Tagged: Coach Ken

COACH KEN: THE EXTRA MILE

A phrase I have learned to despise is “good enough.” We live in an age of “good enough” versus “the best.” Good enough means average. Good enough means you cut corners, get by, or do enough to get a “C” on a project or paper.  Imagine for a moment that a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, brain surgeon or professional athlete lived by the phrase “good enough?” Here is a quote to remember and live by: “The road to the extra mile is never crowded.” The...

Coach Ken: Almost There! Facing Failure

So, you have been making sales calls with little success. As a result of all the negative news, you have decided to wait around the dealership until more inventory is available and the market picks up. I’m here to tell you that is the worst strategy possible in this or any economic environment. Let’s take a quick look at history: He tried 1,000s of materials to create the invention he knew would change the world. A reporter asked him, “Are you ready to give up?”...

Coach Ken: A New World

By Ken Taylor, Commercial Truck Training I recently returned from a national meeting that was eye opening! I had the opportunity to interact with manufacturers, dealers, and support industries to the commercial and fleet dealers across the nation. Knowing that I worked directly with commercial and fleet dealers nationwide, the big question asked repeatedly was, “How do we grow our business in this very unique time?” My advice was more detailed than most expected, but it was the advice I have been giving to dozens...