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Learn all about Bryan Beltran (And watch him perform at Riata Ford!)

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  Bryan Beltran of the Manor Marching Band has an inspiring story. For the first ten years of his life, Bryan knew no English. He tells us that learning was a challenge for him, but one that he overcame by being around his English-speaking classmates at school. He now speaks both English and Spanish fluently. But what Bryan really likes to talk about–in either language–is his passion for music. “I love music, I love hearing it, and playing it. Ever since my dad gave me a guitar in middle school, I have enjoyed exploring music. I taught myself how to play that guitar. I enjoy that you can create your own type of music and emotional connection.” Bryan tells us, and his excitement is palpable. Bryan’s father was his inspiration for his love of music, and even has a band that both Bryan and his brother take part in. He loves watching his dad perform, and says he can just see all of his struggles melting away as he plays his instruments. “Growing up in Mexico, my dad was the …

Leif in Action

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Here at Leif Johnson, we pride ourselves in having hard-working, friendly and fun employees at all five of our convenient locations. Check out these pictures to see this wonderful team of ours in action! Jaimee with her delicious home-baked cake. It didn’t last long! Salesmen of Riata Ford. Gabe couldn’t help but sneak in some bunny ears for Robert! Synch-tech Peter, helping a customer learn the technological ropes to her new Ford! Drew, posing next to this one-of-a-kind Ford at Truck City! Plez, Sandra and Lauren, looking lovely as they take a little Ford break at Riata Ford! Chad, giving the thumbs up for another Ford sold to a happy customer! Juan and Ashlee, taking a break to pose for the cameras at Leif Johnson Superstore South! The lovely team at Leif Johnson Superstore North! Sync-tech Colin, looking dapper next to one of our snazzy Ford trucks at Leif Central! Come join in on the action (and the fun!) by visiting any of our five Leif Johnson locations today! We’ll see you there!

Customer of the Week: Christiana

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Christiana Elmer cannot say enough good things about her experience at Truck City Ford. From the moment I meet her, she is absolutely beaming about her time spent with us. Decked out in fashionable leather boots and coat with a bubbly personality to match, she tells me all about why she believes Truck City outshines all other dealerships she’s dealt with in the past. “They went above and beyond” she says, mentioning that she had been accustomed to rude salesman at other dealerships beforehand. That definitely wasn’t the case at Truck City. From her salesman Sergio to the guys working in parts, Christiana cannot get over how “nice” and “wonderful” every single team member was. She was so thankful for this kindness and helpfulness that she even came back bearing gifts for Sergio’s new baby girl. Christiana decided to pay us a visit after her husband had a great experience buying his vehicle from Truck City.  Now that she’s found us, it definitely doesn’t sound like she’ll be going anywhere else for her Ford-buying in the future!

Thirty-Seven Years of Service

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Leif Johnson celebrated David Hall’s thirty-seven years of service with us by throwing him a retirement party; And what would a retirement party be without good friends, great BBQ and delicious cake? We threw in all of the extras to make sure David knew he was appreciated and loved here at Leif Johnson Ford. Mr. Hall notes that he will miss the people and that his coworkers are like family…..Thirty-seven years later, and we definitely consider David a treasured part of our Leif Johnson team and family! David, congratulations and thank-you for your thirty-seven years with us at Leif Johnson! You will definitely be missed!

Customers as Family

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Truck City Salesman Eddie will be the first to tell you that his customers are not just his customers. They are both his friends and his family, and he treats them as such. Today, as I sit a couple of cubicles away, I hear Eddie chatting happily with one of his longtime customers. But instead of talking about truck prices or car sales, he is talking with these customers about the health benefits of kale. This is not at all out of the ordinary for Mr. Haddad. Whether sharing football scores or his favorite foods, Eddie cares more about cultivating relationships with his customers than the sales he is making. Perhaps this is why he is consistently one of the highest ranked salesman at Leif Johnson Ford. Ronald Ramirez, a customer of Eddie’s since 2007, says he visits not only to update his vehicles, but also just to talk with his buddy Eddie. This is rather apparent by the laughter and long conversation I hear coming from Eddie’s side of the dealership.  “I’m like family now.” Ronald …

Turning a 2014 Ford Explorer into a Lean, Mean, Blue-Matte Finished Machine

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Want to know how to take a regular 2014 Explorer and turn it into a lean, mean, blue-matte finished Ford machine? Well, read on! 1. Change out an already impressive radio and added a new audio system from Custom sounds. As fair warning, this system is not for the weak of heart. 2. Add in Customer Alea 3-row interior and clay stitching, courtesy of Austin Auto Interiors. We loved the original seating too, but nothing beats the comfort of this leather interior, y’all. Makes your Monday trip to work enjoyable, even. 3. Build on to this beauty with A Ford Accessory LED Interior Lighting Kit. Because a vehicle this trendy needs to be properly illuminated. 4. Throw in some Veloche Vapor 955 20″ wheel and Nitto NT420S Tires. Now the outside is beginning to match the suaveness of the inside. Be prepared: These wheels are so snazzy that they are sure to turn heads and elicit stares. As if your friends wouldn’t already be jealous enough of this beauty. 5. Finish up by having masterful Leif Johnson techs add a crazy-fashionable blue-matte finish. It’s what all …

Thirty-One Years at Leif Johnson

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Darryl Washington is not an easy man to find.  Celebrating thirty-one years at our dealership, he has become a jack of all trades at Leif Johnson. “I do everything! I’m all over this place.”, he chuckles, after my coworkers have helped me track this busy guy down. We are sitting in one of the cars he has been working on, and it’s hard not to almost instantly notice Darryl’s sweet smile and great attitude. Darryl tells me that he started out working in the body shop, then moved to accessories, followed by make-ready and mechanic work. Though his title says he is now a porter, he is still willing to help out with anything and everything thrown his way. When asked what it is that’s kept him at Leif for over thirty years, he immediately gives credit to his managers and the great way they treat their employees. He even recalls going over to one manager’s house years back, and enjoying a glass of ‘cold iced tea.’ It is clear that Darryl is not only an employee with us, but …

December in Pictures at Leif Johnson

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December was a fun and festive month for us over at Leif Johnson Ford; heck out these pictures of our team having fun and working hard at all five of our locations! (And then visit your nearest Leif Johnson location to join in on the fun!) Eddie with one of his customers and good friends over at Truck City! Chad and Jordan hard at work at Leif Central Kevin, ready to give this Ford away for the Responsible Parenting Awards Billy, Anna and Charlie at the Responsible Parenting Awards! Fred, teaching the kiddos how to ride their new bike gifts at the Responsible Parenting Awards Tami, showing us how easy it is to save your pennies over at Truck City! Ajay with his happy customer over at Riata Jaimee, looking lovely with her poinsettia Leif Johnson South posing with their poinsettia Penny with her Christmas decorations at Riata Ford Christmas tree decorating at Leif Central! The Truck City team with their Christmas tree The Riata Ford ladies, rockin’ around their Christmas tree 2013 was an amazing …

Responsible Parenting Award Ceremony

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On December 17th, Leif Johnson had the honor of partnering with Child Inc. to give away Ford vehicles and many other gifts for the Responsible Parenting Award! We absolutely loved seeing the faces of the ecstatic children and parents upon receiving their presents at this ceremony. Our Fords definitely went to an amazing group of families, and we feel so fortunate to have the chance to take part in this event every Christmas season! What exactly does this award ceremony entail, you might ask? According to the Child Inc. website, “The Responsible Parenting Responsible Relationship Awards is a project of Child Inc. in which members of the local community including businesses, faith-based, civic and neighborhood groups, recognize and reward parents for their commitment to responsible parenting and responsible relationships. Parents are recognized for their effort in raising their children responsibly, taking an active role in their child’s early education, and working towards strengthening their relationships.” 300+ businesses and individuals in and around the Austin area are taking part in the Responsible Parenting and Responsible Relationships., and Leif is one of them! Check …

Employee of the Month-Truck City

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Our Employee of the Month over at Buda’s Truck City is Mr. McKinley Holland. McKinley started with us at Leif Johnson in 2011 and transferred to Truck City back in August. He absolutely loves that working here has taught him so much about working on different types of vehicles. His coworkers attribute his Employee of the Month title to the fact that he is a “team player.” On top of that, Holland says he has a photographic memory and can rattle off base numbers “like candy!”– A great skill to have when working over in the parts department! When McKinley is not at work, he loves to play the guitar. He’s been playing for about five years now and says that he’s “always been a musician.” A musician and a mechanic, McKinley is clearly a man of many talents! We couldn’t be happier to have him as part of our team over at Truck City.