Welcome to Episode 8 of the Miracle CDJR Podcast! This week we talk with Mike Olari, the Commercial Fleet Manager of both Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Miracle Ford. In this episode, Mike shares a little bit about his origins in California and how he ended up in Tennessee, his love for Sports and what Miracle can offer large businesses in terms of Commercial Fleet pricing and service. This is a great episode that you do not want to miss! Enjoy!

Transcript

John Haggard: 00:02 Welcome to the Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram podcast, where each week you’ll learn the best ways to purchase lease service and maintain, accessorize and sell your vehicle for the highest resale value possible, when you’re ready to do it. I’m your host John Haggard, and throughout each month, right here, we will have different team members join us from Miracle to bring you tips that you can use. And you’ll also see a transcript of each podcast for quick reference. On this podcast, we’re talking with Michael Olari. He’s the Commercial Fleet Manager at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Hey Mike, welcome to the podcast.

Mike Olari: 00:36 Hey John, how are you doing?

John Haggard: 00:37 Doing well. Glad to have you along with us. You know, people always want to know who’s behind the scenes. Let’s find out a little bit about Mike before we get into your role as commercial fleet manager at Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. So did you grow up here in Nashville area? Right? Where are you from?

Mike Olari: 00:53 I did not. I’m actually born and raised in California.

John Haggard: 00:56 California. California. So how long have you been in this area?

Mike Olari: 01:01 I’ve been here almost five years.

John Haggard: 01:04 All right. So what got you to Nashville?

Mike Olari: 01:07 Well, my parents actually moved out here almost 15 years ago and decided it was time to go.

John Haggard: 01:14 All right. Wanted to be closer to family? So where did you go to high school in California?

Mike Olari: 01:19 Went to high school at Alto Loma high school.

John Haggard: 01:22 All right, so that Alto Loma California as well then?

Mike Olari: 01:25 Yes sir.

John Haggard: 01:26 All right. All right. And so when you’re not working, what do you like to do on your time off?

Mike Olari: 01:31 I’m a big sports fanatic. I love to watch football, baseball, everything.

John Haggard: 01:37 Gotcha, Gotcha. So you go to games, watch primarily. Are you one of those that has like eight games up on your television set where you can look at all eight of them?

Mike Olari: 01:45 Do I have to answer that one?

John Haggard: 01:49 Ha, I hear you. So what other hobbies do you have when you’re not doing sports?

Mike Olari: 01:53 I like to go out and just hang out with friends and I actually do like to do my yard work and kind of keeps me level-headed.

John Haggard: 02:01 Gotcha. Absolutely. So how did you get started in the car and fleet business, Mike?

Mike Olari: 02:07 Well, I got started in the car business about six and a half years agom=, out in California. A buddy of mine called and said he needed some help. I told him I’d never been a salesman before. He said, give me six months. If you don’t like it, we’ll part ways. We’re still friends now. Six and a half years later, I’m still doing it. I enjoy what I do.

John Haggard: 02:24 Well, so now before you got in automotive, what did you do before?

Mike Olari: 02:28 I did construction for almost 20 years. I’m electrical for