No Pressure. Just… well, No Voice. Just Tish. Last week, life handed me a curveball… and apparently stole my vocal cords on the way by. One minute I’m happily chatting with customers, the next minute I’m whispering like a dollar-store version of Batman and coughing like a 1998 Dodge Neon on a cold start. But here’s the funny part: Losing my voice actually taught me something important about car sales — and about how people want to be treated. 1. Talking Less Makes You Listen More When you can barely get words out, you suddenly become a world-class listener . And you know what? Customers love it. I found myself really tuning in — not just to what people “needed,” but to all the little things they said in between: “I’m trying to take care of my parents.” “I’m working two jobs.” “I’ve had a rough week.” “I’m nervous about making a big decision.” When you slow down, you hear their story… and their story almost always explains their budget, their timing, and the...

  Thanksgiving hits differently for me these days. Working in the car business, I get to meet people right in the middle of their real-life stories — the good, the stressful, the exciting, and the unexpected. And when I look back over this past year, I’m thankful for every single person who walked onto our lot, called in, texted me late asking about a vehicle, or trusted me to help them find “the one.” I’m thankful for the families who piled kids into a third-row SUV to “make sure they all fit.” For the moms juggling work schedules and daycare pickups. For the dads trying to replace a truck they loved for years. For the grandparents wanting something safe for winter. For the first-time buyers who showed up nervous and left smiling. I’m thankful for the folks who were upfront about tough credit situations — and let me help them anyway. I know these conversations aren’t always easy. But your honesty and willingness to try mean more than you know. I’m thankful for the people wh...

Let’s be honest… buying a vehicle can feel exciting, a little nausea-inducing, or overwhelming, all at the same time. I’ve worked with people who walked in confident and ready, and I’ve worked with people who looked like they might need a hug or possibly a stiff drink before we even made it to the credit application. If that’s you — you’re my people!  We know there are a lot of reasons the car-buying world can feel stressful, and none of them make you strange, unprepared, or “bad with money.” They make you human . So let’s talk about it, without pressure or judgement — because that’s what we do here. Why Car Buying Feels So Stressful 1️⃣ It’s a big financial decision Vehicles aren’t $9.99 impulse-buys in the checkout lane. They involve banks, budgets, long-term commitments, insurance, and the occasional “should we really do this?” look between partners. 2️⃣ There’s a fear of getting taken advantage of Everyone has heard a story… or ten thousand. It creates instant anxiety, even if...

  I always joke that the Ford Ranger is the truck people don’t realize they need… until they get behind the wheel. It’s kind of like that pair of boots you walk past a dozen times, then slip on “just to see,” and suddenly you’re like, Well, now THESE are coming home with me. That’s the 2022 Ranger XLT Crew Cab 4×4 in a nutshell. It’s surprisingly comfortable, surprisingly roomy, surprisingly capable… and I’ve watched it win over moms, dads, grandpas, and folks who swore they were buying an SUV . Let’s talk about why. ⭐ For My Ladies Who Like a Truck (But Don’t Want a Battle Tank) If you’re like me, you want a truck that lets you: See over the hood without climbing a ladder Park at Walmart without needing a spotter Load groceries without feeling like you’re scaling a rock wall The Ranger does ALL that. It’s the most “no fuss” truck Ford makes. Inside the Crew Cab, you’ve got: A spacious back seat for kids, car seats, or that friend who always needs a ride A co...

  If you’re new here — hi, I’m Tish! And if you’ve bought a vehicle from me, waved at me on the lot, or messaged me at 9 PM asking “Hey, what’s the payment on this Yukon?”… Welcome back! Pull up a seat. There’s no pressure here . Just Tish. Let me tell you a little secret: Unlike me, most people don’t wake up excited to visit a car dealership. I get it. Totally. It can feel overwhelming, stressful, confusing, or like one wrong move might cost you a fortune. But that’s exactly why I started Drive with Tish . 💛 My mission is simple: To make car buying feel like you’re sitting with a friend who actually explains things in normal-people language. No pressure. No fast talk. No judging your credit or your down payment. Just honest, helpful conversations — and maybe a joke or two, because life’s serious enough. I’ve helped people who’ve: had their car totaled (twice), moved here from out of state, been told “no” at other places, needed a 3rd-row yesterday, walked in with grandparent...