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The Miles And The Markers
by themilesandthemarkers
Gene Girdley takes you on an in-depth journey surrounding the stories, experiences, key learnings, and insights from his book, The Miles and The Markers.
Episodes
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The Miles and The Markers 31 - Miles 33 & 34 - Believe in Your Abilities & Avoid Burning Bridges
In this episode, Gene addresses how learning and perfecting skills can help you compete against industry giants. He also addresses how, while best not to burn bridges, there are times that relationships come to an end permanently. Most importantly, Gene discusses why he chose not to get revenge…
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 30 - Mile 32 - Be Ready to Pivot
New Podcast - Be Ready to Pivot In this episode, Gene talks about a number of ways we may need to pivot to something new or different, including having a Plan B. He also talks about his experience in launching the US version of Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution including hosting the training videos....
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 29 - Miles 30 & 31 Knowing Your Why & Your Stuff!
New Episode! Gene returns from the break last week with two Miles and Markers, including his early days at Mitsubishi Motors North America. In Mile 30, Gene discusses knowing the "Why" of your projects, not just the why of your life. In Mile 31, Gene talks about his experience working on a…
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TMATM Episode 28 Mile 29 - Words Are Powerful Tools
"EVERYONE IS SCRIPTED!" Gene begins this episode with a prayer for the President of the United States who just came down with COVID. As Christians, we are called to lift our leaders in prayer regardless of our personal opinions about their party or their leadership. Next, Gene challenges the...
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 27 - Mile 28 Know Your Purpose
Graphic True Story Alert In this episode, Gene discusses how he discovered his purpose in business, and more importantly, his purpose in serving others. Author Brad Metzler said, "Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always." Gene unpacks this with a riveting story from…
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 26 | Mile 27 - Return to Face New Challenges
Returning to Retail In this episode, Gene discusses his return to Service Management at his previous dealership. Among other things he discusses: * Adapting to less than ideal circumstances * Overcoming Technology Issues (The handwritten RO) * Firing an abusive customer * Dealing with late…
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 25 Mile 26 | Represent Wherever You Are
Challenge to Represent Well! In this episode, Gene discusses how traveling for business can be a challenge to personal integrity. He also argues that failure to represent well negatively impacts more than you personally or your family. It can also destroy other people and your business. This...
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The Miles and The Markers 25 Episode 24 - Faith and Business Can Align
Warning. In this episode, Gene addresses several topics that could be considered controversial. These include the use of certain language in the car business and faith in a personal God vs. other beliefs that are more accepted in the business world. He discusses how working with Saturn made...
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The Miles and the Markers Podcast 23 Mile 24 -Learning Requires Involvement & Coaching
In this episode, Gene talks about his first experience facilitating as a team at Saturn, and how coaching helped him eliminate a bad habit while speaking. He also talks about the difference between training and facilitating, plus the importance of consistent, and ongoing coaching. Gene challenges...
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 22 | Mile 23 Expect and Be Ready for Change
We don't like change! Unless it means change for the better, or we believe it's going to be better! In this episode, Gene discusses the change from retail to travel work, and both the benefits and some of the drawbacks of life on the road. He also takes us down a sidestreet called Intrinsic...
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Goals Can Be Achieved - The Miles And The Markers - Episode 21 Mile 22
In this episode, Gene Girdley shares how he got the call to be interviewed and how he received an offer to become part of Saturn's Retail Training Team. He also takes a deep dive into what really happened to the Saturn Brand, and he challenges consumers to demand change by doing business with...
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Mile 20 Podcast Number 21 - The Miles and The Markers
Gene returns with a new episode including the story of how his success was chronicled in Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, which featured the Top 25 Sales Forces in America in October 1998. The cover featured Michael Dell. This was a key transition point that set the stage for Gene to move...
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Pay it Forward - Mile 20 The Miles and The Markers - Episode 19
In this episode - Pay it Forward, Gene begins with his perspective on the recent Kentucky Derby surprise, and his view that there was more to it than strategic planning, goal setting, and belief. In a contrarian view to common motivational and self-actualization points of view, Nikola Tesla said,...
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 19 - Mile 18 Work the Plan
"Working The Plan", means doing what is necessary to accomplish the goal. Like focusing on the road to your destination. In this episode, Gene discusses his transition from a sales consultant to a finance manager, and the many things he learned along the way. He also shares some interesting…
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Episode 17 - Always Be Ready to Act - The Miles and The Markers Mile 18
Always Be Ready So much in this episode about being ready when the opportunity arises. Once again ahead of its time, Saturn becomes the first to market a full electric vehicle (GM's EV1) and that gave me a chance to prove my ability as a trainer. I also share the role my friend Chris Saraceno...
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Share Your Goals and Ignore the Scoffers - Ep. 16 The Miles and the Markers Mile 17
One of my favorite chapters! In this episode, I unpack how I set a goal to become a Saturn trainer and some of the negative feedback I received. I also share examples from personalities in the Bible, and I share about my good friend Joe Jordan! Enjoy!
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Prioritized and Fun Training - Episode 15 of The Miles and The Markers
In this episode, Gene tackles two chapters of The Miles and the Markers. He talks about his experience in being trained and the changes in training that have occurred during his career in automotive.
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Follow Up & Follow Through - The Miles and The Markers Episode 14
In this episode, Gene talks about the importance of follow-up, how to follow-up, and why relationships are the most important part of sales and business. Gene also discusses his recent visit to NADA 2022, and a new contact from Ukraine. Gene is the author of The Miles and The Markers book -...
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Always Be Learning! The Miles and the Markers - Episode 13
In this episode, Gene plays a fun clip from a personal interview with Jay Leno, and he discusses the idea of learning as a knowledge bank account that you can draw from when things in your world change suddenly. Gene also addresses current events and the need for each of us to be mindful and...
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Values Matter - The Miles and The Markers - Mile 12
VALUES MATTER! In this episode, Gene goes deep into how the principles of dealership operations were created at Saturn Corporation, and he challenges listeners with the question: Are your visions and values posted, easily understood, and lived by all team members? Do customers know and experience...
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Sales Is An Honorable Profession - The Miles and the Markers Episode 11
Highway to Heaven? That was the headline from Sales and Marketing Management Magazine highlighting Gene's transition from minister to a car salesman, finance leader, and eventual corporate trainer for Saturn.
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8 Leaders Who Cared - Miles and the Markers Episode 10
8 Leaders Who Cared! Do you care enough to give away your time, your experience, your ideas, and your passions? In this episode Gene shares stories from those who made a difference in his life by imparting their ideas, strategies, and behaviors to others. #thegenepool #loveoneanother #leadership...
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 9 - Believing Means Doing
In this episode, Gene returns after a week away and tells the story of standing up for a customer based on values established by his company. Live what you believe is the theme. He also addresses a recent issue he took a stand on that required him to defend his position on something in which he...
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 8 - Pay Attention to Life’s Clues
Pay Attention to Life's Clues In this episode, Gene talks about how his default in business was to do it with someone else and not take the lead. Being an entrepreneur requires one to take the lead and risk the loss of income and business relationships. #thegenepool #faithhopelove #integrity...
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 7
Slow Down to Speed Up! In this episode, Gene shares stories from his experiences and how rushing through processes actually cost more time and money. #thegenepool #automotive #fixedops #business #success DelRaeLearning.com
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The Miles and The Markers Episode 6 - Be Open to New Ideas
Big Announcement! In this episode, Gene discusses something new in 2022 that he and his wife are venturing into for their business. He also discusses how he got into his first business called Gene's Auto-Doc while providing mobile service to customers way back in 1979. #thegenepool...
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Mile and Marker 5 - Do The Right Thing
Gene shares true stories of those who have and have not done the right thing by customers. He also addresses the current state of the world in terms of leadership and how we're all going to need to do what is right in the future. #thegenepool DelRaeLearning.com
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The Miles and the Markers: Mile 4 Use Technology Wisely
In this episode, Gene explores how technology can be a polarizing topic when it comes to the customer experience. Gene uses an example from the Bible that may not, on the surface, seem to be relevant, but upon further review makes all the sense in the world.
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The Miles and the Markers Episode 3 - Live With Integrity
It's been said you haven't really made it until you have haters. Today Gene shares what could be a controversial story near the end of the podcast based on his refusing a job over how the women dressed. This episode connects the story of Being There, with the story of Living with Integrity. It…
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The Miles and The Markers 2 - Tapped By a Hall of Famer
In this episode, Gene discusses his early years in baseball and how he was taught how to pitch by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton. He then begins the journey with Mile and Marker One - Being There. Follow Gene's YouTube Channel, at LinkedIn, and on Vimeo Gene is the President and Co-Founder of...
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Gene Girdley‘s The Miles & The Markers Podcast 1
In this podcast, Gene discusses the initial story behind the book and dives into the introduction, while telling you a bit more about some of what you might read on the pages alone.
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Gene Girdley takes you on an in-depth journey surrounding the stories, experiences, key learnings, and insights from his book, The Miles and The Markers.
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