May 7th, 2011 — Articles
My name is Tracy Myers and I have a confession to make.
It’s not what you think. I wish it were something a little sexier but what it is just isn’t sexy at all. The truth is, I am a junky! A junky of the worst kind – a self-proclaimed ultimate and supreme bubble gum junky!
You can catch me blowing bubbles at all hours of the night, chewing and smacking and driving anyone in the near vicinity of my being crazy. Sometimes I even shove 5 pieces in my mouth at once. Actually maybe even more. I even suffer from “bubblegumitis” at times – if you’re a gum chewer too you’ll know what I mean. Bubblegumitis is when your jaw aches from over chewing.
So this month with all this talk about the big vehicle bubble bursting, I thought I’d take my chance to do a little research on bubble gum and find out anything useful and entertaining to share on my favorite subject. I’m not going to win a Pulitzer Prize with this one but really; I’m not here to wow you with my knowledge and philosophies. I’m just writing this to make you smile and to give you a little break from whatever real issues you are dealing with at the moment.
Ten Fun Facts About The Pink Stuff
Fact 1
The average American chews around 300 sticks of gum in a year.
Fact 2
San Luis Obispo, California, USA is the home of Bubble Gum Alley, which is an alley with brick walls covered with ABC (already-been-chewed) bubble gum wads.
Fact 3
The Official Gum of Major League Baseball is Bubble Yum bubblegum.
Fact 4
The color of the first successful bubble gum was pink, because it was the only color the inventor had left, and that remains the predominant color today.
Fact 5
Richard Walker holds the record for the Chomp Title by chewing 135 sticks of bubble gum for 8 hours. The first person to win the ‘Chomp Title’ was Sue Jordan, who chewed eighty pieces of Doublemint gum for five hours and twelve minutes! Clyde Steward McGehee, of North Carolina, broke that record by chewing 105 sticks of Juicy Fruit for six hours and Richard Walker broke that record by chewing 135 sticks of gum for eight hours.
Fact 6
The country with the largest number of chewing gum manufacturers is Turkey, with more then 60 producers.
Fact 7
The largest bubble ever blown was 23 inches in diameter. The record was set July 19, 1994 by Susan Montgomery Williams of Fresno, California. (Guinness Book of World Records 1998).
Fact 8
There are more than 1,000 varieties of gum manufactured and sold in the Untied States.
Fact 9
Chewing gum consumption varies by geography. In the U.S., people chew an average of 182 stick equivalents per person per year. In the U.K., the figure is 125 – it’s 103 in Germany, 84 in Russia, 20 in China, and 4 in India.
Fact 10
In 1928 the first successful bubble gum was invented. The first known bubble gum, “Blibber Blubber,” appeared in 1906. It failed to catch on because it was too sticky and too brittle so it didn’t hold together when it was chewed. The first successful bubblegum was invented by Walter E. Diemer in the summer of 1928. A 23-year-old accountant who knew nothing about chemistry, Diemer created his invention in a tiny laboratory in Philadelphia. The only food coloring he had on hand was pink – see Fact 4 above. “It was an accident,” Mr. Diemer said in an interview with The Lancaster Intelligencer Journal in 1996. “I was doing something else and ended up with something with bubbles.”
OK, time to get back to the real world and to stop blowing bubbles, at least for today.
About Tracy Myers
Tracy Myers has built a nationally recognized reputation as the helmsman for one of the most successful car dealerships in the country, for which he is commonly referred to as The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provide.
He has shared his business acumen with viewers of FOX News, NBC, ABC and CBS, and has appeared on stages from coast to coast to share his inspirational stories and strategies for success. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.”
As the Dean of The Celebrity 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.
To learn more about Tracy, please visit https://www.TracyMyers.com
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 “Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer”, 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
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
May 4th, 2011 — Articles, Sales Pro Of The Month
Mr. Brandon “Gucci” Sayles has been named “Top Sales Associate” for the month of April 2011 by Frank Myers Auto Maxx. Brandon has been a Non-Commissioned Sales Pro for Frank Myers Auto Maxx since January of 2010, but has been in the customer service industry for over five years, both in sales and management positions.
Brandon Sayles Takes Top Honors
April 2011 Non-Commissioned Sales Pro of the Month, Brandon Sayles, was selected for his exceptional performance and compelling accomplishments in the automotive sales department. What he likes best about working at Frank Myers Auto Maxx is the the focus on having fun and the “family comes first” mentality that owner Tracy Myers brings to the dealership.
Sayles Peers Speak Out
Rich Little, Credit Miracle Worker at Frank Myers Auto Maxx, stated “I am proud of Brandon and all of his accomplishments. He has become our top sales professional for the month of April, but because of his commitment, professionalism, and loyalty to his profession the real winners are without a doubt his clients.”
Sales manager, John Bodenheimer stated “Brandon has a calmness and a coolness about him that brings a smile to his customers faces. Plus, his smile is contagious and his exceptional customer service skills are second to none. It is no surprise to me that he made sales pro of the month. I expect that he would reach these heights soon again.”
CONTACT
Frank Myers Auto Maxx is a Winston-Salem used car dealership and is located at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Call 336-767-3432 or get directions online at https://www.frankmyersauto.com/contact.html
April 23rd, 2011 — Articles
There are a variety of factors to consider when purchasing insurance for your car. The state minimum requirements for auto insurance coverage vary depending on the state in which you reside; for example, in the state of Colorado, the minimum requirements for auto insurance coverage is 25/50/25, which pertains to bodily injury liability limits.
This translates out into $25,000 per person, $50,000 per incident, and $15,000 for property damage. Keep in mind that these are the absolute minimum limits required by law. Winston Salem used car dealer, Tracy Myers says, “I would definitely recommend carrying more than that in bodily injury and liability/property damage coverage. It’s just the smart thing to do.”
If you cause an accident, or even cause a multiple-car pile-up where a few people are injured, chances are that you would cause more damage than you think. The extra premium you are paying for more coverage is well worth it (and this is coming from someone who is pretty conservative when it comes to spending money).
Comprehensive and Collision Coverage
It is also important to consider what deductible amounts would work for your used car situation. It is important to keep in mind that the higher your deductibles are, the lower your premium amount for that year is.
Also, there are two kinds of deductibles: comprehensive and collision. Comprehensive pertains to any damage caused to your vehicle by vandalism, acts of God, hit-and-run, and hitting an animal. Collision has to do with actually hitting another vehicle while on the road.
Comprehensive claims do not affect your future insurance premiums, but collision claims do negatively affect you future premiums. So, I feel that you should have a lower comprehensive deductible, and a higher collision deductible.
My personal auto policy has a comprehensive coverage of $100 and a collision of $1000. Also, glass is covered under the comprehensive deductible. Some insurance companies have a $0 deductible for glass coverage, so ask your agent about this.
Used Cars Worth Less than $2000
If you are driving an older car that is not worth more than $2000, then cover it with liability only insurance. That way, you are not paying for a collision deductible if it would cost you more to pay out the deductible than the vehicle is actually worth. However, don’t forget about the bodily injury liability coverage, as this could cover you if you are ever at fault in an accident. If you injure someone, you cannot simply claim that you are broke and have no coverage— you will still have to pay for the injuries or property damage regardless.
April 20th, 2011 — Articles, Uncle Frank sez
Buy The New Book “Uncle Frank Sez” on April 27th 2011 and Claim Your Prizes!
Get your copy on April 27th, 2011 (and buy a few extra for Father Day gifts) PLUS get these great prizes, too:
Did you ever think you’d be able to take an off-road segway tour through he woods with Uncle Frank? (You read that right. I’ll explain in a minute.) Or join Uncle Frank and his team of merry men as you brave the Sky Towers on one of the largest zip-lines in the world! How about taking a cruise in the mountains with Uncle Frank in one of his convertible Ford Mustangs during the Fall of the year and watching the beautiful leaves turn colors? Or enjoying a 5-Star dinner with Uncle Frank and best-selling author Tracy Myers? Why? Because they are committed to showing you (what else?) an extremely good time?
Now you can. Or, if you just want a weekend beach retreat in one of Uncle Frank’s beach houses, expert business and entrepreneurial advice on everything from sales to real estate to marketing, you can have those, too.
We’re offering these bonuses to you for helping us put the new book by Tracy Myers titled Uncle Frank Sez onto the bestseller list the first day it’s out (which is April 27th, 2011). Buy 1, 3, 25 or 100 copies today, and every gift package is worth at least twice the cost of the books. (Some up to 10 times!) More than $14,000 great experiences and grub up for grabs.
This is THE promotion for this book, and it won’t be repeated! Valid only on April 27th, 2011!
IMPORTANT: ABOUT UNCLE FRANK SEZ AND THE BEST-SELLER LIST
For the bestseller list, only hardcover books shipped to U.S. addresses qualify. So that means this contest applies only to those sales. For the great bonus prizes, you can only make your purchase from Amazon.com on Wednesday April 27th, 2011 until midnight. Beginning April 28th, you can purchase your copy at any participating Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and independent bookstores, either online or in person at your local store.
NOTE: Amazon sometimes limits the number of books you can purchase from them, so if you have any trouble, create another account or use someone else’s (unless that’s illegal. If so, you did NOT hear this from Uncle Frank!)
If you don’t need all the books you buy, consider donating them to a worthwhile organization (library, school, company, charity, race or other event). We can help you figure out where to donate if you’re purchasing 25 or more copies.
This giveaway begins at 12:01 a.m. EST on 4/27 and lasts exactly 24 hours and ends at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 28th. It’s strictly first come, first served, and “limited to 3” means the fourth person doesn’t get it.
Ready? Steady…GO!
Buy Uncle Frank Sez, Get Bonuses
Fair Package: Buy 1 book, get more than $150 in bonuses
Firm Package: Buy 3 books, get up to $500+ in bonuses
Friendly Package: Buy 25 books, get up to $1,000 in bonuses
You Made Your Bed Now Lay In It Package: Buy 100 books, get up to $12,000+ in bonuses
Details are below …
Fair Package: Buy 1 book
Spots: Unlimited
Cost $19.95, Bonuses Worth More Than $150
These two great bonuses come by digital delivery, straight to your inbox: “The Best of Ask the Coach” series by Tammy Holyfield who will teach you how to achieve all your personal and business goals…faster than you’ve ever imagined! ($150) the new ground-breaking report by Tracy Myers titled Uncle Frank’s 21 Secrets of Creating a Money-Making Customer Experience REVEALED! ($9.95)/
Firm Package: Buy 3 books
Spots: Limited to the first 50
Cost $39.90, Bonuses Worth up to $500+
In addition to the Fair Package, the first 50 people to buy 3 copies of the book get a year’s subscription to The Good
Life newsletter, PLUS an invitation to a one-hour group teleconference with author, noted small business marketing and branding solutions specialist, Tracy Myers ($325).
Friendly Package: Buy 25 books
Spots: Limited to 4
Cost $498.75, Bonuses Worth up to $1,000+
Come for a Backyard BBQ with other winners and the Uncle Frank’s entire crew (priceless!); get everything from the Fair Package, which goes to you by digital delivery, straight to your inbox ($150+); plus win ONE of the following: 1) a 1.5 hour off-road Segway tour over the hills and though the woods with Uncle Frank, or 2) an outdoor zipline tour with Uncle Frank!
You Made Your Bed Now Lay In It Package: Buy 100 books
Spots: Limited to 3
Cost $1,400, Bonuses Worth up to $12,000+
Talk, one-on-one, via Skype with book author Tracy Myers—ask him anything: marketing, sales, motivation, business, marriage, writing or trash talking, whatever you want—and I’ll also give an in-person presentation to the group of your choice with any size audience ($7,500); you get everything from the Fair Package, which goes to you by digital delivery, straight to your inbox ($150+); come to our Backyard BBQ with Uncle Frank’s entire crew; plus win ONE of the following: 1) a cruise in the mountains with Uncle Frank in one of his convertible Ford Mustangs during the Fall of the year, 2) a 5-Star dinner with Uncle Frank and best-selling author Tracy Myers (or by yourself if you’d rather be a loner.)
Go on, grab these goodies while you can.
You’ve got from 12:01 a.m. EST on 4/27 until 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 28th.
If you buy before then, you will NOT be eligible for the great bonuses.
Order Uncle Frank Sez: Life Lessons From The Front Porch Of A Self-Made Man by Tracy Myers by clicking HERE!
To receive your free gifts, email a copy of your receipt with the date of April 27th, 2011 clearly showing to: Tracy@TracyMyers.com before Saturday May 7th, 2011. All receipts that do not have the date of April 27th clearly marked and do not show the purchase of Uncle Frank Sez will be disqualified. Receipts will be taken in the order they are received.
April 18th, 2011 — Announcements, Articles
Nick Nanton, Esq., The Celebrity Lawyer and Agent to Celebrity Experts and Tracy Myers, C.M.D., noted small business marketing and branding solutions specialist, best-selling author and speaker, has joined forces to publish the book titled “Unfair Advantage: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets to Give You the Ethical Upper Hand to Grow Your Business and Profits TODAY!”
Nick Nanton, Esq. along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., recently entered into a partnership with Tracy Myers to release several books together under their CelebrityPress™ imprint.
Nick Nanton, Esq. is known as “The Celebrity Lawyer and Agent to Celebrity Experts” for his role in developing and marketing business and professional experts into Celebrity Experts in their field, through personal branding, to help them gain credibility and recognition for their accomplishments. Nick is recognized as the nation’s leading expert on personal branding as Fast Company Magazine’s Expert Blogger on the subject and lectures regularly on the topic at the University of Central Florida.
Tracy Myers is a car dealership owner, author, speaker and entrepreneur. He recently celebrated the opening of his newest business, The Celebrity Academy in Charlotte, NC. The Academy teaches professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners how to get noticed, gain instant credibility, make millions and dominate their competition by building their celebrity expert status.
Following these principles have helped Tracy gain enormous success at his own dealership, Frank Myers Auto Maxx. It was recently recognized as the Number One Small Businesses in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the top three 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.
He graduated from the Certified Master Dealer program at Northwood University and was the youngest person to receive the National Quality Dealer Of The Year award, which is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry.
He has provided guest commentary on the FOX Business Network and has also been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS & FOX affiliates across the country. He has also appeared on stages from North Carolina to San Francisco and is the author of several books, including: Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer, Uncle Frank ‘Sez’ and YOU Are The Brand, Stupid!
The forthcoming book “Unfair Advantage: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Their Secrets to Give You the Ethical Upper Hand to Grow Your Business and Profits TODAY!” will feature Tracy Myers and Nick Nanton along with leading experts from around the world across diverse fields of business.
“Unfair Advantage” will feature top advice from some of the most successful experts from around the world. The authors will be sharing business strategies and real-life solutions that can help others in the new and rapidly changing economy.
To learn more about Tracy Myers, please visit his website at https://www.TracyMyers.com
To learn more about CelebrityPress™, please visit https://www.CelebrityPressPublishing.com
About Tracy Myers
Tracy Myers has built a nationally recognized reputation as the helmsman for one of the most successful car dealerships in the country, for which he is commonly referred to as The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provide.
He has shared his business acumen with viewers of FOX News, NBC, ABC and CBS, and has appeared on stages from coast to coast to share his inspirational stories and strategies for success. His best-selling books help people become better consumers as well as inspire industry leaders to become “game changers.”
As the Dean of The Celebrity 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.
To learn more about Tracy, please visit https://www.TracyMyers.com
About Nick Nanton, Esq.:
Nick Nanton, Esq. is known as “The Celebrity Lawyer and Agent to Celebrity Experts” for his role in developing and marketing business and professional experts into Celebrity Experts in their field, through personal branding, to help them gain credibility and recognition for their accomplishments. Nick is recognized as the nation’s leading expert on personal branding as Fast Company’s Expert Blogger on the subject and lectures regularly on the topic at the University of Central Florida. His book Celebrity Branding You® has been selected as the textbook on personal branding at the University.
Nick serves as the Producer of America’s PremierExperts®, The Brian Tracy Show, Meet the Experts, The Michael E. Gerber and Consumer’s Advocate television shows and The Next Big Thing® radio show, all designed to recognize the top Experts in their field and bring their solutions to consumers.
Nick is an award winning songwriter, television producer and, the co-author of 10 best-selling books, including Celebrity Branding You!®, Big Ideas for Your Business and Counter-Attack (co-authored with the legendary Brian Tracy along with other experts from around the world). Nick also serves as editor and publisher of Celebrity Press™, a publishing company that produces and releases books by top Business Experts. Nick has been featured in USA Today, The Wall St. Journal, Newsweek, Inc., The New York Times, Entrepreneur® Magazine, FastCompany.com and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX television affiliates speaking on subjects ranging from branding, marketing and law, to American Idol.
Nick is a member of the Florida Bar, holds a JD from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, as well as a BSBA in Finance from the University of Florida’s prestigious Warrington College of Business. Nick is also a voting member of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS, Home to The GRAMMYs) and spends his spare time rooting for the Florida Gators with his wife Kristina, and their two sons, Brock and Bowen.
To learn more about Nick Nanton and the Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency®, please visit https://www.CelebrityBrandingAgency.com
About Celebrity Press™:
Celebrity Press™ is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press™ specializes in helping its authors grow their businesses through book publishing.
Celebrity Press™ has published books alongside Brian Tracy, Ron Legrand, Mari Smith, Kelly O’Neil and many other experts across diverse fields.
If you’d like to learn more about Celebrity Press™ or to see if we’re a good fit for your book project, please visit https://www.celebritypresspublishing.com/contact-us
