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March 3, 2023

How To Create Company Culture In The Auto Industry - Scott Simons - CMA's Valley Dealership

How To Create Company Culture In The Auto Industry - Scott Simons - CMA's Valley Dealership

Welcome to Beyond The Story, hosted by Sebastian Rusk! Here, Sebastian invites special guest, Scott Simons from CMA's Valley Dealership, to discuss his career in the auto industry. Scott and Sebastian bond over their morals of treating people right and their shared work ethic. Scott found success in the struggling car business after learning what was important to the customers. They have also witnessed first-hand the power of a good public speaker and Scott hopes to emulate her. Scott wants to teach the team to sell through social media while ensuring they prioritize integrity. Scott invites Sebastian to shamelessly plug his brother and his car transactions. Tune in and join Sebastian and Scott to discuss their amazing stories!

Topics Discussed and Key Points:

-The Importance of Work Ethic and Compassion

-The Success of Scott Stewart in the Automotive Industry.

-The Challenges of Navigating a Career in the Auto Industry

-The Benefits of Setting Realistic Goals in Gaming

-The Benefits of Maximizing Performance Through social media Selling Strategies.

-Embracing Company Goals to Advance Your Career

-Inspirational Women Leaders in the Automotive Industry

-Success in Sales as an Entrepreneur

-Integrity in Selling

-The Benefits of Working with a Car Transaction Professional

Timestamps:

[00:03:14] The Importance of Work Ethic and Compassion

[00:06:15] The Success of Scott Stewart in the Automotive Industry.

[00:09:19] The Challenges of Navigating a Career in the Auto Industry

[00:12:24] The Benefits of Setting Realistic Goals in Gaming

[00:15:38] The Benefits of Maximizing Performance Through social media Selling Strategies.

[00:18:39] Embracing Company Goals to Advance Your Career

[00:21:41] Inspirational Women Leaders in the Automotive Industry

[00:24:34] Success in Sales as an Entrepreneur

[00:27:36] Integrity in Selling

[00:30:25] The Benefits of Working with a Car Transaction Professional

Notable Quotes:

"I wouldn't trade how I grew up and who I grew up with and the lessons I learned from growing up there for any amount of money. No matter the struggles, no matter having to fight all the time because we were to build segregation to any of it. I wouldn't train any of it for the world. Because I learned so much, you know, a handshake means something. You know, when you tell somebody, you're going to be there, you'd be there. You know, you know, your word means something. You know, we did deals on handshakes."

"I mean, I'm a really fortunate guy. I mean, I'm in the auto industry. I've got some of the best people in the world that are currently working with me. We've seen some success for sure. Seen a lot of growth. And I've built a 1 1 heck of a team."

"I mean, you see the movies about the you know, back in the day, what happened in the auto industry? It was wow. You know, there are a lot of types of personalities that spend a lot of money, make a lot of money, and, you know, live your life in a fast lane, and If you're not careful, you can get caught up in that lifestyle."

"But I always believed, but it takes, you know, hard work. It takes luck. And it takes."

"People can go get a job anywhere. If you can sell, you can get a job anywhere."

"It took me having some setbacks to say, act, wait a minute. Wait a minute. You know, some pretty bad setbacks."

"Now we taught people in the max out there 04:01 k. So, I started a mentorship program a number of years later. I was already doing it, but I didn't have a title to it, and I didn't have a structure to it, and my assistant helped me run it."

"I just lead the discussions. And We do life together, man. We talk about some serious in-depth stuff.""

"Ironman masters teach them in classes and fire their asses."

"It was almost mild, you know, gaslighting that that would take place."

"Integrity means everything. And if you believe in your heart what you're selling, you can help that individual. You're so genuine."

"It comes down to everything. The way I priced my products if you're paying 1 price, the next guy that calls me paying the exact same price."
 

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