About Shawn Armorer

Two Decades+. $100M+ Generated.
One Mission.

From washing cars to coaching North America's top dealerships.

Who is Shawn Armorer?

Shawn Armorer at NADA

Shawn Armorer has committed his career work to building automotive BDC departments from the ground up that function like well-oiled machines. As a seasoned BDC pioneer with an automotive career spanning over 2 decades, Shawn's leadership style is centered around a transparent, no-nonsense coaching style and the development of high-performing BDC teams that consistently exceed expectations.

His process-driven philosophy blends deep industry understanding with a hands-on approach, ensuring each dealership's unique culture and market realities are addressed. He is recognized as one of North America's top BDC strategists and thought leaders, noted for his transformative approach that bridges the gaps between sales & service.

Shawn is well known for his natural ability to turn operational challenges into measurable sustainable growth.

Professional Achievements

01 / 05

Founder of BDC Alchemy

BDC Alchemy was created to assist dealerships in realigning and architecting revenue-generating BDCs.

02 / 05

Innovative Partner

True business partner model. BDC Alchemy maximizes revenue growth by aligning BDC objectives with sales, service, and customer retention.

03 / 05

Educator & Speaker

Regularly shares BDC best practices at industry conferences, media outlets, and podcasts. Advocate for systemic change and leadership development in automotive retail.

04 / 05

International Stage

Shawn's work has penetrated the global market with coaching and consulting across North America, Poland, and Trinidad & Tobago.

05 / 05

Industry Expert

Regularly consults with AI companies for strategic input, industry knowledge, and dealership operational expertise. Authored the industry-leading procedure "The Process of Building a BDC."

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Career Path

From Spinelli to Cavender.

A career built from the ground up — one dealership at a time.

2002–2013

Spinelli

2013–2014

SM360

2014–2015

HGreg

2015–2017

Dilawri

2017–2020

Mercedes-Benz

2019–Present

BDC Alchemy Inc.

2020–2021

Le Groupe Gravel

2021–Present

Stephen Wade

2021–2022

Maverick

2022

Fixed Ops Marketing

2022–2023

McGrath Imports

2023–Present

Cavender Auto Group

2023–2024

Street VW of Amarillo

2023–2024

Strickland's

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