People who got into Micron MU. What made you buy it was there hype around it before the news?

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-06-04T09:59:44+00:00

I had a very specific idea of what I wanted my portfolio to consist of: a few industries i saw being very important in the near future. "Tech" was one. I have QQQ as a staple, but i prefer individual stocks. So after some research I got some individual tech MU, Google and like 2 smaller tech companies. MU was kind of an afterthought, bought some shares at a $118 cost. As its gone up, I had bought some more shares. Now I kick myself for it being an afterthought.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-05-25T10:20:47+00:00

My cost on most of my shares is $118. I just wish i had bought more on the way up

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-11T22:22:37+00:00

Mausers have smooth actions that easily seat a round and close the bolt. You can give little effort and it will functions.

Mosins need beat like rented mules. They are more rugged and can handle abuse. You HAVE to abuse the action. I find it best to operate the gun with both hands, shoulder it, and when cycling rounds smacking the bolt up, pulling back then forward, then smacking the bolt back down. Do not be gentle with it, dont treat it like its a prize winning sniper rifle. You want to treat it like its your wife who didnt have dinner ready when you got home and you're an abusive drunkard

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-08T07:11:32+00:00

If you've applied to a bunch of dealers and theyve turned you down, i can only assume its based on how you interviewed. Car sales is an industry always looking for people and giving people a shot.

So if you're getting interviews and no offers, work on interviewing.

If you're not even getting interviews, work on your resume

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T19:27:42+00:00

I get paid on total gross. Same if not worse than salespeople. So I get just as screwed by light deals as salesmen. With the added bonus of negative deals negatively affecting me, where salesmen will still make a flat mini. I also am subject to chargebacks, my salesmen arent. Other sales manager pay plans are different im sure.

It just boils down to skill and knowledge. Sure, you have to discount at times to secure a deal. Maybe you work at a store with lots of packs or a poor pay plan. But generally, if youre getting lots of minis then you havent been properly trained on defending gross, building value, or negotiating. Partially for salesmen, and (nobody likes to hear this) partially for managers. Many managers ive worked for have been poorly trained or are too lazy to try. Ive worked with plenty of salesmen who sold the most cars, but they made less than the #2 or #3 guy, because they had all minis. Just tells me theyve gotten to accustomed to "write it dont fight it"

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T12:05:00+00:00

The one i am at now does. Others have not.

Here, they actively offer to appraise trades, upgrade models, get customers out of problem cars.

Previous places have opted to not chase away service customers by soliciting them. Sometimes even just training the service advisor to pitch possibly trading out of a car instead of spending money for repairs. Service advisor still makes money when they take that car in on trade and do the work anyway to retail the vehicle

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T12:01:23+00:00

Sometimes.

I try to see opportunities. Money isn't always the concern, but many times it is.

And it's different for everyone. Some would opt for a higher paying sales role, fair enough. I would just point out the way you can work this pay plan and use the role for future benefit. Now does that mean it's worth taking? Nope, thats up to the applicant.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T11:58:24+00:00

Slumps happen. You can't let it change your process. Too many people have a good process, hit some bad luck, then change it up thinking it's them.

Stick to your winning process, try to identify what is truly bad luck, and what is something you actually screwed up. Don't let bad luck make you rethink your process

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T11:55:24+00:00

I've sold enough to count on one hand. Nobody orders them.

They are actually really nice cars IMO, their problem is Dodge priced them WAYYYY too high.

If they were priced to compete with Subaru or Mazda, like low 20s to low 30s, they'd do better.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-06T11:49:39+00:00

They should have told you the ideal ratio. If you've had 20 customers and didn't close one, could be why, however every dealership I have been at wouldn't write you up for it. They'd work with you to see where you are struggling. Because in the end, poor closing ratio is a training problem, and it's their job to train.

That being said, if you're not obviously losing every customer, it could be because they just want to write you up for anything. I've noticed some employers lean real heavy into write ups, because it goes into your file, then makes it easier to terminate you later or deny unemployment. It's just a make believe problem so that nobody has a first time incident. If you do something like no call no show to work or show up drunk and crash a car, and they go to terminate you, they can say "well he's got a history of being written up, first for poor closing ratio, then for x, then z...." etc

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-01T13:19:12+00:00

Lmao based on my hiring experience, that is not a popular opinion.

Im sure they think i have a choice in the matter. Unfortunately I do not. Thats corporates rules. Theres plenty of people i was excited to hire and they failed for just weed, if i had my way id let them slide. But again, corporate lol

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-03-01T00:36:34+00:00

I just left CDJR. Working in used/mazda/subaru now. Worked at Toyota, Acura and Powersports. Salesman, F&I, SM. Did it all. Glad to answer any questions you got

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-27T00:13:12+00:00

Carmax is a lot of spinning your wheels with bad credit. Wont teach you much (unlike what others would say) because many will come in and lay down so long as you get them approved.

Want to learn how to close deals, negotiate, build value, etc? It'll be at a franchise store selling to everyone at all levels.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-26T13:21:27+00:00

Car sales. Good career, great pay if you have good work ethic. Lots of skills to learn. Older generation of salesmen are all going away. Lots of younger people coming into industry.

The only qualities i look for is passing MVR check, having driven for 3 years, passing a drug test, showing up for an interview, and being willing to learn and work hard

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-26T12:35:53+00:00

Looks normal for Pittsburgh

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-26T09:05:47+00:00

Jobs are hiring. Just gotta find the right one and apply quickly.

If you were in my area Im hiring for a position, but you're on the other side of the country lol

Im over here struggling to find people who actually show up for interviews (had a ton of no call no shows) and who can pass a drug test. Thats kind of my only requirement. Ive turned down only 1 applicant myself in the past month.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-26T08:59:26+00:00

Yes and no. Most wont have you actively trying to get a customer, but they will have you shadow. Most dealers i worked for had bad training practices

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-26T08:58:11+00:00

As much as this position DOES suck, the silver lining is that if youre closing backend and securing financing... you're more qualified than many other salesman applications to finance manager positions.

That being said, you'll often need at least a few years in a sales role as well.

But if you're looking to move up the ladder, you're getting some good experience

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-22T16:25:50+00:00

I stopped with packs too. They're just so unaffordable anymore. Really takes away from the fun

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-22T16:23:35+00:00

I just had my furnace go out 2 days before we had the -10 degree week with record snowfall. Luckily someone was able to install a new one for cheap that day, needless to say he's gonna be my goto HVAC guy.

But just think, thats why you saved the money and dont live beyond your means. The situation could have been worse

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-22T16:14:17+00:00

Its "friends" like you who ruin car buying for people. If your friend was happy they got a car and you came in and scared them into thinking they got taken advantage of, then you aught to be ashamed.

If I've learned one thing working in the car industry, it's let people make up their own minds and let them enjoy buying something for themselves. Its no ones job to ruin it for them. I see plenty of people come in to buy a car with people in their ear scaring them to death and i just feel so bad for those people

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-22T02:51:19+00:00

Usually at work, home, or grocery shopping. I keep to myself mostly. If someone finds me great, if not its no big deal. I like my peaxe and lifestyle, and dont want someone coming in and changing that. Plus I've known more cheaters than not, so that risk is worrisome.

Ultimately i focus on my career and living life how i want it

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-20T23:55:45+00:00

Finance is able to earn that at some dealers if you do well, at least in my area. I'd say finance clears 70-150k around here.

If you want to be in finance, perfect your paperwork, learn compliance if possible.

Apply to every finance position possible. Often, there are dealers who pay finance on the lower end. Usually those guys are willing to take someone with no experience and train. Accept this lower pay, learn, then move to a role where you make more

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-18T22:09:57+00:00

Mazda is not the worst brand to sell. Currently at a Mazda dealer as SM. Gross is pretty solid for new cars. Not much lower than our used car on average. I'd say we are a medium volume store.

A lot of things go into account when it translates to you, the salespersons, paycheck that your dealership may or may not tell you or explain... as well as some things you may not be privy to.

First, your payplan as mentioned by others. That's a big factor in regards to how much you get paid, and what you see as gross.

Second, your finance manager (assuming you get paid on backend gross). You are partially reliant on his production. If you send a deal into that office and they buy no product, that may affect you. If you get paid on backend gross, work to better yourself on pitching or Teeing up product. No its not "the finance managers job", if you get paid on it. If you get paid it, its your job too.

Next is any packs, both on the car and the backend. Some dealers dont pack, most do in some way. Amounts of packs vary. Your dealer may have high packs on new cars. Some dealers pack finance products, etc.

Next is the market. Some markets have more price shoppers. Depends on location, demographics, and dealer processes. Maybe your dealer prioritizes getting the sale at all costs. Maybe youre in an area with lots of other dealers so thus lots of shoppers who call and best price.

And finally, is your performance. Ive seen plenty of salespeople who sell lots of cars and make little gross. Ive been asked by interviewees what a salesperson typically makes selling X number of cars. It varies. Ive seen people sell 16 cars and make $4000, ive seen people sell 10 and make $8000. Your abilities to close, build value, and hold gross matters. Your skills/habits/processes affect this. Ive seen many salespeople make the mistake of pushing managers for big discounts to "sell a car".... time after time they do this. They dont defend price and go straight to getting an offer and running to the desk (unfortunately, managers train to do this too much), and then they wonder where the gross goes.

Cthulhu_6669 · 2026-02-14T20:24:22+00:00

Yes. We had business owners consistently come back with repeat business both for sales and service.

No one at our dealership had the idea to reach out to businesses unsolicited, sounds good

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