Changing Lanes: The Hooks Playbook
Welcome to Changing Lanes: The Hooks Playbook—a podcast about people, principles, and the power of grace in the car business. Hosted by third-generation dealer Kip Hooks, this show takes you inside the heartbeat of Hooks Lincoln in Fort Worth, Texas. From family stories that shaped the dealership’s soul to customer moments that changed everything, you’ll hear what it really means to do business with intention. With guest appearances including Piper the dealership pup, reflections on family, heritage, a certain fondness for college teams that wear purple and prefer amphibians with horns, and a commitment to serving with humility and heart—this podcast is your front-row seat to the Hooks way.
Changing Lanes: The Hooks Playbook
Latest Episodes
The Best Time To Buy A Car? When It's Right For You.
You've probably heard the advice before: wait until the end of the month, hold out for year-end incentives, or wait for interest rates to change.But what if there isn't a perfect time at all?In this episode of Changing Lanes: The ...
Process Over Pressure: A Better Way to Buy a Car
Buying a car shouldn't feel like a battle. Yet for many people, stepping into a dealership still comes with anxiety, uncertainty, and the fear of making the wrong decision. In this episode of Changing Lanes – The Hooks Playbook, Dealer Principa...
45 Years Strong: Built on Trust, Driven by Legacy
What allows a business to survive for 45 years when so many others disappear?For Hooks Lincoln, the answer has never been complicated: relationships, consistency, and a commitment to doing right by people.In this episode, Owner Ki...
You Have to Earn It: The Hooks Philosophy on Trust, Customers & Longevity
In this episode, Kip Hooks, Owner of Hooks Lincoln in Fort Worth, Texas, shares the philosophy that has shaped his dealership for generations—one rooted in trust, relationships, and long-term thinking. At the core of that philosophy is a simple...
Reviews Don't Lie: What Reputation Really Reveals
In this episode of Changing Lanes: The Hooks Playbook, dealership reputation is put under the microscope—starting with two real Google reviews from the same store that couldn’t be more different.So what separates g...