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10/28/2023

Amen!

10/28/2023

08/15/2023

BEST HOMEMADE SALSA EVER 😋😋 Don't Lose This
Ingredients
1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes with juice
2 cans (10 ounce) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 whole jalapeño, quartered and sliced thin
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp.salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. cilantro (more to taste!)
1/2 whole lime juice
Directions
Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Pulse until you get the salsa to the consistency you'd like—I do about 10 to 15 pulses. Test seasonings with a tortilla chip and adjust as needed.
Refrigerate salsa for at least an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or cheese nachos.
Enjoy ❤

02/10/2023

Well lookie there, is that THURSDAY we're seeing on the calendar??

It sure is, folks! We've got an excellent accelerator for you today, as well as some words of wisdom from people that know more about psychology than us.

Today's quote comes from Clifford Nass, a professor of communications at Stanford.

"Some people do have a more positive outlook, but almost everyone remembers negative things more strongly and in more detail."

Woof. That's not great to hear, but it makes sense, right?! We imagine you could name the last 10 times someone criticized you without even thinking about it. We're sure you could recall those times with enough detail to even remember what time it was, or what you were wearing. Now, try to do the same with your last 10 compliments! That one's a lot harder, right?

Well, it turns out that's a feature, not a bug! Our brains are hardwired to be crisis-averse. We, as a species, REALLY don't like pain, disappointment, stress, etc. We all go out of our ways, consciously & subconsciously, to avoid people, places, or things that will lead us to these feelings. We're sure that long ago in the time of cavemen, it was ACUTELY important to remember where you ran into that darn saber-tooth tiger.

These days, the "saber-tooth tiger" is usually social or financial stressors, but we hang onto the feelings just the same.

We're actually not telling you this to depress you (shocking, we know), but to equip you with the knowledge to go and become the best problem solver extraordinaire you can be! If you're thinking about those types of things, or dwelling on those negative emotions, realize that there's likely many more compliments and praise that's just not "making it through the filter".

Take some time out of your day to reflect on all the positive things that have happened to you recently. Even during the worst times, waking up and having a new day is a blessing.

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That's it for us this week, folks! We hope, as always, you've enjoyed our words of wisdom, and hope you can always remember the positives during trying times!

If you'd like to develop a 16-car-per-month sales force, call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583

02/03/2023

Accelerator, oh Accelerator. Where art thou, my Accelerator? Is what we imagine you're saying because IT'S THURSDAY, folks! Our quote of the day comes from none other than the wonderful Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (say that three times fast).

"The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times--The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile"

What exactly is he talking about here? Well, have you ever been in the middle of a busy day, and all the sudden it's like instinct takes over, and you're almost watching yourself be awesome? That's called "Flow" or "Being in the flow state". It's something many of us have experienced, but few can truly put into practice. Mr. Csikszentmihalyi is arguing that the places, times, and conditions that create this state are the best life has to offer.

We think so too. For those of us that have experienced this magical state of existence, we're sure that we'd all like to capture it in a jar, and bring it out whenever needed. While you can't quite bottle up a state of being, you can set yourself up to fall into it easier. Much like meditation, or working out, it takes practice, but if you:

1. Brush up on your scripts, and make sure all the tools in your belt are sharp.
2. Work hard. Always. Eventually hard work and practice leads to muscle memory.
3. Build a professional image for yourself by always looking sharp, confident, and friendly.
4. Work hard.
5. Focus on establishing rapport with your customer. As we like to say "Make a friend, then do business."
6. Work hard.

Did we mention work hard?

Remember, you can't force yourself into the flow, and it won't happen every time. Don't get discouraged if you're not feeling like things are always coming effortlessly. BUT, we promise that if you put in the work, hone your skills, and give it your all every time, this will become second nature.

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That's it for us this week, folks. As usual, we hope your year is going well! Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, so let us know in the comments who you're rooting for 🏈

If you'd like to develop a 16-car-per-month sales force, call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583

01/27/2023

Oh hey, our favorite day of the week has arrived! It's THURSDAY folks, so you know what that means!

"We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less."

-Diogenes

Today, we're examining the difference between TALKING and LISTENING. As salespeople, you're no stranger to talking -- it comes with the job. But we'd like you to stop and take a second to think about what it really means to listen. Look, we're all guilty of not being the most attentive listener. Sometimes you're talking to a friend, a co-worker, or a customer, and you start hearing the teacher from Charlie Brown. "WAH WAH-WAH WAHWAH"! All you want to do is get out your next line of dialogue and this person won't let you get a word in edge-wise!

When you find yourself doing this, we want you to make every effort to steer back into the conversation and really LISTEN to what they say. Even if they're droning on about self help seminars! Practicing listening is crucial to being an effective salesperson.

When you are actually focused and LISTENING to what the customer is saying, you'll find that you suddenly have the perfect question to ask, or feature to highlight. You'll be able to make them feel heard and respected. It will make the TALKING part much easier!

So, we encourage you to get out there and listen. You sure can TALK yourself into trouble, but it can be quite difficult to LISTEN yourself into a bad position.

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As the first month of the new year comes to a close, we hope you're looking forward to new opportunities, new customers, and fresh challenges in the coming months.

If you'd like to develop a 16-car-per-month sales force, call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583

01/13/2023

Hello all Rapid Riders! How have you been liking our weekly video series? Have you seen any of the videos popping up in your feeds?

If you're enjoying them, we'd like to encourage you to give them a like and a share, so that everyone can see them 😊

We hope your 2023 is off to a great start!

01/12/2023

Happy Thursday, Rapid Ride family!

Today we're going to be talking about mental strength. We found an excellent list from Amy Morin, LCSW that discusses 13 things mentally strong people do.

https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people/

We encourage you to take a look and take the lesson to heart. If we were to summarize it, we'd say:

“If you’re serious about becoming mentally strong, you should begin by monitoring your behavior, paying attention to your feelings, and examining your thoughts.

By looking inward, you can determine where your weaknesses lie and work on strengthening yourself & your mind.”

We don't think any of us are strangers to the feeling of being mentally weak or vulnerable, but what we can do is spend some time and effort to fortify ourselves. For instance, maybe something hard happened to you, and your first instinct is to eat to feel better. You could recognize that when times are hard, you reach for a hamburger, and work on improving that lifestyle choice.

Also remember that "Rome wasn't built in a day". These things take time, so don't beat yourself up if you find yourself struggling with self improvement. To continue on with our New Year themes, it's never too late to change, and failure is just one of the many many steps to success.


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That's it for us this week! We're still working on getting back in the gym and shedding some of those holiday pounds, but we always are equipped with the knowledge that if we don't make it today, there's always tomorrow!

If you'd like to develop a 16-car-per-month sales force, call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583

01/06/2023

It's THURSDAY THURSDAY THURSDAY!! (Our favorite day of the week)

To start off the new year, today we're going to be talking about "bucket dippers" and "bucket fillers". Bucket dippers are the people in your life that like to skim a little (or a lot) off the top without giving much back in return. People who may ask for some money and never pay it back, or people who may use you as an emotional punching bag without ever asking how YOU'RE doing. On the other hand, bucket fillers are the go-getters, the team players, and the people always willing to lend a hand.

We figured this was an important way to start the year, as we've been blessed with a WHOLE NEW YEAR, and we are all faced with an important decision. Are we going to be bucket fillers? Or are we going to be bucket dippers? Are we going to give? Or are we going to take?

We get it. It's easy to be selfish, or shirk your duties, or any combination of simple ways to deal with your problems. But we at Rapid Ride are encouraging each of you to be a bucket filler this year. Try your best to help your coworkers, your customers, and your family, because these days it feels like we're all surrounded by bucket dippers. However, if we all decide to fill up the bucket this year, we WILL make a positive impact in our communities.

That sounds pretty good to us.

Happy 2023 all. Let's make it count!

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If you'd like to have a team full of bucket fillers, call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583. We'll help you build a 16-car-a-month sales force.

12/30/2022

Happy Thursday, Rapid Ride family! It's our last Accelerator of the year, so we figured we'd make it extra important.

Our quote for the day comes from Brian Tracy:

"When you focus on value, price becomes less and less important. If you don't focus on value, the only thing you can talk about is price."

We cannot stress how important this is. A vehicle is many thousands of dollars. That's expensive, and not something the average American can just throw around. When we focus on a big number like the MSRP, that's bound to make some people uneasy, and it's a short conversation.

However, if you've done the History Lesson, and you find out that they're an enthusiastic traveler, you can discuss value. I.e; how easy and simple this vehicle would make getting to new destinations, or if they have kids, talk about the built in entertainment features. These are things you could talk all day to a potential customer about. Plus, it will get their mind focused less on the price they're paying, and more on the value they'll get out of it.

By asking the right questions, and getting the right info, you can solve the customer's problem. That makes you incredibly high valued... if you do it right.

To make sure you're "doing it right", call Dan Culver at (503)-939-7583 to build a 16-car-a-month sales force.

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And that's a wrap for 2022, folks! We're going to be spending some time with our families, taking some time, and getting ready to make 2023 something memorable. Thank you all for sticking with us, and we wish you all a relaxing rest of the year.

See you next year!

12/23/2022

Happy Thursday, friends!

Today we're talking about marketing; specifically how it relates to PR, and how you can assemble a rolling PR firm for yourself. Think about it this way: you can market yourself silly, and get feet in the dealership, but if you deliver a poor product or service the PR woes will be detrimental to you.

When you trust in the process, do the history lesson, selection/alternate selection, present them with an alternate means of getting new cars, and they drive off the lot in the vehicle of their dreams with a deal that makes sense? You've just "hired" your own personal PR person. You've built a renewable relationship, and have secured someone that will go and spit-shine your public image for you.

However, don't forget that the opposite is also true. If you don't put in the work to be the best problem solver you can, and provide a net negative experience for the customer; you'll have a PR person working against you.

Don't worry, though! All you have to do is be yourself, and put in a little elbow grease, because you're a nice person who solves problems.

"Follow the process. Be a specialist. Be an expert. But most of all, be yourself."

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We hope that you're getting ready to wind down and spend some time with family, friends, or take a moment for yourself. It's been quite a year, and we've all earned some peace and quiet.

Wherever you are, and whoever you're with, we at Rapid Ride wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!