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Ken Yang
20 years as a dealer. Built an eight-figure BHPH portfolio and sold it.
$5,000 - What Ken started with in 2005
8 figures - BHPH portfolio built, then sold
20 years - Running a dealership, not just advising one
Published - Regular contributor, MidAtlantic Dealer News
On stage - AI panel moderator, MidAtlantic IADA 2026
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Most dealers we talk to say the same three things.
I have to do everything myself.
If you don't do it, it doesn't get done. So you do everything, every day, and you never get out of the store.
I don't know it's a problem until it's already a problem.
People aren't paying. Cars sit. Leads go cold. You find out weeks later, after it already cost you money.
We grew, and it just made more chaos.
More accounts were supposed to mean more freedom. Instead, you just have more fires to put out.
WHAT CHANGES
Get clarity. Take control. Freedom follows.
CLARITY
You know where your money is every morning, without digging for it.
6 hours to 30 minutes
One dealer's office employee cut her weekly reporting from 6 hours to under 30 minutes.
CONTROL
Your store runs on a written process, not on your memory.
2 weeks
One dealer went from nothing written down to a full set of SOPs, built from scratch.
FREEDOM
The store keeps running even when you're not standing in the middle of it.
50% less of the owner
Ken cut his own involvement in his dealership by half.
One dealer came to us anxious, stressed, and afraid of going out of business. Five months later, sales are up 55%, accounts paying on time went from 63% to 87%, and he is enjoying the car business again.
+55% Sales
63% to 87% Accounts paying on time
HOW WE WORK
The Dealer Intelligence Method
Simple AI-powered Dealer Intelligence systems, built around how your dealership actually runs. Without overwhelming your team or adding complicated tech.
01
Diagnose the Chaos
We help you find the one problem that is really costing you, not the ten symptoms around it.
02
Clarify the Numbers
We get your cash flow, collections, and sales numbers into one place you can trust.
03
Design the Intelligence Layer
We help you decide what you need to see every morning to make the call, and who owns each number.
04
Install Simple AI Systems
We set up AI that does the pulling, sorting, and reporting, so your people don't have to.
05
Create the Accountability Rhythm
We help you build the weekly rhythm that keeps your team on it when you're not in the building.
HEAR IT FROM DEALERS
Don't take our word for it.
5.0 - 11 reviews on Google
Right Price
"Ken did an outstanding job with the BHPH coaching he provided me. He was extremely knowledgeable, detailed, and took the time to really understand my business instead of giving generic advice. Everything felt very personal and tailored to the areas I needed help with. He broke things down in a way that was easy to understand and gave me practical information I could actually put to use in my dealership. You can tell Ken has a lot of experience in the BHPH business and genuinely wants to see his clients succeed. I would highly recommend Ken to any dealer looking to improve their BHPH operation. Definitely a 5-star experience!"
Google review
Brian Brothers
"I am an owner operator in Indiana and in the small amount of time I have been working with Ken, I have seen significant change in my numbers. The biggest change is how I interact with my business because of his motivation!"
Google review
Hardin Camp
"Ken knows his stuff. AI, new ideas, real dealership experience. Not fluff."
Google review
Angie Brothers
"Ken is a class act! From the beginning, he's proven that he is genuinely committed to helping us grow our sales department. He shows up to every weekly meeting prepared, has taken the time to really understand our business, and always comes with thoughtful ideas and actionable strategies for our team..."
Google review
DREAM DEALER
"We had Ken run a Buy Here Pay Here report for us so we could get a better understanding of the actual numbers in our business. We were really happy with the results and the information he provided. It gave us a much clearer picture of where we stand and was definitely worth it. We'll absolutely be using him again"
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Stephen Fucile
"I have worked with Ken on many projects and through that experience have found him to be beyond thoughtful and wise on problems areas I was stuck on finding solutions. He is always there when I call and ask for help. He is more than a consultant he has become a trusted friend. If your business needs help, like mine did, he is a great asset."
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One quick win every week
A practical move on sales, collections, marketing, or service you can use right away.
A straight read on the market
What's happening out there, how it hits your store, and what to do about it.
AI that gives you time back
Copy-and-paste prompts built for dealers. No tech skills needed.
Free tools for your store
Spreadsheets and scorecards you can download and put to work.
Live workshops with Ken
Starting with Buy Here Pay Here 101 later this year. Free.
ABOUT KEN
We've been exactly where you are.
Ken Yang opened his Buy Here Pay Here dealership in 2005 with $5,000. Over 20 years he grew it into an eight-figure portfolio, then sold it.
When the Great Recession hit in 2008 and 2009, a lot of dealerships closed. Ken's stayed open, because his customers were still making their payments every month.
Along the way he also started an auto repair business from zero, scaled it to two locations, and sold that too.
So when we sit down with you, we're not guessing. We think like a business owner, diagnose like a systems engineer, and coach like a business partner.
You don't have to learn this the slow way. What took Ken years to figure out the hard way, we can help you put to work in months.
EVENTS
Where to find us.
Coming up
SUN, OCT 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Practical AI Uses for Car Dealers: How to Get 10 Hours Back Every Week
MidAtlantic IADA Conference. Ken moderates the AI panel.
FREE LIVE WORKSHOP · COMING NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2026
Buy Here Pay Here 101
Buy Here Pay Here pays you every month, whether you sold a car that month or not. Three nights on how to build it right. One hour a night, live on Zoom with Ken.
NIGHT 1
The Deal
Who to finance, who to walk away from, and how to structure a deal that gets paid.
NIGHT 2
Collections
How to get paid every week without chasing customers all day.
NIGHT 3
Cash Flow and Capital
Why good stores still run out of cash, and how to fund your growth.
Reserve your seat. Seats are limited.
For dealers who want to start in-house financing, or tighten up the one they already run. Reserve now and you get the dates before anyone else.
ARTICLES
Ken in MidAtlantic Dealer News.
SEPTEMBER 2026 · LATEST
You Don't Have a time Problem. You Have a "Doing It by Yourself" Problem.
How one dealer used AI to find five missed sales opportunities, and three easy places to start.
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AUGUST 2026
The Most Expensive Car on Your Lot Isn't the One You Think
What an aging unit really costs you, and how to price it before the year-end cash crunch.
Read the article
JULY 2026
Tax Money Is Gone. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Summer payment drift, and how to spot it before accounts go seriously past due.
Read the article
MARCH 2026
Sales Are Up, So Why Does Profit Feel Tighter Every Spring?
Why your busiest months squeeze your cash, and the buying discipline that protects it.
Read the article
FEBRUARY 2026
How Dealers Are Using AI to Make Better Decisions Without Slowing Down
Practical ways to use AI in your busiest season, without replacing good judgment.
Read the article
START HERE
One free call to find where the chaos actually is.
No pitch. We'll look at where your cash flow, collections, or sales process is breaking down, and you'll leave knowing your next step.
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"Ken makes the process and impossible seem possible. He is a FANTASTIC listener and he is a straight shooter. Make the call for sure."
Karen Barnett, Google review
Contact
Ken Yang Consulting
Synergy Solutions Consulting
526 Highway 70, Hickory, NC 28602
Email:
ken@kenyangconsulting.com
Phone:
828-838-2654
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