What I Learned From My Used Car Salesman Dad
- Shirley
- Feb 21, 2022
- 1 min read
As a youngster I remember hearing my father talk to other adults about the deals he closed. It was a background conversation as I was busy with school work, practicing the piano and playing with my siblings. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized that being a used car salesman had a negative connotation. I became embarrassed of his profession. HE was not embarrassed, however.
Later in life I asked him why he sold used cars. After a brief pause he said "So people could drive to work to support their families. Not everybody can afford a new car." He was proud of his role in our small community in central Louisiana.
I reflect upon this as I coach small businesses who sell to the federal government. Empathy goes a long way. Finding purpose, helping others achieve their dreams is what sustains us in the complex highly regulated federal marketplace.
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One lesson my father always repeated was simple: buy the vehicle, not the story. A clean presentation doesn't matter if the maintenance history is poor. He taught me to focus on service records, ownership history, and overall condition before considering anything else. Years later, that advice still holds true. While shopping for vehicles online, I found that AutoBidMaster listings often provide enough information to help buyers perform meaningful research before making a decision. The more information available, the better the buying experience tends to be.