Time marches on and summer is fast slipping away. Goodbye lazy days of summer; hello crazy days of back to school, back to work and back to business. I hope all of you enjoyed a vacation, a siesta or at the very least a sleepy Sunday spent in pajamas this summer. As Sam Keen said so eloquently, “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Now it’s time to pack up lazy, pick up the pace and look forward to the start of a new season.

Fall is always a little exciting. There is so much to look forward to . . . cooler temperatures, big breezes, football games, the holiday season, and a return to routine. Fall is cozy and predictable like my favorite old sweater!

Here are a few things you can do to prepare for a smooth transition from relaxed to recharged this August . . .

1. Make a plan—spend a few hours figuring out what you want to accomplish this fall. The busy days ahead will be much more manageable with a plan in place.

2. Schedule appointments—make sure and visit your dentist, doctor, chiropractor, dermatologist, and whoever else you need to visit to stay healthy in the months ahead.

3. Donate—clean out your closets and drawers to make room for organization. Spend a few hours giving away things you don’t need to charity. It will help you and help others while keeping your house organized this fall.

4. Health break—take a few days to cleanse your body. Drink water instead of soda. Choose fruit over candy. Skip fried foods and fill your plate with healthy choices like brown rice, lean meat and salad. Healthy eating will give you the physical boost you need to approach fall with muster.

5. Sleep well—go to bed a little bit earlier so that you can wake up well rested in the morning. Keep nighttime distractions to a minimum. Invest in new sheets and a high-quality pillow. Happy nights make for happy mornings.

Follow these tips to keep the demands of fall from sneaking up on you! I’m planning on doing the same, just as soon as I wrap up one of my super important summer to-do list items . . . taking a summer siesta. ZZZZZZZZZ.

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter

About The Author

Tracy Myers is commonly referred to as The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider. Best-Selling author and legendary speaker Brian Tracy called him “a visionary to be compared to a Walt Disney for a new generation.”

He is also a Certified Master Dealer and was the youngest ever recipient of the National Quality Dealer of the Year award by the NIADA, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry. His car dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was recently recognized as the number one Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal and one of the Top 22 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine.

Myers has been a guest business correspondent on FOX News, appeared on NBC, ABC and CBS affiliates across the country, been featured in USA Today and written for Fast Company. His inspirational stories and strategies for success are in demand across the country which has given him the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of with Zig Ziglar, James Malinchak, Brian Tracy, Mike Koenig, Bob Burg and Tom Hopkins…just to name a few. His books include the #1 Best-Sellers Uncle Frank ‘Sez’, YOU Are The Brand, Stupid! and Pushing To The Front (written with the legendary Brian Tracy). They help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.” He was also featured in the Telly Award winning film “Car Men”.

As the founder of his own marketing and branding academy, Tracy teaches ambitious business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their celebrity expert status.

Business Leader is honoring Frank Myers Auto Maxx, the premier Winston Salem used car dealership, as one of the Top 300 Small Businesses in the South for 2011-2012. The awards ceremony is tonight, July 25, 2012, at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC. Earlier this year,  Frank Myers Auto was ranked as one of the Top 15 Car Dealerships in the Nation and has also been ranked the #1 small business in North Carolina.

The Top Small Businesses of the South are being honored for the fifth consecutive year by Business Leader. This is also the fifth consecutive year that Frank Myers Auto has been named to this prestigious list. Team Member Will Hall will be accepting the prestigious recognition on behalf of the dealership.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx and other honorees are dynamic small businesses that have exhibited strong historical financial results, have a positive impact in the local economy and are making a difference not only in business but also in the greater community. Winner are selected based on one and five year revenue growth, business achievements and community involvement.

EXPANDED RECOGNITION THIS YEAR

This year’s event, like last years, will have from nine southern markets ranked against one another. The event will feature a countdown of businesses from number 300 down to the top 10. Events will be held in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte from June 20th to 23rd to honor the winners.

ABOUT BUSINESS LEADER

Business Leader’s mission is to serve business executives and decision makers in the local and regional market. Business Leader serves this audience through a 6 time per year magazine that has relevant and positive news about local business and, through awards dinners and educational business events. Other prominent awards and recognition programs that we organize and host include: Top Entrepreneurs, Top CFO’s and Leading Professional Women, to name just a few.

ABOUT FRANK MYERS AUTO MAXX

Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the #1 Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 15 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the author of three number one books on Amazon.com, including “Uncle Frank Sez”. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit. For more information on Frank Myers Auto Maxx, please visit their website at: https://www.frankmyersauto.com/

CONTACT THE PREMIER WINSTON SALEM USED CAR DEALER

Frank Myers Auto Maxx
4200 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
SALES PHONE: 336-767-3432
SALES WEBSITE: https://www.FrankMyersAuto.com
SERVICE PHONE: 336-831-0656
SERVICE WEBSITE: https://www.frankmyersauto.com/winston-salem-auto-repair.html

Profiles of Success, a new television series of documentaries, will premiere on August 3, 2012 on the Biography Channel and feature Winston Salem, NC entrepreneurs

Orlando, FL – A new television series created by Emmy Award Winning Director and Producer Nick Nanton, and Emmy Award Nominated Producer JW Dicks, called Profiles of Success.

“Profiles of Success” is a series of specials that will air Nationally on The Biography Channel on Friday mornings throughout 2012 and 2013 at 7:30am to help people start their day with success.

The premiere episode will be a documentary produced by CelebrityFilms® titled “Car Men”. It will air Friday, August 3, 2012 at 7:30am.

“Car Men” has won 5 Telly Awards and features two Winston-Salem business owners, Frank and Tracy Myers, detailing their touching and occasionally hilarious story of how the they created a car business known all across America for its successful out-of-the-box thinking. “Car Men” was filmed on location at Frank Myers Auto Maxx and the surrounding Winston-Salem area in the Summer of 2011.

About CelebrityFilms® 

CelebrityFilms™ produces documentaries and television shows about real life businesses, entrepreneurs and experts in their industries. The edutainment productions all tell true stories with real practical information that viewers can learn and benefit from.

“Movies and television that both educate and entertain are unique mediums that let people convey powerful stories and practical lessons to their audience”, says Nick Nanton an Emmy® Award Winning Director and Producer,

Nanton and Emmy Nominated Producer, JW Dicks also produce multiple syndicated television shows including The Brian Tracy Show, Meet the Experts, The Michael E. Gerber Show, World Fitness Elite, Consumer’s Advocate, The New American Dream and Health & Wellness Today.  Their productions have been nominated for 2 Emmy’s, have won 1 Emmy, and they have been awarded 13 Telly Awards for excellence in television and film production.  Combined, they have produced and directed more than 300 television episodes and are currently in production on over a dozen films.

Dicks & Nanton have been seen in USA Today, The Wall St. Journal, Newsweek, Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, Entrepreneur® Magazine, FastCompany.com and have appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX television affiliates around the country, as well as on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC and CNBC, speaking on subjects ranging from branding, marketing and law, to American Idol.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx, the premier Winston Salem used car dealership, has been named one of the Top 300 Small Businesses in the South by Business Leader for 2011-2-12. Earler this year,  Frank Myers Auto was ranked as one of the Top 15 Car Dealerships in the Nation and has also been ranked the #1 small business in North Carolina.

For the fifth consecutive year Business Leader is proud to honor the Top Small Businesses of the South. This is also the fifth consecutive year that Frank Myers Auto has been named to this prestigious list. The event will be held July 25, 2012 at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx and other honorees are dynamic small businesses that have exhibited strong historical financial results, have a positive impact in the local economy and are making a difference not only in business but also in the greater community. Winner are selected based on one and five year revenue growth, business achievements and community involvement.

EXPANDED RECOGNITION THIS YEAR

This year’s event, like last years, will have from nine southern markets ranked against one another. The event will feature a countdown of businesses from number 300 down to the top 10. Events will be held in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte from June 20th to 23rd to honor
the winners.

ABOUT BUSINESS LEADER

Business Leader’s mission is to serve business executives and decision makers in the local and regional market. Business Leader serves this audience through a 6 time per year magazine that has relevant and positive news about local business and, through awards dinners and educational business events. Other prominent awards and recognition programs that we organize and host include: Top Entrepreneurs, Top CFO’s and Leading Professional Women, to name just a few.

ABOUT FRANK MYERS AUTO MAXX

Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the #1 Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 28 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Uncle Frank Sez”, available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit. For more information on Frank Myers Auto Maxx, please visit their website at: https://www.frankmyersauto.com/

CONTACT THE PREMIER WINSTON SALEM USED CAR DEALER

Frank Myers Auto Maxx
4200 N. Patterson Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
SALES PHONE: 336-767-3432
SALES WEBSITE: https://www.FrankMyersAuto.com
SERVICE PHONE: 336-831-0656
SERVICE WEBSITE: https://www.frankmyersauto.com/winston-salem-auto-repair.html

Bruce Roffey, one of the top performing independent automotive professionals in the country, has joined the rapidly growing Winston Salem used car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx as their new Mastermind of Possibilities. Roffey joins Frank Myers Auto Maxx from Village Motors where, as General Manager, his innovative practices helped make it one of the longest running used car dealership success stories in the US.

As ‘Mastermind of Possibilities’ for Frank Myers Auto Maxx, Roffey will focus on being the key member of Team Member Development to ensure that Team Members have the tools that they need to succeed. Roffey will also contribute his valuable insights to the company’s future growth and development team.

“Bruce is one of the most talented auto dealers on the planet and was hand-selected and recruited personally by me to be our Mastermind Of Possibilities,” said Frank Myers Auto Maxx Architect of Ideas Tracy Myers. “Bruce is known for his innovative thinking, never backing down from a challenge and for being a REAL automotive solutions provider and not just a product pusher. He also has a remarkable undestanding of almost every facet of dealership operations and marketing. The Team and I are so excited that he has joined Frank Myers Auto Maxx to help us serve our customers and our community better.”

A 21-year veteran of the automotive industry, Roffey has worked in virtually every dealership department with all 21 years proudly serving and supporting the entire Catawba Valley area at Village Motors in downtown Conover.

“It’s exciting for me to be joining one of the top 15 car dealerships in the country and the #1 small business in North Carolina. Frank Myers Auto Maxx has what I believe to be the best team of individuals ever assembled at an independent dealership in the auto industry and I’m honored to be a part of it” said Roffey. “In my role as ‘Mastermind Of Possibilities,’ I will work to further enhance the reputation of Frank Myers Auto Maxx as the dealership that specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit.”