Stephen Palmer’s Post

It's always interesting to see companies do well during interesting times. As a long time automotive enthusiast and mechanic, it's fun for me to see so many companies are still making fun, engaging, and reliable vehicles. Honda/Acura, for example, is seeing a 18% YTD sales increase due to 2025 RDX's reaching dealerships. Chevrolet has returned with a newer, more spectacular version of the corvette that they've produced for decades. These two companies are examples of what we should be in times like those we currently live in. Take risks, move forward. Be courageous, don't let go of that dream. I believe these ideals can help each of us push forward with what we know we should be doing. Whether it's that homework assignment, participating in an extracurricular activity, or maybe a new job venture, take charge and drive forward. When the dust settles, we'll only have our experience and knowledge left with us. Why not grab every opportunity, every bit of knowledge that we have before us? https://lnkd.in/gGJbz_SE to an external site. https://lnkd.in/gTtyakus to an external site. https://lnkd.in/gBEA9kB5 to an external site.  

Whilst I've decided to make the leap into my new career, that doesn't mean I'll be leaving my marketing and photography skills behind. No matter what experience you have, your skills can always be transferred to a new role in one way or another. For me, my 8 or so years of experience in marketing taught me the importance of the relationship between a business and a customer. In my previous role, I worked with local businesses to understand what's unique about their products and then translate that via advertising in a way that makes the customer say "I want to buy from you" Car sales is no different in that sense, the skill just moves from indirect to direct sales, but the process stays the same. If you've thought about making a career move but don't think you have the skills required, you may surprise yourself when you sit down and really think about your skillset vs what's required for the job. I know I did! Whilst I'm still completing my training and before I'm let loose on the floor, I thought I'd use some of my photography skills to capture this stunning photo of the dealership lot during golden hour. Group 1 Toyota Group 1 Automotive #newcareer #automotivephotography

Are you a Doer, a Dreamer, or a Poser? During my time at Chrysler/FCA, I held many roles. Towards the end, I was working heavily on the Jeep Wrangler (JL) as a System Lead and Design/Release Engineer for Brake Actuation. I spent a lot of time learning about user personas and brand strategy to ensure that the products we engineered were well-received by the customer. Jeep Wrangler customers are some of the most loyal customers in the Automotive industry (insert jeep wave ✌), and they are categorized into three major buckets: 1. Doers - → These are the true off-road warriors. → "See that boulder, watch me climb it". → These are the customers going to Moab, taking advantage of the best-in-class ground clearances and approach angles, 100:1 crawl ratio, and simply living the wrangler life. 2. Dreamers - → These are the customers who love the idea of having the capability and want to one day take advantage of it. → Maybe they live on a dirt road, maybe they've done some light trail work, but they have big dreams of using the capability in their vehicle. 3. Posers - → These are the mall-crawlers. → Fully decked out, top-of-the-line Rubicon with all of the aftermarket options (snorkel!) with no intention of ever using it's capabilities. → For them, it's all about perception. Lately, I've started to apply this categorization to our pipeline activities and customers: 1. Doers - these are the folks who champion the project and secure the budget internally. They bring the discussion over the finish line. They make things happen. They intend to source the project and aren't playing games. 2. Dreamers - these are the folks that want to work on projects to advance their goals, but are unable to overcome the internal politics, don't have the budget, or can't bring the project to the finish line. They dream of a day when they can accomplish what we intended to work on, but it's probably not going to happen right now. 3. Posers - these are the folks that show as if they intend to source, but have no intention to do so. This could be due to only trying to get a competitive quote to negotiate the current provider lower. This could be due to knowing that they have no budget, but they are trying to get free information or free work. It's important that we understand the real intention of our customers/prospects and qualify the opportunities. We must prioritize our time and activities which lead to the desired outcome. Align yourself with Doers, and ditch the Posers.

Awesome opportunity IF you have a Bachelor's degree. There are hundreds and possibly thousands of greatly qualified and motivated candidates out here in the wild that will shy away from applying due to not having one. The successful retail world is often owned and run by people who have built a portfolio of success with no education, just experience. The MoCo may overlook the requirement for a properly experienced candidate lacking a Bachelor's degree but I believe they are limiting their applicant pool by marketing that requirement so broadly. Sadly, there are many companies and fields all over the world doing the same. Likely with great intentions and purposes. It's just an outdated hiring point of view, IMO. My advice? If you've got the experience and the track record to show for it and you want a career like this...APPLY! You may get overlooked, you may get an opportunity that gets your foot in the door, or you may even score your dream job. You'll never get the win if you don't get yourself on the track. 🖤⚡️⚡️

🌟 Exciting News for Career Enthusiasts! 🌟 Are you on the lookout for transformative job opportunities, engaging internships, or comprehensive courses to elevate your career to new heights? Look no further! 🚀 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 🚀 We're your one-stop destination for discovering a world filled with career possibilities. Whether you're a fresh graduate eager to step into the professional realm or an experienced professional seeking to expand your horizons, CAREER FI INDIA has something for everyone. ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐬? 📈 Exclusive Job Alerts: Be the first to hear about leading companies' latest job openings. 🌱 Internship Opportunities: Kickstart your career with internships that offer real-world experience. 📚 Educational Courses: Enhance your skills with our curated courses designed for career growth. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕: 🎯 𝑱𝒐𝒃 𝑽𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒔 🤝 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒔 🛠 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔 🔗 Follow CAREER FI India now and turn your professional dreams into reality. Let's navigate the path to success together! #CareerDevelopment #JobOpportunities #Internships #SkillDevelopment #FollowUs #CAREERFIINDIA #HiringNow #JobAlert #HiringAlert #JobSearch #CareerOpportunity #NowHiring #JobVacancy #CareerMove #JobPosting #JobOpening #JobSearchJourney #JobOpportunity #JobHunt #CareerSearch #JobApplication #JobSeekers #JobOpportunities #JobSeeking #CareerAdvancement #CareerProspects #JobSeeker #JobHunter #JobSeekerTips #JobMarket #JobFair #JobListing #JobRecruitment #JobSearchTips

Dear Mr. Glover, We get it. You're after a new look, new image and want to create surprise to spread the word - Take the Brand to a new dimension - A new interpretation - Potential product extensions that can even flirt with the fringes of fashion, perhaps even set a trend. A fashion statement even? We get it. All you need is to evolve the brand, and not devolve it. I could go on about what's wrong with your new Branding direction but I'll spare you from what you are already getting pummeled with. And there's plenty of material there. Anyway, as a Brand-builder, here are my two cents: 1. You seem to have forgotten that the Brand is bigger than the company. It doesn't belong to you guys sitting in JLR HQ. It belongs to the market. This is because it has always occupied a very unique square in the chess-board of the psyche even before your oldest living employee was born. Therefore to violently uproot it and try to satisfy a passing fad is going to bring out the countryside with their pitch-forks. I'm sorry, the Brand belongs to the market. Not you. 2. The viable way forward is to make the Brand even cooler to increase pride of association. Think a cooler and stronger James Bond. Think suave, macho and panache all rolled into one. 3. Hence I submit my idea for the next phase of Jaguar with a quick logotype to capture my thoughts - Drop the cat. Keep its soul: JAG A monosyllable statement, a seductive purr, a promise. Thank you for humoring me but I just had to do something because I was planning to buy one till someone changed it into a pimp ride. Warm regards, The World #RawdonGlover #JaguarLandRover #COPYNOTHING #TATA #RangeRover

People knee-deep in tough, dirty work are smiling because they bring passion to the job, no matter what it is. I’ve taken that mindset to heart. I don’t follow my passion—I bring it. Even the most mundane tasks? I attack them with energy and discipline. Like Mike Tyson said, “Discipline is doing what you hate like you love it.” That's how I find opportunities in every challenge. Learn more about Apparel Redefined'sChat with Chris Wachowiak from Ronin Branding: https://lnkd.in/e9Eq3PXB Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY   #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand

Car Showrooms: A Vs. B - my experience I visited showrooms looking for a new car. At A, the ambiance and vibe were lacking, and the salesman didn't understand my needs or answer my questions about the car models. My experience at B showroom was a complete turnaround. The warm gestures and genuine interest in my preferences made me feel valued as a customer. As a management student, I learned ~ 1. the importance of creating a welcoming environment 2. offering a personalized approach in showrooms. It's about more than just showcasing cars; it's about building lasting customer relationships. I'd go for a car from B's showroom because I liked their service – from the warm welcome to their patience in addressing my doubts and the support during the test drive. "Most think it's their work, but not many execute tasks properly. The few who do, do it wonderfully. Chance events lead to differences in society." My recent visit to A and B highlighted the importance of a dealership's atmosphere and approach to customer engagement. It's not just about selling cars but about fostering lasting relationships. #CarShowrooms #CustomerEngagement

"Throwback to my time on the Bridgestone ad campaign! It was an incredible experience bringing the vision to life, working with a talented team to craft stunning visuals that captured the essence of Bridgestone's brand. I'm proud of what we achieved and the impact it had. It's a reminder that, in the world of CG, creativity meets technical expertise to tell compelling stories. #Bridgestone #AdCampaign #VisualStorytelling"

Another Great week discussing with some fantastic businesses. It certainly helps getting through a Hot week speaking with great people. Some New Rates in so lets have a chat and see what you can save even with the same Leading Carriers as we work with them to secure better rates for You. [email protected] #linkedinprofile #founder #following #officemanager #dealership #gm #director #commercialmanager #managingdirector #retail #components #electrical #businessowner #brewery #ceo #wine #drink #toys #financemanager #beautyproduct #salesmanager #salesdirector #manufacturingmanager #manufacturing #warehouse #print #warehousemanager #officesupplies #supplier #medicalsupplier #product #linkedinconnections