Author Archives: Jill Merriam

About Jill Merriam

I am a car dealer (http://www.keycars.com), a Mom to my little loves and a wife to my hubby Rob. I am addicted to my mission to be help people drive nicer, newer cars, leadership development and leading a fulfilling life. I hope you enjoy my musings.

Early Morning Observations

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Jill Merriam

Walking the dog.  My mind is spinning about what I have to get done.  I decide to settle my mind by using my breath to count down from 40, starting over when I lose track.  My mind settles.  All of … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Nursing Home

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Jill Merriam

My 98 year old grandfather is sitting in the cafe with his aid when I get there.  They are holding court with a table full of residents.  It’s so easy to see the deficiencies; the wheel chairs, the drool, the … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Jill Merriam

I’ve committed to writing every day.  It’s a creative outlet to me and keeps me mindful within all the busyness of life.  I could do it in a journal, but there is some accountability from posting it externally.  When I’m writing … Continue reading →

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Disrespect. What a painful word.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Jill Merriam

Disrespect.  This word causes a lot of pain in America.  I’ve been thinking about this word a lot lately.  I hear that word every day.  The word knows no socio-economic boundaries, as a good friend pointed out. “I had to … Continue reading →

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Living Our Mission and Vision: Practice Makes Perfect at Key Hyundai

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jill Merriam

We asked all the solution providers in the sales departments to tell us about a time when they provided a solution to a customer that made them proud to be a solution provider and not a product pusher.  I’ve gotten … Continue reading →

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Weekly Musings: Practice is the Key to Success|Ct Hyundai dealer

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jill Merriam

Do you ever look at someone and feel jealous about what they have? How far they’ve gotten in life? Do you ever think, “why not me?” Well, there’s an alternative to that thinking. We all want “quick fixes”. We want … Continue reading →

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Weekly Musings: Hope on Wheels & Key Hyundai, Kicking Pediatric Cancer’s Butt

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Jill Merriam

By far, the best thing about being a Hyundai dealer is Hyundai Hope on Wheels.  With Hyundai Hope on Wheels, we donate money to fund pediatric cancer research for every car we sell and Hyundai matches it.  Hyundai and the … Continue reading →

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Looking for a freelance copywriter to grow your business? Kate Mayer is your lady. Act now, because she only has 10 hours a week available….

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jill Merriam

This is the first, and probably only time I’ll ever use this blog to recommend a person for a job.  Through cosmic karma, Kate Mayer came into my life over two years ago.  I was looking for copywriting and marketing help, … Continue reading →

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Key Hyundai of Milford’s Own Larry Plunkett

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Jill Merriam

Employee Spotlight time!  Introducing….Larry Plunkett! Larry provides solutions as a Service Advisor at Key Hyundai of Milford.  Larry has been in the automotive business for 27 years!  It’s hard to believe because he looks so young.  Larry stays fit by … Continue reading →

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Weekly Musings: A Customer Wrote a Poem about Key Hyundai – Wow!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Jill Merriam

August 8, 2013 Dear Solution Providers. I am thrilled to show you this poem that a customer wrote about Key Hyundai of Manchester.  That’s right, a poem!  This is a first for all of us.  Congratulations to Erin, Angela, the … Continue reading →

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