The Mike Litton Experience

The Mike Litton Experience


How Brian Gelt Built Teams, Led Dealerships & Launched People-Alytics | Mike Litton Experience

June 30, 2025

In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Mike sits down with Brian Gelt—a veteran automotive executive and founder of People-Alytics—to share a real, raw, and inspiring journey from the showroom floor to boardroom strategy.

With over 35 years in the car business, including leadership roles at industry giants like Galpin Motors and Keys Automotive, Brian unpacks what it really takes to build elite teams, drive performance, and lead with vision. He also shares how discovering Predictive Index transformed his approach to hiring, coaching, and business growth—and how it inspired his transition to full-time entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What makes a dealership team truly world-class

  • Key differences between culture-first and performance-first environments

  • How Predictive Index helped Brian make better people decisions

  • What it’s like to go from GM to business owner

  • Why owning your calendar is the ultimate freedom