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The Power of Adversity

The Power of Adversity

The path to agency prosperity is laden with obstacles. Use your challenges as stepping stones to success.

David R. Ibarra
Shifting to a Readiness Mindset

Shifting to a Readiness Mindset

Agent leaders meet their objectives by setting themselves up for success, eliminating distractions and going the extra mile to deliver an exceptional client experience and build trust.

David R. Ibarra
The ABCs of Positive Momentum

The ABCs of Positive Momentum

Top-performing agents know what they want and refuse to quit until they reach their goals. Get the three critical components that can help you build the foundation of success.

David R. Ibarra
Know Your Why: How to Unlock the Power of Purpose

Know Your Why: How to Unlock the Power of Purpose

Why did you start your agency and what do you hope to accomplish? Learn how knowing what you want begins the journey to success.

David R. Ibarra
Build the Little Engine That Can: 5 Steps to Success

Build the Little Engine That Can: 5 Steps to Success

For successful agents, positive thinking is more than just a nice idea — it’s a process.

David R. Ibarra
Why Do Great Agents Fail to Reach Their Goals?

Why Do Great Agents Fail to Reach Their Goals?

To reach the heights of agency success, you must build a team that can take you where you want to go.

David R. Ibarra
Turning Burning Desire Into Daily Action
Automotive Leadership

Turning Burning Desire Into Daily Action

Let desire set the direction, and then let disciplined, repeated action do the actual work of getting there. Desire tells you where you want to go. Daily action is the vehicle. Confusing the two, expecting desire alone to move you, or expecting action without any real desire behind it to feel sustainable, is why so many efforts stall halfway.

David R. Ibarra
HOW POWER Selling: The Mindset Shift That Increases Closing Ratios
Automotive Sales ManagementAutomotive Leadership

HOW POWER Selling: The Mindset Shift That Increases Closing Ratios

When selling is centered on HOW POWER activities, salespeople naturally think and behave differently. Their ability to connect with customers improves. 

David R. Ibarra
From Chaos to Clarity: HOW POWER as a Leadership Operating System for Dealerships
Automotive Leadership

From Chaos to Clarity: HOW POWER as a Leadership Operating System for Dealerships

It’s practical. Dealerships already have operating systems for CRM, service workflow, financial reporting, and tracking inventory. A system for developing talent within the team makes sense.

Jason Volny