Nick Dossa
Founder of Vegas Auto Gallery | Family man | Philanthropist
Nick Dossa is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Vegas Auto Gallery, a company he established to redefine the luxury and exotic vehicle market in Las Vegas.
A Canadian‑born entrepreneur, Dossa moved to Las Vegas to be closer to family and recognized that the local luxury market was monopolistic and offered little choice to consumers. As he explained in a 2025 interview, the city’s high‑end car market had “not really many choices for the locals” and lacked competitive pricing. Drawing on years of experience in high‑line vehicle sales and service, he launched Vegas Auto Gallery to fill that void.
Nick Dossa's Early Life & Family
- Canadian roots & early entrepreneurship. Raised by his mother Sherin Dossa—at one point the #1 Realtor in Canada—Nick learned business skills early. As a teenager he bought and sold cars through classified ads and negotiated deals by beeper and pay phone.
- Education. He earned a degree in business that laid the foundation for his career.
- Family values. Nick credits his success to his close‑knit family. He is married to Selcen Kavr‑Dossa, and his brother Reese serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Vegas Auto Gallery. He moved from Canada to Las Vegas to be nearer to family after his mother’s illness.
Founding Vegas Auto Gallery
- Identified a market gap in Las Vegas for luxury and exotic vehicles and founded Vegas Auto Gallery in 2010.
- Started in a 4,000 sq‑ft warehouse and scaled to two 50,000 sq‑ft showrooms. The flagship 47 k sq‑ft dealership houses more than 300 vehicles and art by Elena Bulatova.
- Sold over 380 Lamborghinis locally and maintains an inventory of 250–300 vehicles from brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls‑Royce and Aston Martin.
- Authorized dealer for Lotus, Czinger and Vintage Modern.
- Pioneered acceptance of Bitcoin payments, which account for 3‑5 % of revenue and totaled more than US$6 million in BTC transactions in 2021.
- Recently acquired and rebranded Johnny Legends as Las Vegas Mitsubishi.
Other Ventures & Partnerships
- Exclusive Las Vegas dealer for Philipp Plein watches.
- Partnerships with Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), Dana White’s Power Slap and major supercar manufacturers.
- Through a concierge‑level approach, the dealership treats each visitor like a VIP and has built a customer base that includes celebrities, professional athletes and international buyers.
Timeline of Key Milestones
- 1980s – Early life & entrepreneurship: Born and raised in Canada; discovered his passion for cars and began buying and selling vehicles.
- 1990s – Education & first dealership: Earned a business degree and opened a small dealership in Canada.
- 2000s – Move to Las Vegas: Relocated to Las Vegas to support his mother and recognized a market gap for luxury cars.
- 2010s – Founding Vegas Auto Gallery: Launched the dealership, expanded to a flagship showroom and built partnerships with top brands.
- 2020s – Expansion & acquisitions: Added Las Vegas Mitsubishi and a Lotus dealership; partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights; hosted high‑profile charity auctions.
Nick Dossa's Achievements & Metrics
- Vehicles sold: Over 5,000 luxury and exotic vehicles delivered to clients worldwide, with high repeat‑customer satisfaction.
- Showroom growth: Expanded from a single boutique showroom to multiple high‑end facilities; acquired Las Vegas Mitsubishi and secured a Lotus Cars franchise in Nevada.
- Sales volume: Annual sales have grown into tens of millions of dollars.
- Awards & recognition: Vegas Auto Gallery is consistently praised for its curated inventory, personalized concierge service and transparency.
- Philanthropy: Raised over US$2 million for healthcare organizations, youth programs and first responders through charity auctions, including a $1.2 million auction benefitting the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
- Partnerships: Multi‑year sponsorship with the Vegas Golden Knights and collaborations with world‑class manufacturers and motorsports organizations.
Guest Appearances on Leading Podcasts
| Podcast / Talk Show | Episode & Date | Hosts | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Circle | Building a Successful Luxury Car Dealership in a Major Metropolitan City — Nov 17 2022 | Paki Phillips & Chris Smith | Building Vegas Auto Gallery, finding a luxury-car niche, customer service, Lotus dealership success |
| Be Legendary | Unleashing Entrepreneurial Wisdom with Nick Dossa — Feb 23 2024 | Josh Galindo | Entrepreneurial lessons, high-end vehicle sales insights, humility and honest business |
| Digital Social Hour | He Sells Luxury Cars for a Living — Sep 21 2023 | Sean Kelly | Building a nine-figure luxury-car brand, cultivating elite clients, scaling a multi-story showroom |
| Escaping the Drift | Bugattis and Billionaires — Feb 16 2022 | John Gafford, Chris Connell & Colt Amidan | From selling a beat-up RX‑7 to catering to billionaires; scaling a luxury dealership |
| Ed Bernstein Show | Nick Dossa Interview — Dec 2024 | Ed Bernstein | Early life, entrepreneurial journey, building Vegas Auto Gallery |
Philanthropy & Community Engagement
- Vegas Golden Knights Foundation: Supports programs that aid youth and families through his partnership.
- Charity auctions & events: Donates vehicles and hosts high‑profile auctions, such as a rare luxury car auction with actor Sylvester Stallone that raised over $1.2 million for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center. Hosts community car shows benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and first responders.
- Youth & education: Mentors young entrepreneurs and funds scholarships for students pursuing business or automotive technology; sponsors local sports teams and provides equipment and transportation for youth programs.
- Commitment to the future: Plans to expand philanthropic efforts and continue supporting new causes across Las Vegas and beyond.
