Andy's Big Day Aug 1, 2005
8/1/05, 08:32 AM
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Well, today is suppose to be Andy's (1999 Black 35th GT) first day at his new job! I know he is excited to be joining the FORD family.
Sloan Ford of Exton, PA.
Anyone in the area should stop by and welcome Andy!
Sloan Ford of Exton, PA.
Anyone in the area should stop by and welcome Andy!
8/1/05, 10:34 AM
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HOLY CRAP- - -EXTON PA!!!! I live in Valley Forge, hey Andy you know where valley forge/paoli/king of prussia is?? I'm a MAX of about 20 mins from that dealership.
8/1/05, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by 05WindveilGT@August 1, 2005, 10:37 AM
Congrats bud
now you're def. part of the family and can enjoy employee discounts and demos 
Congrats bud
now you're def. part of the family and can enjoy employee discounts and demos ooooo, Demos... Andy will love that option!
8/1/05, 11:30 AM
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I had the opportunity to meet Andy and his wife when I invited them down to my dealership I work at. Andy sent me a PM, and asked it he could take some photos of our Ford GT we had just gotten in. I told him no problem at all, I always enjoy talking to a fellow car enthusiast. He is very personable, and well knowledgable on Ford cars, so he should do very well, once he gets the whole sales process down. Getting the steps of sale down, and remembering all the different paperwork was confusing to me at first. I told him, it may be a little slow at the beginning, building a customer base, but if you hang in there for a few years, it will all come full circle, and it will work out great.
I still remember my first day. A lot of writing thing down, and my mind was spinning. I look back at it, and admit, it was alot for a 20 year old to take in, but I am glad I made the decision. I LOVE MY JOB!!!. I encouracge anyone who is looking for a car that live near Sloan Ford to look Andy up. He is a great guy. Good Luck Andy, your do fine. Give me a call to tell me about your first day..
I still remember my first day. A lot of writing thing down, and my mind was spinning. I look back at it, and admit, it was alot for a 20 year old to take in, but I am glad I made the decision. I LOVE MY JOB!!!. I encouracge anyone who is looking for a car that live near Sloan Ford to look Andy up. He is a great guy. Good Luck Andy, your do fine. Give me a call to tell me about your first day.
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Originally posted by southern_stang_girlee@August 1, 2005, 10:40 AM
ooooo, Demos... Andy will love that option!
ooooo, Demos... Andy will love that option!
8/1/05, 01:35 PM
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Originally posted by 05fordgt@August 1, 2005, 11:37 AM
Some dealers give the option of a demo allowance, if you already own a car. They give you a dollar amount per month, instead of a car. Most places won't give one to "rookie" salespersons. They want to see how they perform first. In terms of getting a demo, I had to sell 10 cars to earn my first. From what I learned though, most dealers do the allowance nowadays. When salespeople stop in on dealer trades, they ask about things at my dealership, and when I mention demo's, they're amazed that they are still given.
Some dealers give the option of a demo allowance, if you already own a car. They give you a dollar amount per month, instead of a car. Most places won't give one to "rookie" salespersons. They want to see how they perform first. In terms of getting a demo, I had to sell 10 cars to earn my first. From what I learned though, most dealers do the allowance nowadays. When salespeople stop in on dealer trades, they ask about things at my dealership, and when I mention demo's, they're amazed that they are still given.
I think with Andy's knowledge on FORD he will move up fast.... he knows alot about everything having to do with FORD vehicles. Safety, performance, prices, mechanical.... I'm sure he will be one of the best SLOAN has!
8/1/05, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by 05fordgt@August 1, 2005, 11:37 AM
Some dealers give the option of a demo allowance, if you already own a car. They give you a dollar amount per month, instead of a car. Most places won't give one to "rookie" salespersons. They want to see how they perform first. In terms of getting a demo, I had to sell 10 cars to earn my first. From what I learned though, most dealers do the allowance nowadays. When salespeople stop in on dealer trades, they ask about things at my dealership, and when I mention demo's, they're amazed that they are still given.
Some dealers give the option of a demo allowance, if you already own a car. They give you a dollar amount per month, instead of a car. Most places won't give one to "rookie" salespersons. They want to see how they perform first. In terms of getting a demo, I had to sell 10 cars to earn my first. From what I learned though, most dealers do the allowance nowadays. When salespeople stop in on dealer trades, they ask about things at my dealership, and when I mention demo's, they're amazed that they are still given.
When I started they gave used cars and i was given a 79 Chevette stick shift. Biggest P.O.S. I ever drove [this was on 1981]. Luckily I started selling like anything and became their top salesperson in no time and graduated to a bright shiney new 81 Escort!
Anyway GOOD LUCK and sell lots of rides. PM or call me any time if you want to pick my brain [shouldn;t take long].
8/1/05, 03:44 PM
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Originally posted by southern_stang_girlee@August 1, 2005, 1:38 PM
I think with Andy's knowledge on FORD he will move up fast.... he knows alot about everything having to do with FORD vehicles. Safety, performance, prices, mechanical.... I'm sure he will be one of the best SLOAN has!
I think with Andy's knowledge on FORD he will move up fast.... he knows alot about everything having to do with FORD vehicles. Safety, performance, prices, mechanical.... I'm sure he will be one of the best SLOAN has!
8/2/05, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by jgsmuzzy@August 2, 2005, 5:00 AM
Well, you can tell he had a hard day at work, first time in months he has not been in the top 10 daily posters.....
Hope the first day went well Andy
Well, you can tell he had a hard day at work, first time in months he has not been in the top 10 daily posters.....
Hope the first day went well Andy
I know... was kinda weird without him here all day... :scratch:
Jobs!...
8/2/05, 10:27 AM
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eh, who needs jobs anyways !!! 
just race your mustang and hope to win everytime.
Okay, reality sunk back in when I woke up from my daze here in my office.
just race your mustang and hope to win everytime.Okay, reality sunk back in when I woke up from my daze here in my office.
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DOH! how could i miss this thread!
uh oh.... that means..... noooo!!!!! there's no other bums who can sink down to my level and babble endlessly! NOOOOOO!!!!!
i feel so alone....
hope you're enjoying yoursel--er..... working hard, Andy
anyways, good luck bro (not that you need it )
uh oh.... that means..... noooo!!!!! there's no other bums who can sink down to my level and babble endlessly! NOOOOOO!!!!!
i feel so alone....
hope you're enjoying yoursel--er..... working hard, Andy anyways, good luck bro
(not that you need it )
8/2/05, 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by future9er24@August 2, 2005, 2:13 PM
DOH! how could i miss this thread!
uh oh.... that means..... noooo!!!!! there's no other bums who can sink down to my level and babble endlessly! NOOOOOO!!!!!
i feel so alone....
hope you're enjoying yoursel--er..... working hard, Andy
anyways, good luck bro (not that you need it )
DOH! how could i miss this thread!
uh oh.... that means..... noooo!!!!! there's no other bums who can sink down to my level and babble endlessly! NOOOOOO!!!!!
i feel so alone....
hope you're enjoying yoursel--er..... working hard, Andy anyways, good luck bro
(not that you need it )I talked to Laurie, (Andys BEST half) and she said that he had a good day yesterday but he was tired. Andy will work Monday - Saturday, so not sure when he will get a chance to stop by TMS..... I think that when he does, he will be glad to see his own thread full of well wishes
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well, it looks like im gonna have to work overtime to the mayhem meter up to standards :P
but i'm glad he's enjoying it He's an awesome dude who deserves to be able to do something he enjoys
but i'm glad he's enjoying it
He's an awesome dude who deserves to be able to do something he enjoys
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I was thinking my day wasn't THAT great when I saw the title of the thread... then I realized it was the other Andy's first day at work.
Glad he's doing something he likes doing, I'm sure he'll be great.
Glad he's doing something he likes doing, I'm sure he'll be great.
8/2/05, 06:09 PM
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I talked to Andy after his 1st day. He mentioned that he was reading the Ford Source Books, the books that have all the info on the cars, trucks, and SUV's. He said the showroom was really busy since it was the last day (yeah right) of the sale. He starts sales training on Monday at the PADA biulding, the Pennsylvania Auto Dealers Association. I guess that dealership has an outside company do all the sales training. I told him to stop in if he needs directions to get to the place, as the building is 20 minutes from my dealership. From what he told me, he is enjoying himself. Way to go Andy,
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quick Q for the dealers: how old do ya have to be to be a salesperson? i've been thinking it would be fun for a part time job for a while, but never really asked about it. thanks!