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. Founder of Dealer Simplified, Auction Simplified, and Savvy Brain. Conference Speaker, Author, Blogger, and Automotive Consultant. more…
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Author
2021
Prayers to the Holy Spirit 52 powerful prayers; some ancient, some never before in print. Each is intended to help you find a unique perspective on your relationship with the Holy Spirit.
2018
Automotive Wholesale Simplified: How to Profit from Wholesale and Not Feel Guilty About It
2013
Gollup the Woods, As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets thirteen-year-old twins Josie and Seamus journeying to Glendalough Ireland, but they find more than their roots
The Roles
2021
Director of Sales
Traxero North America
The most innovative towing roadside service and impound software solutions.
2014
Founder and VP
Auction Simplified
Auto Auction Software, for Independent Auto Auctions, Franchise Dealers, Towing Companies, Repo Companies, private label, and police impounds
1998
Director
West Herr Automotive Group
Helped the company reach 48,000 cars per year and become the 10th largest privately held dealer group.
1984
Maroone Ford, Buffalo
Director of Finance
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
Regional Sales Manager
Berkshire 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 family’s 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 me at birth, the more I find that I already have everything I need to be a success.”
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 personal 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.”
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Business
Niagara University
What I learned: Respect is not taught in college, it’s earned on the street and in the office.
1980
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 to.”, “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..
Add Block Test FamLeigh
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What is a Sealed Bid Sale? FamLeigh
A Bid Sale, also known as a Sealed Bid, is an organized silent car auction where local used car dealers, wholesalers, salvage buyers and international shippers, visit franchise dealers and bid on their wholesale cars. Usually the bid sale contains the trade-ins that the selling dealer does not want to … Read More
Are Auction Sellers Fees Worth it? Dealer Hackers
This may seem like a simple question. After all, auction Houses have been the primary way we sell off our unwanted units for over 75 years. But is there an alternative? As my father used to say, “there are at least three alternatives to almost every business problem.” The real … Read More
Can Off-Site Auctions Be Your Best Choice? FamLeigh
Continued from Article: Argument for you to Focus on Wholesale I am not suggesting that off-site auctions are inherently bad, they’re not. Remember, my dad was an independent dealer and we spent the greater part of my childhood at auctions in Pennsylvania and New York buying cars for his dealership. No, … Read More
Kicking Out Our Most Prolific Buyers Dealer Hackers
Continued from article: Argument for you to Focus on Wholesale On a personal note, my first manager actually called wholesale buyers, “Lot Trolls”, a very derogatory term that annoyed me deeply at the time, since my father was an independent dealer. From my perspective, my dad represented middle-class America, a first-generation … Read More
From Lot Trolls to Trusted Partners Dealer Hackers
“Lot Trolls” Continued from article: Argument for you to Focus on Wholesale The GM paged Mike to his office – an imposing raised structure in the back of the showroom. As he approached the office, Mike had a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach. Like most salespeople he had a … Read More
Argument for you to Focus on Wholesale Dealer Hackers
Maximizing wholesale profit has been a struggle or even a nonstarter for franchise dealers since the pressure to increase new car volume at the expense of trade values is higher than ever before. But even as that pressure builds, the manufacturer-controlled programs drive our competition to lower prices, and it … Read More
Using Predictability with Transparency in the auction business. Dealer Hackers
The term transparency replaced the word honesty at some point in the early 2000’s as the buzzword for treating your customers with respect. Most of us learned pretty quickly that the internet created a need for the old school, good ole boys of the car business, to be honest, or … Read More
Automotive Wholesale Outlets, Chart Dealer Hackers
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Build the Perfect Condition Report for Your Auto Auction Dealer Hackers
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