Bob Manor

Influence.vin

We build identity-first personal brands for high-trust operators and founders.

Not for attention. For alignment.

Using our  proprietary Polaris Method™, we extract who you really are...then build the systems, presence, and voice to match.

This isn’t branding. It’s personal sovereignty, packaged.

Founder

The VIN Syndicate

The VIN Syndicate is a private, invite-only community built exclusively for dealership decision-makers—GMs, UCMs, Buyers, and Remarketers—who want to build direct relationships, share market insights, and grow their networks without vendor influence or corporate oversight.
No vendors. No owners.
Just real connections, real opportunities, and real-time market insights.
It’s not just a network—it’s a movement toward autonomy in automotive.

Auto Auction Review

AutoAuctionReview.com is a pioneering platform dedicated to bringing transparency and accountability to the auto auction industry. Founded by two former executives from North America’s largest auction houses, Manheim and ADESA and a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in the automotive wholesale market, the platform serves as a critical resource for dealers, consignors, and buyers. It provides comprehensive, unbiased reviews and ratings of auto auctions, advocating for fair practices and helping dealers resolve arbitration claims. AutoAuctionReview.com aims to hold auction houses accountable to their policies, ensuring dealers of all sizes receive the service and integrity they deserve in every transaction.

Co-Founder

Can-Am Dealer Services

Can-Am Dealer Services is an international ,solutions focused , Dealer Services company servicing auto dealer partners in Canada and the United States.

Our signature product is a Limited Warranty ,designed specifically and offered exclusively by Can-Am and  its underwriting partners, to replace/mimic voided OEM warranties on vehicles imported/exported between Canada/USA.  Available to any licensed auto dealer in Canada or the United States. 3/36 basic 5/60 PT from original in-service .(certain exclusions apply, depending on state law)

www.canamwarranty.com

South Ontario Auto Remarketing

SOAR is an independent auto remarketing agency that consults with dealer groups and other major consigners to provide creative strategies and processes regarding their specific inventory distribution or acquisition needs.

SOAR is based in the Windsor/Detroit area ( the epicenter of the automotive universe) and works primarily with stakeholders in Ontario and the Southeast United States

"Supply is the Edge"

Wholesale Auto export from Canada supplying franchise dealers in Southeast United States

Wholesale Auto Broker/Export

Commercial and Consumer Finance Broker

Represent a number of different lenders in a business development and broker capacity

-Consumer lending- development of a dealer base for a consumer loans product for home improvement contractors(emphasis on HVAC contractors) and auto dealers
-Commercial lending- asset based lending/equipment leasing in the 5k-100k range to help small companies fuel their growth
-Receivables advances(Factoring)

Broker

Canadian Auto Remarketing Services Inc

Wholesale/Retail Automobile Dealer

-created a network of dealers in Canada and United States.Took advantage of exchange fluctuations and imported or exported depending on f/x conditions. High end late model product.
Had a lot of fun!

President

Windsor Chrysler

Fleet Sales Manager

Courtesy Dodge

Shoreline Jeep Eagle

Sales Representative

Bob Manor: The Deals Got Bigger, But the Game Stayed the Same

I didn’t take the traditional route into the car business. Hell, most people don’t. I dropped out of university to sell cars—not because it was my dream, but because I needed to survive. 

Along the way, I figured out something that changed everything:

The only thing that ever changes is the size of the deal.

Whether I was selling Jeeps on the lot, closing the first-ever Enterprise Canada fleet deal, or building a business that helped hundreds of dealers move cars across borders, the fundamentals stayed the same.

You learn how to read people, how to solve problems, how to create opportunity.

I built my career on finding the angles others miss. I found ways to make markets where others saw none. I learned that the best deals don’t happen in auction lanes—they happen in conversations.

What I Do Now

-Can-Am Dealer Services – Built the first real solution for cross-border warranty gaps between Canada & the U.S. Nearly 1,000 dealers now use it.
-AutoAuctionReview.com – Co-founded a startup to bring transparency to dealer auctions (because let’s be honest—some of them need it).
-VIN Syndicate – A community for dealers who know there’s more to wholesale than overpaying at auction.
-Wholesale & Dealer Development – I work with select partners to structure deals, build networks, and create strategies that actually work in the real world—not just on a whiteboard.

If You’re in the Business, You’ll Get This

This industry is full of misfits, underdogs, and people who made their own way. I respect that. If you’re looking for someone who’s spent decades doing exactly that—and helping others do the same—then let’s talk.

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Idea Guy

Can-Am Dealer Services is an international ,solutions focused , warranty and insurance agency servicing auto dealer partners in Canada and the United States.

Our signature product is a Limited Warranty ,designed specifically and offered exclusively by Can-Am and  its underwriting partners, to replace/mimic voided OEM warranties on vehicles imported/exported between Canada/USA.  Available to any licensed auto dealer in Canada or the United States. 3/36 basic 5/60 PT from original in-service .(certain exclusions apply, depending on state law)

www.canamwarranty.com

Community Ford Lincoln Bloomington

• Increased volume year over year an average of 35% month over month. 
•Established sales and internet lead processes, leading to an average of 18% closing ratio on incoming 3rd party leads. 
•Hired and trained sales people, leading to several new consultants achieving 15+ sales per month.

General Sales Manager

Columbiana Cadillac Chevrolet - Flynn Auto Group

• Revolutionize team confidence and performance within 1 year while recalibrating product pricing and commission model.

• Strengthen brand visibility by managing and marketing vehicles online, including detailed descriptions and pricing. Provide invaluable support to sales teams in product presentation and negotiations with customers.

• Manage 10 sales staff in customer service and floor operations, attending to performance gaps by providing stretch opportunities and training as needed.

• Collaborate with team leaders to make decisions to drive product sales, operational performance, and team productivity.

Used Car Sales Manager

Donnell Ford Lincoln Salem Flynn Auto Group

• Fully reset 50-car inventory, stimulating inventory turnover from 2x to 9x annually in less than 12 months.

• Began to generate better profits within 90 days and broke even within 5 months of tenure.

• Reformed online presence by building out inventory base to include all details and pricing.

Liberty Ford Lincoln Canton

• Persistently pursued customer loyalty, intently listening to customer concerns, and identifying best-fit products to meet needs. Handled all negotiations, product demonstrations, and closings.

• Shaped strong understanding of sales lifecycle, seizing stretch opportunities, and building capacity to manage large workloads in high-pressure environments.

• Forged positive relationships with leadership, teams, and customers through personable and solution-driven mindset

• Recognized as Salesperson of the month in August and December 2018 for exceptional sales results.

Sales Consultant

Fostering business transformation, agility, and growth through hands-on leadership and vision.


Influential, results-driven leader with extensive experience leading teams and operations to drive the customer experience, reversing spiraling portfolio performance into highly profitable revenue streams. Proven history managing multi-million-dollar portfolios through keen business and customer intelligence across automotive landscapes. Valued as a thought leader, facilitating partnerships with teams and executives to provide insight and strategic support propelling business performance and viable growth. Collaborator who listens intently to customer concerns and then works with teams to deliver solutions accordingly, providing integral support throughout the customer journey. Authentic and inspirational leadership style that empowers teams to own project accountability and produce measurable results. Adaptable in resolving complex macro issues with innovative turn-key solutions preventing risk to company profitability and longevity. Consistently outperforms targeted objectives by scaling solutions to customer needs while serving company priorities. Highly motivated and resilient customer advocate recognized as a top performer who works tenaciously to excel in fast-paced, competitive environments.

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