Kevin Leigh

Kevin Leigh

Founder / Writer / Profit Hacker

Home Town Lancaster, NY

My Passion Auction Simplified
Savvy Brain

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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 WoodsAs 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

John Bunyan Quote Loved By Kevin Leigh

John Bunyan Author.

You have not lived today until you’ve done something for someone who can never repay you.

Virginia Woolf Quote Loved By Kevin Leigh

Virginia Woolf Writer

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

Anthony Robins Quote loved by Kevin Leigh

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..

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What is a Sealed Bid Sale?

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?

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?

Can Off-Site Auctions Be Your Best Choice? FamLeigh

Continued from Article: Argument fo​​​​r 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

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

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 fo​​​​r you to Focus on Wholesale

Argument fo​​​​r 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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Projects…

Auctions By Traxero

Auctions By Traxero

Towing, Roadside, Impound and Auction Software

Wholesale Simplified

Wholesale Simplified

How to Profit from Wholesale and Not Feel Guilty About It

Dealer Simplified – Auto Software for Humans

Dealer Simplified – Auto Software for Humans

Auction Simplified, Auto Auction Software

Auction Simplified, Auto Auction Software

Dealer Bid Sale – Dealer Auction News

Dealer Bid Sale – Dealer Auction News

Savvy Brain – the Blog for Bootstrappers

Savvy Brain – the Blog for Bootstrappers

Gollup the Woods YA Novel

Gollup the Woods YA Novel

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CONTACT ME

“You have not lived today until you’ve done something for someone who can never repay you.” – John Bunyan

Kevin Leigh

Kevin B. Leigh

me@KevinLeigh.com
m. 716-818-4444
Lancaster, New York

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