Payne Auto Talk

In Episode 24 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with previous PAT guest and Payne PreOwned Harlingen Manager, Hector Cruz, to discuss awaiting employment opportunities at Payne Auto Group Valley wide. In this 20 minute sit-down, Hector & Chris go through available employment positions, their corresponding duties, what to expect from management, PLUS a few tips for the interview & hiring process.

In Episode 23 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (host) reflects on September 11th being a day of remembrance, plus paying tribute all who protected the freedoms & liberties of The United States of America, both past and present.

In Episode 22 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Payne Weslaco Buick-GMC's General Sales Manager (GSM), Jackie Cervantes. Chris & Jackie talk about cross-training employees, working your way up the ladder of success, how sometimes the job chooses YOU, life on the home front as a working mother, PLUS a special guest cameo and a musical tribute to pop-rock sensation, Coldplay... all of it on her BIRTHDAY!

In Episode 21 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Payne Auto Group's PreOwned Inventory Manager, Mark Perron. Chris and Mark dive off into the world of preowned vehicle acquisition, the current state of the preowned market, Mark's father influencing being in the business since age 13, PLUS a little bit of pop culture, the music that influenced/shaped them and an acoustic tribute to Led Zepplin.

In Episode 20 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Lexi & D'Anne Buquet of the Valley Auto Dealers Association (VADA).  Chris and the Buquet Sisters discuss the functions of the VADA for dealers, employees and the customers they serve in the Rio Grande Valley. PLUS, Lexi & D'Anne delve into the background of the VADA, including it's creator, John Buquet- their father. This episode is full of auto industry business, being a part of a family business, including road trips, John's love of being an avid bicyclist and a musical tribute to a part of the Buquet Family's road trip playlist- The Traveling Wilburys.

In Episode 19 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with the head of Leal Media, Director Enrique Leal. Chris and Enrique talk about living life on both sides of the Texas-Mexico international border, seeing the motion picture & film industry from the inside, the art of making commercials, the effects of modern technology upon creating media, PLUS a musical tribute to Mr. Toby Keith.

In Episode 18 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Texas International Fishing Tournament (TIFT) executive board member, Melissa Mikulik. Chris & Melissa discuss the upcoming 82nd year of the TIFT, her family of anglers, greatest & missed catches, choices of music both on & off the water, PLUS a musical tribute to both George Strait and George Jones.

In Episode 17 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Deedre Payne of Payne Insurance Group. Chris & Deedre discuss growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, a little bit of farm life, the ins and outs of Payne Insurance Group, literary culture, PLUS a musical tribute to Ed Sheeran.

In Episode 16 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall flies solo for a (not-so) 'short' on getting your vehicle serviced before the Summer Months. He talks about doing preventative checks on your vehicle, bringing it to Payne Service Centers Valleywide, what they have to offer to keep your vehicle safe & road-ready, PLUS Chris offers some helpful tips & tricks to keeping yourself safe & ready for those long hauls on the highway and everyday commutes.

In Episode 15 of Payne Auto Talk, The Payne Street Team's Chris Marshall sits down with Jocelyn 'Josie' Marquez- the once intern, now veteran of digital marketing at Payne Auto Group.  Chris & Josie discuss beginning as an intern at Payne Auto Group, getting into the groove of employment, past civic events, how the digital world is changing (and changes us), moving on to bigger things in life, PLUS a musical tribute to Taylor Swift.