Employee Interviews – Jon Heppler
Date: August 24, 2011
Title: MINI Motoring Advisor
1. How long have you been working with East Bay MINI?
Almost 3 years. I started in service and now in MINI sales and like McDonalds says: “I'm lovin it”
2. Describe the relationship between the MINI sales team?
We like to think of ourselves as a team as opposed to individual performers. If we can’t get something done then we’ll all work together to get the task done. We’re all pretty much a mini family.
3. Does the MINI Sales team play outside of East Bay MINI?
A few weeks back some of us went go-karting.
4. Where did you grow up/where are you from?
Originally I am from Riverside. I spent the 2nd half of my childhood growing up in Walnut Creek. Now I am in San Ramon.
5. Where did you go to school to learn your tricks of the trade?
I went to St. Mary’s college majoring in Economics and taking my minor in History.
6. When did you first discover you have a love for cars?
Oh man, I grew up around cars and the car culture. My whole family is just total car fanatics. So I’ve always has that distinct love for cars.
7. What’s your dream Car?
Oh man, that’s such a hard question, there’s just so many good cars out there. I should say MINI right? (laughs) well…I’ve always been infatuated with Ferrari, ever since I was a kid. Just cause of the exotic look
8. What has been the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Really and truthfully, not to sound corny but honestly the most rewarding part is when I see someone truly excited and happy that they’re getting a new MINI and I have helped match them with the perfect MINI for their needs and wants. Knowing that you did a good job not only in the sale of the car but in service as well.
Date: August 24, 2011
Title: MINI Motoring Advisor
1. How long have you been working with East Bay MINI?
Almost 3 years. I started in service and now in MINI sales and like McDonalds says: “I'm lovin it”
2. Describe the relationship between the MINI sales team?
We like to think of ourselves as a team as opposed to individual performers. If we can’t get something done then we’ll all work together to get the task done. We’re all pretty much a mini family.
3. Does the MINI Sales team play outside of East Bay MINI?
A few weeks back some of us went go-karting.
4. Where did you grow up/where are you from?
Originally I am from Riverside. I spent the 2nd half of my childhood growing up in Walnut Creek. Now I am in San Ramon.
5. Where did you go to school to learn your tricks of the trade?
I went to St. Mary’s college majoring in Economics and taking my minor in History.
6. When did you first discover you have a love for cars?
Oh man, I grew up around cars and the car culture. My whole family is just total car fanatics. So I’ve always has that distinct love for cars.
7. What’s your dream Car?
Oh man, that’s such a hard question, there’s just so many good cars out there. I should say MINI right? (laughs) well…I’ve always been infatuated with Ferrari, ever since I was a kid. Just cause of the exotic look
8. What has been the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Really and truthfully, not to sound corny but honestly the most rewarding part is when I see someone truly excited and happy that they’re getting a new MINI and I have helped match them with the perfect MINI for their needs and wants. Knowing that you did a good job not only in the sale of the car but in service as well.
9. Do you go on MINI Rally’s?
Yea, anytime the dealership has one, I get to Motor in a MINI.
10. Favorite MINI accessory/feature?
My favorite MINI hands down is the Coupe. It’s sick, it’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s supposed to be faster than the John Cooper Works! I think it has the same engine but just a lot lighter and maybe aerodynamic. I love how it looks. As for the feature, I’d have to say the ambient lighting; you can even change the colors to suit your mood!
11. Favorite food?
Meixcan
12. If you were to design a future MINI, what would it be? Body style, features, etc.
It would be an AWD coupe. That would be cool.
13. What are your Hobbies?
Recreationally I play basketball, volleyball, ski and wakeboard. I also play video games.
14. What do you think makes the MINI brand camaraderie so strong?
The customer base is different, it’s not a very high produced car, it’s has a very hip culture behind it as well so that makes it unique; more than any other brand. It has a unique following kind of a cult following. It’s a lot of fun, they have great slogans and I mean it’s a sports car—at an affordable price. Come to East Bay MINI and I will show you how to Motor in a MINI!
Yea, anytime the dealership has one, I get to Motor in a MINI.
10. Favorite MINI accessory/feature?
My favorite MINI hands down is the Coupe. It’s sick, it’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s supposed to be faster than the John Cooper Works! I think it has the same engine but just a lot lighter and maybe aerodynamic. I love how it looks. As for the feature, I’d have to say the ambient lighting; you can even change the colors to suit your mood!
11. Favorite food?Meixcan
12. If you were to design a future MINI, what would it be? Body style, features, etc.
It would be an AWD coupe. That would be cool.
13. What are your Hobbies?
Recreationally I play basketball, volleyball, ski and wakeboard. I also play video games.
14. What do you think makes the MINI brand camaraderie so strong?
The customer base is different, it’s not a very high produced car, it’s has a very hip culture behind it as well so that makes it unique; more than any other brand. It has a unique following kind of a cult following. It’s a lot of fun, they have great slogans and I mean it’s a sports car—at an affordable price. Come to East Bay MINI and I will show you how to Motor in a MINI!
