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In honor of our big win in the 2021 Auto Dealer Today Dealers' Choice Awards (thanks to voting by dealers like you!) we're extending special pricing on our award-winning Direct Mail solutions for another month!
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Welcome to the Employee Spotlight! Every month we focus on a ProMax team member- what they do here to help your dealership succeed AND a little about them personally as well. This month the spotlight is on Senior Technical Support Specialist Bud Smith. If you have been a ProMax user for any length of time, we guarantee you have spoken to Bud on the phone at some point!
Describe what you do at ProMax and how it impacts our clients?
My duties are hard to describe: at times I am a trainer, other times I am strictly a technician, and yet other times I am simply a good listener. This helps to get their issues resolved as quickly as possible.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
I go home at the end of each week knowing I have helped a lot of people get through their weeks.
What do you enjoy doing most outside of work?
Playing video games, spending time with family especially the grandkids, cooking, model railroading, and some other miscellaneous hobbies.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
"With great power comes great responsibility" -Spider-Man
If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be?
I don't know I have always tried to learn as much as possible about anything I have an interest in at the time. Some examples would be: RC Quad Copters, RC Boats, 3D printing, model railroading, cooking and several others. I get into something for a while and learn all I can about it and then let it go when something else catches my interest. I have had that issue all of my life, with the exception of computers- that is the only thing that has stayed with me for more than a couple of years.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe working at ProMax?
Interesting, unexpected, fun.
Who would play you in a movie about your life, and what would the title of the movie be?
John Candy. Why?... No, I will not explain it further.
At what age did you become an adult, and how did you know it happened?
I am not there yet.
What 3 traits define you?
Loyal, trustworthy, never satisfied.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Pay more attention to people around you. You will regret it if you don't.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us.
I am pretty much an open book; there is not much about me that would surprise anyone that has met me.
What advice would you give to recent new hires?
If you don't know an answer ask the question. Someone will know the correct answer. The only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.
What does true leadership mean to you?
Leadership is done through example.
What inspires you?
This may sound narcissistic but I don't need outside influence to be inspired.
If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?
None, see the question about the line from a movie.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
If we are talking about the 2021-2022 school year, my grandson graduating high school. If we are talking just about the year 2021 just getting through it like last year and getting back to a more normal life.
If you're looking to add inventory or going to the auction, what vehicles should you be targeting?
Here is some data we compile monthly on the top 20 highest grossing vehicles* in three different subprime credit tiers.
*Note: Vehicles are ranked in order of total units sold, not total gross:
Thanks for your continued business with ProMax.
Have a great month!
The Auto Dealer Today 2021 Dealers' Choice Awards were announced and thanks to dealers like you casting your votes, we took home TWO awards again this year! As a result of your votes, we won the Diamond (first place) Award for CRM and the Platinum Award for Direct Mail.
We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our great dealer-customers - we couldn't have done it without you! A BUNCH of you placed votes for us and it really means a lot to us. Our #1 goal every day is to ensure your dealership's success.
As we promised during the voting, we raffled off 3 separate prizes: $500, $250, and $100.
And the winners of the raffle are...
Congratulations guys and gal, and thanks once again to everyone who voted for us!
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Welcome to the Employee Spotlight! Every month we focus on a ProMax team member- what they do here to help your dealership succeed AND a little about them personally as well. This month the spotlight is on Senior Dealer Support Specialist Allison Mangan.
Describe what you do at ProMax and how it impacts our clients.
I manage CRM accounts, most of which are dealer groups. I release their system initially, assist with training and provide regular follow up. I am the dealership’s first point of contact. I put the dealer at ease knowing someone is always here to help.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Working with a great team. We are super close and not a day goes by that I don’t laugh at least once.
What do you enjoy doing most outside of work?
Working out, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
“Tommy want wingy” -Tommy Boy
If you could learn to do anything new, what would it be?
To code. I feel this is a very important skill and will be even more important in the future.
What are 3 words you’d use to describe working at ProMax?
Fulfilling, fast-paced, unique.
Who would play you in a movie about your life, and what would the title of the movie be?
Meghan Markle, “You Might Think You Know Me.”
At what age did you become an adult, and how did you know it happened?
25 or 26. Your early to mid-20s are strange. Everybody warns you about your teen/high school years and how hard they can be, but no one mentions your early to mid-20s which I think is more difficult. You are trying to figure out “adulting,” the type of person you are, and what you stand for. I would say by 25 or 26 I had a good grasp on that.
What 3 traits define you?
Reliable, determined, and disciplined.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
Relax and enjoy every minute of childhood because it goes by so fast, and you can never get it back. It’s cliché but true.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us.
I played flag football in second grade. I was the only girl in the league.
What advice would you give to recent new hires?
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable for a little bit. There is a lot to learn, and it can seem overwhelming at first, but just try your best and ask questions.
What does true leadership mean to you?
Leadership to me is leading by example and always being willing to help. Actions truly speak louder than words.
What inspires you?
My parents. They both had to grow up very quicky and became parents themselves at only 19. They are two of the funniest people I know and some of my best friends. They are also two of the hardest working people I know and deserve all their success.
If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?
Time travel. I love history so I think it would be interesting to experience some things from the past.
What are you looking forward to most this year?
My husband and I are expecting our first child, so meeting our baby! He or she is not due until the first few days of January 2022, but I hope that still counts.
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What is the Fast Five? A monthly interactive training class covering 5 items in ProMax that can help you sell more cars.
Who hosts this class? Dealer Support Manager, Trista Eckman
When is it being held? This month’s class is Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 PM CDT.
What’s covered this month?
This month we are focusing on:
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ProMax will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our dealers have a happy, safe, and successful Labor Day weekend!