VAUGHN TRIOLO
General Sales Manager
(619) 655-9180 | vaughntriolo@gmail.com
San Diego, CA
OPEN TO RELOCATION: TX, NC, SC, GA, TN, FL
Leader | Team Builder | Systems Builder
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I'm Vaughn, Your Next Operator.
"I am a relentless, high-output leader who drives performance while skillfully navigating relationships and leading teams to success. I thrive on systems and processes—not just to enhance effectiveness, but to ensure ruthless efficiency. My focus is on building high-performing teams by fostering a winning culture rooted in the highest standards.
My natural talent lies in designing and refining systems that empower teams and maximize efficiency. With a proven track record of developing exceptional talent, shaping culture, and delivering outstanding results, I combine vision with a deep commitment to team development, ensuring sustainable success at every level."
Key Statistics
Hyundai Dealership In San Diego, CA
2024 YTD Stats
New: 1,295 units | $5,015,262
Used: 1,362 units | $5,002,867
Front End: $3,527,770
Back End: $6,491,044
Total: 2,657 Units | $10,018,129
2024 Personal
Total: 955 Units | $3,572,345
New: 458 Units | $1,738,152
Used: 497 Units | $1,834,193
Front End: $1,204,917
Back End: $2,367,428
Teams Leading
Desk Managers: 3
Floor Managers: 3
Finance: 4 + 1 Assistant
Sales People: 21
Recon Team: 2
BDC Department: 6
Leads | Close %
Total Int Lead: 9,428
Appt Set: 3,166
Set Rate: 33.5%
Sold Internet: 1,302
Close Rate: 13.8%
Showroom Close %
Total Ups: 7,760
Total Sold: 2,657
Close Rate: 34.2%
2024 YOY
New Units: +6.25%
New Gross: -2.33%
Used Units: +3.72%
Used Gross: +26.7%
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Beyond The Numbers: Family & Values
I’m blessed with a beautiful and incredibly supportive wife, Madison, and our adorable 14-month-old daughter, Georgia.
Madison isn’t just my wife—she’s my partner in everything. Because of who she is, I get to chase our dreams at full speed, knowing she’s in my corner every step of the way. She makes it possible for me to push harder, aim higher, and relentlessly pursue excellence in every area of life.
I believe that true success isn’t about domination in just one category—it’s about winning in all four: professional, relational, physical, and spiritual. Success in business means nothing if it comes at the cost of my family, my health, or my faith. Too many people justify bankruptcy in one area because they’re thriving in another. I refuse to settle for that. I believe we can have it all—if we’re disciplined enough to build it.
That’s why I work the way I do. I’m relentless in my career, not just for my own ambition, but because I want to create something lasting for my family. I push myself physically because I know that energy and resilience spill into every other area. I stay deeply committed to my faith because, at the end of the day, purpose matters more than just success.
For me, it’s not a choice between working hard or being present for my family—it’s about doing both at the highest level. That’s what real success looks like.
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Rather than a list of titles and bullet points, I’m answering the real questions you care about. How I build high-performing teams, create efficient systems, and drive results—without sacrificing culture.
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Q: What Is Your Leadership Philosophy?
Leadership is about earning influence and trust. That comes from knowing your people, listening to them, trusting them—and proving that you’ll fight for them. I believe in leading from the front, not sitting back and giving orders. My job is to serve my team, not the other way around. When people know you genuinely care, they’ll go all in. True leadership is also about seeing the future version of your people and speaking that potential over them—helping them become who they’re capable of being.
There’s a massive amount of poor leadership in the marketplace today—even in successful organizations. People don’t need a manager, a boss, or a hero. They need a leader—someone who looks into them and validates the potential they’ve always felt but never had the confidence to trust. They need someone to say, ‘It’s there—I see it,’ and then help them live it out. That’s how loyalty is built, and loyalty creates unstoppable teams.
Q: Give Us An Example Of Systems You've Recently Built?
Q: What Are You Looking For In Your Next Group?
I'm looking for a group with the capacity for me to sprint—an aggressive, growth-focused store that’s hungry to win, not just go through the motions. My current group is a smaller private operation, which limits my opportunities for elevation. I want to be part of a larger organization with strong leadership that can advocate for my career and provide a clear path to running my own store as a GM in the near future. For the right opportunity, I’m also open to relocating.
