John Bunyan Author.
You have not lived today until you’ve done something for someone who can never repay you.
ABOUT KEVIN LEIGH
Husband and Dad of three boys. Co-Founder of Dealer Simplified & Auction Simplified, Conference Speaker, Author, Blogger and Automotive Consultant. more…
MY LIFES WORK
2018
Author
Automotive Wholesale Simplified: How to Profit from Wholesale and Not Feel Guilty About It
since 2014
Founder and VP
Dealer Simplified, LLC and Auction Simplified
In the automotive dealer space helping dealer improve wholesale profitability through software and great processes
2013
Author
Gollup the Woods, young adult novel
1998 -2014
Director
West Herr Automotive Group
Helped the company reach 48,000 cars per year and become the 10th largest privately held dealer group.
1984 – 1998
Director of Finance
Maroone Ford, Buffalo
Had the pleasure of working with Al Maroone and his son Mike Maroone, before they became AutoNation. I like to call it my real alma mater .
1980 – 1984
Regional Sales Manager
Birkshire Hathaway
I had a ball, selling door to door. At the time, World Book was the best in the business
My Go To Lessons in Life
Every Day
Morning Affirmations
Kevin Leigh
If I plan my day, set goals and plan my families future, I achieve my vision. The more I focus on success, the more I find happiness. The more I recognize the gifts God has given to my at birth, the more I find that I already have everything I need to be a succeed.”
Once a Week
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
What I learned: “Look for the things you want, and they will present themselves.”, “Keep a positive mental attitude.” and “Create a person mission and read it every day.”
Once a month
Get Things Done GTD
David Allan
What I learned: “If you can do a to do in 2 minutes or less just do it, don’t write it down.”, “Make a to done list with next actions instead of what ifs.”
Once a Year
Respond Positively
Joe Verde
What I learned: “If you respond positively to objections you mitigate their negativity.”, “What could you become if you tried to improve every day.”
Once a decade
100% Rule
Grant Cardone
What I learned: “a little + a little + a little = a lot”, “Commit 100% to your tasks and you will achieve 100% more results than your competition.”
too short
Business
Niagara University
What I learned: Respect is not thought in collage, it’s earned on the street and in the office.
Way too short
To Sell is Human
Cheerful Motors, My Dad’s used car lot.
My dad taught me “why lie when the truth will do”, “Respect everyone because you never know who you are talking too.”, “see things from their perspective”
Favorite Quotes
Virginia Woolf Writer
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.
Anthony Robins Author/Public Speaker
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying..
