Richard Geren on LinkedIn: #wearediscounttire #payitforward (2025)

“The five C's of teamwork are critical components for building a successful and high-performing team. By focusing on communication, camaraderie, commitment, confidence, and coachability, you can create a team that is productive, engaged, and resilient.” https://lnkd.in/gBa2JTws.It’s been 5 months at Quick Quack Car Wash for me. I keep pinching myself as I look back on my list of requirements for my next role from my job search over the summer. I can’t seem to find one of those things missing from Quick Quack. I definitely won’t be quitting my day job to become a professional golfer. At least not for the next 10 years 😉However, being apart of a team that encourages you through the misses and cheers on every win is pretty awesome.#carwash #recruiter #recruiting #teambuilding

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What’s up doc? 🐰 🥕 Anyone know what this is? No, this is not simply the humble carrot. This is the somewhat infamous HANGING carrot. That’s right that thing your current employer does when they realise you aren’t getting what you need from your current role and you start to weigh up your options or even getting another opportunity presented…Enthusiastic talk of promotions, a bump in salary, some additional responsibility, the promise of ‘bigger things to come ‘… or at a last resort the counter offer. I’m sure many of you will have had the carrot hung. As tempting as it is always remember the following… 🥕 Why did you start to explore your options? 🥕 Why has it taken you to secure another offer before the pay rise or promotion is offered? 🥕Will anything really change or will you be in the same position in 6 months time? 🥕If they can offer it now, why couldn’t they last week or the week before? Loyalty is great, but your loyalty should always be rewarded with recognition from the person you show it to. It shouldn’t take a sudden ‘oh shit we are going to loose them’ moment for your employer to start pulling out the big guns. And yes I did grow this carrot. Thanks.

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"Cliff was hired last year as a salesman in our Lonestar Region in Texas. He goes above and beyond the role of salesman, doing QC on jobs, and hopping in a mixer when needed. It seems like almost every day Cliff is calling with news of another big job he got for us, and we had to add mixers and drivers to keep up with all the work he gained us. He always has a positive can-do attitude and is a huge part of our future growth in Texas. Thank you, Cliff, for all you do."Nominated by: Jeramy Croell, Territory ManagerFavorite thing about working at Croell: Getting to be a big part of this fast-growing, family-oriented company and enjoying the challenges that are asked of me to help this company grow.Most interesting project: Stephenville ISD football stadium - 20,000 yards!What advice would you give to someone who might want to join Croell: Be excited to be a part of this company. Don't be afraid to learn this product and how it works.Hobbies include: Spending time with my family and friends. Going out to listen to music with my wife.One thing people probably don’t know about me: I've been active in the fire service for 29 years.Bucket list: Building another antique truck.#CroellInc #EmployeeSpotlight #EmployeeRecognition

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What do you think are the best Teenage Jobs that prepare you for your career in Sales?For me it's manual labor and the service industry.My first jobs were as follows:🌾 Landscape route 🥗 Waitstaff 🌊 Worked at the Beach Each of these taught me something of value in building my persona.Landscape route: Starting with the basics, this job taught me the importance of persistence and initiative.Knocking on doors and offering services required confidence and resilience, skills that are essential in sales. It also taught me the value of hard work and the satisfaction of seeing tangible results, which translates directly into the sales process.Waitstaff: Working in the service industry refined my interpersonal skills and taught me the art of customer service. Understanding and meeting the needs of customers,even under pressure, is crucial in sales. Working as a waiter exposed me to upselling techniques and the importance of anticipating and fulfilling customer needs – skills directly applicable to sales strategies.Beach work as a Cabana Boy: Early mornings and long days taught me to persevere through challenges and remain focused on the end goal. The physical demands of the job honed my resilience and taught me to thrive in high-pressure environments – skills indispensable in a sales career where persistence and adaptability are key.These teenage jobs not only provided me with practical skills but also shaped my mindset and attitude towards work, setting a solid foundation for a successful career in sales. What were your teenage jobs, and how did they prepare you for your career?#sales #grit

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Advancing his #careerswithcrown, Peter tells us about how he was able to try new things within our global company. Hear what he has to say about why continues to work for the company! Learn more about career opportunities at crown.jobs

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Every position that is left open at your dealership is costing you $100,000 or more... How you may ask?Here's the brutal truth:Every open slot = 20% LOST REVENUE.Ouch.Burned-out teams lead to HIGH TURNOVER. (That means more $$ wasted on training!)Filling empty seats is a CONSTANT BATTLE.⚔️ You deserve better!Don't worry, there's a solution....With CarGuys Inc you get:✅ GUARANTEED Qualified Applicants✅ Track your entire hiring process across every department✅ Reporting to make sure your positions are getting filled & applicants are being contacted.Stop settling for mediocre results! Let's reduce your time to hire today!Setup a call with one of our top executives now: CarGuysInc.com/book-demo

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Let’s say I need a new tire…🚗I search up some autoshops near me and find that one has advertised themselves very well. They have knowledgeable staff that know what they are doing, 5 star reviews, and the education required to do the job. Then I see they’ve only opened up a year ago. Do I say…“I need them to have 5 more years of experience changing tires before I take my car to them” or Do I say…“They know what they are doing, the reviews are great, and I am in need of a tire right now.”As I am helping friends and family look for jobs in this market and I find multiple job postings needing 3-5 years of experience for entry level positions, this is what I think about. If they have the references to back them up, the knowledge of the position, and the certification or degree to do the job, what is it about the 5 years of experience that is mandatory for an entry level position?This is a genuine question, so I would love to hear your thoughts below!

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I’ve swapped Oxfords for Crocs…And airplanes for an RV.Work now happens wherever I choose to park it for the night.Designing an intentional life where I have 100% freedom of my time didn’t start 2 years ago when I retired from corporate sales.It began many years ago when I started my first sales job in 2006.Although I didn’t know exactly what the future would hold…I did know I wanted to be more in control of it.Getting into a career of sales helped me build a life of abundance and autonomy.And I’ll be forever grateful because of it!Now, I balance my time exploring new personal adventures while helping other sellers find their own abundance and complete autonomy.What’s your dream life look like now? How about after retiring from sales?If learning how to retire early from corporate sales is a topic you want to read more about, give me a 👍 in the comments ⤵Happy to share what I’ve learned.🐝

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In today's candidate market, it’s important to emphasize the “What’s in it for me?” angle to capture the eyes of top talent through benefits and what it’s like to work at your dealership.That’s why we’ve pulled together a full list of job descriptions for the top 50 dealership job roles so that you can start winning the hiring game in retail automotive: https://hubs.ly/Q02DscM_0

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As I was building a Batman Lego set with my son, a CORE memory popped into my head! Back in the summer of 2017, during my last step in the interview process with GEICO, I shadowed an employee, followed by a one-on-one interview with Bartholomew Mazzariello. During our conversation, I expressed that this was not my first time applying with the company, but Bart's response truly stuck with me since. He asked me what I would do if I was offered the position and referenced a quote from The Joker in The Dark Knight (2008): "Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I'm a dog chasing cars. I wouldn't know what to do with one if I caught it! You know, I just... *do* things." Although I can't remember my exact response, I do recall mentioning that I had gained applicable experience since my last application and once hired, I would put in the effort to show that I am the best candidate. And guess what? I did just that! With the amazing support and guidance from my trainers, supervisors, and mentors, I was able to excel at a rapid pace in my career. TL;DR In summary, my ambitious personality style, along with my continued openness to constructive criticism and feedback, will continue to be my driving force into my next career chapter.