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

flexdrive

Remarketing at Flexdrive

www.lanex.bid

Lead a team of passionate individuals to develop a cutting edge online auction platform in Lane-X
● Founded Lane-X with the focus on the development of a new way to buy and sell vehicles at auction,
with the focus of quality, transparency and value add
● Participated in all aspects of company growth to include fundraising (Raised over $800k) and business
development, ensuring that the company’s vision was followed and allow for future growth
● Formulated the company’s vision, goals, and objectives and hired and trained new employees.
● Built and maintained professional relationships with potential investors and partners; attended various
startup and business events across the country

Joe Cooper Auto Group

Trained and developed buyers to effectively purchase vehicles both at online and physical auction
locations and platforms
● Oversaw all aspects of purchasing vehicles to include; transportation, purchase price, arbitration, recon
costs and appraisal offers
● Created and rolled out a CIF (Core Inventory Forecast) KPI”s and vehicle segment targets
● Managed the inventory aging profile across eight retail locations
● Developed and maintained positive relationships with the individual General Managers at each store
location and surfaced weekly 1on1’s/group meetings to discuss and hold GM’s accountable to KPI’s
centered around; vehicle sales performance, market trends, appraisal volume and appraisal purchase
targets
● Presented monthly performance reviews of each retail location to the ELT team which included
suggested goals and pivots in operational processes for each location in order to efficiently impact
financial utilization across the company

Director of Vehicle Acquistions

Bridgecrest

Managed the deletion of fleet/repo vehicles at over 7 physical auctions across the country. 
Was responsible for approving any all recon done by the auction 
Was responsible for maintaining positive interactions with the auction staff at each location and holding them accountable to a standard SOP and units sold targets.
Was responsible for pricing vehicles to sell at auction by utilizing current market data.
Was responsible  for reporting the results of each auction as well as utilizing communication reporting as a method of directing the auction staff what next step to take with the account.

Field Remarketing Manager

Hertz

•Oversaw the spec’ing and building of model templates for ordering the entire U.S. Fleet, ensuring correct SPI’s, Asap codes, manufacturer program codes, color charts, etc. are on the templates
•Created and maintain Asap model files which feed to downstream systems to identify rate class, fuel capacities, etc.
•Oversaw new car ordering for the entire U.S.
•Oversaw ordering for Canada and Puerto Rico
•Worked closely with Fleet Sourcing Manager regarding car class modifications and coordinate those changes as necessary
•Maintained exception files to ensure the correct emissions will be placed on each and every order. Once the files were setup a thorough review for accuracy was made to ensure complete accuracy.
•Created and maintained a quarterly audit process surrounding the asap files and model templates (looking for accuracy in fuel tank and all capacities on the asap files and accuracy on the models to ensure all program guidelines met, correct program code, options, asap code and SPI codes are on the models.

Fleet Services Manager

Responsible for analyzing vehicle damage reports, making recommendations to optimize salvage profitability, working with the other departments to clear salvage sales and reconcile related investigations, establishing and approving vehicle prices for auction, ensuring completion of the sales process, developing and maintaining databases, analyzing and modeling sales trends and results, and tracking salvage vehicle documentation.

Salvage Analyst

Processed used car and out-of-stock buys for Fleet.
Managed emails associated with monthly approved eForms for used car and out-of-stock buys
Reviewed used car buy(s) and decoded vin(s).
Pulled model specifications from the internet as needed to build model templates.
Setup new dealers and secure vendor#s from Fleet Acquisitions as needed/required for used and out-of-stock buys.
Created purchase orders for the used and out-of-stock buys.
Created and sent printed pdf purchase orders for each used and out-of-stock buy.
Managed reports to ensure we are within the used car ordering limits of the approved monthly eForm.
Managed reports to ensure that used car titles have been received for our purchases. If not received, Partnered with each area that made the buy and/or auction/dealership to secure them.
Built and spec'd New/Used vehicle models which meet the required Fleet guideline contents (including manufacturer as well as headquarter's requirements).

Purchasing Analyst

CarMax

Responsible for purchasing approximately $8-$10 Million worth of inventory annually relying on strong attention to detail and current industry standards.
Responsible for developing the associates and management around me through competency based training and development tools to include updating and maintaining associate development files.
Responsible for coordinating and managing on-site and off-site auctions.
Responsible for conducting vehicle appraisals, completed over 10,000 vehicle appraisals.
Responsible for managing, communicating and coordinating fleet distribution from offsite auctions to various retail locations around the country..
CARMAX AUCTIONS
Held the position of Wholesale Auction Manager over a 7 year period. 
Floored and represented vehicles from the auction block.
Ensured every auction ran smoothly through communicating expectations and following up with associates to give both positive and developmental feedback before and after each auction.
Personally ensured all announcements were up to date and accurate for each unit.
Developed new initiatives and process that are now used company wide
Coordinated and lead dealer blitz’s throughout the OKC metro as well as Tulsa.
Coordinated various auction promotions i.e. Dealer appreciation sales, Anniversary sales.
Communicated upcoming events through various media outlets ie… dealer calls, e-mails, texts and marketing media, CarMax auction website.

Buyer

I am a remarketing professional at Flexdrive, a Lyft company that offers flexible car subscriptions for drivers and fleets. With over 17 years of experience, I am responsible for managing the inventory, pricing, and disposition of vehicles across various channels and markets. I leverage my expertise in vehicle auctions, buying and selling cars, and market trends to optimize the return on investment and customer satisfaction.

Before joining Flexdrive, I founded and led Lane-X, a cutting-edge online auction platform that aimed to revolutionize the way people buy and sell vehicles. I raised over $800k in funding, hired and trained a team of passionate individuals, and built and maintained professional relationships with potential investors and partners. I also oversaw all aspects of company growth, including business development, vision, goals, and objectives. Prior to that, I was the director of vehicle acquisitions at Joe Cooper Auto Group, where I trained and developed buyers, created and rolled out a core inventory forecast, and managed the inventory aging profile across eight retail locations. I have strong skills in sales, management, customer satisfaction, speaking, and training, as well as problem-solving and analytical skills. I graduated from Kemper Military School and College, where I learned the values of discipline, leadership, and teamwork.

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