The Problem Solver: How Kelly Alston Rose to Market President at Mills Automotive Group

🎙️ From Finance Dreams to Dealership Leadership: Kelly Alston's Journey at Mills Automotive Group In this insightful episode, Kelly Alston, Market President at Mills Automotive Group, shares his accidental entry into the automotive industry and his journey to leadership. Originally pursuing a career in finance with Wall Street ambitions, Kelly took a part-time car sales job during college that changed his trajectory. Through his natural problem-solving abilities, commitment to servant leadership, and focus on people over profits, Kelly has helped Mills Automotive Group expand to 34 dealerships across seven states while maintaining core values that prioritize employees and customers alike.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:How Kelly's natural problem-solving ability and listening skills became the foundation of his sales successThe power of patience and loyalty in career development (Kelly has only worked at two companies in 26 years)Why Mills Automotive Group focuses on hiring for mindset over skillset in their recruitment strategyThe importance of servant leadership and putting team members' success before your ownHow Mills navigated both the 2008 Chrysler bankruptcy and COVID-19 pandemic without laying off a single employeeThe value of creating systematic interview processes that reveal character and resilienceWhy leasing may be the smartest approach for consumers interested in electric vehicles🌟 Key People Who Shaped Kelly's Journey:His Father: Kelly's best friend and compass who prepared him for life's challenges through their relationshipThe Vice President: The executive who convinced Kelly to stay in the automotive industry after collegeThe Mills Owner: A former colleague who founded Mills Automotive Group with strong Christian valuesCraig Groschel: Pastor and leadership podcaster whose principles Kelly uses to train his leadership teamThe Cuban Employee: A salesperson whose enthusiasm led Kelly to personally hire an English tutor for him🔗 Connect with Kelly Alston:LinkedIn: Kelly Alston, Market President at Mills Automotive Group🎯 About Mills Automotive Group:Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana34 dealerships across seven statesCore values: Character, Integrity, Teamwork, Work Ethic, and PerformanceWebsite: millsautogroup.com📄 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency:AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutionsContact: adbackbenefitsagency.com🌐 Watch on YouTube:Inspired Stories PodcastSubscribe and Watch#MillsAutomotive #AutomotiveLeadership #ServantLeadership #SalesLeadership #CareerGrowth #PeopleBusiness #Leadership #InspiredStoriesPodcast