Nick Saban didn’t just walk away from college football as its most decorated coach; he’s now positioned to make history once again—this time in the business world. According to Forbes, Saban is on track to become the first billionaire in the history of college football, thanks to a series of smart investments and strategic business moves made over the past decade.
After retiring from coaching, Saban didn’t slow down. In 2013, he teamed up with longtime friend and entrepreneur Joe Agresti to co-found Dream Motor Group, a luxury auto dealership network. Leveraging his unmatched brand power and extensive network, Saban helped grow the business into a powerhouse. Today, Dream Motor Group operates nine dealerships and sells around 20,000 high-end vehicles annually. The company is approaching $2 billion in yearly revenue, bolstered significantly by the $730 million acquisition of two massive Mercedes-Benz stores in the Miami area.
Though Saban remains a minority partner and doesn’t handle the group’s daily operations, his influence has been crucial. His name alone commands attention, opening doors and building trust among investors and customers alike. His instinct for strategy—the same that led Alabama to six national championships—has now found a new arena: the boardroom.
But Saban’s ambitions don’t stop with luxury cars. Alongside Agresti and former Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon, Saban is now setting his sights on a broader business empire. The trio is reportedly pursuing stakes in professional sports franchises and exploring international ventures, aiming to expand their footprint beyond the United States.
Saban’s approach to business closely mirrors the meticulous, relentless style that made him a football legend: careful planning, building elite teams, and always thinking several moves ahead. With his wealth continuing to climb and his influence only growing, Saban’s post-coaching career is shaping up to be every bit as legendary as his time on the sidelines.
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