In the very first episode of The Road Ahead, the Scarpelli's sit down with Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit to discuss leadership, community, and what it takes to build a town people are proud to call home.

Donny shares how a lifetime of volunteering led him to public service, the vision behind Fox Lake's award-winning lakefront redevelopment, lessons he's learned from 14 years as mayor, and why collaboration is the key to successful leadership.

After the interview, we discuss a question many people ask: Why use a car dealership? From long-term relationships and service support to transparency and accountability, we explain why dealerships offer far more than just a place to buy a vehicle.

Whether you're interested in local leadership, community growth, or making smarter decisions about your vehicle, this episode is packed with insights.

In This Episode:

-How Donny Schmidt became Mayor of Fox Lake

-The transformation of Fox Lake's lakefront park

-Why volunteering strengthens communities

-Leadership lessons from managing a growing village

-The future vision for Fox Lake

-Why businesses matter to local communities

-Why using a dealership is about more than buying a car

-The importance of service, training, and customer relationships

-What it takes to become a six-time Dealer of the Year

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