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Can I be honest with you? I hate dead, boring, tired dealers. You go to some of these places and it’s like you have to coax them into enjoying life, having a good attitude, good energy, training, being a good person and teammate. So much lack of professionalism, and dead bodies everywhere. NOT HERE, NOT AT THE #1 KIA STORE IN AZ. #5 🇺🇸 💪🏼 They get it. Because all of those things are who their leaders are. Their mgmt team values training and is totally and 100% committed to this place and is building professionals. When you walk into the environment you know. YOU FEEL IT, the vibes are high and the people are great. So refreshing… We just finished an intese training. These people are never finished, they are always hungry to grow, change, adapt, and get better. That’s why they dust everyone... The market will no longer reward amateurs. (Leaders or salespeople) You best grow into a PRO in everything you do or you are screwed and teams like this will eat your lunch. We are getting better than EVER guaranteed! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Joshua Bauman Andy Elliott Evan Macklin Tony Gray #obsessedwithsuccess #traininsaneorremainthesame #TheElliottGroup #salestraining #businesscoaching

Think back to the moment that your life changed—a mentor who believed in you and gave you the opportunity to own your first dealership. Now, as you contemplate the next stage of your journey, consider the possibility of passing on a generational changing opportunity to someone else. At Gill Automotive Group, we understand the profound impact of mentorship and succession planning. If you're considering selling your dealership, we can help you find the right person to continue your legacy. Our team specializes in recognizing potential and guiding individuals towards success in the automotive industry. Whether you're ready to sell or transition into a mentoring role, we're here to assist in identifying promising candidates who are eager to take the reins. By partnering with Gill Automotive Group, you can ensure that your legacy extends beyond your own career. Together, let's empower the next generation of dealership leaders and pave the way for their success. Are you ready to pass on the torch? Let's start the conversation today.  #Automotive #automotivenews #automotiveindustry #nada #successionplanning #Legacyplanning #dealerships

Without any warning or conversation, I was kicked off the team. Getting blindsided especially when you care, always stings. Did I understand why? Not in the slightest. Am I glad it happened? Yes. Since then, I promised myself that I would do everything that I could to avoid this from happening to any team that I am apart of. Here are 4 simple guiding principles that have helped me do this: ➡ Seek to understand: There is almost always a layer you didn't know about ➡ Attitude. Effort. Behavior: These are my "big 3" controllables ➡ Avoid surprises: Involve your team and lead with transparency ➡ Documentation: It's about a healthy meritocracy that is equitable for all involved. 🤔 For the curious ones, I was kicked off of the track team 👟 for showing up very late to practice. We had a state championship caliber 4x4 team and didn't get to compete because of this. If my coach had followed any of the above guidance, she would have learned that I was helping a classmate complete a very remote service project and we unfortunately got his Ford Ranger stuck on a sandbar (we were filling sandbags for flooding) and had to wait for someone to tow us out. Live & Learn. #leadership #teamwork #growth

Our Next Key4Success meeting will be hosted at the Porsche boardroom. A perfect environment to consider if our business or us personally would pass an MOT test?' For most of us as car owners, taking our vehicle for the dreaded MOT can be quite daunting. However, this essential check is there to ensure our safety and roadworthiness, protecting us from potential breakdown and in a nutshell, saving our lives. Often we fail to pause, reflect and check our own personal 'roadworthiness'. These Keys4Success sessions provide an ideal place where attendees can stop for a moment, consider our current position/condition and explore both the joys and challenges of the journey.

As I look back on my career in the automotive industry, starting nearly 16 years ago as a car salesman, I’m filled with a deep sense of humility and gratitude. It’s been a journey of relentless learning, adapting, and growing, every step teaching me invaluable lessons about the industry, leadership, and myself. This journey has been far from linear, marked by challenges that seemed insurmountable and achievements that were beyond my wildest dreams. Each experience, each interaction, has been a building block, shaping the professional I am today. But what excites me the most is not just reflecting on how far I’ve come but looking forward to the possibilities that lie ahead. The automotive industry is on the cusp of transformative change, from electric vehicles to digital retailing, and I’m thrilled to be part of this evolution. As we stand at this juncture, looking back at the path we’ve traversed and ahead to the horizon, it’s clear that our past experiences ground us, and our future aspirations propel us. Let’s embrace the journey with humility, learn from our past, and leap towards the future with excitement and openness to the endless possibilities. Here’s to the road traveled, and the journey ahead. 🚗💼🌟 #AutomotiveIndustry #CareerJourney #Leadership #FutureAspirations #personalgrowth

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