Originally Posted by Branch $$$ Manager

There is nothing insulting to me about ex team mebers admitting that the Enterprise Challenge was beyond what they could handle. Like Judge Smails said "The world needs ditch diggers too" And you are right. there is not enough room for people to all become BMs and ARMs. Selling dub, sitting tight, growing fleet, upselling, these are part of it, but there is aslo an element of being an ERAC warrior that is not too different from boot camp or basic training. To get the brass ring, you need to show you are mentally strong, iron willed, and disciplined. They don't just hand out company cars and store keys to every lackey that walks though the door. Its a hardball world and you need to prove the U have something to offer. The steely eyed glint you see in any BM or ARM or above means they know people skills, how to negotiate, how to play to strengths, how to play to weaknesses, to how move in for the kill. Did you ever see the movie Wall Street? We are Ruthless like Gordon Gecko, like Tony Montana in a sharp suit.

It's all about running your own deal and staying true to the vision that has rewarded myself and so many others. Not my problem if YOUR vision of success is hazy and unrecognizable. I've been a branch mgr for 3 yrs and I am living the dream.