From the smooth city streets of Brooklyn, New York to the glossy sheets of Forbes Magazine, Eric Whitehead’s career trajectory has been nothing short of impressive. At just 26 years old, this dynamic entrepreneur is driving with full-throttle into the automotive industry, disrupting norms, and pioneering innovative strategies with his flagship business, PTG365.
Whitehead was a business management scholar at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). His days studying business concepts and models at BMCC were forming the groundwork on which he would later build his empire. Today, he is not just a businessman; he is a transformational entrepreneur and the CEO of PTG365, a distinguished automotive dealership.
His journey to the driver’s seat of his own business is filled with hard work, determination, and a significant dose of entrepreneurship spirit. From a young age, Whitehead has had a driven passion for automobiles. This profound admiration goes beyond the vehicles’ horsepower or the allure of leather interiors. To Whitehead, the worth of a car lies in the powerful personal connections it can foster and the world it can open up.
Nine years after stepping out of college, Whitehead’s passion has not merely manifested into a successful automotive business, but is changing the game altogether. PTG365 is a firm that’s taken root off the beaten path. Instead of merely drawing customers to a lot full of cars, PTG365 has embedded itself into the very life of its clientele and flavoured their experiences with a unique blend of auto sales and concierge service facilitated through an innovative app, Cars365.
The success of PTG365 has been so groundbreaking that it caught the attention of the popular multimedia platform, Snapchat. The daily workings of PTG365 and Whitehead’s life are now captured in a hit reality show aptly titled, ‘Driven.’ This inclusion into the world of reality TV illustrates PTG365 not just as another automotive dealership, but a lifestyle—one that’s firmly planted in passion and opportunities.
Adding another feather to his cap, Whitehead is looking forward to the re-release of the Cars365 app in 2021. This app, which extends PTG365’s objectives, is set to be a game-changer in the industry. It’s designed to help users manage their vehicle needs conveniently, promising a seamless car ownership experience. Besides this, PTG365 has also inaugurated a new branch, PTG365 AUTOBODY, a Freeport Long Island-based body shop ensuring a comprehensive roof under which all vehicle needs can be met.
Whitehead’s path has underscored the belief that businesses are not just enterprises, but ideas brought to life. For him, PTG365 is a product of his unique vision, honed over years of fascination with cars. And, in the true spirit of leadership, he’s brought together two of his friends, introducing their unique skillsets to the fold of PTG365, enhancing the depth and versatility of the enterprise.
As a testament to his mentorship and leadership, Whitehead is constantly attuned to opportunities that allow him to share his experiences, impacting young, like-minded individuals who wish to scale heights in life.
From being a young man captivated by cars to a visionary entrepreneur gracing Forbes in 2019 and dominating the Snapchat screens, Whitehead’s journey has been a whirlwind of entrepreneurship, innovation, and relentless passion. And the indication is clear: the wheels are only just starting to rev up.
