Episodes

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Sales Is An Honorable Profession - The Miles and the Markers Episode 11
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Highway to Heaven? That was the headline from Sales and Marketing Management Magazine highlighting Gene's transition from minister to a car salesman, finance leader, and eventual corporate trainer for Saturn.

Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
8 Leaders Who Cared - Miles and the Markers Episode 10
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
8 Leaders Who Cared!
Do you care enough to give away your time, your experience, your ideas, and your passions? In this episode Gene shares stories from those who made a difference in his life by imparting their ideas, strategies, and behaviors to others.
#thegenepool #loveoneanother #leadership #success

Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
The Miles and The Markers Episode 9 - Believing Means Doing
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
In this episode, Gene returns after a week away and tells the story of standing up for a customer based on values established by his company. Live what you believe is the theme. He also addresses a recent issue he took a stand on that required him to defend his position on something in which he strongly believes.

Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
The Miles and The Markers Episode 8 - Pay Attention to Life’s Clues
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Pay Attention to Life's Clues
In this episode, Gene talks about how his default in business was to do it with someone else and not take the lead. Being an entrepreneur requires one to take the lead and risk the loss of income and business relationships.
#thegenepool #faithhopelove #integrity #character

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
The Miles and the Markers Episode 7
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Slow Down to Speed Up! In this episode, Gene shares stories from his experiences and how rushing through processes actually cost more time and money.
#thegenepool #automotive #fixedops #business #success
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Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
The Miles and The Markers Episode 6 - Be Open to New Ideas
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Big Announcement!
In this episode, Gene discusses something new in 2022 that he and his wife are venturing into for their business. He also discusses how he got into his first business called Gene's Auto-Doc while providing mobile service to customers way back in 1979.
#thegenepool #automotiveindustry #fixedops #personaldevelopment #podcast

Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Mile and Marker 5 - Do The Right Thing
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Gene shares true stories of those who have and have not done the right thing by customers. He also addresses the current state of the world in terms of leadership and how we're all going to need to do what is right in the future.
#thegenepool DelRaeLearning.com

Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
The Miles and the Markers: Mile 4 Use Technology Wisely
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
In this episode, Gene explores how technology can be a polarizing topic when it comes to the customer experience. Gene uses an example from the Bible that may not, on the surface, seem to be relevant, but upon further review makes all the sense in the world.

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
The Miles and the Markers Episode 3 - Live With Integrity
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
It's been said you haven't really made it until you have haters. Today Gene shares what could be a controversial story near the end of the podcast based on his refusing a job over how the women dressed. This episode connects the story of Being There, with the story of Living with Integrity. It also addresses how living with integrity is a choice, regardless of the circumstances that life throws at you.
This podcast is based on the book The Miles and the Markers available in paperback and Kindle editions. https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Markers-Experiences-improve-enhance/dp/B08XLGGDMN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gene+girdley&qid=1639182420&sr=8-1
Gene Girdley is co-founder and President of DelRae Learning and Development. DelRaeLearning.com

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
The Miles and The Markers 2 - Tapped By a Hall of Famer
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
In this episode, Gene discusses his early years in baseball and how he was taught how to pitch by Hall of Fame Pitcher Don Sutton. He then begins the journey with Mile and Marker One - Being There.
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Gene is the President and Co-Founder of DelRae Learning and Development. His company is the exclusive production company for The Fixed Ops Roundtable, The Weekly Edition, and The F.O.R. - Cast podcast.