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In the Fight Together: A Family’s Journey Through Cancer
Dave Long opens up about his son’s fight with bone cancer—and how asking questions, digging deep, and trusting their instincts made all the difference. Grab your free copy of Jim's weekly discipline journal, a...
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The Business Expansion Formula You Need to Know
Expanding your business is exciting—but it also demands careful planning and cash management. From my experience, having strong working capital is the difference between growth and going broke during those costly...
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How to Sell Anything (Even If You've Never Sold It Before)
Most people think great salespeople only sell what they know — but I believe if you understand the process, you can sell anything. In this episode, Derek challenges me to role-play selling a house — something I’ve...
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How to Start a Business from Zero: Lessons from a Family Auto Empire
I never inherited my business—I bought my way in and learned everything the hard way. Starting from zero taught me the importance of cash, people, and processes. In this episode, I share the real lessons behind...
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail When They Try to Scale
In this episode, I walk you through how I scaled from one dealership to many—not by chasing every shiny opportunity, but by staying laser-focused on cash flow, people, and proven processes. I share the real numbers,...
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Car Industry Expert: Should You Buy a Car During Market Uncertainty?
“Is now a good time to buy a car?” Amid fears around tariffs, market shifts, and media noise, learn timeless business wisdom focused on what truly matters—controlling what you can, making principle-based decisions,...
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Why Customers Kept Coming Back — The Secret Behind the Loyalty
The Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group is more than a car dealership. By taking risks to prioritize the customer experience and help them feel as comfortable as possible, we built lasting loyalty with our customers....
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The #1 Sales Mistake I Made in My 20s
Discover the hard lessons I learned from early failures and near bankruptcy—and how I rebuilt success through three core principles: loving the customer, valuing the team, and staying humble. Avoid the same mistakes I...
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The Secret Weapon I Train My Salespeople With (Most Ignore This!)
Dive deep with me into the overlooked but powerful technique of roleplaying in sales. Learn from real-world stories and mindset tips that have helped hundreds of salespeople sharpen their craft, improve their...
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Why Your Sales Struggle Is a Mindset Problem (And How to Fix It)
If you are struggling with sales, the problem is most likely not your pitch — it is most likely your mindset. Uncover the daily habits and prep routines that top performers and myself use to stay mentally sharp and...
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After 60 Years of Sales, I learned This About The Customer
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned over 60 years of selling and leading sales teams: mastering the art of listening. Learn how intentional, nonverbal communication and genuine attention to your customer can...
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A Smarter Way to Scale Your Business
Learn from Jim Shorkey as he dives into why personal growth should come before business expansion. Jim shares powerful insights on leadership, team development, and the dangers of growing too fast without the...
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