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This is a special in memoriam show with Russel Fleury who was one of the most highly respected consultants in corporate education. He was the founder and CEO of Road-Scholars International, a performance improvement firm specializing in coaching automotive dealerships in management, customer retention and human resources. His clients included: Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Mini, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, Mitsubishi, Ferrari, Maserati, Freightliner, Daimler, Harley-Davidson, Correct Craft, The Kinetic Group and more. He was one of the busiest guys I knew. Enjoy this very personal and passionate interview.
We lost Russell in January of 2022 to Covid
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • American Collectors Insurance • Autogeek • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
After visiting a Porsche dealer and being told by the Sales Manager that he should come work for Porsche because of his skills to help and train others. Being professionally trained in teaching and having knowledge in automobiles, he took this unique blending of skills that allowed him to be successful with Road-Scholars.
CHALLENGES
When Russell’s wife was diagnosed with cancer he quit his job that required lots of travel, and sold his car collection so he could stay home and care for her. This lead to Russell creating Road-Scholars, an automotive restoration shop that eventually lead to his current role as a teacher and trainer.
SPECIAL VEHICLES
1962 Austin Healey 3000 with triple carbs. 1963 Porsche 356 Super Coupe. 1966 Alfa Veloce Spyder. 1967 Corvette. 1971 240Z
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
All Corvetetts Are Red – James Schefter
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
“Find a job that you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucious
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