealership operations, valuation, ownership transitions, and strategic growth. His passion for the automotive industry and commitment to serving others have made him a trusted resource for dealership owners seeking guidance through some of the most important decisions of their careers. When dealership owners work with Mike, they gain more than an advisor. They gain a partner who understands their business, respects what they have built, and is committed to helping them write the next chapter of their success story.